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INTRODUCTION
The XRAY XT8 is a modern, high-competition premium luxury racing 1/8
nitro truggy that is the epitome of high-performance and fine distinctive
design. Your XT8 offers highest performance, responsive handling, and
traditionally exceptional XRAY quality, engineering, and design. The superb
craftsmanship and attention to detail are clearly evident everywhere on the
XRAY XT8.
XT8 was designed around a no compromise platform; the attention to detail
creates a low maintenance, extra long life nitro truggy. The ultra-low center
of gravity (CG) and optimized weight balance makes set-up, driving, and
maintenance easy and quick.
The XRAY XT8 was created by blending highest-quality materials and
excellent design. On high-speed flat tracks or bumpy tracks, whether driving
for fun or racing to win, the XT8 delivers outstanding performance, speed,
and precision handling.
We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as
possible. However, if you have any difficulties, 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 find the latest
updates, set-up information, option parts, and many other goodies. We
pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our customers.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION: CANCER HAZARD
Wash thoroughly after using. DO NOT use product while eating, drinking or using
tobacco products. May cause chronic effects to gastrointestinal tract, CNS, kidneys,
and blood. MAY CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.
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.
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 motor and speed controller, 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:
- Near real cars, animals, or people that are unaware that an RC car is being
driven.
- In places where children and people gather
- In residential districts and parks
- In limited indoor spaces
- In wet conditions
- In the street
- In areas where loud noises can disturb others, such as hospitals and
residential areas.
- 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.
Failure to follow these instructions will be considered as abuse and/or neglect.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
XRAY Europe
K Výstavisku 6992
91101 Trenčín
Slovakia, EUROPE
Phone: +421-32-7401100
Fax: +421-32-7401109
Email: [email protected]
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 USA
RCAmerica, 167 Turtle Creek Boulevard Suite C
Dallas, Texas 75207
USA
Phone: (800) 519-7221 * (214) 744-2400
Fax: (214) 744-2401
Email: [email protected]
IMPORTANT NOTES – NITRO ENGINES
• Always test the brakes and the throttle before starting your engine to avoid losing
control of the model.
• Make sure the air fi lter is clean and oiled.
• Never run your engine without an air fi lter. Your engine can be seriously damaged
if dirt and debris get inside the engine.
• For proper engine break-in, please refer to the manual that came with the engine.
• Do not run near open fl ames or smoke while running your model or while handling
fuel.
• Some parts will be hot after operation. Do not touch the exhaust or the engine until
they have cooled. These parts may reach 275°F during operation!
