OVERMAX X-Hooligan RC Car User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- OVERMAX
Table of Contents
X-Hooligan RC Car
Product Information
The product is a remotely controlled car intended for persons above the age of 14. It comes with a controller, battery, and power cable. The controller has a speed and acceleration regulator and is powered by batteries. The device is not suitable for road traffic, crowded areas, and places in which collision with pedestrians or other vehicles is highly likely. It should be used away from sources of heat, high temperatures, hot surfaces, direct sunlight, sources of ignition, naked flame, oils, and sharp edges. The device should not be used in the inflammable, explosive or toxic atmosphere.
Product Usage Instructions
- Read the user manual before using the device to get familiar with its functions and use them in accordance with intended use.
- Insert the batteries into the controller as per the instructions provided in the manual.
- Charge the battery using the power cable supplied. Only use the power cable supplied to charge the battery.
- Mount the battery in the car as per the instructions provided in the manual.
- Turn on the controller by sliding the switch to the ON position. The red light on the controller will turn on. If the light does not turn on, check if the batteries are installed correctly and charged properly.
- Operate the car using the speed and acceleration regulator on the controller. Be aware of potential signal interference caused by other devices nearby.
- After use, turn off the car and remove the battery. Do not touch the car motor as it may be hot.
- Clean the device after every use using a soft cloth. Do not use chemicals to clean the device.
- If you do not use the device for a long time, remove all batteries.
- If you notice any damage or abnormal behavior of the device, stop using it and contact the authorized service center.
Remember to follow the important instructions provided in the manual to ensure safe and optimal use of the device.
Introduction
Dear customer!
Thank you for placing trust in us and choosing Overmax.
Thanks to the use of high-quality materials and modern solutions, we provide
you with a product perfect for everyday use. We are convinced that the product
will meet your requirements as it has been manufactured with utmost care.
Before you use the product, please read this operating manual carefully.
Should you have any remarks or questions concerning the product, please do not
hesitate to contact us:
pomoctechniczna@overmax.pl
IMPORTANT
Please read this manual before you start using the device to get familiar with
its functions and use them in accordance with intended use.
- The device is intended for persons above the age of 14. Do not let younger persons play with the device. Keep the device out of reach of children.
- Children above the age of 14 can use the device if supervised by adults.
- The device is not suitable for road traffic, crowded areas and places in which collision with pedestrians or other vehicles is highly likely.
- As the device is remotely controlled, be aware of potential signal interference caused by other devices nearby.
- After use, do not touch the car motor because the device heats up while driving and may reach high temperatures.
- Make sure you do not use the device at night and in limited-visibility areas.
- Do not use the device if weather conditions are unfavorable, for example in case of storm or heavy rain.
- If you use the device on the beach, do not let the product contact sea water which may destroy the housing and demonstrates high electrical conductivity.
- Do not repair or modify the device. Only an authorized service technician is allowed to perform these operations.
- Do not use the device if you have noticed any damage.
- Do not use the device when it starts acting up, overheats extensively, is discolored or deformed, emits abnormal sounds or odors, and when other atypical circumstances occur. This being the case, contact the authorized service center.
- Use the device away from sources of heat, high temperatures, hot surfaces, direct sunlight, sources of ignition, naked flame, oils and sharp edges.
- Do not use the device in the inflammable, explosive or toxic atmosphere.
- Do not use chemicals to clean the device.
- After every use, switch the device off and remove the battery.
- If you do not use the device for a long time, remove all batteries.
- To charge the storage battery, use only the power cable supplied.
- The storage battery and power cable must be regularly checked for any damage. Do not use damaged elements.
- The device must not be connected to more sources of power than recommended.
- Batteries must not be charged.
- Storage batteries can be charged if supervised by adults.
- Before charging, the storage battery must be taken out of the device.
- Do not insert various batteries or mix new and old batteries.
- When inserting batteries, pay attention to correct polarity.
- Worn-out batteries must be removed from the device.
- Avoid short circuits of power terminals.
- Do not change electric circuits of the motor on your own.
- Before cleaning, switch the device off and remove the storage battery.
