Batteries and Battery Charging
Your model uses a rechargeable battery that must be
handled with care for safety and long battery life. Make sure
to read and follow all instructions and precautions that were
provided with the battery pack and the battery charger.
It is your responsibility to charge and care for the battery
pack properly. In addition to your battery and charger
instructions, here are some more tips to keep in mind.
• Use the supplied charger to charge the included battery.
See “Charging the Battery Pack” on page 6.
• Never leave the battery to charge unattended.
• Remove the battery from the model while charging.
• Do not charge batteries inside of an automobile. Do not
charge batteries while driving in an automobile. The charger
is equipped with a long cord intended to allow the battery
to be charged outside of an automobile when using the
automobile’s auxiliary power socket. If the cord will not
reach outside of the automobile, find another power source.
• Never charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet or on any
other flammable material.
• Do not operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place
objects on top of the charger or battery.
• Always unplug the battery from the ESC when the model
is not in use and when it is being stored or transported.
• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging
process (temperature greater than 140°F / 60°C),
disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue
charging immediately.
• Children should always have responsible adult
supervision when charging and handling batteries.
• Always store battery packs safely out of the reach of
children and pets.
• Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in
any way. Do not use battery packs that have damaged
wiring, exposed wiring, or a damaged connector as this
may create the risk of fire.
• Do not short-circuit the battery pack. This may cause
burns and severe damage to the battery pack and
create the risk of fire.
• Do not burn or puncture the batteries. Toxic materials
could be released. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush
with water.
• Do not expose the charger to water or moisture.
• Do not disassemble the charger.
• Store the battery pack in a dry location, away from heat
sources and direct sunlight.
• Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries must be recycled
or disposed of properly.
Recycling Your NiMH Battery
It is strongly recommended that you recycle the vehicle
battery when it has reached the end of its useful life.
SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
Your model comes equipped with certain items to help you get it up and running. You will need to purchase other items,
available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model.
5-6 cell 2amp DC
NiMH battery charger*
4 AA alkaline batteries
6-cell 2/3A NiMH battery*
Supplied Equipment
Recommended Equipment
(sold separately)
These items are not required for the operation of your model, but are a good idea to include
in any R/C toolbox:
• Safety glasses
• Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue,
Part #6468 (CA glue)
• Hobby knife
Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images.
INTRODUCTION
• Side cutters and needle nose pliers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Complete hex key set
• Soldering iron
