Harbor Freight Tools 91192 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

HANG GLIDER

(RECHARGEABLE)

91192

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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IMPORTANT:

REV 09/05; 11/05

Specifications

Power Source Motor Powered by Battery Pack
Charging Time 30 Seconds
Flight Time about 2 minutes
Overall Length 13-1/2”
Wing Span 19-1/2” Wide x 13-1/2” Long (Triangle Shape)
Propeller Dimensions 3-1/4” L x 1-1/5” W (30° Pitch)
Weight 3 Ounces
Includes: Two Landing Gear, Two Propellers, One Extra Nose Tip, Hand
Held Charger (“AA” Batteries, 4 Qty. - Not Included), Phillips Screwdriver

Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions,
operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this
manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and
invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this product!

1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use the Hang Glider in damp or wet

locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Do not use electrically
powered products in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.

3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let

them handle the Hang Glider without adult supervision.

4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, products must be stored in a dry location to

inhibit rust. Always lock up products and keep out of reach of children.

5. Use the right product for the job. Do not attempt to force a small product to do the

work of a larger industrial product. There are certain applications for which this product
was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was
intended. Do not modify this product and do not use this product for a purpose for
which it was not intended.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in

moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear are
recommended when flying the Glider. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long
hair.

7. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles.

8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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9. Maintain products with care. Keep the Hang Glider clean for better and safer

performance. Follow instructions changing accessories.

10. Disconnect power. When not charging the Hang Glider, disconnect the charger from

the Hang Glider.

11. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the switch is in the Off position when not in

use.

12. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool

when you are tired.

13. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts
or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician. Do
not use the Hang Glider if the switch does not turn On and Off properly.

14. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as

pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.

15. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical

replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories
intended for use with this product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.

16. Do not operate product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning

labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgment or reflexes are
impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the product.

17. Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed

regularly by a qualified technician.

Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under­stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed on page 7 are included. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this
manual as soon as possible.

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Hang Glider Specific Safety Warnings

1. Do not try to catch the Hang Glider while it is in flight.

2. Do not fly the Hang Glider if wind speeds excel 10 MPH.

3. Do not fly the Hang Glider near people, animals, or power lines.

4. Children shouldn’t fly the Hang Glider or charge the Hang Glider without adult supervision.

Assembly

Refer to the Assembly Drawing on page 8.

1. Remove the ring that binds the Sail (2) together and open the Sail (2).

2. Lock the Cross Beams (7) to the Beam
Quick Locks (10) as shown in section two
of the Assembly Drawing, and on FIGURE

1 below.

FIGURE 1

3. Insert the Nose Gear (16) and the Main Gear
(17) into the Nose and Main Gear Sockets
(18). Refer to Section 4 of the Assembly
Drawing, and FIGURE 2 below.

4. Insert the Sail Adjustment Wires (5) into the
middle Sail Adjustment Holes (3) on the
Cross Beam (7). Refer to Section 3 of the
Assembly Drawing, and FIGURE 3 on page

5.

FIGURE 2

Nose Gear (16)

Nose and Main Gear Sockets (18)

Switch (20)

Beam Quick Lock (10)

Cross Beam (7)

Main Gear (17)

NiCd Battery (19)

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Battery Charger Socket (21)

Charging Plug (22)

Assembly (continued)

FIGURE 3

Sail Adjustment Holes (3)

Sail Adjustment Wires (5)

5. Use the Wing Angle Guide (FIGURE 4) to check
the correct wing angle. Cut it out and place it as
shown in FIGURE 4. Place the Wing Angle Guide
so that the left side of the cutout fits along the rear
of the body, and the top of the cutout fits flush up
against the Sail Center Beam (8). If it doesn’t fit
flush, use the Adjust Wire to set the
proper angle.

Left Side

Cross Beam (7)

Wing Angle Guide

85°

Correct Wing Incidence

Adjust Wire

FIGURE 4

Sail Center Beam (8)

6. Insert the Propeller (14) on the Motor Housing (13) shaft
as shown in Section 1 of the Assembly Drawing.

Preflight Test (non-motorized)

1. Hold the Hang Glider mostly level, with the front nose of the Sail (2) pointed a little upward.

2. Firmly hand-launch the Hang Glider several times to check its flight path. If it glides smoothly
in a straight line, the Sail (2) is correctly adjusted. If it climbs and then dives, move the Sail
Adjustment Wires (5) into the uppermost Sail Adjustment Holes (3) as shown in FIGURE 3
above. If the Hang Glider dives steeply, put the Sail Adjustment Wires (5) into the lower
Sail Adjustment Holes (3) as shown in FIGURE 3 above.

