b) Before Commissioning
• Make sure that no other models are operated on the same remote control channel (at a transmitter frequency of
27 or 40 MHz) within the range of the remote control. Otherwise, you will lose control of the remote-controlled
models! For 2.4 GHz remote control systems, always check that concurrent operation of two or more remote control
systems in direct proximity is possible without interferences.
• Regularly check the functional safety of your model and of the remote control system. Watch out for any visible
damage such as defective plug connections or damaged cables. All moving parts on the model must run smoothly
but must not have any tolerance in the bearing.
• Charge the drive battery, which is necessary for operation, as well as the rechargeable battery that may be inserted
in the remote control according the manufacturer's instructions.
• If batteries are used as a transmitter power supply, make sure that they have sufficient remaining capacity (battery
checker). If the batteries are empty, always replace the complete set, never individual cells only.
• Before operation, always control the trim controller settings of the on the transmitter for the various steering direc-
tions and, if necessary, adjust them.
• Before any commissioning, check for correct and tight fit of the ship's propeller and for any damage to them. Ex-
change a damaged ship's propeller before operating the motor.
• Always switch on the transmitter first. Then the drive battery of the model may be connected. Otherwise, unexpected
reactions of the receiver system may occur and the ship propeller might start up unintentionally! Danger of accident
and injury!
• Always align the transmitter aerial so that the aerial tip points upwards as vertically as possible in the transmitter
position favoured by you to operate your model. Otherwise, the transmitter may not send its control signals as well
as possible, which may cause considerable reduction of the range.
The aerial at the ship's model should be aligned vertically as well.
The largest reach between the transmitter and the receiver results when both aerials are aligned in parallel with
each other.
Never point the aerial of the transmitter directly onto the model. This significantly impairs signal transmission from
the transmitter to the model.
• When the ship propeller is running, make sure that neither objects nor body parts are in their rotating and suction
area.
c) During Operation
• Do not take any risks when operating the product! Your own safety and that of your environment depends completely
on your responsible use of the model.
• Select suitable body of water to operate your model. In doubt, ask the person responsible for the body of water
whether operation of your model is permitted there.
• The selected body of water must be free of climbers (e.g. seaweed) for operation of your model. There also must be
no objects (e.g. branches) floating in the water.
• Observe currents and other detriment conditions in the selected body of water that may make operation of the model
difficult or even impossible. Danger of loss of the model!
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