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Ford F-150 Owner’s Manual

AA Battery Adapter Transmitter

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Installing Batteries

You will need...

One 9V battery for the transmitter
Six AA batteries or one 9.6V battery pack
for the Ford F-150

Put Batteries in the Ford F150

• Turn the vehicle off.

• Open the battery compartmen t cover.

• Insert six AA batteries in the supplied
battery adapter, and match the polarity
symbols (+ and -) as marked inside.

Or

• Place the 9.6V battery pack in the
battery compartment cover and slide the
plastic splice over the cover to hold the
battery pack in place.

• Match the battery pack’s connector to the
vehicle’s connector and place them in the
space inside the compartment. Do not
force them together. They fit one way only.

• Replace the cover and secure it.

Note: Using alkaline batteries slightly decreases
your racer’s speed.

Put Battery in the Transmitter

• Turn the transmitter off.

• Open the battery compartmen t cover.

• Insert one 9V battery in the battery
compartment, and match the polarity
symbols (+ and -) as marked inside.

• Replace the cover and snap it on.

Battery
Compartment
Cover

AA Battery

Adapter

Vehicle’s

Connector

Battery

Note: If you use AA batteries, slide the

9.6V/6AA switch inside the

battery compartment to 6AA. If you use
the battery pack, slide the switch to 9.6V.

Connector

Plastic

Splice

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Driving the Ford F-150

• Extend the transmitter’s antenna to its full
length.

• Turn the transmitter and Ford F-150 on. The
headlights turn on.

• Pull the speed control trigger towards the
handle to move forward. Pull all the way
back for turbo speed.

• Push the trigger away from the handle to
move backward.

• Release to stop.

• Use the steering control wheel to turn left
and right.

• Release the wheel to drive s traight.

• When you finish driving the vehicle, turn it
off.

You can use the gear switch to select high or
low gear. Raise it up for high gear to drive on
smooth surfaces. The indicator lights red.
Lower the switch for low gear to drive on rough
surfaces. The indicator lights green.

Antenna

Steering Control Wheel

Gear Switch

Speed Contro
Trigger

Indicators

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• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. RadioShack alkaline batteries can be purchased at your
local RadioShack store.

• Use only the recommended battery pack.

• Do not charge the battery pack while it is in the vehicle or immediately after use. Allow it to cool first.

• After you charge the battery pack (12 to 14 hours), disconnect it from the charger. Overcharging the battery pack might damage it.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline, standard, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use the vehicle for a week or more, remove the batteries from it and the transmitter. Batteries can leak
chemicals th at may destroy electronic parts.

• Ensure the connectors and wires are positioned so they do not touch moving parts.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

• Warning: If you use alkaline ba tteries to po wer the motor , do not remove them immed iately after you finish usi ng your vehicle . The
motor will get very hot. To avoid getting burned, let the vehicle cool about 10 minutes before you remove the batteries.

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Your vehicle might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whe ther your vehicle is causing the interfer ence, tur n it off.
If the interference goes away, your vehicle is causing it. Try to eliminate the
interference by:

• moving your vehicle away from the receiver

• contacting your local RadioShack store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC req uires that you stop using your
vehicle.

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. Changes or modifications to this product not
expressly approved by RadioShack, or operation of this product in any way other
than as detailed by the Owner's Manual, could void your authority to operate the
product.

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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.

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• Driving your Fo rd F-150 for long periods of time can generat e a high
heat level, which c au ses wear and tear on th e m o tor. To help keep heat
levels down, when your vehicle’s battery power dies, let it cool for at
least 10 minutes before installing new batteries.

• Do not touch the mot or immediately after using the Ford F-150, as it
may become hot during us e.

• If your Ford F-150’s motor runs, but does not respond to the tran smitter,
move closer to the vehicle and try again.

• If someone use s a CB nearby, it might interfere with the control of your
Ford F-150. If this happens, move the vehicle away from the CB .

• You cannot operate your Ford F-150 near devices with transmitters that
use the same freque ncy as your veh icle (27 MHz or 49 MHz). Check th e

Product: Ford F-150

Model: 60-4356

Responsible Party: RadioShack

100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102

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box to see which frequency you have.

• If the Ford F-1 50 mo ves sl owly, or not at all, and you have in st alled n ew
batteries, check the wheel mechanism for lint, dust, hair or thread.

• When the transmitter’s range decreases, replace its battery.

• If the Ford F-150 does not drive in a straight line, adjust the wheel
alignment control on the bottom of the vehicle.

The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni ­Cd) battery indicates RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life,
when taken out of service in the United St ates or Canada. The RBRC pro­gram provides a convenient alternat ive to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into
the trash or the municipal waste stream, wh i ch may be il l egal i n your area.
Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd
battery recycling and disposal bans / restrictions in your area. RadioShack’s
involvement in this progra m is part of the company’s commi tment to preserving our environment and
conserving our natu ral resources.

• Turn the control toward L if the vehicle p ulls to th e r ight, and toward R if
the vehicle pulls to the left.

• The Ford F-150 might make a popping or grinding noise when you slide
the gear control swtich. This is normal.

• The Ford F-150 is recommended for
children ages 8 and up.

• Do not play with your vehicle in the street.

• The Ford F-150 reaches much higher
speeds than mos t radio-controlled cars.
Avoid high-impact collisions with people
and objects.

• If the Ford F-150 gets stuck unde r an
object, immediately release both controls
on the transmitter. Then, retrieve the vehi­cle.

• Wipe the vehicle occasionally with a damp
cloth to keep it looking new.

• If your Ford F-150 does not operate
properly, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.

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This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and work­manship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purcha se from RadioShack
company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, Radi o Sh a ck MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY I MPL IED
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OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE
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Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the ex clusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty pe riod, take the product and the Ra­dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at
its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without
charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c)
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