Spin Master RC F-16 User Manual

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Scramble the Air Hogs™ RC F-16 Falcon™ in park sorties to protect the skies. The Air Hogs™ RC F-16 Falcon™ is a fully licensed Fighter Jet from Lockheed Martin. Follow these instructions to quickly develop your pilot skills to become a Fighter Ace that dominates the skies. ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FLYING!
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Propeller
INSTRUCTIONS
Check to make sure contents are complete:
RC F-16 Falcon™ 1 Charger/Flight Controller 1 Decal Sheet
Antenna
Main Wing
F-16 FALCON™
ON/OFF Switch
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the battery compartment
door.
2. Install six AA 1.5 Volt alkaline batteries (not included) as
shown. Be careful to align the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities with the corresponding markings inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment door and re-tighten the screw.
IMPORTANT TIP: TURN YOUR CONTROLLER ON TO ENSURE THAT THE BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY. THE RED LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE CONTROLLER SHOULD TURN RED.
Fuselage
Canopy
1
Battery
Compartment
Door
2
Six ‘AA’
1.5 Volt
Alkaline
Batteries
Controller
Charger ON
Charge
Nozzle
Storage
Directional
Charging
Light
ON
Toggle
CHARGER/FLIGHT
CONTROLLER
Antenna
Charge
Button
The F-16 Falcon™
has preinstalled
rechargeable
Compartment
batteries in the
plane’s fuselage.
IMPORTANT BATTERY IMFORMATION
REQUIRED BATTERIES: Plane includes rechargeable battery pack.
Charger/Flight Controller takes six ‘AA’ 1.5 Volt batteries (not included). Battery installation should be performed by an adult. Use only
batteries recommended in the instruction sheet. 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.
• Battery installation should be done by an adult.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• 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).
ONLY USE DOCKING STATION CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH THE AIR HOGS™ RC F-16 FALCON™.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER SOURCE TO CHARGE THE AIR HOGS™ RC F-16 FALCON™.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Different types of batteries, or new and used batteries are not to be mixed
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed, as they will adversely affect the performance.
CAUTION: Plane contains rechargeable cells(s). If fluid leaks from plane avoid contact with eyes and dispose of plane.
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Battery
Charger/Flight Controller
CHARGING YOUR AIRPLANE
IMPORTANT CHARGING INFORMATION: Charge the plane’s internal batteries for 4 minutes. Note: If you notice your
flight time decreasing over time, you may increase the charge time up to 8 minutes for better performance. Never charge more than 8 minutes or you may burn out the batteries.
1. Push the planes ON/OFF switch to
OFF.
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2. Open
the charge nozzle access door and remove the charge nozzle.
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3. Insert
the charge nozzle all the way into the planes charger port.
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NOTE: If controller is
in ON position with plane on charger the LED will be off to tell user nothing is happening.
STORING CHARGE NOZZLE
When finished charging the plane, store the charge nozzle as shown.
4. Turn controller OFF, charger ON.
Charge
Nozzle
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1. Location – Always fly your F-16 Falcon™ in a wide open grassy area that is free of buildings, trees, overhead wires, and other obstructions. Do not fly near people or animals.
2. Weather – Do not fly your plane if the temperature is less than
45°F/7°C or above 104°F/40°C.
3. Wind Conditions – Avoid flying your plane in windy conditions, because winds may overpower the plane and make it difficult to control.
FLYING INSTRUCTIONS
5. The red light
will blink to indicate charging is occurring. When the red light stops blinking, the plane is fully charged.
PRE-FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT CHECK
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Move the ON/OFF switch on the charger/ flight controller to the ON position.
Uncoil the plane’s antenna.
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Ensure that the antenna is
straight to have the optimal
control of the plane.
Do not pull or yank on the fragile antenna.
It can be loosened or
lost by using
strong force.
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Extend the antenna all the way.
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Push the planes ON/OFF switch to ON.
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Launch the plane against the wind.
Ensure that the plane is parallel to the ground level.
When preparing for take-off, check the direction of the wind.
Always toss your plane against the wind for the best take off and flight results.
TIP: The wind will blow against your face, if you are facing the correct direction.
CONTROLLING THE AIRPLANE
RIGHT TURN
Move the directional
toggle RIGHT.
CONTROL REVERSAL
When the plane is flying towards you, the controls are reversed!
LEFT TURN
Move the direction toggle LEFT.
To ACCELERATE upwards, push the direction toggle upwards.
To LAND, select a soft grassy area, and pull the direction toggle downward.
ONCE THE PLANE HAS LANDED
Pull the controller button down to the
OFF
position.
For example, to make the plane move left, move the toggle switch to the right.
Just imagine that you are in the pilot’s seat!
