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TYCO® R/C

XFO™

CAUTION – ELECTRIC TOY: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS OF

AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED

DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.

INPUT: 120VAC, 60Hz, 18W. OUTPUT: 15.6VDC, 0.6A, 9.36VA.

l CAUTION: Stay clear of the rotor at all times when operating this vehicle. Contact with

spinning rotor may cause injury or damage, or may damage the rotor.

Keep these instructions for future reference: they contain important information.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Adults, this toy is recommended for children 10 years of age and older. To ensure that the child’s

play is both safe and fun, please review the operating instructions and these general safety rules

with the child.

Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from the rotor while the vehicle is switched ON.

Maintain a minimum 10’/3m distance between yourself and the vehicle during operation.

DO NOT operate the vehicle indoors.

NEVER hold the vehicle while operating. ALWAYS launch the vehicle from level ground.

NEVER stand under the vehicle during flight.

During operation, maintain a minimum 10’/3m distance between the vehicle and other people or

animals.

Keep small children away from the vehicle at all times.

In the event that the vehicle comes too close to a person, animal or obstacle during flight, push

the control stick all the way down to activate the stop feature.

Adult supervision is recommended AT ALL TIMES during operation of this toy.

To avoid accidental operation, remove the transmitter battery when not in use.

If the vehicle and/or charger get wet, discontinue use until they are completely dry. Thoroughly

wipe off all moisture and allow them to air-dry completely before use.

DO NOT fly in or near the street! Make sure you have plenty of open space in all directions

(please read Section VI carefully before operating).

DO NOT stand (or allow others to stand) downwind of the vehicle while flying.

NEVER operate the vehicle if the rotor blades are broken or damaged. ALWAYS make sure the

rotor blades are properly attached and the screws holding them are fully tightened.

NEVER operate the vehicle unless it is fully assembled.

NEVER throw foreign objects into the path of the rotor.

Summary of content (27 pages)

