GRAUPNER Junior Série Manuel D'utilisation page 20

• The helicopter must be handled exactly as described in these instructions. Keep your fi n-
gers, head and body well away from the rotating components, as they are capable of infl ic-
ting injury.
• It is the owner's responsibility to operate the helicopter safely. The manufacturer and dis-
tributor accept no liability if incompetent or inappropriate use of the model results in loss or
damage.
• This product is suitable for young persons of fourteen years and over. Younger children may
only play with it under the constant supervision of an adult.
• You alone are responsible for the safe operation of this model!
Warning notes
1. The set contains small parts which could cause injury if swallowed; for this reason
it must be kept out of the reach of children under three years of age.
2. Do not operate the helicopter if there is already another remote-controlled model in use on
the same channel (the channel A-B-C is set on the transmitter).
3. Do not attempt to fl y the model outdoors. The helicopter should only be fl own in an open
indoor space devoid of obstacles.
4. Always ensure that the batteries are new or fully charged.
5. Do not dismantle or modify any of the parts supplied in the set; this applies in particular to
the transmitter and the fl ight battery.
6. Do not allow moisture or damp to penetrate the components, as water may damage the
electronics.
7. Take care to avoid the rotors coming into contact with fi ngers, hair or loose clothing.
8. Remember to switch the model off when you are not using it.
9. Do not remove the fl ight battery, subject it to heat or incinerate it.
10. Use only the transmitter and integral battery charger supplied in the set.
11. Alternatively charge the helicopter from a PC using the USB charge lead supplied.
12. We recommend adult supervision when young people fl y the model. Children must be ad-
vised of the potential hazards involved in handling the model.
Safety notes regarding power sources
• Never attempt to charge any battery which is not specifi cally stated to be rechargeable.
• Unless the instructions expressly state otherwise, always remove rechargeable batteries
from the device before charging them.
• Rechargeable batteries must only be charged under the supervision of an adult.
• If you are using dry cells, never use different cell types, nor a mixture of new and used
cells.
• Use only batteries of the recommended type, or their exact equivalent.
• Always take care to insert battery cells with correct polarity.
• When dry cells are exhausted, remove them from the device immediately.
• Take care not to short-circuit battery terminals.
• Never use defective or damaged rechargeable or dry batteries, or packs consisting of diffe-
rent cell types.
Safety notes
1. The helicopter is controlled by an infra-red guidance system (i.e. light). This means that you
can expect interference and problems with the control system if you try to fl y the model in
direct sunshine or under powerful fl uorescent lamps.
2. As the model is so light, it is inevitably sensitive to wind. For this reason the helicopter
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Operating Instructions Nano Star 3 Gyro