Spin Master Air Hogs Skywinder User Manual
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Antenna
Horizontal
Wing
Main
Wing
Tail
Propeller
Rudder
Plane
Body
Vertical
Tail Wing
Propeller
Tip
Stunt Flap
ON/OFF
Switch
Stunt Flap
Adjustment
Knob
TM
Toggle
Thrust
Button
Charging
Port
INSTRUCTIONS
ON/OFF
Switch
CONTROLLER
Propeller
Propeller
Tip
Training
Stand
Charging
Indicator
Light
Land
Button
Charger
Base
Ready
Light
Contents:
1 SkyWinder™ Stunt Plane
1 Controller
1 Charger/Trainer/Display Stand
2 Extra Propellers
1 Tool
NO ASSEMBLY
REQUIRED
Tool
Charging
Light
ON/OFF
Switch
Charging
Hose
Charge
Nozzle
SKYWINDER™ STUNT PLANE
BATTERY INSTALLATION
CONTROLLER
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver
to loosen the screw in the
battery compartment door.
2. Remove the battery door.
3. Insert six 1.5 Volt AA
batteries (not included).
4. Replace battery
compartment door and
refasten the screw.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to insert the
batteries as indicated
inside compartment with
the correct polarity.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
• Battery installation should be performed by an adult.
• Use only batteries recommended. Be careful to install the batteries with the
correct polarity, as indicated.
• Do NOT mix old and new batteries.
• Do NOT mix alkaline, standard, or rechargeable batteries.
• Do NOT attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do NOT short circuit the supply terminals.
• Do NOT overcharge the plane’s batteries.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed, as they will adversely affect the
performance.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Battery may explode or leak.
CHARGER/TRAINER/DISPLAY STAND
CHARGER/TRAINER/
DISPLAY STAND
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver
to loosen the screw in the
battery compartment door.
2. Remove the battery door.
3. Insert eight 1.5 Volt D
alkaline batteries
(not included).
4. Replace battery
compartment door and
refasten the screw.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to insert the
batteries as indicated inside
compartment with the
correct polarity.
• CAUTION: Plane contains a rechargeable cell. If fluid leaks from the plane,
avoid contact with eyes and dispose of the plane. Only use charger supplied
with this package.
• Do NOT use any other source to charge your SkyWinder
• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
(if removable).
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CHARGING YOUR SKYWINDER
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IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOUR FIRST FLIGHT,YOU MUST CHARGE AND DISCHARGE YOUR AIRPLANE FULLY 1 TIME.
YOU MUST ALSO REPEAT THIS STEP WHEN A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME HAS PASSED WITHOUT FLYING.
FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN SHORTENED LIFESPAN FOR YOUR AIRPLANE. FOR ALL OTHER FLIGHTS,
CHARGE THE BATTERIES ONCE ONLY. DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE BATTERIES AS THIS WILL PERMANENTLY
DAMAGE THE BATTERIES.
STEP 1
Ensure that the ON/OFF
SWITCH on the plane
and the charger are
“OFF”.
STEP 2
Insert the
CHARGE NOZZLE
into the plane’
s
CHARGING PORT.
Charging Port
STEP 4
Turn the ON/OFF
SWITCH on charger to
“OFF”.
PLANE
ON/OFF
Switch
Charge Nozzle
STEP 3
Start charging by switching the
charger’s ON/OFF SWITCH to “ON”.
Let the plane charge for 5 minutes.
NOTE: The CHARGING LIGHT
on the charger will blink red
during charging. When charging
is complete, the READY LIGHT
will turn to a solid green.
STEP 5
Unplug the CHARGE
NOZZLE from the plane’s
CHARGING PORT.
NOTE:You are now ready
to set up your SkyWinder™
for indoor training.
IMPORTANT CHARGING TIPS
Charging
Light
CHARGER
ON/OFF
Switch
Ready
Light
By following these charging tips, your SkyWinder™
plane’s batteries lifespan is extended.
• After each flight, switch off the plane.
• Before storing the plane for a long period of time, fully charge
your plane and switch the plane off.
• Prior to flying in cold weather, store the plane in an indoor
area with a temperature above 68°F/20°C.
SETTING UP YOUR SKYWINDERTMFOR INDOOR TRAINING
STEP 1
Unlock the TRAINING
STAND and lift it until
it is vertical with the
CHARGER BASE.
STEP 2
Carefully place the plane’s
TRAINING STAND PORT onto
the TRAINING STAND ROD.
Training
Stand
• If the battery condition (completely drained or fully charged)
is unknown, drain the battery fully by turning the plane on
until the plane’s rotors stop moving.
• Do not charge the plane’s batteries more than twice at a
time. If the battery power is weak, drain the batteries by
leaving the plane on. Rest the plane for 1 minute before
recharging the battery.
Training
Stand
Port
Training
Stand
SETTING UP YOUR SKYWINDERTMFOR INDOOR TRAINING continued
STEP 3
Turn the plane’s
ON/OFF SWITCH
to “ON”.
ON/OFF
Switch
1. Ensure that the STUNT FLAP is LEVEL
(or ALIGNED WITH) the HORIZONTAL TAIL WING.
Horizontal
Tail Wing
Stunt Flap
STEP 4
Turn the controller’
s ON/OFF SWITCH
to “ON”.
NOTE: You are now ready to practice
flying on your INDOOR TRAINER!
Please refer to Page 4 for Basic
Controls.
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
INCORRECT ALIGNMENTCORRECT ALIGNMENT
Adjustments can be made by turning
the STUNT FLAP ADJUSTMENT KNOB.
• Turning the STUNT FLAP ADJUSTMENT
KNOB counter-clockwise will adjust the
STUNT FLAP upwards.
• Turning the STUNT FLAP ADJUSTMENT
KNOB clockwise will adjust the STUNT
FLAP downwards.
2. HORIZONTAL TAIL WING, VERTICAL
TAIL WING and MAIN WING are straight
(not bent or twisted).
IF THE FLYING HEIGHT IS TOO LOW OR THE PLANE DOES NOT CLIMB,
THE STUNT FLAP MAY NOT BE HORIZONTAL. ADJUST THE STUNT
FLAP UPWARD UNTIL IT IS LEVEL WITH THE HORIZONTAL TAIL WING.
Stunt Flap
Upwards
Stunt Flap
Adjustment
Knob
Stunt Flap
Downward
Stunt Flap
Adjustment
Knob
Vertical Tail Wing
Main Wing
Propeller Propeller
3. Both PROPELLERS can spin freely.
Horizontal
Tail Wing
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