Instructions

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b) Start-up
• The instructions for the remote control system are included separatedly. Observe strictly the safety
instructions included and all the other information!
• Use only suitable drive batteries for the vehicle. Never operate the speed controller via the power supply
unit, not even for testing purposes.
• This vehicle is suitable only for a 2-cell LiPo drive battery (nominal voltage 7.4 V) or a 6-cell NiMH drive
battery (nominal voltage 7.2 V).
Usingdrivebatterieswithmorecellsposesariskofrethroughoverheatingofthespeedcontroller;
moreover, the vehicle‘s drive is overloaded and can be damaged thereby (e.g. the differential). Loss of
guarantee/warranty!
• Duringstart-up,alwaysturnonthetransmitter rst.Onlyafterthat,thevehicledrivebatterycanbe
connected to the speed controller and the speed controller can then be turned on. Otherwise, the vehicle
may react unpredictably!
Proceed as follows:
- Before connecting the drive battery, place the vehicle on a suitable base, so that the wheels can
rotate freely.
- Turn off the speed controller.
- Turn on the transmitter, if you have not done so already. Inspect its function (e.g. transmitter‘s ope-
ration indicator).
- Set the trimming for the throttle/brake function on the transmitter to the middle position.
- Connect a fully charged drive battery to the speed controller, while observing the correct polarity (red
cable = plus/+, black cable = minus/-).
- Only now turn the speed controller on. Then wait several seconds until the speed controller’s self-test
is complete.
• Before you take the vehicle from the base and place it with the wheels on the ground, check if it responds
totheremotecontrolcommands(steeringanddrive)asexpected.
• If the drive does not operate as wanted, refer to Chapter 14.
c) Driving the vehicle
• The inappropriate operation can cause serious personal injuries and material damages! Drive only as
long as you have direct visual contact with the model. Therefore, do not drive by night.
• Driveonlyifyourresponsivecapacityisunrestricted.Aswithrealvehicles,tirednessortheinuenceof
alcohol or medication may result in incorrect responses.
• Be aware that this model vehicle must not be driven on public roads, squares and paths. Do not operate
it on private property without the consent of the owner.
• Do not drive towards people or animals!
• Avoid driving at very low outdoor temperatures. In this case, the plastic components will lose their elas-
ticity, which can already result in major damages caused by a minor accident.
• Do not drive during thunderstorms, under high voltage power lines or near radio masts.