Instructions

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• Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause chemical burns to skin at contact; there-
fore, use suitable protective gloves.
• Liquids leaking from batteries/rechargeable batteries are chemically highly aggressive. Objects or sur-
faces that come into contact with them may take severe damage. Therefore, keep batteries/rechargeable
batteries in a suitable location.
• Donotrechargenormalbatteries.Thereisariskofreandexplosion!Chargeonlyrechargeablebatter-
ies intended for this; use suitable chargers.
• Observe to correct polarity when inserting batteries into the transmitter or connecting the drive battery to
the speed controller (positive/+ and negative/-).
• If the device is not used for an extended period of time (e.g. storage), remove the inserted batteries (or
rechargeable batteries) from the remote control to avoid damage from leaking batteries/rechargeable
batteries.
• Recharge the rechargeable batteries about every 3 months. Otherwise, deep discharge may result, ren-
dering the rechargeable batteries useless.
• Always replace the entire set of batteries or rechargeable batteries in the transmitter. Never mix fully
charged batteries/rechargeable batteries with partially discharged ones. Always use batteries or re-
chargeable batteries of the same type and manufacturer. Never mix batteries and rechargeable batteries!
• WhendealingwithLiPorechargeablebatteries,observethespecicsafetyinformationofthemanufac-
turer!
8. Preparations
The model ship "Lightspeed" is delivered ready for operation. Only a few steps, such as installation of the receiver
system, are required for commissioning.
Before completing the model or taking it into operation, read each section carefully.
Note that the numbers in the text always refer to the components in the illustration to the right.
Only carry out the steps described in the different sections if you have completely understood the proce-
dure and know exactly what to observe.