Swimways 17500A Users Manual

Ages 8 and up

Your Cyborg Shark can dive underneath the water for
up to 10 feet and has full directional steering functions.
It has a range of 100 feet.

Transmitter uses:
1 – 9V size battery (not included)
Shark uses: 4 “AA” size batteries
(not included) or rechargeable
NiMH battery (included with charger)

ASSEMBLY &
INSTALLING BATTERIES

SIDE FIN ASSEMBLY

Insert side fin of RC Cyborg Shark onto
supporting rod as shown. Using a mini
screwdriver, screw fin into place until secure.

New NiMH battery pack is not charged before
shipping. Charge for 12 hours before 1st use.

Note: Any batteries purchased for use in this toy
may pose a hazard to children. Please check safety
notice supplied with batteries before use.

Warning: Dispose of batteries promptly and
properly; do not bury or burn them.

Cautions:

• Batteries to be installed by adults only.

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size
and recommended type.

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

• After each use, remove all batteries from the
product, and drain any water that has
accumulated inside. Moisture allowed to
remain inside the product will damage the
electronic components and batteries. Store

the product with the battery compartment
door open to allow it to dry completely.

• Change batteries in dry area.

Your Shark needs these batteries for power,
for best performance and longest life.

• One 9V battery for the transmitter.

• Four AA batteries for the Shark or
rechargeable NiMH battery

HOW TO CHANGE BATTERIES

RC CYBORK SHARK CONTROLLER

1. To open, use Phillips screwdriver to loosen

the 4 screws on the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover to remove it.

2. Put one 9V battery in the compartment.

Make sure that (+) and (-) poles are
positioned properly.

3. Replace the battery cover and secure it

with the screws.

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

RC Cyborg Shark

is available in

Red and Blue

When using 2 Sharks

together, make sure

they are not the

same color to prevent

crossing signals.

RC CYBORG SHARK

1. When installing new batteries, make sure
that the power is in the off position on the
Cyborg Shark. Turn power off by pressing
the button under the nose of the Shark.
The eyes of the Shark will light up if the
power is still on.

2. To open, use phillips screwdriver to loosen
3 screws on the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover to remove it.

3. Take out the battery compartment box from
the battery compartment.

4. Place 4-AA batteries or 6.0V rechargeable
battery into the battery box.

5. Depending on which battery source you
are using: plug either the AA battery box
connector or the 6.0V rechargeable battery
connector into the Cyborg Shark
connector.

6. Make sure battery and connector are
securely in battery compartment.

7. Replace cover and secure with screws.

!WARNING!

Item can swim into deep water.

Always keep children in sight within

quick and easy reach when they are

in the water. Do not allow children

to play where water is too deep

for their swimming ability.

THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR SWIMMING POOLS ONLY
(chlorinated or salt water).

CAUTION: For safety, children playing with this toy should be supervised by
an ADULT, as with any products designed to be used in or around water. To
maintain good Shark performance and control, make sure that your RC
Cyber Shark is operated at depths that do not exceed 10 feet.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. After the RC Cyborg Shark is fully charged
or new batteries are installed in both the
Shark and the controller, activate Shark by
pressing the button under the nose of the
Shark (eyes will light up when turned on).

2. Activate controller by pressing the button
located in the middle (light will turn on)

3. Place Shark in the water and begin to
operate.

4. Push left knob on controller up and down
to move side fins (dive or surface).

5. Push left knob on controller left and right to
move tail back and forth (turn left or right).

6. Push right knob up and down to propel
Shark forward or backward.

LEFT CONTROL KNOB

ANTENNA

RIGHT CONTROL KNOB

ON/OFF LIGHT

CORD HANDLEPOWER BUTTON

DOWNUP

RIGHTLEFT

FWDREV

HELPFUL HINTS

• Fragile! Handle with care. Do not drop! Do

not drop in water.

• Do not pick up Shark by the side fins or the

tail.

• Do not try to forcefully adjust the side fins or

the tail. They are controlled by IC chip.

• Do not leave on the floor to avoid stepping

or falling on the Shark accidentally.

• After each use, wash off Shark and the

Controller with faucet water and then drain
all the water on the inside by tilting in
different directions. Never shake to get rid
of water to dry.

• After use, open Battery Compartment and

wipe the batteries dry and inside of battery
box (for both the Shark and the
Transmitter). If water is found in forst use,
try lubricant on the rubbery seals with
petroleum jelly or equivalent.

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.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Comments or Assistance? Please call 1-800-889-7946
Outside the U.S.A. please call 757-460-1156

• Before recharging your battery, make sure
the rechargeable battery is completely dry.

• Do not use submarine in strong currents or
in any body of water with large waves.

• Never touch or put your fingers near the
propellers while they are spinning.

• Always turn on the transmitter first, then the
RC Cyborg Shark and turn off the Shark
first, then the transmitter. Otherwise, your
Shark might pick up other radio waves and
start moving while the transmitter is off.
Should this happen, immediately turn on
the transmitter to bring the Shark under
your control.

• Running your Shark continuously for long
periods generates high heat levels. Heat
causes wear and tear on the Shark. To help
keep heat levels down, when your Shark’s
battery dies, let the Shark cool for at least
10 minutes before installing fresh batteries.

SWIMWAYS CORP.

5816 Ward Ct. Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455

www.swimways.com

Item #17500

• If the Shark’s motor runs but does not
respond to the transmitter, move closer to
the submarine and try again.

• If someone uses a CB nearby, it might
interfere with control of the Shark. If this
happens, move the Shark away from the
CB.

• You cannot operate your Shark near
devices with transmitters that use the same
frequency (27MHz) unless they are different
colored RC Cyborg Sharks (red or blue).

• If the Shark moves slowly and you have
installed fresh batteries, check the runner
mechanisms for lint, thread, hair, or dust.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is needed.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.