Mattel Asia Pacific Sourcing H2552-04A4R SWAMP BLASTER AIRBOAT User Manual G3454 0920 Swamp Blaster
Mattel asia Pacific Sourcing Ltd. SWAMP BLASTER AIRBOAT G3454 0920 Swamp Blaster
USERS MANUAL
I. CONTENTS/FEATURES
• Boat
• Transmitter
• 9.6 V NiCd Battery Pack
• 9.6 V NiCd Wall Charger
• 2 AA batteries for transmitter
Boat
q Trim Adjuster: For more info refer to
the "Tips & Hints" section.
w Battery Door
e Battery Latches
r ON/OFF Switch
Transmitter
q Antenna
w Left Button Controls Forward & Reverse
e Right Button Controls Turning
r Battery Door
ÄYour transmitter is equipped with a special
automatic ON battery-saving feature. Just turn your
vehicle ON. Then push either transmitter button and
you will be able to run and control your vehicle.
II. BOAT OPERATION
ÄIf your boat doesn’t move when you use the
transmitter there’s a good chance your battery’s
ready for a recharge.
TYCO R/C SUPPORT
Questions or problems with your product?
DON’T RETURN IT TO THE STORE!
Just call us for help.
U.S. consumers may also register their products at this number.
1 888 557-TYCO (8926)
®
tycorc.com
Keep these instructions for future reference: they
contain important information.
9.6V R/C
9.6V R/C
CAUTION:
Surfaces may become hot and cause burns if
electronics get wet. Do not operate vehicle through water or snow.
NOT RECOMMENDED
FOR CHILDREN UNDER
8 YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS,PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY:
INPUT: 120VAC, 60Hz, 0.10A. OUTPUT: 11.5VDC, 1.05VA.
G3454-0920
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CAUTION:
To prevent entanglement,
keep hair away from wheels.
III. BATTERY INSTALLATION
For more info on rechargeable battery charging and
safety, you’ll want to check out Section IV, “Battery
Charging/Care.”
Boat
1. Rotate the battery latches to open position. Lift up
the seat to open the battery door.
2. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment
as shown.
3. Plug the wire connector into the battery
compartment as shown.
4. Close the battery door. Rotate the battery latches to
the locked position.
5. To remove the battery pack: turn the latches, open
the battery door, unplug the wire connector and lift
out the battery pack.
ÄThe battery door is designed to be removable so
don’t worry if it comes off the hinges. Just stick it
back on.
Transmitter
1. Open the battery door as shown.
2. Install two “AA” batteries inside the battery
compartment as shown.
3. Close the battery door.
9.6V d.c. NiCd,
1 x 8 AA,
700 mAh
2AA
IV. BATTERY CHARGING/CARE
XCAUTION: Use only the charger supplied with this
toy. Do not use any other charging source.
Use only Tyco® R/C 9.6V NiCd battery packs. Other
batteries may leak or rupture, causing personal injury
and damage.
BATTERY CHARGING/CARE
1. Plug the wall pack charger into a standard wall
outlet.
2. Connect the wires leading from the battery pack to
the wall pack charger connector. Make certain the
two connectors are tightly snapped together.
3. To disconnect the wires, push down on the
connector clip and pull apart.
4. After charging, the battery will feel warm. Have no
fear, that’s normal for fully charged batteries.
5. New battery packs must be charged for 5 1/2 hours
the first two times. After that you’re looking at 4
hours per charge. Charging the battery pack for
more than 4 hours won’t extend your running time
but if it makes you happy, charge away.
6. Unlike alkaline batteries, which lose power gradual-
ly, a NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) battery will operate for
its normal running time and then lose most of its
power at once. When that starts to happen, recharge
the battery pack.
7. Okay, you’re loving this toy and you want to slam
that spent battery back into the charger for more
splash action. Bad move. Here’s why: Recharging a
warm or hot battery pack will greatly reduce the
number of times your battery pack can be recharged.
