Blade mCX2 Manual

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Battery Charging
Follow these steps to charge the Li-Po battery with the included charger:
Remove the cover on the bottom of the charger and install four of the included •
AA batteries, noting proper polarity. Replace the cover after the AA batteries
are installed.
Slide the battery into the slot on the charger. The endcap of the battery has been •
specifically designed to allow the battery to be slid into the slot easily one way
(usually with the label on the battery facing outward) to prevent reverse polarity
connection. However, check for proper alignment and polarity before proceeding
to the next step.
Gently press the battery and its connector into the charge jack/connector located •
at the bottom of the slot on the charger.
Once the connection is successful, the LED light on the charger turns solid red, •
indicating charging has begun.
A fully discharged battery (not over-discharged) takes approximately 30–40 •
minutes to charge. As the battery nears full charge, the LED light will blink. When
the battery is fully charged the LED light blinks approximately every 20 seconds
or goes out entirely.
Note: The Li-Po battery included with your Blade mCX2 will arrive partially
charged. For this reason the initial charge may only take 15–20 minutes.
Note: You can expect to charge the Li-Po flight battery approximately 15–20
times before it will be necessary to replace the AA batteries in the charger.
An optional 6V power supply is also available separately (EFLC1005).
This power supply will allow you to charge at home without the need for AA
batteries.
Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF ONLY)
Install four of the included AA batteries in the transmitter. Check for proper operation
of the transmitter by switching the power switch on (to the left). The LED light at the
top of the transmitter should begin to glow solid red while the transmitter beeps.
Installing the Flight Battery
Once the Li-Po battery is fully charged, you can install it in the helicopter.
This is done by sliding it into the battery mounting supports/slots just below the
main gears. Slide the battery into the slots with the label facing downward and the
connector oriented toward the back of the helicopter.
Note: Be sure to slide the battery into the slots until the endcap of the
battery comes into contact with the rear battery support. This allows you
to achieve the correct center of gravity for the best overall flight
performance. However, be sure the battery is not pushed far enough
forward that it makes contact with the servo gears, as this could cause
damage to the gears and a potential crash.