Heli-Max HMXE07 - Manual (Page 7)

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ASSEMBLE TRAINING GEAR
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1. Snap the four plastic fi ttings onto the landing gear
as shown. Slide the carbon rods through the underside of
the fi ttings.
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2. Cut the supplied silicone tubing into eight 1/8" [3mm]
pieces. Please keep in mind that carbon rods are dangerous
to handle and splinter easily. Using pliers, carefully slide
the silicone tubing onto the carbon rod approximately 4"
[102mm]. Now install a foam ball followed by a washer. Using
pliers, install the last piece of fuel tubing. Repeat this step for
the other three balls.
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
ELECTRIC MOTOR WARNING
Electric-powered models are very dangerous. Please remove
the pinion gear or unplug the motor while working on the
model. If your helicopter uses an electric tail motor, make
sure it is unplugged as well.
TURNING THE MODEL ON
Always turn the Transmitter on fi rst and ensure the idle up
switch is off. With the AXE CP V3 RTF sitting still, plug the
battery into the ESC. The AXE CP V3 RTF must sit still for
10 seconds so the gyro can initialize and determine center. If
the AXE CP V3 RTF is moved during this initialization, then
the gyro will not operate properly.
Always step 15 feet away from the AXE CP V3 RTF before
fl ipping any switches or operating the throttle. Do not hold
onto the model and run it up. Safety fi rst.
RANGE CHECK
Ground check the operational range of your radio before the
fi rst fl ight of the day. For safety reasons, unplug the main
motor so power cannot be applied to the main rotor blades.
With the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and