RC Sharky - Remote control boat Carson - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RC Sharky Carson

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Ladebuchse Modell 2

EINLEGEN DER SENDERBATTERIE

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Achtung !!!

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START

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DEMO FUNKTION

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We congratulate you for buying this CARSON product, which is designed and manufactured using state of the art technology.

According to our policy of continued development and product improvement we reserve the right to make changes in specifications regarding equipment, material and design at any time without notice.

Specifications or designs of the actual product may vary from those shown in this manual or on the box.

The manual forms part of this product. Should you ignore the operating and safety instructions, the warranty will be void.

Keep this guide for future reference.

Limited Warranty

This product is warranted by CARSON against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 24 months from the date of purchase from authorised franchisees and dealers. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, return the product along with your receipt as proof of purchase to any CARSON store.

CARSON will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law:

(a) Correct the defect by repairing the product without charging for parts and labour;
(b) Replace the product with one of the same or similar design.

All replacement parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of CARSON. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty services.

Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.

The Warranty does not cover:

• Damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current;
• Damage caused by losing control of your model;
• Any repairs other than those provided by a CARSON authorised service facility;
• Consumables such as fuses or batteries;
• Cosmetic damage;
• Transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or
• Costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation;
• Any changes to plugs and cables, open the housing and damage the sticker.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary according to the country of purchase.

Declaration of conformity

TAMIYA-CARSON Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that the radio equipment type 500108028 conforms to Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text for the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address.

The explanation of the symbol on the product, packaging or instructions: Electronic devices are valuable products and should not be disposed of with the household waste when they reach the end of their service life! Help us to protect the environment and respect our resources by delivering this appliance to the relevant recycling point.

We wish you a lots of fun using your CARSON product!

Before use, read this manual carefully!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE!)

1. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 3

years. There is a risk of suffocation if small parts are swallowed! Please keep these instructions for possible correspondence. Right reserved to change colours and make technical changes. Help from adults is required to remove the transport protection.

1. For hygiene reasons we recommend that the toy is fully emptied and dried after use. Toy must only be operated in water when fully assembled, and in accordance with the instructions!

2. Use only the specified batteries! Insert the batteries so that the positive and negative poles are correctly positioned! Do not throw used batteries in the domestic rubbish - take them to a collection point or dispose of them at a hazardous waste depot. Remove empty (flat) batteries from the toy. Do not attempt

to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the toy before charging. Rechargeable batteries may only be charged by adults. Do not use different types of battery, and do not insert new and used batteries at the same time. Do not short-circuit the crosspieces. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable batteries.

1. Do not operate the toy in strong winds, waves or in a strong current.
2. Please note that the steering of the toy is limited when the battery is discharged.
3. Boat will not function until it is placed in the water.
4. Not suitable for use in salt water!

TECHNICAL DATA

• Model with 40 MHz RC system (max. transmitter power 10 mW)
  • Transmitter operating voltage: 4.8-6 V

• Function:

• Move forward/left/right

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

1. RC model
2. Remote Control

3. 4x 1.5 V AA batteries

4. Charger (in the transmitter)

5. Operating Instructions

PREPARATION

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Open transparent cover. Push model to the left out of the radio control.

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Remove screw with a cross-head screw-driver

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Charging via the transmitter

• Switch the RC unit to "ON"
• Open the charging slot in the middle of the RC unit
• Connect the charging cable to the charging socket on the boat (make sure the plug is correctly fitted)
• While chargiong, the green status LED will light
• green LED goes out - charging is complete (charging time 10-12 min.)

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Model charging lead 2

INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

1. Turn to open the battery compartment out there the attached screw counterclockwise with a screwdriver.
2. Insert a fresh battery according to the polarity of prefabricated into the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cover and turn the screw clockwise again prudently.
4. Slide the switch on the rear panel to "ON". Lighting up a LED light indicates that the batteries are inserted correctly.

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Caution !!!

When delivered, the batteries are already in the remote control. Please remove the protection paper strip only!!!

INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER ANTENNA

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READY TO START

1. Switch on RC unit (red status LED flashes)

Important: The boat is not yet ready for use !!

1. Place the boat in the water (red status LED goes out)

The model boat is now ready to go (safety circuit !!! - both contacts must be in the water).

OFF ON Kontakte

To avoid losing control: ALWAYS move the control lever S-L-O-W-L-Y!

• Actuate function buttons (control commands) to select the desired direction of travel.
• the selected commands are indicated by the red status LED.\$

Status LED Charging indicator DEMO Forward Power switch Left turn OFF ON Right turn

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DEMO FUNCTION

• when you press the DEMO key the vehicle carries out all the functions automatically
• press on the DEMO key again to exit the DEMO function

CAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THE RC MODEL

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• Never run the model in crowded areas, near or toward people or animals, to prevent property damage and/or personal injury.
• Never run the model on grassland. Twining grass may hinder axle rotation and may cause motor heat buildup.
• Never run your model in flowing waters.

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- Never run the model on public waterstreets, as it could endanger the traffic.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy
Model does not move Model has no contact with the water Make model into the water
		Weak or no battery in the model Insert fully charged battery
		The overheat cut-out has stopped the model due to overheating
No control Weak rechargeable battery/battery in transmitter or model		Insert fully charged battery or new battery
The brushless motor suddenly stops during normal operation.	The receiver is being affected by interference.	Change location and start operation in another area.
	The functions of the speed controller have been stopped by the integrated safety shut-off for low battery voltage or overheating.	Replace the driving battery with a fully charged battery or wait until the electronics have cooled down.

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