Duratrax VW Baja Bug Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT

These are included with your VW Baja Bug.

Chassis

Body

Transmitter

Receiver Antenna Tube
Instruction Manual
Replacement Parts Guide

These are items you will need to run your VW Bug.

ONYX 6C 7.2V 2000MAH NIMH STICK

DTXC2035

AA BATTERIES (x4)

2

ONYX 100 AC/DC PEAK CHARGER

DTXP4190

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

When the safety precautions are followed, the
VW Baja Bug will provide years of enjoyment.
Use care and good sense at all times when
operating this radio controlled Baja Bug.
Failure to use this vehicle in a safe, sensible
manner can result in injury or damage to
property. You and you alone must insure that
the instructions are carefully followed and all
safety precautions are obeyed.

Do not operate the VW Baja Bug near

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people. Spectators should be behind the
driver or at a safe distance away from the
vehicle.

Make sure to read the instructions with the

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battery and charger before charging.

Do not leave any charger unattended

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during charging. If the battery or charger
become hot at any time, disconnect the
battery from the charger immediately!
Failure to do so may cause permanent
damage to the charger and battery and
may cause bodily harm.

The VW Baja Bug features waterproof

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electronics allowing you to run in almost
any conditions. However, to achieve long
life, avoid immersing completely in water.
After you are fi nished running, make sure
that the electronics are dry to help avoid
corrosion.

Always turn on the transmitter before

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turning on the electronic speed control.

Before turning on your radio, check to

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make sure that no one else is running on
the same frequency as your VW Baja Bug.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Avoid working over a deep pile carpet. If

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you drop a small part or screw, it may be
diffi cult to fi nd.

Place a mat or towel over your work area.

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This will prevent parts from rolling off and
will protect the work surface.

Avoid running the Baja Bug in cold weather.

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The plastic and metal parts can become
brittle at low temperatures. In addition,
grease and oil become thick, causing
premature wear and poor performance.

SPECIFICATION AND
DESCRIPTION CHANGES:

All pictures, descriptions and specifi cations
found in this instruction manual are subject
to change without notice. Duratrax maintains
no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this
manual. Visit Duratrax.com for the latest
updates and information for your model.

WARRANTY:

Duratrax® guarantees this kit to be free from

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defects in both material and workmanship at
the date of purchase. Duratrax will warranty
this kit for 90 days after the purchase date.
Duratrax will repair or replace, at no charge,
the incorrectly made part.

Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you

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were given when you bought your model! It
is your proof of purchase and we must see
it before we can honor the warranty. Further,
Duratrax reserves the right to change or
modify this warranty without notice.

In that Duratrax has no control over the

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fi nal user assembly or material used for
fi nal user assembly, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any damage
resulting from the use by the user of the
fi nal user-assembled product. By the act
of using the user-assembled product, the
user accepts all resulting liability.

To return your VW Baja Bug for repairs
covered under warranty you should send
your Baja Bug to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Department

Phone: [phone]:00 am-5:00 pm

Central Time M-F

E-mail: [e-mail]

www.hobbyservices.com

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the
liability associated with the use of this
product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused
condition to the place of purchase.

STRESS-TECH PARTS
GUARANTEE:

We have engineered the VW Baja Bug to
take the rough and tumble abuse that makes
R/C fun. We are
so confi dent of
the quality and
durability of the
Stress-Tech plastic parts that we will replace
any Stress-Tech plastic part you break during
the fi rst 12 months you own the Baja Bug. Just
send in the part to us and we will send you a
FREE replacement. Please see the VW Baja
Bug parts list for the items covered under the
Stress-Tech guarantee.

To receive your free replacement part
please send the following to the Hobby
Services address listed above.

1. The broken part must be included.

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2. The part number and description of the

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broken part.

3. Copy of your dated invoice or

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purchase receipt.

4. Your name, phone number and

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shipping address.

REPAIR SERVICE:

Repair service is available anytime.

After the 90 day warranty, you can still

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have your VW Baja Bug repaired for a
small charge by the experts at Duratrax’s
authorized repair facility, Hobby Services.

To speed up the repair process, please

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follow the instructions listed below.

1. Under most circumstances return the
ENTIRE vehicle. The exception would
be sending in a Stress-Tech part. See
the instruction under the Stress-Tech
Guarantee.

2. Make sure the transmitter is turned
off, and all of the batteries are removed.

3. Send written instructions which include:
a list of all items returned, a THOROUGH
explanation of the problem, the service
needed and your phone number during
the day. If you expect the repair to be
covered under warranty, be sure to
include a proof of date of purchase (your
store receipt or purchase invoice).

4. Send to Hobby Services at the address
shown. When shipping your item(s) to us,
we recommend that you insure it and use
a company that offers a tracking service
(such as Federal Express Ground or
UPS Ground).

Our staff will carefully inspect your item and
notify you of their fi ndings, at which time you
will be notifi ed of your options for return,
repair, or replacement. Please note that
items sent back unrepaired will still carry a
service charge and return shipping.

Hobby Services accepts Visa® and
Mastercard®, or you can send in a check.
Additionally we can return the item C.O.D.,
but additional charges apply.

IMPORTANT

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TRANSMITTER PREPARATION

Battery

Tray Door

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+

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AA BATTERIES x4

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+

+

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FINISHING

RECEIVER ANTENNA INSTALLATION

DO NOT CUT THE ANTENNA WIRE!

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6-CELL BATTERY INSTALLATION

RADIO SYSTEM CHECK

Your radio system’s transmitter and receiver are preset at
the factory. If your radio system needs to be rebound:

1. Remove the radio box lid.

2. Turn on the transmitter and receiver.

3. Carefully press the bind button on the top of the receiver
and hold it down until the L.E.D. is lit solid green.

The L.E.D. indicate the receiver’s status.

Red: No signal being received.
Blinking Green: Receiver is detecting a signal from a

transmitter it is not bound to.

Solid Green: Working, the receiver is detecting a signal

from the transmitter it is bound to.

FINISHING

LED

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