Estes 4601 - Mad Cat - Manual

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Contents Main Features
Safety Precautions:
Warning: Do not modify or alter this unit. Changes or modifi cations to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Keep these instructions for future
reference.
• Do not turn on helicopter unless
controller has been turned on fi rst.
• Keep hands, hair and loose clothing
away from spinning blades.
• Turn off controller and helicopter
when not in use.
• Parental guidance is
recommended while fl ying.
• Do not submerge into water.
This could damage electronic
assemblies.
• Replace batteries in controller with
new ones as soon as any function
becomes diminished.
• Follow operating instructions
exactly.
• This is not intended for children
under 8 years old.
• Do not fl y the helicopter if any of
the parts are damaged. Do not fl y
the helicopter if the blades are
chipped or broken. Replace any
damaged or broken parts before
attempting to fl y.
• Replace batteries if your range is
not suffi cient for controlled fl ight.
• Do not drop the helicopter by
suddenly reducing the throttle
setting. This could lead to severe
damage to the helicopter.
• The helicopters range will also be
affected if the helicopter battery is
not fully charged.
• Do not touch the motors in the
helicopter after fl ying. The motors
can become hot to the touch.
Controller
Helicopter
Estes-Cox Corp.
1295 H Street, PO Box 227
Penrose, CO 81240-0227
Made In Chenghai, Guangdong, China KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
4608
INSTRUCTIONS
Spare Parts
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH
MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
FCC REQUIREMENT
Helicopter:
• Durable design
• Counter-rotating rotor blades for stable fl ight
• Built-in 3.7V Li-Ion (lithium-ion) rechargeable fl ight
battery
• Realistic left/right, forward/backward, and up/down
scale-like controls
Controller:
• Three-channel digital proportional control
• Trim dial to adjust fl ight orientation
• Easy and convenient battery recharging directly
from controller
Battery Requirements for Controller:
Requires: 4 x 1.5V AA size batteries (not included)
Care and Maintenance:
• Regularly examine all parts for damage. If any is found,
do not use again until the damage has been repaired.
Battery Cautions:
• Parental guidance is recommended when installing or
replacing batteries.
• For best performance, use new alkaline batteries in
controller.
• Do not power controller by mixing different types of
batteries, or old and new batteries.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
those recommended.
The helicopter is equipped with a rechargeable 3.7V
Li-Ion battery. Please pay attention to the following
cautions for safe use:
• Do not dispose of battery into fi re or heat.
• Do not use or leave battery near a heat source, such
as fi re or a heater.
• Do not strike battery or throw it against a hard surface.
• Do not immerse battery into water. Keep battery cool
and dry.
• Do not directly solder battery or pierce it with a nail or
other sharp object.
• Do not transport or store battery together with metal
objects such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Do not disassemble or alter battery.
• Turn off your equipment power switch after use.
• Recycle used batteries.
• The battery in the helicopter is not replaceable.
• This product contains a Li-Ion battery. Must be
recycled or disposed of properly.
CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this product
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance may void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Do not touch the spinning blades or
fl y over another person’s head. Adult
supervision is required.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE – Estes will repair or replace factory defects for 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty
specifi cally does not cover crash damage, misuse or abuse. To make a warranty claim, please contact our product support team at 1-217-398-8970 or e-mail
us at [email protected]
If requested by Product Support, please send defective product to: Hobby Services, 3002 N Apollo Dr., Suite #1, Champaign, IL 61822
This warranty applies only if the product is operated in compliance with the instructions and warnings provided with each model. Estes assumes no liability except for
the exclusive remedy or repair of parts as specifi ed above. Estes shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD – SMALL PARTS.
NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS.
Li-Ion