Estes 4173 - Firebug - Manual

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ESTES-COX CORP.
1295 H Street, P.O. Box 227
Penrose, CO 81240-0227
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Radio Control Airplane
Instruction Manual
#4173
NOTE: Approximately 45 seconds of charge time
powers 30 seconds of flight time.
Choking/Cutting Hazard-
small parts, sharp propeller.
Not for children under 8 yrs.
WARNING:
HANDLING THE FIREBUG
INDOOR WIRELESS
1.
Always hold and
launch the FireBug in
the shaded area above.
Patent Pending
CAUTION DO NOT grab
or bend the wings or tail!
CAUTION DO NOT grab
the vertical stabilizer!
ONLINE FLIGHT SIMULATOR
© 2007 Estes-Cox Corp. All rights reserved. PN 63077 (10-07)
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Do not return your plane to the store. Estes will repair or replace factory defects for 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty specifically does not cover crash damage or abuse.
For fast courteous service, if you find a defect or a part is missing, please contact Estes Customer Service at
www.estesrockets.com
or call 1-800-525-7561.
Obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from Estes Customer Service before returning a defective
part or product. Any part or product returned to Estes without a RMA number clearly marked on the shipping label will not
be accepted. Send only the defective part(s). There may be additional charges if you send more than is necessary. Ship
returns to: Estes-Cox Corp., 1295 H St, Penrose, CO 81240.
This warranty applies only if the product is operated in compliance with instructions and warnings provided with
each model. Estes-Cox assumes no liability except for the exclusive remedy of repair or replacement of parts as specified
above. Estes shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental
or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
THE TRANSMITTER (TX) WITH BUILT-IN CHARGER
CAUTION Do not mix old, new, or other
battery types. Use only ALKALINE
batteries in the TX.
Requires 4 - AA Alkaline Batteries - Sold Separately
Remove screw and bottom cover. Insert 4 new
AA alkaline batteries in the correct polarity into
the TX. Replace back cover and screw.
BOTTOM
COVER
Switch ON for flying and
charging; OFF for power
off.
Tilt sensors.
See M.A.S.C.
before flying.
Motor Control Trigger.
See M.A.S.C. before
flying.
Charge LED (Green)
Power LED (Red)
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. If not 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 device on
and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
Consult Estes-Cox Corporation for help.
Caution: Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Infrared Control Sensors
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
ELECTRIC MOTOR DOES NOT RUN OR LOW POWER
Switch not turned ON --------------------------------------------------------- Turn switch ON
PLane is not charged --------------------------------------------------------- Charge plane
Batteries in charger need replacement----------------------------------- Replace batteries in charger
Debris stuck in propeller------------------------------------------------------ Check and clean
RUDDER DOES NOT MOVE WHEN CONTROL STICK MOVED
Plane is not charged---------------------------------------------------------- Charge plane
Batteries in charger need replacement----------------------------------- Replace batteries in charger
SHORT FLIGHT TIME
Plane is not fully charged---------------------------------------------------- Charge plane
ERRATIC, LITTLE, OR NO CONTROL SIGNAL
Too much direct sunlight affecting signal---------------------------- Close windows/blinds
Compact fluorescent lights can interfere with the signal------------- Turn off fluorescent lights.
Other remote control signals operating near by ------------------------ Move to a new location or stop
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you ve enjoyed flying the Firebug“, view our COX
Hobby Products line at www.coxmodels.com
for more advanced flying opportunities!
P-51 Nano Mustang
Cox Item# 006501
Practice flying a Sky Rangers ¤ R/C plane
with our On-Line Flight Simulator.
(Planes on Flight Simulator will vary)
To download, go to www.estesrockets.com. Click ‘Airplanes’.
Click ‘Flight School’. Scroll down to Sky Rangers Flight
Simulator. Click Sky Rangers Flight Simulator for propeller
planes; Sky Rangers Jet Simulator for ducted fan planes or
download both! Have fun!
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BOTTOM
COVER
SCREW
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