Harbor Freight Tools 42619 User Manual

Lightning Airplane

with Charger

Model

42619

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT:

If damage is caused due to a crash, your warranty is void.

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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.

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Manual Revised 10a

SAVE THIS MANUAL

Use Precautions

Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly
diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual
and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.

SPECIFICATIONS

Main Body 10-5/8” L X 1” W
Main Wing 14-1/8” L X 2-3/8” W X 1/8” Thick
Small Wing 5-3/4” L X 1-3/4” W X 1/8” Thick
Flap 1-1/4” L X 1-3/4” W
Weight 1.2 lb.
Charge Time 30 seconds ONLY. Do not charge

more than 30 seconds

Charger Uses 2 AA size batteries

(not included)

Includes Propellers Spinner Set (2)

Portable Charger
Landing Gear

FOR AGES 9 AND OLDER

Do not operate the product if under the 1.

inuence of alcohol or drugs. Read

warning labels on prescriptions to

determine if your judgment/reexes

might be impaired.
Use as intended only.2.
Wear ANSI-approved impact safety 3.

goggles.
Inspect before every use; do not use if 4.

parts are loose or damaged.
Do not catch the Airplane while it is in 5.

motion.
Only use the Airplane in a large area free 6.

of trees, power lines and other obstacles.
Children using the Airplane or 7.

Charger should always be under adult
supervision.

Do not y near buildings, cars or busy 8.
streets.

Do not y near electrical wires.9.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

Do not y the Airplane at or near other 10.
people or animals.

To not attempt to y the Airplane if wind 11.

Assembly Precautions

Assemble only according to these 1.

instructions. Improper assembly can

create hazards.

Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 2.

during assembly.

Keep assembly area clean and well lit.3.

Keep bystanders out of the area during 4.

assembly.

conditions are above 10 MPH.

Battery Precautions

Position batteries in proper polarity and 1.

do not install batteries of different
types, charge levels, or capacities
together.

Do not install used and new batteries 2.
together.

Use only ‘AA’ batteries in the charger.3.

Do not assemble when tired or when 5.

under the inuence of drugs or

medication.

REV 09k, 09l

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ASSEMBLY

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
document including all text under
subheadings therein before set up
or use of this product.

Figure 3 - Landing Gear

Locate the Main Wing and Fuselage. 1.

Remove the tape covering on the center

of the Fuselage. Adhere the Wing to the

Fuselage making sure that the center of

the Wing lines up with the center of the

Fuselage. Use a small pin or apply slight

pressure to hold the wing in place until

the adhesive is tightly in place.

Wing
Support

Figure 1-Wing to Fuselage

2. Peel off the cover from the two small

pieces of adhesive tape on the underside

of both wings. Adhere the two Wing

Supports to the Wing-see Figure 1.

4. While squeezing the legs of the Landing
Gear together, insert legs into the slot
on the bottom of the Fuselage. After
the Landing Gear is inserted, release
pressure on the Landing Gear Legs so
that they snap into place and are held in
their slot on the Fuselage-see Figure 3.

Figure 4 - Propeller to Motor

5. Plug the Propeller Spinner set on the
Motor. Make certain that the Propeller

ts tightly on the Motor Shaft-see Figure

4.

Figure 2 -Stabilizer to Fuselage

3. Peel off the covering from the adhesive
tape located on the bottom side of the
Fuselage Tail. Making certain that the
mid point of the Stabilizer is lined up with
the midpoint of the Fuselage, attach the
Horizontal Stabilizer to the Fuselage-see
Figure 2.

REV 09k

CHARGING

If the temperature is lower than 55° F, 1.
warm the battery by holding it or bringing
it indoors to a warmer temperature
before charging. Do not heat the battery

with a ame.

If the battery is hot or warm from 2.
previous use, allow it to cool to room
temperature before charging.

Insert two ‘AA‘ batteries into the charger. 3.

CAUTION! Position batteries in proper

polarity and do not install batteries
of different types, charge levels, or
capacities together.

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Turn the plane’s switch off. The 4.
OFF position is the position closer
to the Battery. Plug the Charger into
the Charging hole on the Fuselage.
Charging takes about 30 seconds. The
NiMH battery in the plane is fully charged
when it becomes warm to the touch.
Test the charge by touching the battery

with your nger.

To adjust the pattern, bend the rudder 5.
slightly left or right. If the head of the
plane appears too heavy, you can correct
this by slightly bending the Horizontal
Stabilizer upward or downward.

Turn the airplane’s switch off after use.6.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING! DO NOT CHARGE THE

BATTERY LONGER THAN 30
SECONDS. Allow the battery to
cool down after each charging.
Overcharging can cause overheating,
resulting in PERSONAL INJURY or
property damage.

OPERATION

Choose a day when the wind is light. 1.

Find a wide-open eld.

NOTE: Keep an eye on your Airplane to

avoid losing it. For this reason, a large
area free of obstructions and debris is

ideal for ying your Airplane.

Turn the Switch ON. Gently toss the 2.
Airplane into the wind with the Nose
pointing slightly upward. Keep the
Wings level. The Airplane will slowly
begin climbing.

The airplane will y in a circle, in a radius 3.
of about 24 to 30 Feet. If the ying
radius is too big or if the Airplane is ying

straight, you can adjust its pattern for the

next ight.

After being fully charged, the airplane will 4.

y for a period greater than one minute,

and will climb to about 50 feet altitude.

Let the battery cool down between ights 1.
to maximize performance.

Do not use polystyrene cement for 2.
repairs, as it may melt parts of the plane.

If the Propeller Shaft has been pushed 3.
into the Body after a collision, you can
simply pull the Shaft out. Make certain
that the power is OFF before you do so.

Let the battery run out before each 4.
charge to prolong battery life.

Remove batteries if the Airplane is not 5.
used for a long period of time.

PARTS LIST

Part Description

RZ - FF2 - 1 Wing & Stabilizer
RZ - FF2 - 2 Battery
RZ - FF2 - 3 Portable Charger
RZ - FF2 - 5 Propeller / Spinner
RZ - FF2 - 6 Landing Gear
RZ - FF2 - 7 Battery Base
RZ - FF2 - 8 Motor
RZ - FF2 - 9 Fuselage / Plane Body

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for

illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement
parts.

IMPORTANT:

If damage is caused due to a crash, your warranty is void.

REV 01c, 02a; 05c; 05j; 06e; 09a

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