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RC helicopter with 3CH 2.4 GHz
remote control:
• E asy-to-fly helicopter
Safety instructions:
• B efore commissioning for the first
time, make sure that you have read
and understood the entire manual.
• This model is suitable for pilots who
are at least 14 years of age. Adult
supervision is required when flying it.
• This model is suitable for use indoors
and in outdoor areas when there is
no precipitation or wind.
• Keep your hands, face and loose
clothing away from the model during
operation.
• Switch off the remote control and
model when they are not in use.
• Remove the batteries from the
remote control when it is not in use.
• Always maintain visual contact with
the model in order to avoid losing
control of it. Inattentive and careless
use can lead to considerable damage.
• Please keep this operating manual
safe for later use.
• The user should only operate this
model in accordance with the
instructions for use in this operating
manual.
• Do not use the model near people,
animals, bodies of water or power lines.
• This model is not suitable for people
with physical or mental disabilities.
We recommend that people who are
unfamiliar with model helicopters
operate the model under the guidance
of an experienced user.
• In general, it must be ensured that
the model cannot injure anyone in
consideration of potential malfunctions
and defects.
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• T wo speed levels and LED lighting
• S turdy, attractive aluminium fuselage
• The product may only be repaired or
modified with approved original
parts. Otherwise, the model can be
be damaged or pose a danger.
• In order to prevent risks, always
operate the model from a position
which provides an easy line of
retreat, if necessary.
Safety instructions for flying models:
• You are operating your aircraft in the
general air traffic. As the pilot, you
are responsible for your model. You
are liable for your model and any
damage resulting from its operation.
• If you want to use your aircraft commer-
cially, you need an ascent permit.
• Before commissioning for the first
time, familiarize yourself with the
functions of the model.
• Check that the product is working
correctly before every flight.
• Observe the instructions of the
manufacturer at all times.
• Always note the wind and weather
conditions and any hindrances.
• You must always swerve away from
manned aircraft immediately and
land right away.
• Do not fly over private property
owned by other people, crowds of
people, military objects, hospitals,
power plants, correctional facilities
and similar.
• Do not fly close to airfields (<1.5 km).
• Never fly without direct visual contact
with the model, it must be in the
direct field of vision at all times.
It is illegal to control a model using
only a video image.
• Failure to observe these safety
instructions may make you liable to
prosecution!
• Information and additional help is
available from the Association for
Unmanned Air Vehicles under
„http://www.uavdach.org"
• Flying models outdoors has required
mandatory liability insurance since
2005. Contact your private liability
insurer and make sure that your new
and earlier models are included in
your insurance coverage. Request
written confirmation and keep this in
a safe place. Alternatively, the DMFV
offers a trial membership free of
charge online at www.dmfv.aero. This
includes insurance.
Remote control safety instructions:
• We recommend new 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 re-
chargeable batteries.
• As soon as the remote control no
longer functions reliably, new batteries
should be inserted and/or the batteries
should be charged.
Safety instructions for batteries:
• Rechargeable batteries must be
removed from the remote control
prior to recharging.
• Non-rechargeable batteries may not
be charged.
• Rechargeable batteries may only be
charged under the supervision of an
adult.
• The combination of different types of
batteries as well as new and used
batteries must be avoided.
• Only recommended batteries or those
of an equivalent type may be used.
• Batteries must be inserted according
to the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Depleted batteries must be removed
from the remote control.
• The connection terminals may not be
short-circuited.
• Remove the batteries from the remote
control if they are not to be used for
an extended period of time.
Charging unit safety instructions:
• Non-rechargeable batteries may not
be charged.
• 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.
• Children must be supervised –
the charging unit is not a toy!
• The charging unit for the LiPo battery
is specially designed for the charging
of the model battery. The charging
unit may only be used to charge the
model battery, not other batteries.
• Transformers, mains adapters or
chargers that are used together with
the model must be checked regularly
for damage to cables, plugs, housings
and other parts and any damages
must be repaired before the devices
may be used again.
The model is equipped with a
rechargeable lithium polymer
battery. Please observe the following
safety instructions:
• Never throw LiPo batteries into a fire
or store them in a hot location.
• Only use the supplied charger to
charge the battery. The use of a
different charger may lead to the
permanent damage of the battery
and neighbouring parts, as well as
physical injury!
• Never use a charger for NiCd/NiMH
batteries!
• Always ensure that the charging
process takes place on a fireproof
surface in a fire-resistant environment.
• Do not leave the battery unsupervised
during the charging process.
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