8. Less run time means less fun time and we don’t
want that do we?
ÄGeneral rule of thumb: Wait at least 20 minutes
until the battery pack cools before recharging.
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INFORMATION:
DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERY PACK IF IT’S HOT.
ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE RECHARGING.
DO NOT RECHARGE A BATTERY PACK THAT SHOWS
LEAKAGE OR CORROSION.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BATTERY PACK. THE
BATTERY PACK IS A SEALED RECHARGEABLE
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACK.
EXERCISE CAUTION IN HANDLING A HOT BATTERY
PACK.
IF BATTERY PACK AND/OR CHARGER ARE WET,
THOROUGHLY DRY BEFORE CHARGING.
DO NOT RECHARGE NON-RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
REMOVE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES BEFORE
RECHARGING.
Note to Adults:
It’s probably a good idea to recharge the battery pack
yourself to make sure everything’s done correctly. Who
wants to wait four hours only to discover the battery’s
been put into the charger backwards?
Recharge batteries only under adult supervision.
Kids will inevitably ram, slam and kablam the toy during
usage. Always check for damage to the plug, housing,
or other parts that may result in the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury. If the product is damaged, do not use it.
This transformer is not a toy.
MTHIS PRODUCT USES A NICKEL-CADMIUM
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK. THE BATTERY
MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPER-
LY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING
BATTERIES OR THEIR DISPOSAL PLEASE CON-
TACT THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL OFFICE.
V. TIPS & HINTS
TIPS & HINTS – FOR ALL DRIVING ENVIRONMENTS
1. When your boat starts to lose power, you’ll start to
lose performance. It's time for a recharge. As a rule,
you should always start with a fully-charged battery.
2. Are you the full-throttle sort or a more a steady as
you go type? Your boat's running time may change
depending on your driving style.
3. Radio interference can mess up the signals you’re
sending to the boat, causing it to perform erratically.
Things to look for that may be causing the interfer-
ence: other R/C boats running on the same frequency,
electrical wires, large buildings, CB radios, UFOs (kid-
ding) or other wireless gear that can cause interfer-
ence.
4. Point your transmitter antenna up - not down toward
your boat. If your boat gets too far away, you can kiss
proper functioning goodbye.
5. Don’t drive your boat in the sand. Not only won’t you
get very far, you might ruin the toy.
6. Don’t store your boat near heat or in direct sunlight.
Always turn switches OFF and, if you’re not planning
on taking the boat out for a while, remove all the
batteries....really. It’s amazing how one leaky 50¢
battery can ruin a really cool product.
TIPS & HINTS – FOR WATER OPERATION
7. Operate your boat only in calm, clear water. Pools
and shallow ponds are recommended. Do not operate
in salt water. Do not expose the boat to water unless
the battery compartment is properly closed and
latched.
8. After a few minutes in the water, you should pay
close attention to your boat’s location, making sure
that it’s close to the water’s edge. That way your boat
will be able to return safely under its own power.
9. Always make sure the rudders located at the rear of
the fan cage are in a parallel position.
10.The boat will work best on water or smooth, flat
surfaces.
11.Do not expose the transmitter to water. If the trans-
mitter is accidentally exposed to water, remove the
transmitter battery and allow the transmitter to air-
dry completely. Replace with a fresh battery before
resuming operation.
12. After each use, remove any water or moisture from
the boat using a clean dry cloth.
13. You may notice that the boat, even when you're
steering straight ahead , veers to either the right or
the left. You can correct for this with the TRIM
ADJUSTER found at the back of the boat behind the
fan cage. So, if your boat veers too much to the right,
adjust the switch clockwise or if to the left, counter
clockwise.
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THIS PRODUCT USES A NICKEL-CADMIUM RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING BATTERIES OR THEIR DISPOSAL PLEASE CALL 1-888-557-TYCO.
