Taiyo A45849R Stealth Hoovercraft User Manual USERS MANUAL

Taiyo Co., Ltd. Stealth Hoovercraft USERS MANUAL

USERS MANUAL

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ENG6PrecautionsSafety first• Adult supervision strongly recommended, and use extra caution, when playing nearwater or ice. Stay off of lakes or any other body of water.• Drive your vehicle in a safe area away from people, pets, cars, etc. Do not drive onstreets or after dark.• Do not touch or try to pick up the vehicle when it is in motion. Wait until it stopscompletely.• Keep hair, fingers, face and loose clothing away from top and rear propellers whilethe vehicle is switched on or while the transmitter is operating.• Never block rotation of top lift fan or stick any object through top, bottom or reargrilles.• Do not drive hovercraft into walls or other hard objects.• Be a responsible Stealth HovercraftTM operator!Batteries and ChargerIncluded: 9.6-Volt Rechargeable Battery Pack and Battery Charger for NiCd or NiMHBattery Packs and One 9-Volt (6LR61).Not included: Optional High Capacity NiCd or NiMH Battery Packs with 750mAh orhigher.Use those optional batteries for a longer run time.Battery CautionsCAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE. (OF 9-VOLT (6LR61), 9.6V NiCd ORNiMH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES)1. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly and follow the toy and batterymanufacturer's instructions.2. Make sure battery polarity (direction) is correct.3. Use only battery type(s) recommended.4. Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging. Recharge bat-teries only under adult supervision and follow the battery and chargermanufacturer's instructions.Other Battery Cautions1. Use caution removing battery from vehicle after use. Battery may be hot.2. Never pull the battery pack out of the vehicle by the wire or plug. Never unplug thebattery by pulling on the battery.3. Remove batteries from the product for storage.4. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.5. Do not short-circuit battery terminals.6. Dispose of batteries safely and properly, according to your local requirements.NOTE: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSEDPROPERLY.ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION• Regularly examine charger and battery pack for damage, including plugs, casingsand all other parts. If damaged, do not use.• Not intended for children under 3 years old.• Make sure the batteries are inserted with correct polarity and follow the toy andbattery manufacturer's instructions.• Remove weak or exhausted batteries from the product.• Battery replacement should be done in presence of adult.• Only batteries of the same type or equivalent type as recommended in the "BatteryInstallation" (or replacement) instructions are to be used.• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be used.• If removable rechargeable batteries are to be used, they are only to be chargedunder adult supervision.• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before they are charged.• If you use a battery charger, it should be examined regularly for damage to thecord, plug, enclosure and other parts. Do not use a damaged battery charger untilit has been properly repaired.• Dispose of batteries safely and properly.THIS PRODUCT USES A NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY. MUST BE RECYCLEDOR DISPOSED PROPERLY.Contact your local area office of solid waste management or other appro-priate local agency for information.Battery Charging and Care(Batteries and Charger included)Vehicle will not run without a 9.6V rechargeable NiCd or NiMH battery pack andmatching charger, commonly available for R/C vehicles at many toy and hobby deal-ers.Always follow the instructions that come with your battery pack and recharger. Adultsupervision of battery charging is recommended.Running and Charging Times1. NiCd and NiMH battery packs are not like alkaline batteries. They lose all theirpower suddenly, not gradually, and vehicle will stop very soon after slowing downbecomes noticeable, with little warning. This is normal, but keep it in mind, espe-cially when operating on water, since you need to get the vehicle back before thebattery power runs out.2. Typical running time will be between 7 to 8 minutes for a typical freshly chargedNiCd battery pack in good condition (9 to 13 min. for NiMH), but do not rely on thisuntil you observe how long your battery runs in your vehicle under the conditionsyou operate in.Running time may vary over life of battery, with the first few charge cycles yieldingshorter run times than later charges.BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONSNOTE: "CONDITION" BATTERY PACK FOR BEST RESULTS BY CHARGING AC-CORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS ON EVERY CHARGE. ON THE FIRSTCHARGE, EXPECT A SHORTER RUN TIME. RUN TIMES WILL INCREASE OVERTHE NEXT 6 CHARGES, REACHING SPECIFIED RUN TIMES.Drain Down-Cool Down-Charge Up1. After the first charge, for best performance always run the battery pack all the waydown before recharging. Run until vehicle wheels/fans/motors slow to a stop.Note: If you are operating a boat, hovercraft or other water vehicle in water,retrieve the vehicle while battery power is still