Losi LOSB0109 - Manual (Page 3)

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Losi ® 1/10 XXX-SCT. We are confident
you will be satisfied with the performance of this durable and resilient
vehicle. Please read through the entire manual before setting up and
using your vehicle.
REGISTER yOUR LOSI PRODUCT ONLINE
Register your XXX-SCT now and be the first to find out about the latest
option parts, product updates and more. Log on to www.LOSI.com and
follow the product registration link to stay connected.
GETTING READy
Thoroughly read all the enclosed material, precautions and follow
instructions to avoid damaging your new RC vehicle. If you choose to
not follow these steps or instructions, it will be considered negligence.
If after review of this manual and prior to running your XXX-SCT, you
determine this RC vehicle is not what you want—Do Not proceed and
Do Not run the XXX-SCT. If the XXX-SCT has been run, your local hobby
store will not be able to process a return or accept it for exchange.
SAfETy PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years.
This is not a toy.
Always operate this RC model in a safe, reasonable and cautious
fashion. When driving the XXX-SCT avoid someone being hit by the
vehicle. You may cause serious injury to another person, or to personal
property should you make contact while running the XXX-SCT.
General
This RC Vehicle is not intended for use on public highways or •
roads.
Avoid areas that have many pedestrians or crowds of people.
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Keep in mind that this vehicle is radio controlled and can •
experience moments of radio loss or interference, provide for a
margin of error at all times.
Be aware that the motor and batteries of this RC vehicle will get
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HOT during each use. Be careful not to burn yourself.
Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
Read all safety precautions prior to each use. •
Never leave the vehicle/ESC unsupervised while it is switched on, •
in use or connected to a power source. If there is a short-circuit or
product defect, it could result in fire.
If there are exposed wires, do not use the ESC until you have
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installed shrink-wrap or replaced the wire.
Disconnect the battery from the ESC after use.
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The ESC is not waterproof and should not be exposed to moisture. •
Do not attempt to use 3-cell LiPo; doing so will damage the ESC •
and could result in fire.
Always turn on the transmitter first then the ESC to prevent an
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out-of-control vehicle.
When setting your Electronic Speed Controller: •
Disconnect motor or remove the pinion gear during ESC setup -
or calibration functions.
Keep loose clothing, hair, gloves and fingers away from moving
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parts at all times.
Rubber tires can cause severe injury if there is a failure while -
running the vehicle while on a stand or when being held. En-
sure rubber tires are securely mounted to the rims and if not,
re-glue them and check them often for security.
Batteries and Charging
The XXX-SCT uses rechargeable batteries such as NiMH. These
batteries all have special requirements to preserve performance
and last.
Read all instructions provided by the manufacturer of •
the batteries.
Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
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Always check to ensure the polarity of battery connection •
is correct.
Never leave batteries unattended while charging.
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Never charge a battery while it is installed in the XXX-SCT. •
Do not charge any battery that appears to have any damage. •
If there are exposed wires, do not charge or use the battery until •
you install shrink-wrap or replace the complete wire.
When charging NiMH batteries, select a charger to meet your
requirements. You need a charger that is a 100-240V wall charger or
one which requires a 12V power supply. Follow the charger
manufacturer’s instructions and precautions during each use.
QUICk START
Note: Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of
the XXX-SCT vehicle, fine-tuning the setup and performing
maintenance.
 1. Read the safety precautions found on this page.
 2. Charge the battery pack you have chosen (NOT INCLUDED).
Refer to the Manufacturer’s Supplied instructions for battery
charging information.
 3. Install the AA batteries into the LSR-3000 Transmitter
(see page 5). Use alkaline or rechargeable batteries only.
 4. Install a fully charged battery pack (see page 6).
 5. Turn on the transmitter and then the vehicle. Always turn the
transmitter on before the vehicle and turn it off after the vehicle
has been turned off.
 6. Check steering. Verify that the servo is functioning properly.
 7. Driving the XXX-SCT (see page 7).
 8. Performing maintenance of the XXX-SCT.