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We hope you operate this RC model in a safe, reasonable
and cautious fashion in order to enjoy your vehicle. Should
you operate this vehicle without a cautious and reasonable
approach it may result in serious injury and/or property
damage. Only you can control and make certain that safety
precautions and instructions are followed.
General:
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The 1/10 HIGHroller is not a toy. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult
supervision.
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This RC vehicle is not intended for use on public highways
or roads.
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Avoid an area that has many pedestrians or crowds
of people.
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Keep in mind that this vehicle is radio controlled and
can experience moments of radio loss or interference, so
provide for a margin of error at all times.
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Please be aware that the motor and batteries of this
RC vehicle will get HOT during each use. Be careful not
to burn yourself.
Electronic Speed Control (ESC):
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Read all safety precautions prior to each use.
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Never leave the vehicle/ESC unsupervised while it is
switched on, in use or connected to a power source. If
there is a short-circuit or product defect, it could result in
fire.
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If there are exposed wires, do not use the ESC until you
have installed shrink-wrap or replaced the wire.
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Disconnect the battery from the ESC after use.
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The ESC is not waterproof and should not be exposed
to moisture.
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Do not attempt to use LiPo batteries or more than
6-cells NiMH batteries; doing so will damage the ESC
and could result in fire
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Always turn on the transmitter first then the ESC to
prevent an out-of-control vehicle.
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When setting your Electronic Speed Controller:
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Please disconnect motor or remove the pinion gear
during ESC setup or calibration functions.
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Keep loose clothing, hair, gloves and fingers away
from moving parts at all times.
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Rubber tires can cause severe injury if there is a
failure while running the vehicle while on a stand or
when being held. Ensure rubber tires are securely
mounted to the rims and if not, re-glue them and
check them often for security.
Batteries and Charging:
The 1/10 HIGHroller uses rechargeable batteries such as NiMH
or NiCd. These batteries require special handling to preserve
performance and last a long time. Read all instructions and
precautions that are provided with the batteries intended to be
used in the 1/10 HIGHroller.
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Read all instructions provided by the manufacturer
of the batteries.
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Responsible adult supervision is necessary while
charging batteries.
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Always check to ensure the polarity of battery connection
is correct.
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Never leave batteries unattended while charging.
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Never charge a battery while it is installed in the 1/10
HIGHroller.
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Do not charge any battery that appears to have
any damage.
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If there are exposed wires do not charge or use the battery
until you have installed shrink-wrap or replaced the
complete wire.
When charging NiMH batteries, select a charger to meet
your requirements. Chargers can be of two primary types for
their source of power; a 100-240V wall charger, or one which
requires a 12V power supply. Follow the charger manufacturer’s
instructions and precautions during each use.
Safety Precautions
