Instructions

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• Avoid hectic steering motions during operation, since this may cause the boat to capsize. If the model is
not recovered quickly in this case, it may sink due to ingressing water and therefore be lost!
• Neverpointtheaerialofthetransmitterdirectlyatthemodel.Thissignicantlyimpairssignaltransmis-
sion from the transmitter to the model.
• Motor, speed controller and drive battery may heat up during operation of the model. For this reason, wait
for 5 to 10 minutes before recharging or replacing the drive battery. The drive motor must have cooled
down to ambient temperature.
• Never switch off the remote control (transmitter) while the model is in use. After a voyage, always discon-
nectthedrivebatteryrstorswitchoffthemodel.Onlythenshouldyouswitchofftheremotecontrol
(transmitter).
• In case of a defect or a malfunction, remove the problem before using the model again.
• Never expose your model or the remote control to direct sunlight or excessive heat for an extended
period of time.
• Ifthereisanyinterferenceinoperationandthemodeloatsonthebodyofwaterwithoutdrive/control,
you (or any other person) must not endanger yourselves to recover it.
7. Notes on batteries and rechargeable batteries
Although use of batteries and rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today, there are
many dangers and problems. In particular in LiPo/LiIon batteries with high energy content (as compared to
conventional NiMH or NiCd batteries), various provisions must be complied with to avoid danger of explo-
sionandre.
Therefore, always observe the following information and safety notes in handling of batteries and recharge-
able batteries.
• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave any batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around openly. There is a risk of batteries being
swallowed by children or pets. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!
• Tochargethedrivebattery,removeitfromthemodelandplaceitonare-proofsurface.Keepadistance
toammableobjects.
• As the charger as well as the drive battery heat up during the charging process, it is necessary to ensure
sufcientventilation.Nevercoverthechargerorthedrivebattery!Ofcourse,thisalsoappliesforallother
chargers and rechargeable batteries.
• Never charge rechargeable batteries unattended.
• Do not expose the charger or drive battery to high/low temperatures or to direct solar radiation.
• Disconnect the drive battery from the charger when it is fully charged.
• Chargers may only be operated in dry rooms. Charges and drive batteries must not get damp or wet.
• Batteries/rechargeablebatteriesmustneverbeshort-circuited,disassembledorthrownintore.There
is a danger of explosion!