VENOM Mantis User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Venom™ Mantis Electric Helicopter.
This easy to fly electric R/C Helicopter was developed with beginning
R/C Hobbyists in mind. Beginning pilots will love the larger scale
appearance of the Venom Mantis. With it’s innovative safety features
like soft rubber leading edge main blades and covered tail rotor gear,
we hope you have as much fun with your Venom™ Mantis as we did
creating it. Not only did you purchase an extremely fun R/C helicopter
but you have also joined the Venom Team and it’s world class product
line and customer service.

Venom™ Mantis

2 Ch Radio

Antenna

Wall Charger

INCLUDED ITEMS

Throttle

Stick

Control

Stick

ON/OFF

Switch

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WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

1) Install transmitter batteries with correct polarity (+ to +). Reversing battery
polarity may cause shorts or battery failure.

2) DO NOT expose batteries to heat or open flame.

3) Dispose of old batteries properly.

4) DO NOT mix old and new batteries or rechargeable and non rechargeable
batteries.

5) DO NOT recharge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries.

6) Remove batteries if the Mantis is not going to be used for long periods of
time.

7) DO NOT over charge rechargeable batteries.

CAUTION: Batteries will get warm during charging. If batteries get extremely
hot during charging, discontinue charging immediately and disconnect battery
from charger. Never leave battery unattended while charging. If you are unsure
of how to charge this battery, please contact Venom™ or seek the advice of your
local hobby shop. Never let children charge batteries without adult supervision.

Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for serious injury to
persons and damage to property. In purchasing this product, the user agrees to
accept responsibility for all such risks, and will not hold Venom, it’s affiliates,
manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any accident,
injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from the use of this product.
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
Cancer, Birth Defects and other Reproductive Harm. Be responsible, dispose of
properly.

BATTERY CARE

1) Rotating and moving parts such as the rotor blades can cause severe injury.
Keep hands, fingers, body parts and clothing away from moving parts.

2) If the battery in the helicopter is damaged in a crash, remove it from the
helicopter. Keep battery away from your eyes at all times.

3) Only use the charger that came with your Venom™ Mantis. Do not use other
chargers as they my damage the battery.

4) Do not fly the helicopter if the main rotor or tail rotor blades are cracked or
damaged. Replace them immediately before flying.

WARNING

1) Read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the Venom™ Mantis.

2) Never disassemble or modify the Venom™ Mantis.

3) DO NOT allow children under the age of 14 to use the Venom™ Mantis.

4) Always turn the transmitter on first and off last to avoid an out of control
model.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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CHARGING BATTERIES

To charge the Mantis, make sure the power switch on the
helicopter is in the “OFF” position. Plug the charger cable into
the charge port on the back of the helicopter located above the
“ON/OFF” switch. Plug the charger into a wall outlet and the
charge cycle will begin automatically. The red light on the wall
charger will illuminate when the charging cycle begins. When
the Red light goes off, the charge cycle is complete and the
Mantis is ready to fly.

RADIO PREPARATION

While the Helicopter is charging,
screw the antenna clockwise into
the top of the transmitter until it
is secure. Do not overtighten the
antenna to avoid stripping the
threads. Remove the battery cover
and install 8 new AA batteries.
Note: 8 AA batteries are not
included with the Venom Mantis.