Once, the propellers stop spinning turn the plane OFF.
REPAIRS
USING THE RUDDER
USE IF:
1. You are having trouble turning left.
2. The plane seems to constantly turn right.
USE IF:
1. You are having trouble turning right.
2. The plane seems to constantly turn left.
If the wings on your plane get damaged they can be easily repaired with clear tape as shown.
After each flight, store the plane in the
package to prevent damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
Red Charging Light is not blinking.
Engines will not start.
No Control.
Plane turns in the wrong direction.
1. Charge Nozzle is not installed all the way.
1. Plane is not fully charged.
2. Electric motor safety protection.
3. Electric battery safety protection.
1. No batteries in charger/flight controller or
low battery power.
2. Airplane antenna is not fully extended all the way.
3. Flight controller antenna not fully extended.
4. IT IS A WINDY DAY
1. Plane is flying toward you and you have
not reversed the way you use the throttle.
CAUSE
SOLUTION
1. Insert the Charge Nozzle all the way into the Charge
port.
1. Charge the plane following “CHARGING YOUR AIRPLANE” instructions.
2. Turn plane OFF and back ON to reset.
3. If plane was left on for more than 15 minutes and not
used, it automatically shuts off. To reset, turn plane OFF then ON again.
1. Replace the batteries in the charger/flight controller following the “BATTERY INSTALLATION” instructions.
2. Gently uncoil the plane’s antenna all the way.
3. Extend the silver flight controller antenna all the way.
4. DO NOT FLY ON WINDY DAYS.WIND MAY
OVERPOWER YOUR PLANE’S ENGINES AND YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO CONTROL THE PLANE.
1. See the control reversal instruction section page 3.
FCC REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Keep plane clear from face and eyes. Keep fingers away from moving propeller(s). Do not launch at people or animals. Use caution: make sure people know you are playing with AIR HOGS™. Recommended for use in wide open grassy areas. Do not fly near overhead wires. Do not use F-16 Falcon™ during electrical storms. Point plane away from face when launching. Use only the docking station charger included in this package. Use only the controller included in this package. Use alkaline batteries only.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON TOP OF YOUR PLANE. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PLANE UPSIDE DOWN RESTING ON ITS WING TIPS. IF YOU DO EITHER OF THESE THINGS,THEY MAY CAUSE THE FOAM TO DEFORM AND THE WINGS TO BECOME MISSHAPEN. IF THIS HAPPENS, YOUR PLANE MAY NOT FLY.TO PRESERVE THE LIFE OF YOUR F-16 FALCON™, BE CAREFUL TO STORE THE PLANE IN THE FOAM BOX IT CAME IN AND NEVER STORE THE PLANE IN AN UPSIDE DOWN POSITION.
WARRANTY
Spin Master Ltd. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product is thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment and is guaranteed to be
free of factory defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days (unless specified in alternate warranties) from the date of purchase.
In the event of such a defect within the warranty period, Spin Master Ltd., at our sole option, will repair or replace the product or provide you with another
product of equal value. Repair or replacement shipment is free of charge. Shipping replacement may take 2 to 6 weeks depending on customer’s location.
In the event of a defect covered under this warranty, please call the toll-free number listed below many problems can be solved in this manner. If necessary, you will be instructed to return the defective part or unit, packed securely, postage prepaid and insured by customer, to the address below. Enclose your name, address, dated sales receipt, and a brief explanation of the defect. There may be an additional handling charge if you send the entire toy.
This warranty is valid if and only if the product has been operated in accordance with the instructions.This warranty does not cover worn or defective batteries, damage resulting from neglect, unauthorized modification, accident, misuse, abuse, any action or omission which constitutes a deviation from the instructions or from the use of accessories or parts not manufactured by Spin Master Ltd. If the product is returned without a dated sales receipt the product is excluded from coverage under this warranty.
Spin Master Ltd.’s liability for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, negligent design, negligent manufacturing, failure to warn, for defects in design, material or workmanship, under any statute, consumer protection legislation, or any regulations passed thereunder, or for absolutely any other poten­tial cause of action or absolutely any other basis upon which liability might otherwise be found, is strictly limited, without exception, to repair or replacement of the product, at our sole option, and in absolutely no event shall we be responsible for incidental, consequential, resultant or contingent damages of absolutely any type, whatsoever, whether these damages were caused or incurred by our breach of contract or negligence or by any other cause, whatsoever. If any provision of this WARRANTY, EXCLUSION, DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CLAUSE is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, such invalidity or unenforceable provision will attach only to such provision or part thereof and the remaining part of such provision and all other provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Spin Master Ltd. reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.
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Contains NiMH battery pack. Battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.
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