Estes 4173 - Firebug - Manual (Page 2)

CHARGING THE PLANE
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
LAUNCHING
Hold plan level with the
ground. Hold the 1st
click trigger speed.
Gently throw straight
out like a dart.
WARNING:
TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE:
FLYING INDOORS
CAUTION: DO NOT in a
room with a ceiling fan!
10 FEET x 10 FEET MINIMUM ROOM SIZE
10 FEET
10 FEET
AC
FireBug Remote Control Airplane is for flying
INDOORS only! To avoid losing control and causing
damage to your plane, DO NOT fly outside.
DO NOT fly outside!
Avoid direct sunlight! Turn air conditioning off or
to low. Strong AC current
will interfere with flight
performance.
FLYING A FIGURE 8
LEFT TURN
Tilt controller to the
left to bank wings.
To end the left turn,
tilt controller to the
right to level wings. LEFT TURN
Tilt controller to the
left. To end turn, tilt
controller to the
right.
RIGHT TURN
Tilt controller to
the right to bank
wings. To end
the right turn, tilt
controller to the
left to level
wings.
RIGHT TURN
Tilt controller to
the right. To end
turn, tilt controller
to the left.
REMEMBER: As your
plane loses power pull the
trigger to the next speed
(2nd click > 3rd click > 4th
click > 5th click).
NOTE ALWAYS aim your M.A.S.C. Controller directly
at the FireBug™to control flight.
CAPACITOR AND CHARGING SAFETY:
This plane contains a non-removable flight capacitor. To prevent injury to the
capacitor or you, please read the following precautions.
• Use only the transmitter/charger supplied to charge the plane.
• Do not reverse polarity while plugging into charger.
• Do not leave plane unattended while charging.
• Never leave or store plane connected to transmitter/charger.
• If plane’s internal capacitor becomes hot, smells, makes a sound, or leaks fluid,
disconnect from charger. Do not use.
• IF fluid gets on skin, rinse well with water.
• After each flight, inspect the propeller for nicks and breaks.
• Discard and replace nicked, chipped, cracked or broken propeller.
• Use only the propeller supplied with the plane.
• Do not alter, modify, or customize the propeller.
• Do not incinerate plane or its capacitor.
• Do not short-circuit.
• Keep away from small children.
• Charge, discharge (use) and store at temperatures above freezing and
below 113 F (45 C).
• Do not store near flame or sources of heat such as inside a hot car.
• Should the plane’s capacitor become damaged, deformed, or punctured,
do not use the plane.
• Protect the plane from getting wet.
• Charge in a fire-proof location away from combustibles .
PROPELLER SAFETY:
• Keep your face, fingers, clothing and other objects away from the propeller
at all times.
• Keep spectators behind and away from plane at all times.
• Before each flight, make certain propeller is securely attached to your
plane.
STRAIGHT
WIDE RIGHT WIDE LEFT
TIGHT RIGHT TIGHT LEFT
Tilt the controller left and
right to steer the plane during
flight. The M.A.S.C™ is very
sensitive! The more you tilt
the controller the tighter the
turns will be.
Unplug charge cord from
plane.
7.
Charge plane until green
LED turns OFF. (Approx.
45 seconds).
5.
Unsnap charge cord
from TX.
2.
Plug charge cord into plane.
Green LED on TX will turn ON.
Plug fits one way DO NOT
FORCE!
4.
HOLD foam around
electronics board firmly.
3.
Turn TX switch ON.
OFF
ON
Chg
TX
1.
6.
HOLD foam around
electronics board firmly.
CAUTION Keep hand
away from propeller!
EMPTY HIGHEST
M.A.S.C - MOTION AUTO SENSING CONTROL
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1
2
3
4
5 100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
Your plane’s power source is a capacitor. Less power is required at the beginning of the flight, while more
power is required at the end.Your FireBug™ has 5 motor control speeds. You will feel five different clicks
as you pull the trigger.
ALWAYS begin each flight on the
lowest speed (1st click). As the
plane loses power pull the
trigger to the next speed (2nd
click > 3rd click > 4th click >
5th click).
DO NOT start on the highest
speed (5th click)! Your plane will
have too much power and will
hit the ceiling.
Capacitor Power
FULL
TRIGGER POSITION
TM
Patent Pending
LOWEST
Motor Control Speed
NOTE:
Approximately
45 seconds of
charge time
powers 30
seconds of
flight time.
NOTE Some florescent lighting will cause interference
with flight performance.
First learn to fly in circles, Develop your
skills then learn to fly in a figure 8.
OFF
ON
Chg
TX
HOW TO FLY