Safety Instructions; Important Features - Revell Control Dark Giant Mode D'emploi

Safety instructions:

• This vehicle is suitable for children
who are at least eight years of age.
Parental supervision is required when
driving the vehicle.
• This vehicle is suitable for use indoors
and in dry outdoor areas. If you wish
to use the vehicle outdoors in damp
conditions, be sure to pay attention to
the following information!
• Keep your hands, face and loose
clothing away from the vehicle during
operation.
• Switch off the remote control and
vehicle when not in use.
• Remove the batteries from the
remote control and the vehicle
when not in use.
• Always maintain visual contact with
the vehicle in order to avoid losing
control of the vehicle. Inattentive and
careless use can lead to considerable
damage.
• Please keep this operating manual
safe for later use.
• The user may only operate this vehicle
in accordance with the instructions for
use in this operating manual.
• Do not drive the vehicle near people,
animals, bodies of water or power lines.
• The charging unit for the NiMH battery
is specially designed for the charging
of the vehicle battery. The charging
unit may only be used to charge the
vehicle battery, not other batteries.
• This vehicle is not suitable for people
with physical or mental limitations.
We recommend that persons who
are unfamiliar with model vehicles
commission the vehicle under the
instruction of an experienced user.
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IMporTaNT FeaTureS

Monster truck with 2.4 GHz
remote control
• Giant tyres for crazy driving manoeuvres
• 4WD for maximum driving fun
• Chassis and bodywork made of
robust plastic
• This vehicle may not be used on
public roads!
• In general, it must be ensured that
the vehicle cannot injure anyone in
consideration of potential malfunctions
and defects.
Maintenance and care:
• Please only use a clean, damp
cloth to wipe off the vehicle.
• Protect the vehicle and batteries from
direct sunlight and/or direct heat.
• Never allow the remote control,
vehicle or charger to come into
contact with water, because this
may result in the electronics
becoming damaged.
Remote control battery safety
instructions:
• Non­rechargeable batteries
may not be charged.
• Rechargeable batteries must be
removed from the remote control
prior to recharging.
• Rechargeable batteries may only
be charged under the supervision
of an adult.
• Combinations of batteries of different
types or new and used batteries may
not be used.
• Only the recommended batteries
or those of an equivalent type may
be used.
• We recommend alkali manganese
batteries for the remote control.
Single use batteries for this remote
control and other electrical devices
operated in the home can be replaced
with environmentally-friendly
rechargeable batteries.
• Batteries must be inserted with the
correct polarity (+ and -).
• Depleted batteries must be removed
from the remote control.
• The connection terminals may not be
short-circuited. Please remove the
batteries from the remote control if
it will not be used for an extended
period of time.
Charging unit safety instructions:
1. Non-rechargeable batteries may not
be charged.
2. This charging unit is not suitable for
people (including children) with
physical or mental limitations, or
those with insufficient knowledge
and experience of charging units,
unless under supervision or following
proper directions from a parent or
legal guardian.
3. Children must be supervised –
the charging unit is not a toy!
The vehicle is provided with a
NiMH battery. please observe the
following safety instructions:
• Never throw NiMH batteries into a fire
or store in hot places.
• Use the supplied charging unit to charge
the battery. The use of a different
charging unit can lead to the permanent
damage of the battery and nearby
parts, as well as physical injury!
• Always ensure that the charging process
takes place on a fireproof surface in a
fire­resistant environment.
• Do not leave the battery unsupervised
during the charging process.
• Never disassemble or alter the battery
contacts. Do not damage or puncture
the batteries. There is a risk of explosion!
• The NiMH battery must be kept out of
reach of children.
• When disposing of batteries, they
must be discharged or the capacity
must be fully depleted. Cover exposed
terminals with adhesive tape in order
to prevent short-circuiting!
Safety instructions:
• The product may only be repaired or
modified with approved original parts.
Otherwise, the vehicle can be be
damaged or pose a danger.
• In order to prevent risks, always
operate the vehicle from a position
which provides an easy line of retreat,
if necessary.
• As soon as the remote control no
longer functions reliably, new batteries
should be inserted and/or the batteries
should be charged.
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