1M23N09002
2/3 CHANNELS FOR AIRCRAFT
2FR/3FR
Thank you for purchasing a Futaba SKYSPORT SS2/SS3.
Before using your SKYSPORT SS2/SS3, read this manual carefully and use your R/C set safely.
After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.
See the glossary page 16 for a definition of the special terms used in this manual.
APPLICATION, EXPORT, AND RECONSTRUCTION
1. This product may be used for model airplane use if on the correct frequency.
The product described in this manual is subject to regulations of the Ministry of Radio/Telecommunications and is restricted under Japanese law to such purposes.
2. Exportation precautions
(a) When this product is exported from Japan, its use is to be approved by the Radio Law of the
country of destination.
(b) Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations. An application for export approval must be submitted.
3. Modification, adjustment, and replacement of parts
Futaba is not responsible for unauthorized modification, adjustment, and replacement of parts of this
product.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (FOR U.S.A.)
This device, trade name Futaba Corporation of America, model number R132JE, R114H, and
R114F comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The responsible party of this device compliance is;
Futaba Corporation of America
2865 Wall Triana Highway, Huntsville, Alabama 35824, U.S.A.
TEL (256) 461 - 7348
THE RBRCTM SEAL (FOR U.S.A.)
The RBRCTM SEAL on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery contained in Futaba products
indicates that Futaba Corporation of America is voluntarily participating in an industry program to
collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the
United States. The RBRCTM program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste which is illegal in some areas.
Futaba Corporation of America's payments to RBRCTM makes it easy for you to return the spent battery to Futaba for recycling purposes. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd
battery recycling in your area. Futaba Corporation of America's involvement in this program is part of
its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.
NOTE: Our instruction manuals need to encourage our customers to return spent
batteries to Futaba or a local recycling center in order to keep a healthy environment.
RBRCTM is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
Warning: This product contains a chemical known to cause cancer and birth defects (or other
reproductive harm).
-No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission.
-The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
-This manual has been carefully written. Please write to Futaba if you feel that any corrections or clarifications
should be made.
-Futaba is not responsible for the use of this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR SAFETY ................................................................................... 2
MEANING OF SPECIAL MARKINGS ................................................................................ 2
PRECAUTIONS DURING FLIGHT .................................................................................... 2
NICD BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................... 4
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. 4
OTHER PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................... 5
BEFORE USE ................................................................................... 6
SET CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 6
NAME AND HANDLING OF EACH PART ...................................................................... 6
TRANSMITTER OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF EACH SERVO.......................... 9
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT ................................................. 10
CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................. 10
ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................................. 12
USING OTHER FUNCTIONS ........................................................... 13
NON-SLIP ADJUSTABLE LEVER HEAD ........................................................................ 13
CHARGING THE NICD BATTERY.................................................................................. 13
REFERENCE ................................................................................... 14
RATINGS ............................................................................................................................. 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................... 15
GLOSSARY .......................................................................................................................... 16
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FOR SAFETY
To ensure safe use, observe the following precautions.
MEANING OF SPECIAL MARKINGS
FOR SAFETY
following marks.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Symbol: ; Prohibited ; Mandatory
Do not fly simultaneously on the
same frequency.
Interference may
cause a crash.
*Use of the same frequency
will cause interference even
if the modulation method
(AM, FM, PCM) is different.
Do not fly on rainy or windy
days, or at night.
Water will penetrate
into the transmitter
and cause faulty operation, or loss of control, and cause a
crash.
Pay special attention to the safety at the parts of this manual that are indicated by the
Mark Meaning
Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition and
cause death or serious injury to the user if not carried out
properly.
Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition or
cause death or serious injury to the user if not carried out
properly, or procedures where the probability of superficial
injury or physical damage is high.
Procedures where the possibility of serious injury to the user
is small, but there is a danger of injury, or physical damage,
if not carried out properly.
PRECAUTIONS DURING FLIGHT
WARNING
Simultaneous flight on
the same frequency
prohibited
Do not fly
Rain
Wind
Night
Do not fly in the following places:
-Near other R/C flying fields (within
about 3km)
-Near people on the ground, or objects
in the air
-Near homes, schools, hospitals, or
other places where there is a lot of
people
-Near high tension lines, high structures, or communication facilities
Radiowave interference and obstructions
may cause a crash. A crash caused by
trouble in the R/C set, or the model itself,
may cause death or property damage.
Do not fly when you are tired,
sick, or intoxicated.
Fatigue, illness, or intoxication will cause a
loss of concentration or normal judgment
and result in operation errors and a crash.
2
Extend the antenna to its
full length.
Always test the digital proportional R/C
set before use.
If the antenna is
collapsed, the effective range of
the radiowaves
will become
shorter.
If the transmitter antenna comes off during use, control will be
lost and the model will crash.
CAUTION
They are hot and will cause a burn.
Any abnormality in the digital proportional R/C set,
Extend to
full length
or model, may cause a crash.
*Before starting the engine, check that the
direction of operation of each servo matches
the operation of its control stick. If a servo
does not move in the proper direction, or operation is abnormal, do not fly the plane.
Check that the transmitter antenna is not loose.
Do not touch the engine, motor, and speed control
during and immediately after use.
Test
FOR SAFETY
When turning on the power switch
After setting the transmitter throttle lever to
maximum slow,
1. Turn on the transmitter power switch,
2. Then turn on the receiver power switch.
When turning off the power switch
After stopping the engine,
1. Turn off the receiver power switch,
2. Then turn off the transmitter power switch.
If the power switch is turned
off in the opposite order, the
engine may go to full throttle
unexpectedly and cause an
injury.
*Maximum slow: Direction in which
the engine or motor runs at the slowest speed.
Power ON
Power OFF
When adjusting the digital
proportional R/C set, always stop the engine, except when necessary.
If the engine suddenly goes to high
speed, it may cause an injury.
(In case of a set w/ frequency board)
When flying, always install the frequency board
to the transmitter antenna.
When the frequency was changed,
also change the frequency board.
3
NI-CD BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS
Shock
prohibited
FOR SAFETY
Always charge the nicd
battery before each flight.
If the battery goes dead during
flight, the plane may crash.
(If using a Ni-cd battery)
WARNING
Charge the digital proportional R/C nicd
battery with the special charger, or digital proportional R/C quick charger, sold
separately.
Overcharging may cause burns,
fire, injury, blindness, etc. due to
overheating, breakage, electrolyte leakage, etc.
special charger
Use the
CAUTION
Do not drop or apply strong
shock to nicd battery.
Do not use commercial nicd penlight
batteries.
During quick charging, the battery holder contacts may overheat and damage the equipment, or prevent charging.
Penlight
nicd battery
Use
prohibited
The battery may be shorted and cause
overheating or breakage and electrolyte leakage and result in burns or
damage by chemical mater.
Do not short the nicd battery connector terminals.
Shorting the terminals may cause sparking and
overheating and result in burns or fire.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not leave the digital proportional R/C set, battery, model airplane, etc.
within the reach of small children.
4
Touching and operating the digital proportional R/C set, or licking the battery, may cause
injury or damage due to chemical matter.
Do not throw the nicd battery into a fire or heat the nicd battery. Also, do
not disassemble or rebuild the nicd battery. (If using a Nicd battery)
Breakage, overheating, and electrolyte leakage may cause injury, burns, or blindness.
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