Mattel Asia Pacific Sourcing X2875-12A4T TERRAIN TWISTER User Manual X2875 0920 V1 indd
Mattel asia Pacific Sourcing Ltd. TERRAIN TWISTER X2875 0920 V1 indd
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1 Vehicle 2 Transmitter
I. CONTENTS/ FEATURES
1 Battery door
2 ON/OFF switch
3 Twin PowerScrews
1 Driving controls
2 Battery Door
3 Antenna
SMART CIRCUITRY
Your new vehicle is equipped with advanced “Smart Circuitry” designed
to protect its electronic components under extreme operating conditions.
If your vehicle stalls or gets stuck during use, it will automatically power
down. Simply release the transmitter controls for a few seconds, then press
the left control to resume normal operation.
NOTE: When your vehicle powers up again, you may notice some
movement of the vehicle body and the PowerScrews. This may also happen
if the vehicle is switched off with the PowerScrews angled, and then turned
back on. This is completely normal: it’s an automatic system designed
to return the vehicle to normal driving position. Once the movement has
stopped, you may simply resume normal operation.
CAUTION:
Surfaces may become hot and cause
burns if electronics get wet. Do not operate vehicle
through water or snow.
CAUTION:
To prevent entanglement, keep all hair
away from moving parts.
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Keep these instructions for future reference as they contain
important information. IMPORTANT: Please read all
“Consumer Information” before operating your vehicle.
CAUTION – ELECTICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT: Not
recommended for children under [specify age grade] years
of age. As with all electric products, precautions should be
observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock.
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X2875/ X2876-0920
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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.
Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local
authority for recycling advice and facilities.
BATTERY CHARGING/CARE
CAUTION: Use only the charger supplied
with this toy. Do not use any other
charging source.
Use only HOT WHEELS® R/C TMH® FlexPak®®
NiMH battery packs. Other batteries may leak or
rupture, causing personal injury and damage.
1. Plug the battery charger into standard
wall outlet.
2. Hold the battery pack fully open, with the
metal contacts at the top, as shown. The labels
marked 1 and 2 in the upper left-hand corner
should be facing you. Now slide the battery
pack securely into the charger.
3. To disconnect, push the red button on the side
of the charger. Hold the red button down while
you slide out the battery pack.
4. After charging, the battery pack may feel warm.
This is normal for fully charged batteries.
5. New battery packs must be charged for 5
1/2 hours the first two times charged. After
that, subsequent charges will require 4 hours.
Charging the battery pack for more than
4 hours will not give you a longer running time.
4 hours is all that is required for a fully charged
battery pack.
6. Unlike NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) rechargeable
batteries, your TMH® FlexPak® battery pack
may be recharged at any time irrespective of
the level of charge remaining in the battery. You
do not have to wait until the battery pack is fully
discharged to recharge it.
7. After use, the battery pack will be hot! Wait at
least 20 minutes until the battery pack cools
down before recharging. Recharging a hot
battery will greatly reduce the number of times
your battery pack can be recharged.
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TMH®RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INFORMATION:
• DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERY PACK IF
IT IS 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-METAL HYDRIDE
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.
• DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY PACK
IN A FIRE.
Note to Adults:
• Recharge battery pack only under adult
supervision.
• Periodically examine this product 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 .
• The transformer is not a toy.
• This battery charger is intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or floor mount position
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Unlike NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) rechargeable
batteries, your TMH® FlexPak® NiMH battery pack
requires no special procedures or precautions
for disposal. However, as with all products,
you should dispose of your battery pack in an
environmentally responsible and considerate
manner.
II. ALL TERRAIN, ALL THE TIME!
• Your vehicle is engineered for amazing multi-direction
driving…on land, in water and over just about any
kind of terrain! Driving and stunt capabilities will vary
depending on the driving surface. Keep reading for
detailed information.
• The left control moves in eight different directions to
control your vehicle’s direction of movement.
• The right control controls the angle of the PowerScrews.
• With practice, you’ll discover that the two transmitter
controls work together to give you complete control
over your vehicle. These graphics show you how the
controls work.
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BASIC DRIVING
The PowerScrews are engineered for great straight-
ahead driving performance on many surfaces.
However, smooth surfaces – like sidewalks, asphalt,
tile, or hard flooring – don’t provide enough traction
for straight-ahead driving. On this kind of surface,
simply use “sidewinder” driving.
