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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 can cause serious damage to people and property! Therefore make sure to keep a sufficiently safe
distance to persons, animals or objects during operation.
• Do not direct your model towards spectators or towards yourself.
• Fly your model only if your ability to respond is unrestricted. The influence of tiredness, alcohol or medication can cause
incorrect responses.
• Motors, speed controller and flight battery can heat during operation. Therefore, take a break of 5 to 10 minutes before
re-charging the flight battery or before flying with a possibly available spare flight battery.
• Never switch off the remote control (transmitter) while the model is in use. After landing, always disconnect the flight
battery from the speed controller first. It is only after this that the remote control may be turned off.
• Never switch off the transmitter during operation before disconnecting the flight battery from the speed controller.
• 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.
6. Notes on Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries
Despite the fact that handling batteries and rechargeable batteries in daily life nowadays is a matter of fact, there are still
numerous dangers and problems involved. For LiPo/Lion rechargeable batteries in particular, various regulations must be
observed under any circumstances due to their high energy content (in comparison to conventional NiCd or NiMH rechargeable
batteries), because otherwise there is danger of explosion and fire.
Make sure to observe the following information and safety information when handling batteries or rechargeable batteries.
a) Rechargeable Batteries/Batteries for Transmitter
• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave any batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around openly. There is a risk of batteries being swallowed by
children or pets. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, disassembled or thrown into fire. There is a danger of
explosion!
• Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause chemical burns to skin at contact; therefore, use suitable
protective gloves.
• Do not recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of fire and explosion! Only charge rechargeable batteries intended for
this purpose. Use suitable battery chargers. Batteries (1.5V) are meant to be used once only and must be properly
disposed of when empty.
• When inserting batteries/rechargeable batteries or when connecting a battery pack or a charger, observe the correct
polarity (note plus/+ and minus/-). Wrong polarity may not only damage the transmitter, flight model and the rechargeable
batteries. There is a risk of fire and explosion.
• If the device is not used for an extended period of time (e.g. storage), remove the inserted batteries (or rechargeable
batteries) from the remote control to avoid damage from leaking batteries/rechargeable batteries.
• Recharge the NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries about every 3 months, as otherwise there may be a total discharge due
to self-discharge, which renders the rechargeable batteries useless.
• Always replace the entire set of batteries or rechargeable batteries. Never mix fully charged batteries/rechargeable
batteries with partially discharged ones. Always use batteries or rechargeable batteries of the same type and manufacturer.
• Never mix batteries and rechargeable batteries! Either use batteries or rechargeable batteries.