© 2004 Mattel, Inc., 333 Continental Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245
U.S.A. Consumer Affairs: 1 (800) 524-TOYS. PRINTED IN CHINA.
All Rights Reserved. MATTEL, TYCO and associated trademarks
and trade dress are owned by Mattel, Inc. Retain this address
for future reference: • Mattel U.K. Ltd., Vanwall Business Park,
Maidenhead SL6 4UB. Helpline 01628 500303. • Mattel Australia
Pty Ltd., Richmond, Victoria 3121 - Consumer Advisory Service:
1300 135 312. • Mattel East Asia Ltd, Room 1106, South Tower,
World Finance Centre, Harbour City, Tsimshatsui, HK, China.
• Diimport & Diedarkan Oleh: Mattel SEA Ptd Ltd. (993532-P) Lot
13.5, Menara Lien Hoe, Persiaran Tropicana Golf Country Resort,
47410 PJ. Tel: 03-78803817, Fax: 03-78803867.
COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS (VALID IN U.S.
ONLY)
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.
This device generates and uses radio frequency energy
and if not used properly may cause interference to radio
and television reception. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits set by the FCC which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such interfer-
ence.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively approved
by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VI. CONSUMER INFORMATION
Note to Adults: To ensure that the child’s play is both
safe and fun, please review all the operating instruc-
tions and safety tips with your child.
Safety Tips
Yes, the boat works on land but no, you should NEVER,
EVER drive it on the street!
DO NOT pick up the boat while in motion. Take your
fingers off the Transmitter buttons and then pick it up.
Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from the fan
cage while the boat is switched ON.
Adult supervision is recommended when this boat is
being used.
To avoid accidental or unwanted operation, remove all
the batteries when not in use. Always turn the boat OFF
before removing the batteries.
SPECIAL SAFETY INFORMATION-FOR WATER OPERATION
WARNING: Never allow young children to play in or
around water without adult supervision. Do not operate
near swimmers. Stand away from the water's edge
when operating.
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids
that can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your toy
(product). To avoid battery leakage:
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy
before being charged (if designed to be removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under
adult supervision (if designed to be removable).
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as rec-
ommended 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.
• Dispose of battery(ies) safely.
• Do not dispose of this toy in a fire. The batteries inside
may explode or leak.
Battery Performance Note:
For best performance use regular or high-performance
alkaline batteries (where disposable batteries are called
for). If your boat is supplied with standard (carbon-zinc)
batteries for initial use and/or demonstration purposes,
we recommend replacing them with alkaline batteries
when necessary. Battery life may vary depending on
battery brand.
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY – TYCO® R/C PRODUCTS
Mattel, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product will be free of defects in material and
workmanship for ninety (90) days (unless specified in alternate warranties) from the date of purchase. Mattel will
replace the product in the event of such a defect within the warranty period.
In the event of a defect covered under this warranty, first call the toll-free number listed below. Many problems
can be solved in this manner. If necessary, you will be instructed to return the product, postage prepaid and
insured, to the address below. Enclose your name, address, dated sales receipt, and a brief explanation of the
defect. Replacement and return shipment will be free of charge.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from unauthorized modification, accident, misuse or abuse. If the
product is returned without a dated sales receipt the product may be excluded from coverage under this warranty.
Mattel’s liability for defects in material and workmanship under this warranty shall be limited to replacement, and
in no event shall we be responsible for incidental, consequential, or contingent damages (except in those states
that do not allow this exclusion or limitation). This warranty is exclusive, and is made in lieu of any express or
implied warranty. Valid only in U.S.A. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights,
which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-888-557-TYCO (8926) (valid only in U.S.A.) Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time;
Monday - Friday. Expect some delay in January following the holiday season. Please be patient and keep trying the
toll-free number.ADDRESS FOR RETURNS: CONSUMER RELATIONS, 636 GIRARD AVENUE, EAST AURORA,
NY 14052