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POWERSCREW OPERATION
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ADVANCED OPERATION
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SPECIAL WATER STUNTS
Your vehicle is designed to do super-cool 360°
spins in the water! This is a water-only stunt – on
land, these control operations will give you cool
“sidewinder” driving action.
PRO DRIVING TIPS
On low-pile carpeting, your vehicle may sometimes
drift or slide to one side when driving straight.
This is a result of the advanced design of the
PowerScrews and it’s completely normal. To regain
control, simply steer left or right…or else release
the transmitter controls for a moment, and then
resume driving.
When driving in snow, turning performance may vary
depending on the depth and wetness of the snow. For
the best results, you may want to turn your vehicle by
tapping or pulsing the transmitter controls.
Your vehicle is engineered to drive right from one kind of
terrain to another. Of course, it may not be able to do that
if the transition from one surface to another is too steep
or difficult. In that situation, simply pick up the vehicle
and reposition it…for more all-terrain action!
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III. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1 Vehicle
1. Unscrew the battery door with a Phillips head
screwdriver (not included). Swing the battery
door up and away from the vehicle.
2. Fold the TMH® FlexPak® battery pack into
an “L” shape, as shown. Check the labels
marked 3 and 4, to make sure they match the
illustration.
3. Insert the horizontal portion of the battery
pack (label 3) into the battery compartment
as shown. Push it all the way into the battery
compartment (toward the back of the vehicle).
You’ll feel it click into place.
4. Fold down the vertical portion of the battery
pack (label 4), as shown. Make sure the battery
pack is folded all the way down.
5. Replace the battery door and tighten screw.
6. To remove the battery pack: Unscrew and
remove the battery door. Lift the top portion
of the battery pack (label 4) into a vertical
position. Slide the battery pack toward the
front of the vehicle to release, and lift out the
battery pack.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING
VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGING AND SAFETY,
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
THAT CAME WITH YOUR BATTERY PACK AND
CHARGER.
2 Transmitter
1. Unscrew the battery door with a Phillips head
screwdriver (not included). Swing the battery
door up and away from the transmitter.
2. Transmitter requires 2 AA alkaline batteries.
Install with polarity (+/-) as shown inside the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery door and tighten screw.
IV. TIPS & HINTS
TIPS & HINTS – FOR ALL DRIVING
ENVIRONMENTS
1. When your vehicle starts to lose power, it may
lose functions or performance. It's time for a
recharge. For best stunt performance, always
start with a fully-charged battery. Your vehicle's
running time may change depending on driving
style and driving environment.
2. Radio interference can make your vehicle run
badly. Interference can be caused by other
R/C vehicles running on the same frequency;
electrical wires; large buildings; CB radios;
or other wireless gear. Try to stay away from
these!
3. Point your transmitter antenna up - not down
toward your vehicle. If your vehicle gets too far
away, it won't work properly.
4. Don’t store your vehicle near heat or in direct
sunlight. Always turn switches OFF and remove
all batteries for storage.
5. After each use, remove any water, moisture,
dirt or mud from the vehicle, using a clean dry
cloth. Make sure the vehicle is fully drained
of water, and allow the vehicle to air-dry
completely after use.
TIPS & HINTS – FOR WATER OPERATION
1. Operate your vehicle only in calm, clear water.
Pools and shallow ponds are recommended.
DO NOT OPERATE IN SALT WATER. Do not
expose vehicle to water unless the battery
compartment is properly closed.
2. After a few minutes of water operation, you
should pay close attention to your vehicle’s
location, making sure that it’s close to the
water’s edge. That way your vehicle will be able
to return safely under its own power.
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3. Do not expose the transmitter to water. If the
transmitter 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.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Note to Adults: To ensure that the child’s play
is both safe and fun, please review all operating
instructions and safety rules with your child.
SAFETY TIPS – FOR ALL DRIVING
ENVIRONMENTS
• NEVER drive your vehicle on streets! They’re for
real cars!
• DO NOT pick up vehicle while in motion.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from
the PowerScrews while the vehicle is switched
ON.
• Adult supervision is recommended when this
vehicle is being operated.
• To avoid accidental operation, remove all
batteries when not in use. Always turn the
vehicle OFF before removing batteries.
2 x AA
SPECIAL SAFETY INFORMATION – FOR WATER
OPERATION
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 product. To avoid battery leakage:
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be
recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from
the product 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
recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct
polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from
the product.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-
circuited.
• Dispose of battery(ies) safely.
• Do not dispose of this product 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 vehicle 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.
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 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
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
NOTE: Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.