CAT 25601 1:12 Radio Control User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- CAT
Table of Contents
CAT 25601 1:12 Radio Control User Manual
Safety instructions
A Only original Cat® Lilon rechargeable batteries may be used.
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
B The Cat vehicle is designed for hobby use only and may only be operated
on tracks and in spaces especially intended for this purpose.
WARNING! Do not use the Cat vehicle in road traffic.
C Never operate the product on grass surfaces. Do not use the Cat vehicle
for transporting goods, persons or animals.
D Never use the Cat vehicle outdoors during rain or snowfall. The car
must not be run through water, puddles and snow, and must always be kept
stored in a dry place.
E Avoid running on courses which are laid exclusively with sand.
F Do not expose the Cat vehicle to direct sunlight.
G Never subject the Cat car to repeated changes of load – that means
continuously reversing it.
H Never throw the car on the floor from a standing position.
I The Cat vehicle must be inspected before and after operation, each time
it is used, to ensure that it has not become disassembled. Any screws or nuts
that may have become loosened during operation must be tightened.
Instruction Manual
Contents of package
- 1x Cat Vehicle
- 1x Controller
- 1x USB charger cable
- 1x Lilon rechargeable battery
- 1x Set of batteries (non-rechargeable)
Charging the rechargeable battery
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged. Take care only to charge the Lilon battery supplied with the Lilon charging unit (USB charger cable) also supplied. If you attempt to recharge the battery with any other Lilon battery charger or any other type of charger, this may result in serious damage. Please carefully read the previous chapter with warnings and guidelines on the usage of rechargeable batteries before proceeding. You can recharge the rechargeable battery with the respective USB charger cable from a computer USB port (USB 3.0) or a USB power supply unit with at least 1A output voltage:
- Discharge: Green LED ON steady. 1.
- Charging: LED lights OFF. 2
- Fully charged: Green LED ON steady again.
- It lasts about 420 minutes to recharge a discharged (NOT a deep-discharged) battery. When the battery is fully charged, the LED display on the USB charger cable lights green again.
Always recharge the battery after use to prevent its becoming deep discharged. After use, the battery must be allowed to cool down for at least 20 minutes before it can be fully recharged Recharge the battery occasionally (suggested every 2-3 months). Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Failure to treat the battery as described above can lead to its becoming de- fec tive, Never leave the battery unattended while it is being charged.
Installing the rechargeable battery
Using a screwdriver, remove the cover of the battery compartment in the Cat car. Connect the end of the cable from the Cat vehicle with the charged battery. Put the battery in place. Replace the compartment cover using a screwdriver.
Inserting the batteries
Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver and insert the batteries in the remote control. Please keep in mind the correct polarity. Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. After having closed the compartment you can check all functions of the remote control with the help of the power-switch on the front. With the power-switch turned ON and proper functioning, the top center LED on the remote control will light up red.
Now you can drive the car
The Cat car and the remote control are bound as a factory setting.
- Switch the car ON at the ON/OFF switch.
- Switch on the controller. The LED on top of the controller will flash rhythmically. After a few seconds, the LED of controller will be off, meaning the bind has been made. The LED on the controller will only light up if a joystick is moved.
Thanks to 2.4 GHz technology, up to 12 cars can be run together on one race- track. This is possible even without harmonizing frequencies between the racing drivers.
- When changing from the first battery to the second battery, you must stop running for at least ten minutes. At the next change, a pause of at least 20 minutes is absolutely essential.
- Avoid constant motor operation.
- If the car switches itself off several times one after another, the battery is dead. Please recharge the battery.
- Within approx. 15 minutes of inactivity, the controller and vehicle switch off automatically. To restart, switch the ON/OFF switch on the controller & the car to OFF and then back to ON.
- To switch off after use, follow the steps in the reverse order.
- After use, remove or disconnect the battery. Always recharge the battery after use to prevent its becoming deep discharged. After use, the battery must be allowed to cool down for at least 20 minutes before it can be fully recharged.
- Always keep the rechargeable battery stored outside the vehicle.
- Clean the Cat car after use.
Controller functions
Model drive control
Troubleshooting
Problem: Car does not move.
Cause: Either the switch on the controller or the car is set to OFF.
Solution: Switch on.
Cause: There is no rechargeable battery in the car or the battery is too
weak.
Solution: Insert charged battery.
Cause: The battery or rechargeable battery in the transmitter or model is
too weak.
Solution : Insert new battery or recharged battery.
Cause The remote control is possibly not correctly frequency bound with
the receiver on the model.
Solution: Carry out a frequency bind between the model and the remote
control as described in “Now you can drive the car”.
Cause: Within approx. 30 minutes of inactivity, the controller and
vehicle switch off automatically.
Solution: To restart, switch the ON/OFF switch on both controller &
vehicle to OFF and then back to ON.
Cause: The vehicle is very warm.
Solution: Switch both car and controller off and allow the car to cool
down for about 30 minutes.
Cause: The overheat protection has caused the car’s motor to cut out due
to excess temperature.
Solution: Switch off the receiver, Leave the RC car to cool down for
approx. 30 minutes.
Problem: Car cannot be controlled.
Cause: Vehicle starts moving unintentionally.
Solution: First turn on the vehicle, only then the transmitter. 5 6
Errors and changes excepted Colours / final design-changes excepted Technical changes and design-related changes excepted Pictograms = symbolic photos.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries.
FCC compliance statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Diecast Masters could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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