Note: For your reference, FIGURE 3 above shows the Sail Adjustment Wires (5) in the lower

Sail Adjustment Holes (3).

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Fit Cut Out Here

Operation

Operation (continued)

Preparing the Charger (23)
Note: Use the enclosed Phillips screwdriver to open and close the battery compartment on

the Charger (23).

1. Insert four “AA” batteries (not included) into the battery compartment of the Charger (23),
making sure the (+) and (-) polarity marks on the “AA” batteries (not included) line up with
the (+) and (-) polarity marks in the battery compartment of the Charger (23).

First Motorized Test Flight
Note: Fly the Hang Glider in an open area, free of obstructions (especially phone and power

wires), and fly on a calm day.

1. Plug the Charging Plug (22) into the Battery Charger Socket (21) on the underside of the
Hang Glider. See Section 4 of the Assembly Drawing, and FIGURE 2 on page 4. Hold the
Charge Button on the Charger (23) for only 15 seconds. After 15 seconds, release the
Charge Button and disconnect the Charging Plug (22) from the Battery Charger Socket
(21).

Note: The Charger Button must be continually pressed while charging.

2. Holding the Hang Glider so that the Propeller (14) does not come in contact with yourself,
turn the Switch (20) on the underside of the Hang Glider to “On” (see FIGURE 2), and
launch the Hang Glider firmly as you did in the preflight test (see page 5). The Hang Glider
should fly with a small climb and in a circle. When it lands, turn off the Switch (20). If the
circle is too large, readjust the Sail Adjustment Wire (5) on the side of the Cross Beams (7),
up one adjustment hole. See FIGURE 3 on page 5.

Never fly in winds above 10 MPH.

Full Flights

1. Plug the Charging Plug (22) into the Battery Charger Socket (21) on the underside of the
Hang Glider. See Section 4 of the Assembly Drawing, and FIGURE 2 on page 4. Hold the
Charge Button on the Charger (23) for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, release the Charge
Button and disconnect the Charging Plug (22) from the Battery Charger Socket (21).

WARNING! NEVER charge the batteries longer than 30 seconds. Overcharging can

cause overheating, resulting in PERSONAL INJURY or property damage.

Battery (19) becoming overly hot to the touch, (on the underside of the Hang Glider you

can see and feel the NiCd Battery (19). See FIGURE 2)) immediately disconnect the
Charging Plug (22).

Note: Try to run down your Hang Glider NiCd Battery (19) as completely as possible before

recharging. This will increase the life of your NiCd Battery (19).

2. Holding the Hang Glider so that the Propeller (14) does not come in contact with yourself,
turn the Switch (20) on the underside of the Hang Glider to “On” (see FIGURE 2), and
launch the Hang Glider firmly. When it lands, turn off the Switch (20).

Flight Patterns

The Sail Adjustment Holes (3) allow you to adjust the climb rate and make circular flights.
Having the Sail Adjustment Wires (5) in opposite holes (one side higher than the other) will
determine in which direction of a circle the Hang Glider will fly in. If you move both of the Sail
Adjustment Wires (5) into lower or higher holes (Sail Adjustment Holes (5)), it will affect the
angle of climb. Make sure you have a large, clear area as you experiment with Flight

Patterns. Winds can take the Hang Glider a considerable distance.

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Parts List

Part Description
1 Body
2 Sail
3 Sail Adjustment Holes
4 Cross Beam Folding Joints
5 Sail Adjustment Wire
6 Sail Side Beams (2)
7 Cross Beams (2)
8 Sail Center Beam
9 Center Beam Connector
10 Beam Quick Locks (2)
11 Beam Nose Connector
12 Sail Adjustment Wire Socket
13 Motor Housing
14 Propeller
15 Pilot
16 Nose Gear
17 Main Gear
18 Nose and Main Gear Sockets
19 NiCd Battery
20 Switch
21 Battery Charger Socket
22 Charging Plug
23 Charger

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS
MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALI­FIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER.
THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO
THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR
HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available indi­vidually as replacement parts.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

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Assembly Drawing

Section 1 Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Note: The Charger (23) is not shown.

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