Spin Master Toys Far East 43004RX49MATER Users Manual

®

CHOKING HAZARD

WARNING:

Not for Children under 3 years.

Small parts.

CAUTION: When playing
outdoors, play only in well lit,
dry, safe environments
and under adult supervision.

TOW MATER™

MOVING EYES

INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY TIPS:

• NEVER drive Tow Mater™ on the street.
That’s for real cars!

• Drive Tow Mater™ on flat, hard and clean
surfaces.

• Avoid collisions with walls and other hard
surfaces.

• Always turn your controller OFF before
picking up Tow Mater™.

• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away
from wheels and tires while Tow Mater™ is
turned ON.

• Always make sure Tow Mater™ and his
controller are turned OFF when not in use.

• Let Tow Mater™ rest for 5 minutes after every
15 minutes of play.

Contents:

• 1 x Tow Mater™ • 1 x Remote Control

• 3 x 1.5V AA Alkaline Batteries

• 3 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline Batteries • 1 x Instruction Guide

1. Open the battery door with a screwdriver (not included).

2. If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the

unit by pulling up on one end of each battery.

3. Install new batteries as shown in the polarity diagram (+/-)

Tow Mater™

INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERIES

4

YEARS

+

Antenna

Off/On

Moving

Eyes

Forward/Reverse

Switch

Power

Indicator

Left/Right

Turn

Drive

Controller

inside the battery compartment.

4. Replace battery door securely.

5. Check your local laws and regulations for correct recycling

and/or battery disposal.

Turn Vehicle ON

IO

Compartment

3 x

AA 1.5V

Alkaline

Batteries

Compartment

Battery

Cover

Battery

Forward/
Reverse

3 x

AAA 1.5V

Alkaline

Batteries

USING THE CONTROLLER

BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION

• Vehicle requires 3 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries and con­troller requires 3 x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries (included).

• Batteries are small objects.

• Replacement of batteries must be done by adults.

• Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.

• Promptly remove dead batteries from the toy.

• Dispose of used batteries properly.

• Remove batteries for prolonged storage.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.

• DO NOT incinerate used batteries.

• DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, as batteries may
explode or leak.

• DO NOT mix old and new batteries.

• DO NOT mix different types of batteries, i.e.: alkaline/
standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.

• DO NOT use rechargeable batteries.

• DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

• DO NOT store your car or controller near heat or in direct
sunlight.

Left/Right
Turn

Turn Controller ON

IO

The LEFT stick controls

the vehicles’ Forward

and Reverse driving.

NOTE: Keep your

controller antenna

pointing up.

To move the vehicle left
or right, move the left
stick forward and the
right stick left or right.

HEEL ALIGNMENT

W

1. If the vehicle turns to

the left, move the wheel

NOTE: As the wheels turn left
or right, Tow Mater™ also looks
left or right!

alignment lever to the
right until the vehicle
drives straight.

2. If the vehicle turns to

1

the right, move the wheel
alignment lever to the left
until the vehicle drives
straight.

Wheel Alignment

Lever

2

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM CAUSE

Vehicle is slow or will not move.

Vehicle does not drive in a straight line.

Vehicle is damp or wet.

My vehicle and/or controller is dirty.

Vehicle is not responding or driving on
its’ own.

NOTE: If normal function of the product is disturbed or interrupted, strong
electro-magnetic interference may be causing the issue. To reset product,
turn it completely off, then turn it back on. If normal operation does not

1. Batteries in the vehicle and/or
controller need to be replaced.

2. Vehicle is out of range of controller.

3. There is hair or debris stuck in the
wheels or wheel axles.

4. Batteries are installed incorrectly.

5. Improper surface for vehicle.

Vehicle requires wheel alignment.

Inappropriate driving surface
/conditions.

1. Inappropriate driving surface.

2. Dirty hands.

1. Using another vehicle/controller of
the same frequency.

2. Radio Interference from another
source.

When finished playing, be sure to
turn the controller and vehicle OFF!

Turn Vehicle OFF

IO

Turn Controller OFF

IO

SOLUTION

1. Replace batteries in the vehicle and/or controller with new, fresh
batteries.

2. Move closer to the vehicle.

3. With the vehicle and controller turned off, have an adult carefully
remove the hair or debris from the wheels or wheel axles.

4.With the vehicle and controller turned off, have an adult check that the

batteries are installed correctly.

5. Change your play area to a hard, flat surface. Examples of poor
play surfaces are thick carpet, grass or sand. Examples of good play
surfaces are non-carpeted floors or concrete.
DO NOT PLAY ON THE STREET OR IN AN AREA WHERE THERE
IS NO ADULT SUPERVISION.

Refer to Wheel Alignment guide above.

Turn the controller off and ask an adult to safely remove the vehicle from
the water source. It’s recommended to discontinue use of the toy. Once
dry, the vehicle should be properly disposed of.

Ensure the controller and vehicle are off. Have an adult remove the
batteries first and replace the battery covers. Slightly damp a clean cloth
in clean plain water and wipe toy clean. Wipe dry. DO NOT IMMERSE IN
WATER and DO NOT USE ANY CHEMICALS. Let the toy completely
dry before putting batteries back into clean, dry battery compartment.

1. Check your vehicles frequency and be sure TO NOT operate multiple
vehicles of the same frequency.

2. Keep clear of other sources of radio interference (i.e.: CB radios, large
buildings, electrical wires, etc.).

resume, move the product to another location and try again. To ensure
normal performance, change the batteries, as low batteries may not allow
full function.

This product 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 undesirable operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital de­vices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference to radio communications. Because this toy generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, there can be no guarantee that interference will not occur. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. If this toy does cause interference to radio or television reception (you can check this by turning the toy off and on while listening for the interfer­ence), one or more of the following measures may be useful: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the toy and the radio or the TV • Consult the
dealer or an experienced TV-radio technician for help. NOTE: Changes, adjustments or modifications to this unit, including but not limited to, replacement of any transmitter component
(crystal, semiconductor, etc.) could result in a violation of FCC rules under part 15 and/or 95 and must be expressly approved by Spin Master Ltd. or they could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

CANADIAN Class B statement: This class B digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
RSS-310 Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada Iicence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Carrier frequency: 49.860 MHz, Field strength: 79.1 dBuV/m at 3 m.

SPIN MASTER LTD., 450 FRONT STREET WEST, TORONTO, ON M5V 1B6 CANADA
Customer Care: 1-800-622-8339 Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Spin Master Inc., PMB #10053, 300 International Drive, Suite 100, Williamsville,
NY 14221, USA
Spin Master Toys Far East Limited, Rm #1113, 11/F, Chinachem Golden Plaza, 77 Mody Rd.,
Tsimshatsui E., Kowloon, HK

Imported by:
SPIN MASTER INTERNATIONAL, S.A.R.L., 16 AVENUE PASTEUR, L-2310, LUXEMBOURG
www.spinmaster.com

© Disney/Pixar. Air Hogs®, related trademarks & © 2011 Spin Master Ltd.
All rights reserved. This product conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 &
CHPA. • Please retain this information for future reference. • Please remove all
packaging materials before giving to children. • An adult should periodically check
this toy to ensure no damage or hazards exist, if so, remove from use.

• Children should be supervised during play. • Keep addresses and phone numbers
for future reference. • The item inside this package may vary from the photographs
and/or illustrations. MADE IN CHINA.

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