NOT RECOMMENDED
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY PACK/CHARGER
33003-0920
33003 (TMH™FlexPak™Battery Pack)
33005 (TMH
The TYCO®R/C TMH™ FlexPak™battery system is the ultimate R/C
power system! It gives you amazing stunt performance, faster
speeds and longer running time (compared to Nickel-Cadmium
batteries of comparable voltage). Here are a few tips and
hints:
■ Because of its unique design, other battery
chargers will be unable to charge your TMH
FlexPak battery pack. Use ONLY the TYCO®R/C
TMH FlexPak battery charger.
■ The TMH FlexPak battery pack is designed for use
ONLY in TMH powered vehicles. It will not work in
any 6.0V or 9.6V NiCd battery-powered vehicles.
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FlexPak™Battery Pack and Charger)
CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY:
FOR CHILDREN UNDER
8 YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS,PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
INPUT: 120VAC, 0.10A, 60Hz ONLY. OUTPUT: 11.5VDC, 1.05VA.
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CONSUMER AFFAIRS
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WE CARE!
If you have questions or difficulty operating this vehicle,
DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE!
Call Toll-Free 1-888-557-TYCO (1-888-557-8926)
for EXPERT technical help and RAPID parts
Keep these instructions for future reference: they contain important information.
■ The TMH FlexPak battery pack features a unique design (Patent
Pending) which allows it to be installed in different ways for use in
different R/C vehicles. This feature allows maximum vehicle per-
formance and design flexibility. For installation in your par-
ticular vehicle, please refer to the vehicle’s
operating instructions.
■ Your vehicle’s running time will vary depending on its power consumption (and your driving style). A high-performance vehicle driven at full speed, with frequent turns and
stunts, will give the shortest running time
between charges. For maximum performance, please read all operating instructions
before operating.
and service assistance.
TO CHARGE THE TMH™ FLEXPAK™ BATTERY PACK, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Plug the battery charger into standard wall outlet
2. Hold the battery pack fully open, with the metal contacts at the top, as shown. The labels marked 1 and 2 in the
upper left-hand corner should be facing you. Now slide the battery pack securely into the charger.
3. To disconnect, push the red button on the side of the charger. Hold the red button down while you slide out the
battery pack.
4. New battery packs must be charged for 51/2hours the first two times charged. After that, charges will require
only 4 hours.
5. After charging, the battery pack will feel warm. This is normal for fully charged batteries.
6. Unlike alkaline batteries, which lose power gradually, your TMH FlexPak battery will run for its normal running
time, depending on your particular vehicle, and then lose most of its power at once. It is now time to recharge
the battery pack.
7. Unlike NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) rechargeable batteries, your TMH FlexPak battery pack may be recharged at any
time, irrespective of the level of charge remaining in the battery: you do not have to wait until the battery pack is
fully discharged to recharge it.
8. After use, the battery pack will be hot! Wait at least 20 minutes until the battery pack cools down before
recharging. Recharging a hot battery will greatly reduce the number of times your battery pack can be
recharged.
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IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
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Insure that battery polarity is correct.
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Use only batteries of the type recommended (or equivalent).
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Do not mix old and new batteries.
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Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickelcadmium) batteries.
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Remove used-up batteries immediately. Remove batteries if vehicle will
not be used for a long period.
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For best performance use alkaline
batteries (where disposable batteries
are called for). Battery life may vary
depending on battery brand.
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Do not recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
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Do not short-circuit terminals.
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Remove rechargeable batteries
before recharging. Recharge batteries only under adult supervision.
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Dispose of batteries safely.
CAUTIONS
• DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERY
PACK IF IT’S HOT. ALLOW IT TO
COOL BEFORE RECHARGING.
• DO NOT CHARGE A BATTERY PACK
THAT SHOWS LEAKAGE OR CORROSION.
• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BATTERY PACK. THE BATTERY PACK IS
A SEALED NiMH (NICKEL-METAL
HYDRIDE) BATTERY.
• DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY
PACK IN FIRE.
• EXERCISE CAUTION IN HANDLING
A HOT BATTERY PACK.
• IF BATTERY PACK AND/OR CHARGER ARE WET, THOROUGHLY DRY
BEFORE CHARGING.
SPECIAL NOTE TO ADULTS:
• The battery charger is age-graded
for ages 8 and over; the battery
charger should not be operated in
the presence of children under age
8 without adult supervision. Adult
supervision is recommended.
• Regularly examine for damage to
the plug, enclosure and other parts.
WARRANTY
TYCO®R/C 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY: Battery Pack/Battery Pack and Charger
Mattel, Inc. (the “Guarantor”) warrants this Battery Pack/Battery Pack and Charger (the “Product”) to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Guarantor will repair or replace the
Product (at its sole option) if any such defect should appear within the period of this warranty. This warranty applies only to the
original purchaser. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL DATED PURCHASE RECEIPT.
RETURN PROCEDURE
In the event of such a defect occurring within the period of this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Instead, please call the TYCO
will be given an authorization number to return the Product, postage prepaid insured, to the TYCO
Department (please see address below). Enclose your name and address, your dated receipt, and an explanation of the defect. If
the defect is covered by this warranty, replacement will be FREE OF CHARGE (less shipping and handling costs). Please do not
send products without authorization; delays in service will result.
NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the Product if it has been damaged by unreasonable use, neglect, accident,
abuse, misuse, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. Failure to furnish an
original dated purchase receipt may result in the Product not being covered by this warranty.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
The Guarantor’s sole and exclusive liability for defects in material and workmanship shall be limited to repair or replacement of
the Product (at its sole option), and the Guarantor shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or contingent damages
(except in those states that do not allow this exclusion or limitation). This warranty is exclusive, and is made in lieu of any other
express or implied warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which var y from state to
state. This warranty (and toll-free number) valid in the U.S.A. only.
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R/C toll-free number listed below. Many problems can be solved in this manner. If necessar y, you
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R/C Consumer Affairs
In the event of any damage, the toy
must not be used with the transformer until the damage has been
repaired.
• This toy is not intended for children
under 3 years old. The transformer
is not a toy.
NOTE: Unlike NiCd (Nickel-
Cadmium) rechargeable batteries,
your TMH FlexPak battery pack
requires no special procedures or
precautions for disposal. However,
as with all products,
you should dispose
of your battery pack
in an environmentally responsible and
considerate manner.
ALSO AVAILABLE
Additional TMH
Battery Pack
Charge additional Battery
Packs ahead of time for
longer non-stop action!
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FlexPak
ALSO AVAILABLE
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TMH™FlexPak™Battery Pack
and Charger
TOLL-FREE 1-888-557-TYCO (1-888-557-8926)
Call between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday-Friday.
Expect some delay in January following the holiday season. Please be patient and keep trying the
toll-free number.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
636 Girard Avenue
East Aurora, NY 14052
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