Heli-Max HMXE0800 - Manual (Page 9)

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CONNECTING THE FLIGHT BATTERY
Before connecting the fl ight battery verify that the Idle Up
Switch and Throttle Hold switches are off and verify that the
throttle stick is in the lowest position.
Warning! Once the fl ight battery has been connected the
helicopter will have full power available. Please take proper
measures to ensure that the throttle stick is not moved
and that the Idle Up switch is not turned on while handling
the model.
With the helicopter sitting still on a fl at surface, connect
the fl ight battery to the ESC. The helicopter must remain
still for the gyro to initialize properly. This process takes
approximately 5 seconds. The ESC will beep, indicating that
it is now armed and ready for fl ight. If this beep is not heard
then disconnect the fl ight battery from the ESC and ensure
that the Idle Up switch is turned off and the throttle stick is in
the lowest position.
Once the ESC and gyro have initialized, carry the model at
least 30ft from where you intend to stand during fl ight. Place
the model on the fl at, smooth ground.
TRACKING THE MAIN BLADES
WARNING! Always wear safety glasses when operating
this model or Tracking the Main Blades.
The fi rst step before fl ying the helicopter is to verify that the
main rotor blades are “In Track”. This task is much easier if
you have an observer view the blades. This allows you to
concentrate on controlling the model.
With the helicopter on the ground at least 30 ft away from
you, slowly increase the throttle to bring the main rotor
up to speed and observe whether the rotational planes of