strong and perform this DrainDown procedure on land. (Don't operate other kinds of vehicles in or nearwater.)2. Allow the battery pack to cool before recharging.Battery Heat1. Battery gets hot after use! This is normal, but be careful. Wait until battery is cool(20 minutes or more if needed) before charging. Charging batteries when theyare hot will severely reduce the number of times they can be recharged.2. After charging, battery pack will be warm. This is normal.RECHARGING INSTRUCTIONS1. Plug wall pack charger into a standard wall outlet.2. Connect the battery pack plug to the charger plug as shown in Section II.3. Red light on charger will light to show charger is operating. Normal charging timeis approximately 4 hours.4. Unplug charger from wall after 4 hours of charging.5. After charging, battery pack will feel warm. This is normal.Rechargeable Battery Tips1. Don't overcharge the battery pack. Unplug the charger from the wall at the end ofthe recommended charging time. (Approximately 4 hours)2. NiMH battery packs are not like alkaline batteries. They lose all their power sud-denly, not gradually, and vehicle will stop very soon after slowing down becomesnoticeable, with little warning. This is normal, but keep it in mind, especially whenoperating on water, since you need to get the vehicle back before the batterypower runs out.3. Store your battery pack discharged.4. Your battery pack will hold a charge for a shorter time in hot weather. Otherwise,you can charge a battery a day or so in advance of your use or for gift giving.5. It's better to charge for the full 4 hours, even though the vehicle may operate witha partial battery charge.6. When the use out of this battery pack becomes shorter and shorter, it is most likelytime to replace the battery pack.Stealth_Hovercraft_2-19.pm65 2005.01.17, 10:15Page 6 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC
7ENGI. CONTENTS & FEATURESThis kit includes:A. Hovercraft x 1B. Transmitter x 1C. 9.6V NiCd battery packD. 9V(6LR61) batteryE. Battery chargerF. Manual x 1q STEALTH HOVERCRAFT(Side View)q Lift Fanw Air Bag Skirte Drive Propellersr On/Off Switch (on Back Rear)w Transmitterq Transmitter Antennaw Motor Stop Buttone Control Stick for Left Side Propellerr Control Stick for Right Side PropellerThere is no on/off switch on Transmitter.Moving the sticks turns it onautomatically.II. BATTERY INSTALLATIONq TransmitterTo remove, reverse the installation pro-cedureq Slide open the battery door in thedirection as shown in the figure, whilelightly pressing its center.w Insert a 9V (006P) battery with thepolarity (+/-) as shown on the bottom ofbattery compartment.e Replace battery door, following theremoval procedure in reverse.w HovercraftThis product should be used with adultsupervision.Fully charge 9.6V battery pack in advance ofyour use.q Turn the latches located at the rear ofcanopy to unlock, slide canopy forwardand remove.w Connect 9.6V battery pack connectorwith the vehicle connector. (Make surethe orientation of the connectors iscorrect.)e Insert 9.6V battery pack into batterycompartment.r Replace canopy following the removalprocedure in reverse, turn the latches tolock.CAUTION: Use only the battery pack sup-plied with this toy. Do not use any othersource.III. BEFORE OPERATIONTurn vehicle power on.IV. THROTTLE CONTROLSThe transmitter's controls operate the powerof the hovercraft's engines.q FORWARD (Push both sticks forward.)w REVERSE THRUST (Pull both sticksback.)e LEFT TURN (FORWARD) (Push rightstick forward.) RIGHT TURN (BACK THRUST) (Pullright stick back.)r RIGHT TURN (FORWARD)(Push leftstick forward.) LEFT TURN (BACK THRUST) (Pull leftstick back.)t LEFT SPIN (At the same time, pull leftstick back and push right stick forward.)y RIGHT SPIN (At the same time, pullright stick back and push left stickforward.)u MOTOR STOP (Push the upper right redbutton.) * The propellers and the lift fans stop.Do not stop the motor when operatingon water.V. CARE AFTER USEThe air bag skirt may fill with dirt and waterduring vehicle operation. After playing with thevehicle, remove the air bag skirt and cleanthe inside.q Pull and remove the air bag skirt fromthe skirt holder on the rear of the vehicle.w Clear away the dirt and water, If anyexcess water, dry the inside of the airbag skirt with a clean soft cloth.e Insert the air bag skirt into the skirtholder. When inserting the skirt, be sureto use the attached skirt plate on thebackside of canopy. Using a substitutemay damage the skirt.VI. CAUTIONS DURING PLAYING WITH VEHICLEq Keep your fingers and other objectsaway from the lift fans and propellerswhile they are rotating at a high speed.w Do not drive your vehicle on streets or ina crowded place. When driving oninclines or in a place exposed to strongwind, use extra caution as the vehiclemay be influenced.e This vehicle is not water-proofing.Immersing it into water may lead to amalfunction.r Adult supervision is strongly recom-mended when playing near water. Do notdrive your vehicle on the sea and wavywater surface, or where a rapid currentflows. Stay away from where waves risedue to a strong wind. Also avoid drivingon dirty water surface or wherewaterweed grows dense, otherwise amalfunction may occur. Operate yourvehicle on water with due care to thedistance and battery life, since you needto get the vehicle back before the batterypower runs out.t The vehicle may not run on a surfacewith high friction resistance, such assands, grass, or carpet.y Do not store the vehicle in a place neara heater or the like where temperaturerises. After use, remove the transmitterbattery and the main battery then storethe vehicle.BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATIONBatteries may leak fluids that can cause achemical burn injury or ruin your toy (prod-uct). To avoid battery leakage:• Insert batteries as indicated inside thebattery compartment.