FTX Surge MT, Surge SC, Surge Dune, Surge Truggy Instruction Book

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FTX Surge Dune Buggy, Monster Truck, Short Course or Truggy 1/12th Scale RTR

Congratulations on your purchase of the FTX ‘Surge’ electric off road car.

This 1/12th scale model has been factory assembled and all electrics installed and set up to make it the easiest possible introduction to the sport of driving RC cars.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is NOT a toy and must be operated with caution and c

ommon sense. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage, injury or d

amage to other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, set-up or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• You are responsible for operating this model such that it does not endanger yourself and

others, or result in damage to the product or the property of others.

• This model is controlled by a radio which is possibly subject to interference which can

cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance to avoid collisions or injury.

• Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for

use by children without direct adult supervision.

Carefully follow these directions and warnings, plus those of any additional equipment associated with the use of this model, chargers, ESC and motors, radio etc.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic or people.

• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas.

• Always keep the vehicle in direct line of sight, you cannot control what you cannot see!

• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Although splash-proof the car and electronics are not designed to be subjected to extended moisture exposure or submersion. To do so will result in

permanent damage.

• Avoid injury from high speed rotating parts, gears and axles etc.

• Novices should seek advice from more experienced people to operate the model correctly and meet its performance potential.

• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.

• Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts.

• Take care when carrying out repairs or maintenance as some parts may be sharp.

• Do NOT touch equipment such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, immediately after using your model because they can generate high

temperatures.

• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.

• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground, and keep your hands away from the wheels when checking the operation of the radio equipment.

• Prolong motor life by preventing overheat conditions. Undue motor wear can result from frequent turns, rapid change of direction forwards/backwards,

continuous stop/starts, pushing/pulling objects, driving in deep sand and tall grass, or driving continuously up hill.

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FTX Surge 1/12 Electric RTR car Transmitter: 2.4ghz steerwheel Charger: Li-Ion Balance Wall Charger 0.5A Battery: Li-Ion 1500mAh 7.4v

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FTX Surge 1/12ème RTR prêt à rouler

Merci d’avoir choisi le FTX Surge Buggy 4x4 électrique. Ce modèle est monté d’usine, l’électronique est pré installée et réglée pour permettre un démarrage et du plaisir le plus rapidement possible.

ATTENTION: lisez l’intégralité du manuel pour exploiter au mieux la voiture et éviter des dommages mécaniques ou corporels. Ce modèle n’est pas un jouet, il doit être manipulé avec précaution. Utilisé dans de mauvaises conditions, ce modèle peut causer des dommages. Ce modèle n’est pas fait pour être utilisé par un enfant sans la surveillance directe d’un adulte. Il est essentiel de lire et de suivre les instructions et les recommandations de ce manuel pour entretenir et faire évoluer votre modèle dans de bonnes conditions.

Mesures de sécurité:

• Vous êtes responsable lors de l’évolution de ce modèle, veillez à ne pas vous mettre en danger, à mettre en danger le modèle ou la propriété d’autrui.

• Ce modèle radiocommandé peut être perturbé par d’autres sources d’onde radio, ce qui peut entrainer la perte momentanée du contrôle de la voiture.

• Age recommandé : 14 ans, ceci n’est pas un jouet, ce produit n’est pas fait pour être utilisé par un enfant sans surveillance.

Suivez consciencieusement les instructions suivantes:

• Ne jamais évoluer avec des batteries d’émission faibles

• Toujours évoluer dans une zone dégagée, loin de la circulation et de la foule

• Ne jamais évoluer dans une rue ou un endroit fréquenté

• Toujours garder le modèle dans son champ de vision

• Gardez hors de portée des enfants tous les composants de petite taille, électriques ou chimiques

• Tenez le modèle hors de portée de l’eau (la rouille peut causer des dommages irréversibles au modèle)

• Faites attention aux pièces en rotations, axes, pignons etc.

• Les débutants doivent prendre conseil auprès de personnes plus expérimentées

• Faites attention lors de l’utilisation des outils

• Attention à ne pas mettre les doigts ou d’autres parties du corps en contact avec les pièces en rotation

• Faites attention lors du transport, de la maintenance ou de la réparation, certaines pièces peuvent être coupantes.

