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Table of Contents Specifications.......................................................................................... 1 Introduction............................................................................................. 3 Warning................................................................................................... 3 Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries............................................................. 4 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ........
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni Cd/Ni MH batteries used in RC applications. All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries. Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste.
Blade mCX RTF Contents Item Description Not Available Separately. . . . . . . . . . . . Blade mCX RTF Airframe EFLH1064. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MLP4DSM 4-Channel Transmitter, 2.4GHz DSM2 EFLB1101S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110mAh 1S 3.7V LiPo EFLC1003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1S 3.7V Li-Po Charger, 0.3A EFLH1209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screwdriver Not Available Separately. . . . . . . . . . . . 8 AA Batteries (Optional) FUG4. . .
unused condition to the place of purchase immediately. • You must charge the included 1S 3.7V 110mAh LiPo battery in a safe area away from flammable materials. • Never charge the battery unattended. When charging the battery you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur. • After flight, the battery must be cooled to ambient temperature before charging. • You MUST use the included 1S 3.7V DC LiPo Charger (EFLC1003) ONLY.
Battery Charging It is important that you only charge the included 1S 3.7V 110mAh LiPo Battery (EFLB1101S) with the included 1S 3.7V DC LiPo Charger (EFLC1003). Attempting to charge the battery using another LiPo charger or non-LiPo compatible charger could result in serious damage. Please familiarize yourself thoroughly with the Battery Warnings and Guidelines section before continuing.
Transmitter Control Identification Control Test Note: Each time before you fly you should ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connecting the flight battery to the 5-in-1 unit. After each flight, be sure that you always disconnect the flight battery from the 5-in-1 unit before powering the transmitter off.
Move the elevator stick on the transmitter forward and aft to check elevator pitch control. When the stick is pushed forward, the right-hand servo (when viewing the helicopter from behind) should pull the swashplate downward. With the stick pushed right, the left-hand servo should push the swashplate upward. Mode 2 Mode 2 Mode 1 Mode 1 With the stick pulled back, the right-hand servo should push the swashplate upward.
5-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test The unique 5-in-1 Control Unit installed on your Blade mCX is a lightweight combination of main motor electronic speed controls, mixer, gyro, servos and Spektrum DSM2 compatible receiver. The 5-in-1 unit is also equipped with a status indicator LED. • After confirming that the transmitter has been turned on and that the LED is glowing solid red, it is now safe to connect the flight battery to the 5-in-1 unit.
• Once you have placed the helicopter in a safe area, free of obstructions, and are clear of the rotor blades, you can safely begin to power up the model to check for proper operation of the motors. • Advance the throttle stick upward slowly, just until both rotor blades begin to spin. DO NOT attempt the fly the helicopter at this time. Note the direction that each of the rotor blades spins.
Moving the left-hand stick to the left will turn (yaw) the nose of the helicopter to the left about the axis of the main shaft. This is accomplished by increasing the speed of the lower main rotor blade while decreasing the speed of the upper main rotor blade. Mode 2 The elevator stick controls pitch fore/aft. Pushing the stick forward will pitch the nose of the helicopter downward, allowing the helicopter to be flown forward.
Moving the aileron stick to the right will roll the helicopter to the right, allowing the helicopter to be flown to the right. Mode 2 Helicopter Slides Right When the transmitter is first powered on it will be in the high rate mode. You can tell you are in the high rate mode when the LED on the transmitter glows solid red. In the high rate mode the controls are allowed to reach their maximum values, which is typically preferred by experienced pilots interested most in maximum control authority.
Flying the Blade mCX Having followed the proper 5-in-1 control unit initialization and arming procedures, confirmed proper control of the servos and motors, and found a suitable flying area, your Blade mCX is ready for flight. Note: In addition to reviewing the flight maneuvers outlined below, we recommend that you watch the Instructional Video located on the product page for the Blade mCX on www.e-fliterc.com to see many of these maneuvers and adjustments performed by the helicopter and pilot.
Exploded View Parts Listing ALSO BE SURE THAT THE THROTTLE TRIM IS SET TO THE MIDDLE POSITION OR TO A POSITION THAT IS LOWER THAN THE MIDDLE. Failure to lower the throttle stick to the lowest possible position in the event of a crash could result in damage to the ESCs in the 5-in-1 unit, which may require replacement of the 5-in-1 unit. Note: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
024 Servo Unit (2) EFLH1066 025 5-in-1 Control Unit (1) EFLH1065 026 Insulating Washer (2) EFLH2225 027 Screw M0.8x2.5mm (8) EFLH2225 028 Body/Canopy (1) EFL2227Y 029 Inner Shaft Main Gear (1) EFLH2211 030 Inner Shaft Main Gear Retaining Collar (1) EFLH2211 031 Landing Skid and Battery Mount (1 EFLH2222 032 Screw M1.2x2.
Replacement Parts List EFLH2228Y Vertical Fin, Yellow w/o Decals: BMCX EFLH2229 Decal Sheet, Red Graphics: BMCX EFLB1101S 110mAh 1S 3.7V LiPo: BMCX EFLC1003 1S 3.7V Li-Po Charger, 0.3A: BMCX EFLH1064 MLP4DSM 4-Channel Transmitter, 2.
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