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Hover Racer

WARNING:
CHOCKING HAZARD - Small parts.
Not for Children under 3 years.
To Parents: Please read all instructions before giving guidance to your children.

A. SAFETY MESSAGES
1. This kit is intended for children aged 10 and over. All project-related assembly and operations should be
done under adult supervision.
2. This kit and the finished product contain small parts which may constitute a choking hazard if used
inappropriately. Keep away from children under 3 years of age.
3. To prevent potential short-circuits, never touch the contacts inside the battery compartment with any
metal object.
4. Carefully examine the plastic propeller before you put in on the motor spindle. If you see any defects in the
blades or on the outer rim, do not run the motor. Refer to the Questions and Comments section on this sheet
and contact our customer service for a replacement.
5. The propeller spins at high speed when the motor is turned on. To prevent potential injuries, do not touch
it with your fingers or any objects. Adult supervision is required throughout.
6. Verify that the switch is turned off when inserting/replacing the batteries. Otherwise the propeller will
spin immediately once all batteries are installed

B. USE OF BATTERIES
1. This kit requires four AAA, 1.5-volt batteries (not included).
2. For best results, always use fresh batteries.
3. Insert the batteries in the battery compartment according to the correct polarities.
4. Remove the batteries when not in use.
5. To prevent potential damage to the kit, immediately replace drained batteries.
6. Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the kit before recharging.
7. Rechargeable batteries must be recharged under adult supervision.
8. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
9. Do not mix old and new batteries.
10. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries.
11. Ensure that the supply terminals are not short-circuited.

Summary of Contents for Hover Racer

Page 1: ...lacement 5 The propeller spins at high speed when the motor is turned on To prevent potential injuries do not touch it with your fingers or any objects Adult supervision is required throughout 6 Verify that the switch is turned off when inserting replacing the batteries Otherwise the propeller will spin immediately once all batteries are installed B USE OF BATTERIES 1 This kit requires four AAA 1 ...

Page 2: ...6 1 x battery compartment cover 7 1 x motor stand 8 1 x motor cover 9 2 x attachment bar 10 1 x propeller 11 1 x double sided adhesive tape 12 1 x motor with wires 13 screws 14 1 x reusable adhesive 15 2 x terminal cap and 1 set of detailed instruction Also required but not included 4 x AAA 1 5 volt batteries small crosshead screwdriver ...

Page 3: ...Do not cut both layers of the skirt instead only the specified layer 7 Place the plastic skirt on a flat surface with the cut side facing up see step 6 You should be able to read the printed remark This side facing up Press the plastic to make it as flat as possible Secure it in position by applying reusable adhesives to the corners as shown Remove the backing from the double sided adhesive tape a...

Page 4: ...leg of the stand Feed the wires down through the holes at the top of the stand and out through the hole at the bottom 11 Add the motor cover and secure it with two screws 12 Insert a wire from the motor and the same colour wire from the battery compartment into one of the terminal holes next to the switch and secure them with a terminal cap Repeat with the other two wires in the other terminal hol...

Page 5: ...sh the fixing bars into their holes under the base Put the battery compartment in place with the propeller towards the duct so that the pegs on its underside fit into the holes in the attachment bars Secure the bars to the battery compartment with four screws ...

Page 6: ...does not inflate properly Check that your batteries are fresh run down batteries will not run the propeller fast enough to inflate the skirt Check that the duct is stuck firmly to the underside of the base Check that the skirt is fixed firmly to the underside of the base and that the bottom layer of the plastic is not stuck anywhere so that the skirt can inflate If your Hover Racer does not move f...

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