AMEWI 22666 Caballo Crawler 4WD Instruction Manual

AMEWI 22666 Caballo Crawler 4WD

Welcome to AMEWI
The Amewi Trade GmbH is an international import- and wholesale company for R/C models, toys, and creative items, located in Borchen near Paderborn, Germany. Our product range includes over 10,000 items. Above all, this includes remote- controlled cars, helicopters, boats, and tank models as well as a wide range of accessories and all necessary spare parts. Our sales network includes over 700 specialist dealers and online retailers across Europe. The company AMEWI Trade GmbH is a pure wholesale company. We only sell our products to retailers. When you purchase AMEWI products as an end consumer, you are entering into a contract with the retailer. Please always contact your dealer in warranty cases.

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• Support: https://amewi.com

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product has been manufactured according to actual technical standards. The product matches the requirements of the existing European and national guidelines. The Declaration of Conformity has been proofed. AMEWI Trade GmbH declares that this product matches the basic requirements and remaining regulations of the guideline 2014/53/EU {RED). The declarations and documents are stored at the manufacturer and can be requested and applied there. https://amewi.com/Konformitaetserklaerungen For additional questions about the product and conformity please contact: Amewi Trade GmbH Nikolaus-Otto-Str. 18, 33178 Borchen Germany or website https://amewi.com.

SECURITY AND HAZARD WARNINGS

For damage, caused by disregarding the manual, the warranty expires. We are not liable for secondary failures, material, or personal damage, caused by improper usage or disregarding the security notices. Based on security and registration (CE) reasons, it is forbidden to modify the product personally. Do not disassemble the product. Small parts. Danger of suffocation or risk of injury caused by small parts. Suitable for people aged 14+! The product is not allowed to get moist or wet. The product is only allowed to be used on flat and clean surfaces. Even a drop-down from a small height can cause damage to the product.

BATTERY NOTICE & DISPOSAL

Batteries / rechargeable batteries do not belong in the hands of children. Batteries or rechargeable batteries may only be changed by an adult. Never mix rechargeable batteries with dry batteries. Never mix full batteries with half- empty batteries. Never mix rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Never attempt to charge dry batteries. Ensure correct polarity. Defective rechargeable batteries/batteries must be disposed of properly (hazardous waste). Never carry out the charging process unsupervised. If you have any questions about the charging time, read the operating instructions or contact the manufacturer. Read the safety instructions and warnings before using or charging the Li-ion battery. Stop using or charging immediately if the battery is leaking, has a temperature of over 70° C or anything else unusual occurs. Always charge and store batteries on a fireproof surface or in a fireproof LiPo bag. Only use a qualified and specific Li-Po/Li-Ion charger for Li-Po/Li- Ion batteries or NiMH charger for NiMH batteries. Never charge the battery unattended. Do not charge the battery if the charging process exceeds 4.2 V / cell. Do not charge the battery with a charging current above 2C. Please check and ensure that you are using a qualified charger. An unqualified charger may cause a fire. Do not discharge the battery with a current that exceeds the maximum discharge current. Otherwise, this will cause the battery to overheat. This can lead to bursting, fire, or explosion. Never disassemble, puncture, knock, drop, short-circuit, and/or throw the battery into a fire. Improper use such as short-circuiting or overcharging can lead to explosions or fire. Store the battery in a safe place where infants or children cannot reach it. The above indicates the danger of using the battery. The user assumes full responsibility for the result of using the battery. Please be sure to observe our safety instructions which you can find online at https://amewi.com/downloads/manuals/Akku-Sicherheitshinweise.pdf

DISPOSAL

AMEWI is registered below the Bat-Reg.-No. DE 77735153 and WEEE-Reg.-No. 93834722 at the foundation EAR and recycles all used electronic parts properly. Electric and electronic products are not allowed to be put in household garbage. Please dispose of the product at the end of the lifetime according to the actual laws. You as a customer are responsible by law for the return of all used batteries, a disposal of household garbage is forbidden! Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the alongside symbols, which point to the prohibition of disposal in household garbage. Additional notations for the critical heavy metal are Cd=Cadmium, Hg=Quicksilver, Pb=lead {Label is placed on the batteries, for example below the bottom left trash symbols).

• Based on RoHS labeling the manufacturer confirms, that all limit values were taken care of at the time of manufacturing.
• Batteries labeled with the recycling symbol can be put into the used battery collecting tank. (Most supermarkets have) They are not allowed to be put into local household garbage.
• AMEWI Trade GmbH is involved in the dual system for boxing over the company Landbell AG. All used boxes are collected from partner companies (waste disposal contractors) at private customers (local households), sorted, and properly utilized. The involvement in Dual Systems helps to save C02 Emissions.

