Estes 4604 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Estes-Cox Corp.

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1295 H Street, PO Box 227

Penrose, CO 81240-0227

Made In Chenghai, Guangdong, China

INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

4604

Diamondback

Helicopter

Controller

Helicopter

Spare Parts

Safety Precautions:
Warning: Do not modify or alter this unit. Changes or modifi cations to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• Do not turn on helicopter unless
controller has been turned on fi rst.

• Keep hands, hair and loose
clothing away from spinning
blades.

• Turn off controller and helicopter
when not in use.

• Parental guidance is
recommended while fl ying.

• Keep away from direct heat.

• Do not submerge into water.

Battery Requirements for Controller:

Requires: 4 x 1.5V “AA” size batteries (not included)

Care and Maintenance:

• Regularly examine all parts for damage. If any is
found, do not use again until the damage has been
repaired.

Battery Cautions:

• Parental guidance is recommended when installing or
replacing batteries.

• For best performance, use new alkaline batteries in
controller.

• Do not power controller by mixing different types of
batteries, or old and new batteries.

• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
those recommended.

• Do not try to charge other batteries with USB charge
cord.

• Replace batteries in controller with
new ones as soon as any function
becomes diminished.

• Follow operating instructions
exactly.

• This is not intended for children
under 8 years old.

• Do not fl y the helicopter if any of
the parts are damaged. Replace
any damaged or broken parts
before attempting to fl y.

The helicopter is equipped with a rechargeable 7.4V
Li-Ion battery. Please pay attention to the following
cautions for safe use:

• Do not dispose of battery into fi re or heat.

• Do not use or leave battery near a heat source, such
as fi re or a heater.

• Do not strike battery or throw it against a hard surface.

• Do not immerse battery into water. Keep battery cool
and dry.

• When recharging battery, use only the included USB
charge cord.

• Do not connect battery to an electrical outlet.

• Do not directly solder battery or pierce it with a nail or
other sharp object.

• Do not transport or store battery together with metal
objects such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.

• Do not disassemble or alter battery.

• Recycle used batteries.

• Replace batteries or recharge
helicopter if your range is not
suffi cient for controlled fl ight.

• Do not drop the helicopter by
suddenly reducing the throttle
setting. This could lead to severe
damage to the helicopter.

• Do not touch the motors in the
helicopter after fl ying. The motors
may be hot to the touch.

Charger

FCC REQUIREMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH
MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this product
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance may void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

“This product is in compliance
with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.”

Do not touch the spinning
blades or fl y over another
person’s head. Adult
supervision is required.

90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE – Estes will repair or replace factory defects for 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty
specifi cally does not cover crash damage, misuse or abuse. To make a warranty claim, please contact our product support team at 1-217-398-8970 or e-mail
us at [e-mail]

If requested by Product Support, please send defective product to: Hobby Services, 3002 N Apollo Dr., Suite #1, Champaign, IL 61822
This warranty applies only if the product is operated in compliance with the instructions and warnings provided with each model. Estes assumes no liability except for

the exclusive remedy or repair of parts as specifi ed above. Estes shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

1

Helicopter

Helicopter and Controller Parts

Counter-rotating
rotor blades

Controller

Antenna

Landing Gear

Flybar

1. Install antenna by turning it

1. Install antenna

clockwise until it is fi nger tight. (Fig. 1)

clockwise until it

Tail Rotor

ON/OFF Switch

Controller Battery Installation

Battery
cover

Indicator Light

Ascension/Descend
Control Stick

On / Off

Advanced Flight Button

Helicopter Charging Procedure

IMPORTANT!! ALWAYS charge the helicopter LIPO battery in a location that is fi reproof.
NEVER leave the battery unattended while being charged! If the battery feels warm during

charge, remove the battery at once and disconnect the charge cord from the power source.

NOTE: The normal safe charging time for the Diamondback
Helicopter battery is 2+ hours. However, charge time
could be less depending on the state of the battery before
charging.

1. Always turn off both the helicopter and Controller.

2. Place the helicopter on a fi re resistant surface before
charging.

3. Plug the A/C wall adapter into outlet.

4. Insert AC wall adapter plug into the charger.

5. Make sure the red battery leads on the helicopter are
disconnected.

6. The GREEN LED on the charger will be lit, indicating
standby mode. The RED LED on the charger will be OFF.

7. Plug the white battery plug into the white charge jack on
the charger. The battery plug will only fi t in the correct
position. The RED LED will glow RED and remain RED
during charging. Both the RED and GREEN LED’s should
glow solid while charging.

8. When the battery is fully charged, the GREEN LED will turn
OFF. Remove the battery from the charger at this time.

9. Remove the A/C wall charger from the outlet.

10. When you are ready to fl y, connect the red battery leads

11. Flight time is approximately 6-7 minutes per charge.

NEVER leave battery unattended during the charging process!

NOTICE: When not using your helicopter, turn off the helicopter and Controller
power switch. Doing so will extend the battery life of the Controller and helicopter.