• NE JAMAIS toucher les composants tels que le moteur, le variateur ou les batteries après utilisation, ces pièces peuvent être chaudes

• Lorsque vous changez de fréquence d’émission assurez-vous que les quartz de fréquence sont bien positionnés (RX pour récepteur et TX pour l’émetteur)

• Toujours éteindre en premier la voiture avant l’émetteur

• Vérifiez le bon fonctionnement de la voiture les roues dans le vide (en prenant les précautions nécessaires)

• Prolongez la durée de vie du moteur en le préservant de la surchauffe (la durée de vie du moteur dépend aussi de la fréquence de roulage, des changements rapide de direction avant/arrière, des conditions de roulage difficiles poussière/boue des utilisations abusives tirer/pousser des objets)

Contenu:

1 FTX Surge 1/10ème prêt à rouler électrique 1 Emetteur à volant fréquence 2.4GHz 1 Chargeur : entré 240V sortie 0.5A Li-Ion 1 Batterie 7.4V Li-Ion 1500mAH

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Getting Started

Switch on transmitter. Hold vehicle clear of the ground, connect battery pack and switch on receiver. Bind the Transmitter and receiver if required. T

est the transmitter to check control of the vehicle with wheels off the ground. Start driving slowly and if the vehicle does not go straight, adjust steering trim dial on Transmitter. For the very first run use the throttle gently, to gradually bed in the motor brushes and help the driver become accustomed to the vehicles behaviour and controls.

PLEASE NOTE: Although the electronics are waterproof the rest of car can be subjected to damage if running in excessively wet or submerged conditions.

After Run.

Switch off the receiver power, switch off the transmitter and lower the aerial. Disconnect the battery and remove it from the vehicle, allow it to cool before recharging. If you have a second charged battery all ready to use, still allow the vehicle to cool slightly before continuing.

Regular maintenance.

Frequently check the whole vehicle for loose or missing fixings. Use thread lock on any replacement screws into metal threads. Frequently check rotating parts are free from grass, string etc. that might bind their motion and over stress the motor or speed controller. Remove the wheels occasionally and check behind the mounting hex for obstructions or anything that might have been wrapped around the axle and caused extra drag. Check the gear mesh frequently and remove any stones or grit from gear teeth to prevent premature wear and damage. If the motor moves, or is removed for maintenance/exchange, the gear mesh will need to be set. Simply slacken the motor retaining screws and adjust the motor until there is just discernable backlash between pinion and spur teeth. If the gear is too tight or too loose the gears will be noisy and could be damaged. Shock absorbers will wear prematurely if used in dirty dusty conditions. Replace oil and seals as required to keep a smooth dampening action.

Trouble shooting guide.

Warranty

Due to the nature of this product and potential use FTX warrants it to be free of material and workmanship defects when new. FTX will at its sole discretion repair or replace defective components free of charge within 30 days from date of purchase. This warranty does not cover wear and tear, crash or impact damage, modifications, component water damage failure to perform maintenance or damage from improper use. Proof of purchase date will be required to action any warranty claims. In no case shall FTX's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.

Instructions for disposal.

Environmental Protection Notes & WEEE

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol shown here, which may be found on the product itself, in the operating instructions or on the packaging, is in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. Individual markings indicate which materials can be recycled and re-used. You can make an important contribution to the protection of our common environment by re-using the product, recycling the basic materials or recycling redundant equipment in other ways. When this product comes to the end of its useful life, you must not dispose of it in the ordinary domestic waste. Many electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled. Recycling items helps to save natural resources and also reduces the environmental and health impacts that are linked with sending electrical goods to landfill. The correct method of disposal is to take it to your local collection point for recycling electrical and electronic equipment. You can go to recycle-more.co.uk for details of locations. Alternatively FTX can offer our customers free take-back of their WEEE on a like-for-like basis when they buy a new Electrical or Electronic product from us. For example, if a customer bought a new radio system from us or a dealer, we would accept their old radio and prevent it going into a landfill site by disposing of it safely. Customers must return their old WEEE item to us within 28 days of purchasing their new item.

Remove batteries from your device and dispose of them at your local collection point for batteries. If you don’t know the location of your nearest disposal centre, please enquire at your local council office.

Short Runtime:

Battery damaged/not

charged

Motor dirty or brushes worn

Drivetrain binding

Sluggish Action:

Motor dirty or brushes worn Bind in drive train Battery running low on power

Motor/ESC overheat:

Over-geared Binding transmission. Seized axle bearing. Motor binding

Motor spins but vehicle refuses to move:

Gears damaged. Gears loose on shaft. Slipper clutch too loose. Drive shaft broken or missing.

Poor Range or fails to operate:

Transmitter batteries low Vehicle Battery Low. Transmitter switched off Transmitter/receiver aerial not extended. ESC switched off or battery not connected. Loose connectors/wires. Water damage. Model electronics are not waterproof.

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FTX Surge MT, Surge SC, Surge Dune, Surge Truggy Instruction Book

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