Harbor Freight Tools 98177 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual
AIR PIXIE
98177
HELICOPTER
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................3
ASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................3
USER PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................................3
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS: .......................................................................................3
SAFETY WARNING: ..................................................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................4
UNPACKING ................................................................................................4
LIST OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................5
ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................6
CHARGING HELICOPTER (RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK): .........................6
FLYING YOUR HELICOPTER ....................................................................................6
FLIGHT CONTROL ....................................................................................................7
TAKE OFFS ................................................................................................................7
FLIGHT LOCATION ....................................................................................................8
FLIGHT TIPS .............................................................................................................. 8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: ...................................................................... 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING: ...............................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................................................10
PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM .....................................................11
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Assembly Precautions
Assemble only according to these instruc-1.
tions. Improper assembly can create hazards.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and 2.
heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.
Keep assembly area clean and well lit.3.
Keep bystanders out of the area during as-4.
sembly.
Do not assemble when tired or when under 5.
the inuence of drugs or medication.
User Precautions
This product is not designed for a child under 1.
the age of 9 years old. Children using this
product must be carefully supervised by a
responsible adult.
Use for intended purpose(s) only.2.
Inspect before use; do not use if parts are 3.
loose or damaged.
Maintain product labels and nameplates. 4.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
Changes or modications to this unit not ap-5.
proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away 6.
from the propeller when power switch is
turned ON.
Additional points of safety:
Turn off transmitter and helicopter when not 1.
in use.
Remove battery from transmitter when not in 2.
use.
Keep your helicopter in your sight so that you 3.
can supervise it all the time.
New alkaline batteries are recommended for 4.
use in transmitter for maximum performance.
You are advised to replace with new batteries 5.
as soon as they become weak.
Users should keep and retain this information 6.
for future reference.
Users should keep strict accordance with 7.
the instruction manual while operating this
product.
Your Transmitter charger is tailor-made for 8.
the rechargeable battery used in helicopter.
Do not use it to charge any battery other than
that in the helicopter.
Do not touch the spinning propeller!9.
Do not y above someone’s head! 10.
Regularly examine for damage to the plug 11.
enclosure and other parts. In the event of
any damage, the plane must not be used
with the transmitter charger until the damage
has been repaired.
This plane must only be used with the recom-12.
mended charger.
Do not try to charge other batteries with this 13.
transmitter charger.
Battery Precautions:
Before recharging the helicopter battery, you 1.
must wait for 10 to 15 minutes to let the battery pack cool down. Helicopter is equipped
with a rechargeable battery pack.
Please also pay attention to the following 2.
cautions for safety use:
Do not dispose the battery in re or heat.a.
Do not use or leave the battery near a heat b.
source such as re or room heater.
Do not strike or throw the battery against c.
hard surface.
Do not immerse the battery in water. Keep d.
the battery in a cool dry location.
When recharging, only use the battery char-e.
ger specically for that purpose.
Do not over-discharge the battery.f.
Do not connect the battery to an electrical g.
outlet.
Do not directly solder the battery or pierce h.
the battery with a nail or other sharp object.
Do not transport or store the battery togeth-i.
er with metal objects such as necklaces.
Do not disassemble or alter the battery.j.
Charge the battery every 6 months. k.
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Turn off your equipment power switch after l.
use.
Recycle used batteries after covering bat-m.
tery terminals with insulation, tape or inserting it into an individual poly bag.
Safety warning:
Read through the entire instruction Manual 1.
before attempting to y your helicopter.
This product is designed to be used only 2.
indoors. Do not use it outdoors unless in very
windless days without even the slightest gust
of wind.
Never y in a place cluttered with obstacles 3.
(place full of furniture, people, pets etc.)
Make sure you and other people keep 1-2 4.
meters away from the helicopter while you
start to y.
Always keep an eye on the ying helicopter 5.
and avoid ying, landing or crashing on or
near your head, your body and any other
people.
Never disassemble or attempt to modify the 6.
product. It may damage the product and
cause a dangerous condition.
Never put hands or face close to rotating 7.
parts. Doing so creates the risk of unexpected injury. To avoid such risk, never operate
this product while sitting on the oor or on a
chair. Operate this product while in a posture
that allows you to quickly move out of the
way if necessary.
Always switch off both the helicopter and 8.
transmitter when leaving the transmitter
unattended. If the power switch is left on, it
is possible that unintended stick operation
could occur, when the transmitter is placed
on a oor or a chair.
Never use parts that are damaged or have 9.
been altered.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Range 24' 8"
Electrical Requirement
Charge Time 20-30 Minutes
Run Time Per Charge 6 - 8 Minutes
Transmitter Controls Left, Right, Up, Down
6 “AA” 1.5V Batteries (Not
supplied)
This device complies 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.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure a.
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown
on the cover of this document as soon as
possible.
LIST OF CONTENTS
Item qty
Helicopter 1
Transmitter 1
Spare tail rotor 1
Package of aluminum stickers 1
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