Sharper Image Wall Climbing RC Car User Manual

WALL CLIMBING RC CAR

Item No. 207146

User Guide

Thank you for purchasing Sharper Image Wall Climbing RC Car.
Please read this guide and store it for future reference.

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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

WALL CLIMBING RC CAR

LEFT RUBBER TRIM KEY

POWER INDICATOR

FORWARD & BACKWARD

RIGHT RUBBER TRIM KEY

ON/OFF

CONTROLLER / CHARGER

BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

DOOR

1. Loosen screw and remove the battery compartment door.

2. Install six 1.5V alkaline batteries (not included) in the battery
compartment as shown. Make sure to match batteries to their
corresponding polarities (+) & (-).

3. Reinstall the battery compartment door and tighten the screw.

3 X 1.5V

ALKALINE BATTERIES

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

RIGHT / LEFT

A / B / C
STALLS

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make sure the RC car’s
WALL/FLOOR/OFF switch is
in the OFF position. The car
can only be charged when
the vehicle is in the OFF
position.

3. Plug the charging cable into the
port in the back of the car.

Charging should take an average of 20-40 minutes depending on how much
charge resides in the battery.

NOTE: Do not charge the battery immediately after using. Let the battery cool
for at least 10 minutes. If charging is not complete after a long period of time,
replace the charger batteries. The charging indicator will turn green when
charging and will turn off once it’s fully charged.

2. Make sure the
controller switch
is in the ON
position.

DRIVING ON THE GROUND

Make sure the vehicle’s
WALL/FLOOR/OFF
switch is in the “FLOOR”
position.

Forward:
The front light lights up.

Push the left joystick forward and the right joystick left or right to
control the vehicle’s direction.

Reverse:
The back light lights up.

Right turn:
The right light lights up.

The left joystick controls

Forward and Reverse.

Left turn:
The left light lights up.

DRIVING ON THE WALLS

Make sure the vehicle’s
WALL/FLOOR/OFF switch
is in the “WALL” position.

The fabric strips can
be adjusted upward
at a 45°angle to
ensure the car sticks
properly to the wall.

Forward:
The front light
lights up.

Reverse:
The back light
lights up.

Left turn:
The left light
lights up.

Right turn:
The right light
lights up.

Turn the controller/charger “ON”

Place the
vehicle on
the wall as
shown.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Vehicle will not start

Vehicle does not climb

Vehicle does not drive straight

Vehicle slips climbing the walls

Vehicle falls off the wall

Vehicle will not climb walls

ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED

NOTE: USE ON SMOOTH, CLEAN SURFACES ONLY!

WARNING

• Adult supervision is required at all times

• Do not stand under the vehicle when it is driving on the ceiling, as it may fall

• Not suitable for young children (choking hazard)

• Remove all batteries if vehicle will not be used for a long period of time

• Do not expose vehicle to water

WARRANTY / CUSTOMER SERVICE

Sharper Image branded items purchased from SharperImage.com include a 1-year limited
replacement warranty. If you have any questions not covered in this guide, please call our
Customer Service department at 1 [phone]. Customer Service agents are available
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

1. Power switch is turned off. Turn power switch to the “On” position. 2. Controller battery is installed with
incorrect polarity. Check the (+) & (-) markings to make sure the batteries are aligned properly. 3. Batteries are
drained. Charge the batteries and/or install new batteries.

1. Over-current protection is engaged. Turn vehicle off for 30 seconds, then restart.

1. Make sure the surface is clean and free of dirt/dust. 2. Make sure the surface is neither too rough or too
smooth. 3. Make sure the surface is flat.

1. Clean the tires with a damp rag. 2. Fold up the fabric skirts for a better seal prior to use.

1. Make sure to discharge, then charge again for 20-40 minutes. 2. Clean tires and make sure your wall and floor
are clean. 3. Check the fabric skirts for damage. If they have been pulled loose, tape them back on with flexible
tape. Make sure surface is flat.

1. Suction is jammed.

A/B/C STALL. WHEN

SEVERAL CARS ARE RACING,

LEFT AND RIGHT

TRIMMING BUTTON

CHARGING
INDICATOR

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©Sharper Image. All Rights Reserved.

ONE CAR WILL CHOOSE

ONE STALL TO AVOID
MIXING CHANNELS.

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