OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Quick Start
1. Start with fresh batteries (or a full charge). 2. Turn vehicle switch ON. Press transmitter
controls to run and control your vehicle.
3. When you’re done driving, turn vehicle switch OFF. Remove all batteries for storage.
Safety Precautions
Adults, this toy is recommended for children 5 years of age and older. To ensure that the child’s play is both safe and fun, please review the operating instructions and these general safety rules with the child.
Caution
■NEVER drive your vehicle on streets! They’re for real cars!
■DO NOT pick up vehicle while in motion.
■ Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from the tires and the wheel hubs while the vehicle is switched ON.
■ If this toy is being operated in the presence of children under 5 years of age, adult supervision is recommended.
■ To avoid accidental operation, remove all batteries when not in use.
Quick Tips
1. When your vehicle starts to lose power, it may lose functions or performance. It’s time for fresh batteries (or a recharge). Your vehicle’s running time may change depending on your driving style.
2. Radio interference can make your vehicle run badly. Interference can be caused by other R/C vehicles running on the same frequency; electrical wires; large buildings; or CB radios. Try to stay away from these!
3. Point your transmitter antenna up - not down toward your vehicle. If your vehicle gets too far away, it won’t work properly.
4. Don’t drive your vehicle in sand or through water or snow.
5. Don’t store your vehicle near heat or in direct sunlight. Always turn switches OFF and remove all batteries for storage.
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TROUBLESHOOTING | PROBLEM? – SOLUTIONS! | |||
SYMPTOM | PROBABLE CAUSE |
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Vehicle runs slowly or will not run. | • Loose battery connection or vehicle switch | • Check battery connector and vehicle |
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| not ON. |
| switch. |
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| • Weak or uncharged rechargeable NiCd |
| • Charge battery or replace. |
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| battery. |
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| • Weak AA batteries (Power Clip) or |
| • Replace with fresh alkaline battery. |
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| transmitter battery |
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Power indicator light on transmitter does | • Transmitter battery weak or not connected. | • Check connections and replace battery |
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not light. |
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| if required. |
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Erratic operation or only short range possible. | • Radio interference likely. |
| • Change location |
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Short rechargeable NiCd battery life. | • Battery not fully charged. |
| • Recharge vehicle battery. |
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Vehicle doesn’t work after going through | • Water in the electronics area. |
| • Vehicle will take several hours to dry. |
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water or snow. |
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| Allow to dry overnight before trying again. |
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| • Avoid driving in water and snow. |
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1800 800 812 (valid only in Australia).
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COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
1.THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
2.THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY HARMFUL INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not used properly may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits set by the FCC which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference.
CAUTION: FCC Regulations state that changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
