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6. Safety information
Damage caused due to failure to observe these instructions will void the warranty. We shall not be
liable for any consequential damages.
We shall not be liable for damage to property or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or
failure to observe the safety information! Such cases will void the warranty/guarantee.
Normal wear and tear and accidental damage (e.g. broken boat propellers or drive/remote control parts
with water damage) are not covered by the warranty.
Dear customer, these safety instructions are designed to ensure the safe operation of the product and your
personal safety. Read this section very carefully before using the product.
a) General information
Caution, safety hazard!
This model boat may cause injuries and/or damage to property. Make sure that you are sufciently
insured, e.g. by taking out private liability insurance.
If you already have such a policy, check with your provider that the use of this model boat is cov-
ered by the policy.
Important: Some countries prohibit the use of model ships in certain bodies of water.
• Theunauthorizedconversionand/ormodicationoftheproductoritscomponentsisprohibitedforsafety
and approval reasons.
• This product is not a toy and must be kept out of reach of children under 14 years of age.
• The remote control and drive components in the model boat must not become damp or wet.
• The model boat is only suitable for use in freshwater.
• Ifyoudonothavesufcientknowledgeofhowtooperateremote-controlledmodelboats,contactan
experienced model user or a model boat club.
• Do not leave packaging material unattended, as it may become dangerous playing material for children.
• If you have any questions that are not answered by these operating instructions, contact us (see section
1 for contact information) or an experienced technician.
b) Before rst use
• Ensure that there are no other model boats within range of the remote control, otherwise you may lose
control of the boat. The remote control operates on a frequency of 2.4 GHz. Always check that it possible
to use multiple remote controls in close proximity without interference.
• Conduct regular checks to verify that the model boat and remote control are safe to use. Inspect the
parts for any signs of damage, such as broken connectors or damaged cables. All moving parts on the
model boat should move freely, but there must be not any slackness in the bearing.
• Charge the boat battery (and remote control batteries, if you are using rechargeable batteries) according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Before usingtheremotecontrol, use abatterytestertocheck thatthebatterieshavesufcient power
remaining. If the batteries are empty, replace all of the batteries together. Never replace individual batteries.