- Do not use the device at variance with its intended use.
- Do not place other items on the device while using.
- Store in a dry, cold and dark place.
- WARNING! Tear off the motor sticker before first use.
The product complies with requirements of EU directives.
Pursuant to the Directive 2012/19/EU, this product is subject to selective
collection. The product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste
as it may pose a threat to the environment and human health. The worn-out
product must be handed over to the electrics and electronics recycling center.
Description of the content
- Controller
- USB power cable
- Storage battery x2
- Operating manual
How to install batteries in the controller (fig. 1)
- Remove the battery cover.
- Insert three AAA alkaline batteries. Pay attention to polarity of the battery.
- Close the battery cover.
The LED light in the
controller properly paired with the device will glow in red. If the LED light
flashes in red, it means a low battery of the controller, wrong installation
of the battery, or attempt to pair with the car. Make sure the car is active.
If the LED light does not glow at all, check battery polarization in the
controller and battery level.
NOTE! If the LED light shows a low battery, stop using the device due to
potential signal loss.
How to charge the storage battery (fig. 2)
- The set contains a USB charging cable.
- Before charging, take the storage battery out of the device.
- Connect the battery plug to the USB cable.
- Charging takes about 120 minutes. The LED light on the charger glows in red. A flashing LED light means that the storage battery has not been connected or has been improperly connected.
- When charging is over, the LED light on the charger does not glow. Disconnect the battery and insert it into the device. Do not leave the full storage battery plugged in.
- NOTE! The storage battery charging must be supervised by an adult.
How to install the storage battery in the car
- Remove the car cover.
- Remove the buckle and lift the storage battery cover (fig. 3).
- Insert the storage battery into the car. Make sure you insert the storage battery in the designated spot.
- Be careful when connecting the storage battery plug to the car plug (fig. 4). Put the storage battery cover and buckle back on.
Description of the controller (fig. 5)
- On/off switch
- Throttling valve direction change
- LED light
- Toe-in adjustment
- Acceleration adjustment
- Wheel steering adjustment
- Control knob direction change
- Control knob (left/right)
- Brake/reverse
- Forward
Note! If you press the throttling valve opposite to driving direction, the car will brake. Press the valve again to make the car reverse.
Toe-in adjustment
Set the wheel direction with the toe-in adjustment knob (fig. 6).
Speed and acceleration adjustment
Set the desired speed and acceleration of the car through the speed and
acceleration adjustment knob. Turn right to increase the value. Turn left to
reduce it.
Wheel steering adjustment
Set the desired wheel steering range through the wheel steering adjustment
knob (fig. 7). Turn right (A) to raise the wheel turning range. Turn left (B)
to reduce the value.
Reversed direction of the throttling valve and control knob
To change the car turning direction (left/right), set the slide (A, fig. 8) in
position R. To restore default settings, set the slide in position N.
To change the car driving direction (forward/backward), set the slide (B, fig.
8) in position R. To restore default settings, set the slide in position N.
How to control the car
- Turn the car on by setting the slide in ON position (fig. 9). The slide is located under the car cover.
- Turn the controller on by setting the slide in ON position (fig. 10). The LED light on the controller will turn red. If the LED light does not glow, make sure the batteries have been properly installed and charged. If the LED light flashes in red, it means an attempt to connect to the device or low battery.
- Press the controller’s throttling valve (fig. 11) forward or backward to control the car driving direction (forward/backward).
- Turn the knob forward and backward (fig. 12) to move front wheels and control the car driving direction (right/left).
- In case of collision, release the throttling valve.
- In case of a low storage battery, the car will reduce its speed and eventually stop completely.
- When driving is finished, turn the car and controller off as well as remove the storage battery from the car to prevent extensive battery wear.
- Before another charging, let the storage battery cool down.
How to clean and maintain
- Before cleaning, switch the device off and remove the battery.
- Clean the car and controller with a wet cloth.
- Do not use chemicals to clean the device.
- After every use, remove sand and dust from the car. Dry if the device has contacted water.
- Apply oil on all moving parts.
The pictures are for reference only. The real design of the products may differ from the pictures presented.