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.
• Improper operation may cause serious injury and property damage! Therefore, make sure that there is a sufficient
safety distance to any persons, animals or objects in operation.
• Select a suitable body of water to operate your model in. 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!
• Drive your model only if your ability to respond is unrestricted. The influence of tiredness, alcohol or medication can
cause incorrect responses.
• Never drive right towards any swimming persons or animals.
• Never point the aerial of the transmitter directly at the model. This has a considerable negative effect on signal
transmission to the model.
• Motor, speed controller and drive battery may heat up during operation of the model. For this reason, wait for 5 to
10 minutes before recharging or replacing the drive battery. The drive motor must have cooled down to ambient
temperature.
• Never switch off the remote control (transmitter) while the model is in use. After a voyage, always disconnect the
drive battery first or switch off the model. Only then should you switch off the remote control (transmitter).
• In case of a defect or a malfunction, remove the problem before using the model again.
• Never expose your model or the remote control to direct sunlight or excessive heat for an extended period of time.
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