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BEFORE YOU START
The M18 PRO is a high-quality, 1/18-scale nitro truck intended for persons aged 16 years and older with previous experience building and
operating RC model racing cars. This is not a toy; it is a precision car model. This model racing car is not intended for use by beginners,
inexperienced customers, or by children without direct supervision of a responsible, knowledgeable adult. If you do not fulfill these
requirements, please return the kit in unused and unassembled form back to the shop where you have purchased it. Before building and
operating your M18 PRO, YOU MUST read through all of the operating instructions and instruction manual and fully understand them to get
the maximum enjoyment and prevent unnecessary damage. Read carefully and fully understand the instructions before beginning assembly.
Make sure you review this entire manual, the included engine instructions, and examine all details carefully. If for some reason you decide the M18
PRO is not what you wanted or expected, do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer cannot accept your M18 PRO kit for return or exchange
after it has been partially or fully assembled.
Contents of the box may differ from pictures. In line with our policy of continuous product development, the exact specifi cations of the kit may vary
without prior notice.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
When building, using and/or operating this model always wear protective glasses and gloves.
Take appropriate safety precautions prior to operating this model. You are responsible for this model‘s assembly and safe operation! Please
read the instruction manual before building and operating this model and follow all safety precautions. Always keep the instruction manual at
hand for quick reference, even after completing the assembly. Use only genuine and original authentic XRAY parts for maximum performance.
Using any third party parts on this model will void guaranty immediately.
Improper operation may cause personal and/or property damage. XRAY and its distributors have no control over damage resulting from
shipping, improper construction, or improper usage. XRAY assumes and accepts no responsibility for personal and/or property damages
resulting from the use of improper building materials, equipment and operations. By purchasing any item produced by XRAY, the buyer expressly
warrants that he/she is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulation regarding the purchase, ownership and use
of the item. The buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless XRAY for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase,
ownership or use of the product. By the act of assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not
prepared to accept this liability, then he/she should return this kit in new, unassembled, and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Failure to follow these instructions will be considered as abuse and/or neglect.
In line with our policy of continuous product development, the exact specifications of the kit may vary.
In the unlikely event of any problems with your new kit, you should contact the model shop where you
purchased it, quoting the part number. We do reserve all rights to change any specification without prior
notice. All rights reserved.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as possible. However, if you have
any diffi culties, problems, or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the XRAY support team at [email protected]. Also, please visit our
Web site at www.teamxray.com to fi nd the latest updates, set-up information, option parts, and many other goodies. We pride ourselves on taking
excellent care of our customers.
You can join thousands of XRAY fans and enthusiasts in our online community at:
www.teamxray.com
XRAY Europe
Pred Polom 762, 91101 Trenčín
Slovakia, EUROPE
Phone: 421-32-7440180
Fax: 421-32-7440179
E-mail: [email protected]
XRAY USA
RCAmerica, 167 Turtle Creek Boulevard Suite C
Dallas, Texas 75207, USA
Phone: (800) 519-7221 * (214) 744-2400
Fax: (214) 744-2401
E-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT NOTES – GENERAL
• This product is not suitable for children under 16 years of age without the direct supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult.
• Carefully read all manufacturers warnings and cautions for any parts used in the construction and use of your model.
• Assemble this kit only in places away from the reach of very small children.
• First-time builders and users should seek advice from people who have building experience in order to assemble the model correctly and to
allow the model to reach its performance potential.
• Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Take care when building, as some parts may have sharp edges.
• Keep small parts out of reach of small children. Children must not be allowed to put any parts in their mouth, or pull vinyl bag over their head.
• Read and follow instructions supplied with paints and/or cement, if used (not included in kit).
• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment on the model such as the engine and muffl er, because they generate high
temperatures. You may seriously burn yourself seriously touching them.
• Follow the operating instructions for the radio equipment at all times.
• Do not put fi ngers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as this may cause damage or serious injury as your fi nger, hair, clothes, etc.
may get caught.
• Be sure that your operating frequency is clear before turning on or running your model, and never share the same frequency with somebody
else at the same time. Ensure that others are aware of the operating frequency you are using and when you are using it.
• Use a transmitter designed for ground use with RC cars. Make sure that no one else is using the same frequency as yours in your operating area. Using
the same frequency at the same time, whether it is driving, fl ying or sailing, can cause loss of control of the RC model, resulting in a serious accident.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio equipment.
• Disconnect the battery pack before storing your model.
• When learning to operate your model, go to an area that has no obstacles that can damage your model if your model suffers a collision.
• Remove any sand, mud, dirt, grass or water before putting your model away.
• If the model behaves strangely, immediately stop the model, check and clear the problem.
• To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, be responsible when operating all remote controlled models.
• The model car is not intended for use on public places and roads or areas where its operation can confl ict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffi c.
• Because the model car is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio
interference can cause momentary loss of control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.
• Do not use your model:
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Near real cars, animals, or people that are unaware that an RC car is being driven
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In places where children and people gather
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In
residential districts and parks
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In limited indoor spaces
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In wet conditions
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In the street
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In areas where loud noises can disturb others,
such as hospitals and residential areas
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At night or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please be responsible when operating all remote controlled models.
R/C & BUILDING TIPS
• Make sure all fasteners are properly tightened. Check them periodically.
• Make sure that chassis screws do not protrude from the chassis.
• For the best performance, it is very important that great care is taken to ensure the free movement of all parts.
• Clean all ball-bearings so they move very easily and freely.
• Tap or pre-thread the plastic parts when threading screws.
• Self-tapping screws cut threads into the parts when being tightened. Do not use excessive force when tightening the self-tapping screws because
you may strip out the thread in the plastic. We recommended you stop tightening a screw when you feel some resistance.
• Ask your local hobby shop for any advice.
Please support your local hobby shop. We at XRAY Model Racing Cars support all local hobby dealers. Therefore we ask you, if at all possible, to
purchase XRAY products at your hobby dealer and give them your support like we do. If you have difficulty finding XRAY products, please check out
www.teamxray.com to get advice, or contact us via email at [email protected], or contact the XRAY distributor in your country.
