ASSEMBLY OF YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT F-18
WARNING: Read instructions carefully! Improper use of this product may result in personal injury or damage to the public.
WARNING: Choking hazard–Small parts. Do not allow children under age 3 to play with the F-18. This model contains small parts
which could accidentally be swallowed and cause suffocation. Use with adult supervision.
1
INSTALL THE MAIN WINGS
Requires 6 “C”
Alkaline batteries
(Not included)
WARRANTY
Hobbico, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts
damaged by use or modifi cation. In no case shall Hobbico’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Hobbico reserves the right to change or
modify this warranty without notice. In that Hobbico has no control over the fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from
the use of the fi nal user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to
accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Please inspect
all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken, or defective, or if you have any questions regarding assembly or fl ying of this airplane,
please call us at (217) 398-8970, and we’ll be glad to help.
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HCAZ3170 for HCAA0370
HCAA0370
2
INSTALL THE RUDDERS & STABILIZERS
• Carefully remove the paper backing
from the double-sided tape on the
bottom of the left wing and fuselage
where the wing will attach.
• With the control surface toward the
rear of the plane, join the two taped
parts together. Make sure that
the wing’s edge sits tightly in the
fuselage cutout.
• Repeat the previous two steps to install the right wing
• Without pressing too hard, press the tops of the wings onto the fuselage
to help the tape stick. (Builder’s Tip: You know you are pressing too
hard if the foam begins to dent under your fi nger).
• Carefully remove the backing
paper from the double-sided tape
on the raised area at the rear of
the fuselage.
• Locate one of the rudders. With the
rudder’s control surface facing back,
insert the rudder tab into the cutout on
the top of the fuselage.
• Tilt the rudder up until it sticks to
the fuselage.
• Repeat the last two steps to install the
opposite rudder. Each rudder should
look like the photo with the tips tilted
slightly outward past vertical.
• Locate one of the stabilizers. Carefully
insert the stabilizer tab into the slot
as shown. Slide the tab to the rear of
the slot as you push in. In the event
of a crash, the stabilizers will be free
to pop out.
• Repeat the last step to install the opposite stabilizer.
• Use the photos on the box to apply the decals to your F-18 and
the charger.
3
PREPARE THE CHARGING UNIT
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the fi ve battery door screws on
the bottom and gently slide the cover out of the way. Note: The door is
held to the charger unit by the cord.
• Install 6 fresh “C” sized Alkaline batteries into the charger. Make sure
that the positive (+) and the negative (-) poles of the batteries match up
correctly with the diagram molded inside the battery compartment.
• Replace the battery door on the charger. You may need to gently pull
the charger cord out as you put the door back on. Re-install the fi ve
screws and tighten them.
Note: Do not use rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium or NiMH) batteries
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix Alkaline, standard (carbon zinc), or rechargeable
(Nickel-Cadmium or NiMH) batteries.
Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the airplane.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
4
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
Before charging your F-18, be sure that
the ON/OFF switch is in the “OFF” position!
• Insert the charger plug into the charge socket on the side of the fuselage
next to the ON/OFF switch. The charging unit will fi t only one way, so
match the tab on the charger with the notch on the charge socket.
• Press and hold the button on the side of the charger to charge the
airplane. On the initial charge, charge your F-18 for 30 seconds. For
longer fl ights, you may increase the charge time up to 60 seconds.
Release the button to stop charging.
• When charging is complete, remove the charger from your F-18.
Note: Never charge your F-18 for more than 60 seconds! Charging
for more than 60 seconds may result in damage to the plane’s internal
battery pack or to the charging unit.
Retain these instructions for
future reference
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