4 • NITRO RUSTLER
This model is not intended
for use by children under
16 years of age without the
supervision of a responsible
and knowledgeable adult.
All instructions and
precautions outlined in this
manual should be strictly
followed to ensure safe
operation of your model.
SafETY PREcaUTIONS
All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Nitro Rustler. Operate
your Nitro Rustler sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun
for you and those around you. Failure to operate your Nitro Rustler in a safe
and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury.
The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to help
ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the instructions are followed
and the precautions are adhered to.
ImPORTaNT POINTS TO REmEmBER
• Nitro Rustler is very fast! The Nitro Rustler is intended for experienced users
with a high level of skill. The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine is extremely powerful and
may require skilled driving to maintain control. Children under 16 years of
age and inexperienced drivers should not operate the Nitro Rustler without
the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable (experienced) adult.
•
Model engine fuel is dangerous and highly poisonous.
Always follow all
directions and precautions printed on the fuel container. Model engine fuel
is poisonous to humans and animals. Drinking the fuel can cause blindness
and death. Handle with care and respect.
• Model engine fuel, especially when in a fuel dispensing bottle, may look like
a cool drink to a child.
Keep all fuel out of the reach of children at all times.
Do not place fuel containers on the ground where children can reach
them while you are driving.
• Model engine fuel is flammable. Never allow smoking, sparks, heat, or flame
in the presence of fuel or fuel vapors.
• The engine, brakes, and exhaust system may become extremely hot during
use. Be careful not to touch these parts, especially when refueling or
stopping the engine.
• Prolonged exposure to the engine exhaust can be harmful. Avoid breathing
the engine exhaust. Always run your Nitro Rustler outdoors, in a well-
ventilated area. Never run the engine indoors.
• Do not operate your Nitro Rustler at night, or anytime your line of sight to
the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
• Never operate your Nitro Rustler in crowds of people or busy pedestrian
areas. Nitro Rustler is very fast and could cause injury to those unaware of its
presence. Keep small children at a safe distance away from the operating area.
• Because Nitro Rustler is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference
from many sources beyond your control. Since radio interference can cause
momentary loss of control, always allow a safety margin in all directions
around your model to prevent collisions.
• The engine can be loud. If the noise makes you uncomfortable, wear ear
protection. Be considerate of your neighbors by not running your model
early in the morning or late in the evening.
• Do not kink the antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire will reduce range.
• Do not cut the antenna “stinger” or any other part of the antenna wire.
Cutting the antenna will reduce range.
• You must extend the antenna wire in the model as far as possible for
maximum range. In doing so, the antenna wire will be extended outside
of the vehicle body. Do not wrap or coil the antenna wire to keep it from
extending out of the body.
• Do not allow the antenna wire to extend outside the body without the
protection of an antenna tube, or the antenna wire may incur crash damage
that could reduce range.
•
Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
BaTTERIES aNd BaTTERY chaRGING
Your model uses rechargeable batteries 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 packs and your charger. It
is your responsibility to charge and care for the battery packs 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
EZ-Start Battery” on page 22.
• Never leave batteries to charge unattended.
• Allow the battery pack to cool off before charging.
• 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.
• Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and
handling batteries.
• Only use approved chargers for NiMH battery packs (such as Part #2921 or
the Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus, Part #2933). Do not exceed the maximum charge
rate of 1 amp.
• Do not short-circuit the battery pack. This may cause burns and severe
damage to the battery pack.
• Do not burn or puncture the batteries. Toxic materials could be released. If
eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water.
• 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 Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery
Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell battery when it
has reached the end of its useful life.
Do not throw your battery in the trash.
All Power Cell battery packs display the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) icon, indicating they are recyclable. To find a recycling center near
you, ask your local hobby dealer or visit www.call2recycle.org.
Previous experience with
radio controlled models is
mandatory. These models
are capable of high speeds,
requiring experienced
driving control. Models
require detailed setup,
and/or maintenance
procedures with required
support equipment.
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