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TYCO® R/C XFO™ CAUTION – ELECTRIC TOY: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. INPUT: 120VAC, 60Hz, 18W. OUTPUT: 15.6VDC, 0.6A, 9.36VA. l CAUTION: Stay clear of the rotor at all times when operating this vehicle. Contact with spinning rotor may cause injury or damage, or may damage the rotor. Keep these instructions for future reference: they contain important information.
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INTRODUCTION Please read this manual thoroughly for detailed operating instructions and important safety information. • The XFO™ vehicle is an advanced-technology vertical-takeoff flying machine with cool features. It’s easy to fly, challenging to master…and lots of fun! • You will need to assemble your vehicle before use. This is a simple, one-time process (please see Section II for assembly instructions).
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q Vehicle recharge cord (plugs into vehicle) w Vehicle recharge cord storage (insert cord into groove as shown) e CHARGE button r LED charge indicators (2): red and green 3. Wall Charger q This end plugs into wall outlet w This end plugs into Field Charger l CAUTION: Use only the charger supplied with this toy. Do not use any other charging source. 4.
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q Joystick flight control (please see Section V for detailed operation) w ON/OFF switch e LED indicator r Antenna 5. Battery installation – Transmitter (1) To install transmitter battery, unscrew and open battery cover as shown. (Screwdriver not included.) (2) Install one 9V battery with polarity (+/-) as shown inside battery compartment.
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(3) Replace battery cover and tighten screw. II. VEHICLE ASSEMBLY Vehicle assembly is a one-time process. It’s easy and fun…just follow the easy steps below.
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(2) Lightweight body panels (x3) (3) Rotor (4) Landing legs (x4)
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(5) Retaining rings (x2) (6) Self-adhesive nosecone label STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY 1. The first step is to assemble the vehicle body panels over the motor/power module. Begin by locating the body panel with holes in it (these are for the switch and the recharging jack).
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2. Fit this body panel over the motor/power module, making sure that the switch and the recharging connector are accessible through the body panel holes. 3. Add the remaining 2 body panels as shown.
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4. The body panels are secured by 2 retaining rings. NOTE: the two retaining rings are different sizes: one has a larger diameter than the other. Slide the smaller retaining ring over the nosecone (top) of the vehicle as shown, fitting it securely into the groove. Slide the larger retaining ring over the bottom of the vehicle as shown, fitting it securely into the groove.
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5. Attach the self-adhesive nosecone label to the top of the vehicle as shown. Be sure to overlap the edges as shown.
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6. Attach the 4 landing legs to the vehicle as shown. Make sure the legs slide in and click securely in place.
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7. Snap the rotor onto the vehicle as shown. Make sure the rotor clicks securely in place. NOTE: If the rotor detaches after a landing, simply reattach it as described in this step. NOTE: If the rotor blades become permanently bent or deformed, your vehicle won’t operate properly. Be careful not to store your vehicle with the rotor blades bent, or with any weight or pressure on them. III. FIELD CHARGER USE & CARE 1. Charge the Field Charger only in a well-ventilated area.
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2. If you are charging the Field Charger for the first time, you will need to charge it for at least 16 hours. Subsequent charges will take 14-16 hours. Never charge the Field Charger longer than 24 hours. Be sure to keep the Field Charger upright during charging, as shown. 3. After charging, unplug the Wall Charger from the wall outlet. Detach the Wall Charger from the Field Charger. You must unplug and detach the Wall Charger in order to use the Field Charger to recharge the vehicle. 4.
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• The Field Charger must be upright during charging. • Be sure to make all connections properly, and always follow all instructions for use and care of the Field Charger. • Do not allow the Field Charger to run down completely before charging. • Storing the Field Charger in a partially discharged condition may decrease its useful life. Always fully recharge the Field Charger before storing it. • Charge the Field Charger at least once per month, even if the vehicle has not been used.
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2. Plug the Field Charger’s vehicle recharge cord into the vehicle’s power connector as shown. The plug is designed to fit one way only. 3. Press and hold the CHARGE button on the Field Charger until the green LED charge indicator lights up, showing that the battery is being charged. NOTE: if the RED indicator comes on or flashes (or if both the green and red indicators flash, refer to “LED Functions” below. 4. The green LED charge indicator will glow steadily, showing that the battery is being charged.
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8. Replace the vehicle recharge cord in the Field Charger’s storage groove. LED Functions When the CHARGE button is pressed, the Field Charger’s two LED charge indicators will provide information about the status of the Field Charger and the charging process: • Green LED glowing steadily: charging normally. • Green LED flashing: charging is complete. • Red LED glowing steadily: Field Charger must be recharged (not enough power to recharge vehicle).
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[!] Always hold the connectors when disconnecting the vehicle recharge cord. NEVER pull the cord to disconnect; this may cause it to break. [!] Your vehicle and Field Charger may not work their best in overly cold or overly hot conditions. The suggested temperature range for operation is between 40°F/4°C and 95°F/35°C. NOTE: DO NOT charge the vehicle until just before flying.
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This is the normal position of the control stick when released. This position has 2 functions: • When you first turn on the transmitter, this position is standby mode. The transmitter must be in standby mode to begin operation. • When you’re flying (please see Section VII for details), this position activates the vehicle’s automatic-descent feature. If you release the stick during flight, the vehicle’s motor will automatically switch to a controlled-descent speed to bring the vehicle down easily. 2.
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This control stick position stops rotor motion. Use it to stop the rotors upon landing. It also acts as a safety feature, enabling you to cut off all vehicle power instantly in an emergency! • Push the control stick all the way down (past the normal position) to activate the stop feature. VI. PRE-FLIGHT CHECK A. Choose the Right Location. DO NOT operate the vehicle indoors. Give yourself plenty of flying room. For best results, you should have at least 150’/50m of clear space in all directions.
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C. Be Careful! Be a safe pilot…use common sense and care when flying. Watch out for people, animals and obstacles. VII. READY TO FLY! Your vehicle is easy to fly, but you’ll need to put in some flight time to become an expert. Practice these steps to sharpen your skills. NOTE: to become familiar with the controls and the vehicle’s operation, you may want to practice taking off and landing at low altitudes: take off, ascend a few feet, and then land.
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4. To take off, slowly push the transmitter control stick up. To ascend, keep the control stick up. 5. Moving the control stick up or down, within the operation zone, will enable to you vary the altitude of your vehicle, or to hover at one altitude. Avoid large abrupt changes in control stick position during flight. It will take practice to achieve maximum flight time. 6. After about 90 seconds of continuous flight, the rotors will begin to slow down.
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7. To land, ease off on the control stick to descend. When the control stick is in the normal position, the vehicle will automatically switch to a controlled-descent speed that will bring the vehicle down easily. Once your vehicle has landed, push the control stick all the way down to the stop position to stop the rotors. NOTE: If vehicle does not land on its landing gear, ALWAYS push the control stick all the way down IMMEDIATELY to activate the stop feature and avoid damage to the blades. 8.
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NOTE: DO NOT activate the stop feature during flight, except in a real emergency! Activating this feature when the vehicle is in the air will cause it to come down in an uncontrolled descent. A hard landing may damage the vehicle. VIII. QUICK TIPS 1. Radio interference can make your vehicle fly badly. Interference can be caused by other R/C vehicles running on the same frequency; electrical wires; large buildings; or CB radios. Try to stay away from these! 2.
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avoid battery leakage: Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium). Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. Remove batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the toy (product). Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak. Never short-circuit the battery terminals.
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Adults, this toy is recommended for children 10 years of age and older. To ensure that the child’s play is both safe and fun, please review the operating instructions and these general safety rules with the child. Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from the rotor while the vehicle is switched ON. Maintain a minimum 10’/3m distance between yourself and the vehicle during operation. DO NOT operate the vehicle indoors. NEVER hold the vehicle while operating. ALWAYS launch the vehicle from level ground.
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• The vehicle’s NiMH battery temperature may be too high (red Field Charger LED flashes when you attempt to recharge the vehicle). Let the vehicle cool down before attempting to fly again. • If the rotor spins but the vehicle will not fly, you may need to discharge and recharge the vehicle. Follow the instructions in Section IV. • The vehicle may still be connected to the Field Charger. You must disconnect the Field Charger from the vehicle before operating the vehicle.
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1. Hold the blade holder, and the top of the pin, as shown. Use a Philips screwdriver (not included) to remove the screw from the underside of the blade holder. Remove the pin (be sure to keep the screw and the pin). 2. Remove the damaged rotor blade. Insert the new rotor blade into the blade holder, making sure that the tip hoops are facing upward as shown (refer to the other rotor blade as a guide). 3.