• Remove batteries during long periods ofnon-use. Always remove exhaustedbatteries from the toy (product). Disposeof batteries safely.• Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.They may explode or leak.• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.• Use only batteries of the same orequivalent type, as recommended.• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.• If removable, rechargeable batteries areused in the hovercraft and/or transmitter,they are only to be charged under adultsupervision.IMPORTANT INFORMATION• DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY IFIT FEELS HOT. ALLOW IT TO COOLBEFORE RECHARGING.• NOT ATTEMPT TO USE OR CHARGETHE BATTERY IF IT SHOWS SIGNS OFLEAKAGE OR CORROSION.• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE NiCdBATTERY. THE NiCd BATTERY IS AStealth_Hovercraft_2-19.pm65 2005.01.17, 10:15Page 7 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC
ENG8SEALED NiCd (NICKEL-CADMIUM)BATTERY.- IF THE HOVERCRAFT, BATTERY ANDTRANSMITTER ARE WET, THOR-OUGHLY DRY BEFORE USING ORCHARGING.- REGULARLY EXAMINE ALL WIRES ANDCONNECTORS. IN THE EVENT OFDAMAGE, DO NOT USE.The hovercraft is powered by Nickel-Cad-mium technology, and requires no special pro-cedures or precautions for disposal. However,as with all products, you should dispose ofyour NiCd battery in an environmentally re-sponsible and considerate manner.Important:- If driving time becomes shorter orpropellers does not turn with full power,the capacity of the 9V battery or 9.6Vbattery pack are insufficient. (Power LEDlight becomes dimmer as batteries wear.)It is the tale-tell sign you need to replacethe 9V battery or recharge the 9.6Vbattery pack.- Be sure to recharge the hovercraft justbefore driving it. If you do not play with thehovercraft immediately after recharging,the charge is drained and the hovercraftcannot drive.- When the battery temperature gets toohigh, the circuit shuts off automatically toprotect the receiver circuit and the batteryin the hovercraft. In such a case, wait untilthe battery cools down before rechargingor playing with the hovercraft.- If the rechargeable battery is repeatedlycharged without being sufficientlydischarged first, the capacity will graduallydecrease (memory effect of battery). Thisis a characteristic of rechargeablebatteries. Be sure to start recharging afteroperating the propellers until they nearlystop.VII. SAFETY INFORMATIONAdults, this toy is recommended for children8 years of age and older. To ensure that thechild's play is both safe and fun, please re-view the operating instructions and thesegeneral safety rules with the child.- Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing awayfrom the propellers while the hovercraft isswitched ON.- Adult supervision is recommended whenthe hovercraft is being operated.- To avoid accidental operation, remove theremovable battery when not in use.- If the hovercraft and/or transmitter getwet, discontinue use until they arecompletely dry.Thoroughly wipe off all moisture and allowthem to air-dry completely before use.- DO NOT drive in the street! Make sureyou have plenty of open space in alldirections (please see Section VI).- Regularly inspect the antenna for cracksor breaks. Do NOT bend the transmitterantenna. DO NOT use the transmitter ifthe antenna is broken.- The hovercraft 's wire antenna is fragile.Never pull or tug on the antenna, as it mayloosen or detach from the hovercraft. Never coil or knot the antenna.NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible forany radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When vehicle does not floatMake sure the vehicle power is on.Make sure the main battery and thetransmitter battery have sufficientcharge.Make sure the skirt is correctly in-serted.Check if the skirt is broken.Check the skirt for punctures dueto rocks or broken pavement. When vehicle does not move or movesslowlyCheck if any unauthorized batter-ies are used.Make sure the main battery and thetransmitter battery have sufficientcharge.Check if the distance between thetransmitter and the vehicle exceeds30m.Drive on a surface with high fric-tion resistance, such as sands,grass, or carpet. When vehicle is not operationalMake sure the vehicle power is on.Make sure the main battery and thetransmitter battery have sufficientcharge.Check if the main battery and thetransmitter battery are inserted withcorrect polarity.Check if the distance between thetransmitter and the vehicle exceeds30m.Check if a near transmitter pro-duces interference or signals withthe same frequency. In such acase, move to another place or tryafter a while.
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