Harbor Freight Tools 94840 User Manual

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RADIO CONTROLLED

BIPLANE

94840

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Important: If damage is caused due to a crash; your warranty is void.

Due to continuing improvement, actual product may differ slightly from product described herein.

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THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please

complete the owner’s record below:

Model______________ Serial No._____________ Purchase Date_______________

SAVE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the
entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly .

Specifications

Material: Styrofoam wings, plastic frame,

propellors and stand
Motors included: Dual, rear mounted DC
Propellors: 2 rear facing; 2-1/2” Long
Wing Span: Central: 15-3/8” W; Front: 6-1/2” W
Wing Width: Central: 2-3/4”; Front: 1-5/8”
Power: 4 wrapped cells, 2 Ni-Mh battery packs
Charge Time: 3-5 minutes
Fly Time: 2-4 minutes
Overall Dimensions: 12-1/2” L X 15-1/2” W X 6-1/2” H
Frequency: 27 MHZ
Transmitter/Charger: 2-Channel PCM
Batteries Required: (8) “AA” (not included)
Overall Length: 12-1/2”
Weight: 2.9 Ounces

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. Keep work area well lit. Keep work area uncluttered and free
of debris. Cluttered areas in vite injury.

3. 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 any broken or damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.

4. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts will void the warranty.

5. Always check har d ware and assemb led parts after assembling. All connections should be
tight and hardware tightened.

6. Do not let children use the Biplane without adult supervision. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury and/or property damage.

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7. Store idle equipment. When not in use always lock up the Biplane and keep it out of the
reach of children.

8. Dress properly. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

9. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles when using and
assembling this product.

10. Maintain products with care. Keep the Biplane in a dry location. Do not expose it to
prolonged moisture.

11. Use the right Biplane for the job. Do not attempt to force a small Biplane to do the work of a
larger Biplane. There are certain applications for which this Biplane was designed. Do not
modify this Biplane and do not use this Biplane for a purpose for which it was not intended.

12. Do not use or assemble the Biplane if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read
warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while
taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not assemble or use the Biplane.

13. Do not pick up the Biplane while it is in motion.

14. Use only batteries of the type recommended.

15. Do not mix old and new batteries and remove batteries if the Biplane is not used for a

long period of time.

16. NiCad batteries must be disposed of properly. Do not incinerate. Batteries may burst,

causing personal injury and/or property damage. Contact your local hazardous waste disposal
authority for proper disposal.

17. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

18. Make certain to use the Biplane in a large area free from interference from trees,

electrical power lines and other obstacles.

19. Never fly near buildings, cars, busy streets or at other people or animals.

20. Do not fly the Biplane if wind speeds are above 10 MPH.

21. Do not allow children to use glue without adult supervision. Make certain that all glue

is stored out of reach of children and animals.

22. If two airplanes with the same frequency are used (both with the same numbers on the

transmitter and/or receiver) they must be

23. Before flying, perform a distance check to be certain that you can maintain radio control

at least 25 feet from the transmitter to the Biplane with the antenna collapsed.

at least 1,640 feet away from one another.

24. Do not trim the Biplane’s antenna. Trimming the antenna will affect radio range.

Warning: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this

product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause

interference to/or failure of the pacemaker.

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