Tyco R/C XFO Instructions Manual

TYCO® R/C
XFO™

CAUTION – ELECTRIC TOY: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS OF
AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED
DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
INPUT: 120VAC, 60Hz, 18W. OUTPUT: 15.6VDC, 0.6A, 9.36VA.

l CAUTION: Stay clear of the rotor at all times when operating this vehicle. Contact with
spinning rotor may cause injury or damage, or may damage the rotor.

Keep these instructions for future reference: they contain important information.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Adults, this toy is recommended for children 10 years of age and older. To ensure that the child’s
play is both safe and fun, please review the operating instructions and these general safety rules
with the child.

Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from the rotor while the vehicle is switched ON.

Maintain a minimum 10’/3m distance between yourself and the vehicle during operation.

DO NOT operate the vehicle indoors.

NEVER hold the vehicle while operating. ALWAYS launch the vehicle from level ground.

NEVER stand under the vehicle during flight.

During operation, maintain a minimum 10’/3m distance between the vehicle and other people or
animals.

Keep small children away from the vehicle at all times.

In the event that the vehicle comes too close to a person, animal or obstacle during flight, push
the control stick all the way down to activate the stop feature.

Adult supervision is recommended AT ALL TIMES during operation of this toy.

To avoid accidental operation, remove the transmitter battery when not in use.

If the vehicle and/or charger get wet, discontinue use until they are completely dry. Thoroughly
wipe off all moisture and allow them to air-dry completely before use.

DO NOT fly in or near the street! Make sure you have plenty of open space in all directions
(please read Section VI carefully before operating).

DO NOT stand (or allow others to stand) downwind of the vehicle while flying.

NEVER operate the vehicle if the rotor blades are broken or damaged. ALWAYS make sure the
rotor blades are properly attached and the screws holding them are fully tightened.

NEVER operate the vehicle unless it is fully assembled.

NEVER throw foreign objects into the path of the rotor.

INTRODUCTION

Please read this manual thoroughly for detailed operating instructions and important safety
information.

• The XFO™ vehicle is an advanced-technology vertical-takeoff flying machine with cool features.
It’s easy to fly, challenging to master…and lots of fun!

• You will need to assemble your vehicle before use. This is a simple, one-time process (please
see Section II for assembly instructions). This is an advanced flying machine! Assembly is a fun
“science project” you get to play with after it’s done.

• This vehicle is powered by a NiMH battery that is permanently installed. The vehicle must be
fully charged before using.

• The vehicle is recharged with a handy Field Charger that can be used at your selected flight
location.

• The Field Charger must be charged at a wall outlet before it can be used to recharge the
vehicle. You will need to charge the Field Charger for at least 16 hours before use (please see
Section III for details). Once the Field Charger is fully charged, it will be able to recharge the
vehicle many times. NOTE: you must disconnect the Field Charger from the vehicle before
operating the vehicle.

I. CONTENTS/FEATURES

1. XFO™ vehicle
(shown fully assembled; please see Section II for assembly instructions)

q Rotor
w Lightweight body
e ON/OFF switch
r Recharging connector (Field Charger plugs in here)
t Landing legs (x4)

2. Field Charger

q Vehicle recharge cord (plugs into vehicle)
w Vehicle recharge cord storage (insert cord into groove as shown)
e CHARGE button
r LED charge indicators (2): red and green

3. Wall Charger

q This end plugs into wall outlet
w This end plugs into Field Charger

l CAUTION: Use only the charger supplied with this toy. Do not use any other charging
source.

4. Transmitter

q Joystick flight control (please see Section V for detailed operation)
w ON/OFF switch
e LED indicator
r Antenna

5. Battery installation – Transmitter

(1) To install transmitter battery, unscrew and open battery cover as shown. (Screwdriver not
included.)

(2) Install one 9V battery with polarity (+/-) as shown inside battery compartment.

(3) Replace battery cover and tighten screw.

II. VEHICLE ASSEMBLY

Vehicle assembly is a one-time process. It’s easy and fun…just follow the easy steps below.
Before you begin: remove all vehicle components from the package and check them against this
list:

(1) Motor/power module

(2) Lightweight body panels (x3)

(3) Rotor

(4) Landing legs (x4)

(5) Retaining rings (x2)

(6) Self-adhesive nosecone label

STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY

1. The first step is to assemble the vehicle body panels over the motor/power module. Begin by
locating the body panel with holes in it (these are for the switch and the recharging jack).

2. Fit this body panel over the motor/power module, making sure that the switch and the
recharging connector are accessible through the body panel holes.

3. Add the remaining 2 body panels as shown.

4. The body panels are secured by 2 retaining rings.

NOTE: the two retaining rings are different sizes: one has a larger diameter than the other. Slide
the smaller retaining ring over the nosecone (top) of the vehicle as shown, fitting it securely into
the groove. Slide the larger retaining ring over the bottom of the vehicle as shown, fitting it
securely into the groove.