Forward/Backward
Left/ Right

2. Open the battery cover and insert (4)
new “AA” batteries following the polarity
indicator. (Fig. 2)

Flight Trim Dial

While charging, switch
to “OFF” position.

LED scheme – Use this table to determine charge action:

RED LED GREEN LED ACTION

OFF Solid ON no battery is connected
OFF Flashing conditioning battery
Solid ON Solid ON battery charging
Solid ON OFF charge complete
Flashing Flashing ERROR

(Batteries sold separately)

4 x 1.5V “AA” batteriesFig. 1 Fig. 2

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

• Charge only the Estes Diamondback Helicopter lithium­ion rechargeable battery.

• Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCad, NiMH or
different types of Lithium-Ion batteries as they are not
compatible!

• Do not leave charger unattended while charging.
Disconnect the battery and remove input power from
charger immediately if either becomes hot! However, it
is normal for the charger to get warm.

• Disconnect battery from charger immediately and
remove to a fi re proof location if battery begins to swell
or smoke!

• Only use the included approved AC adapter to power
the charger.

• Do not allow water, moisture or foreign objects into the
charger.

• Do not block the air intake holes, which could cause
charger to overheat.

• Do not place charger or any battery on a fl ammable
surface or near a combustible material while in use.

• Do not charge on a carpet, cluttered workbench, paper,
plastic, vinyl, leather or wooden object.

• Always disconnect charger from input power when not
in use.

• Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is swollen or hot.

• Keep out of reach of children.

2

Flying Your Helicopter

GET READY TO FLY

1. Fly only in a large open space without any obstructions.

2. Extend the antenna.

3. Turn on your controller, then turn on the helicopter.

4. To arm the helicopter, push the throttle control stick all the way forward, wait a
moment, then pull the throttle stick all the way back.

5. Make sure that the controller LED is shining steadily and that the helicopter lights
are blinking.

6. Place your helicopter on a fl at surface approximately 10 feet away.

7. You are now ready to lift off and command your helicopter for fl ight.

CONTROL INPUTS

LIFTOFF

To lift off, push the throttle stick forward to get the rotors moving.
Advance the throttle stick until the helicopter becomes airborne.

LANDING

To land your helicopter, slowly pull back on the throttle stick while
maintaining a constant heading (tail toward you) until the helicopter
touches down. After touchdown, pull the throttle stick all the way back.

Throttle Stick

(Left Stick)

Flight Trim Dial

HOVERING
After obtaining a steady “hover”, you can adjust the direction of the
helicopter with the FLIGHT TRIM DIAL. Turn the dial right or left or until the
helicopter quits rotating in either direction while hovering or during fl ight.

FORWARD FLIGHT
Push FORWARD gently on the right control stick. To stop your forward fl ight,
pull back gently.

STEERING – RIGHT OR LEFT
To rotate RIGHT, apply gentle RIGHT hand pressure to the right
control stick. To rotate LEFT, apply gentle LEFT hand pressure to
the right control stick.

BACKWARD FLIGHT
To fl y BACKWARD from a steady hover, apply gentle BACKWARD
pressure to the right control stick. To stop your backward fl ight,
apply gentle forward pressure.

3

Helicopter Flight Modes

Your Copperhead helicopter has two fl ight modes: a basic mode for learning and
another for more advanced fl ying. After you have mastered basic fl ight commands
and can comfortably fl y your helicopter in all directions and altitudes, you can
select the “ADVANCED FLIGHT MODE” by pushing the button on the lower right
hand of the controller. The helicopter’s tail rotor will become more responsive to
your FORWARD and BACKWARD commands. To return to the basic mode, simply
push the “ADVANCED FLIGHT MODE” button again.

Troubleshooting

Safety Tips

PROBLEM

Controller doesn’t work.

Helicopter does not respond.

Canopy

CHECK

1. Controller’s power switch is “OFF”.

2. Controller’s batteries installed improperly.

3. Controller’s batteries depleted.

1. Controller not turned on.

2. Helicopter not turned on.

3. Antenna not extended fully.

4. Helicopter requires charging.

5. Helicopter is not armed.

Main frame

Battery case

PROBLEM

Helicopter does not lift off.

Helicopter lands too fast.

Spare Parts

Safety Tips

Flashing light set

CHECK

1. Make sure the controller is turned “ON”.

2. Make sure the helicopter is charged.

3. You are trying to fl y in strong or gusty winds.

1. Throttle stick pulled down too quickly.

2. Helicopter isn’t fully charged.

Large gear

Small gear set

Controller

Motor frame

Main blades (4) Motor ATail fi ns

Connector link

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4

Landing skid

Top blade grips

Metal frame set Tail rotor blade

Flybar

Tail boom

Large ball bearing

Tail supports

Small ball bearing

Motor B

Main gear and shaft

Receiver module

7.4V Li-Ion battery

Lower blades grips

Tail motor set

ESTE4604 v1.2

AC wall adapter

DC Li-Ion charger