THANK YOU

• Thank you for purchasing the Amewi Caballo crawler. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

WARNING
This remote-controlled model is not a toy. It consists of many small parts and is not suitable for children under 14 years. Four 1.5V AAA batteries are required for the remote control. A 7,2V NiMH or 7,4V Li-Po battery is required for the model. Always keep your fingers away from the drive parts and other moving parts to avoid injury. The model’s motor gets very hot. To avoid burn injuries, allow the motor to cool for 10-15 minutes after use before touching it.

ON INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE PRODUCT

Please do not disassemble or modify the model in any way. Do not use this product improperly or illegally and do not operate it in a manner that could endanger others or yourself.

MAXIMUM TRANSMITTING POWER DATA

IMPORTANT NOTES

Note: This product is manufactured according to strict performance guidelines and complies with safety standards and requirements. This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or accident caused using abnormal parts, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, or operation. Please operate this product safely and responsibly.

PRECAUTIONS

Please read the following safety information before using the model. Please do not use the model in rain, snow, or thunderstorms. If liquid enters the electronics, they may be irreparably damaged. Please do not use the model in an environment that you cannot see. Signal interference can cause the model to go out of control. Please do not use the model in the following places:

• Please do not operate the model if you are tired or unwell, have drunk alcohol or taken drugs – this may cause injury to yourself or others. To avoid burns, never touch drive parts and motors during or immediately after use as they can be very hot. Incorrect operation of the transmitter can cause injury to you or others. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the operation before using the model. Check the model and the remote control before use. Check the screws to make sure they are tight. When you have finished using the model, always switch off the model first and then the remote control. Otherwise, the model may get out of control. If the model gets out of range, it may get out of control. Please always stay close to the model with the transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTES

SPECIFICATIONS

• LIGHT CONTROL: Press 2x = high beam/low beam, press 3x = light demo mode, long press = switch off or on.
• WINCH : Press the button once to release the cable. Press again to stop the winch from unwinding. Press again to roll up the cable. The next press of the button stops the winch.
• CRUISE CONTROL: Pull the throttle trigger backwards to the desired speed and then press the cruise control button (light control button). To switch off cruise control, press the accelerator lever forwards (brake).
• MAX. SPEED : Turn the Max. Speed knob to the desired maximum speed.
• GEAR SHIFT : Shift the gear shift knob to L for the slow gear. Shift the gear shift knob to H for the fast gear.
• LOCK THE AXLES : Press the toggle switch to the left to lock the front axle. In the centre position, both differential locks are open. Press the toggle lever to the right to lock both axles.
• STEERING TRIM: If the vehicle does not drive straight when travelling forwards, the wheel position can be corrected using the trim potentiometer.
• Open the battery compartment cover on the underside of the remote control.
• Place two AAA batteries in each guide, taking care to observe the polarity indicated in the cover.

PREPARE CONTROLLER

Before using the vehicle, make sure that the esc is set according to the desired battery configuration. If you are using a NiMH battery, place the jumper on the pins in the right field according to the picture. If you are using a LiPo battery, place the jumpers on the pins in the left-hand field. Normally, leave the mode setting in crawler mode F/R (Forward/Reverse). Alternatively, you can set the modes to F/B/R (Forward/Brake/Reverse) or F/B (Forward/Brake). Further information on the ESC setup can be found on page 15.

PAIRING TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER

The remote control and the receiver are already connected when delivered. If it should be necessary to reconnect them, proceed as described below.

1. Switch on the remote control, the indicator light flashes.
2. Press and hold the bind button on the receiver and switch on the control unit. The indicator light on the receiver now flashes.
3. Now operate the steering wheel on the remote control.
4. The indicator lights on the remote control and the receiver light up continuously. The connection has been established.
5. If the connection has not been established, carry out steps 1-4 again.

SWITCH ON

1. Switch on the remote control. Make sure that the indicator light is flashing.
2. Switch on the vehicle and operate the throttle trigger or the steering wheel. The indicator light on the remote control now lights up continuously.
3. Pull the throttle back slightly to check that the vehicle is moving forward.
4. Operate the steering wheel to the left and right to check that the steering works.
5. Place the vehicle on the ground and check if the steering trim needs to be adjusted.

ESC PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS

LOW VOLTAGE CUT-OFF
If the voltage is lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the safety function switches on. When the first trip point is reached, the motor slows down and when the 2nd trip point is reached, the motor is switched off. The red LED then flashes to let you know that the low voltage cut-off is activated.

In all cases, we recommend that you stop using the battery if the vehicle slows down noticeably to protect it. Charge or replace the battery before continuing to use the vehicle.

• OVERHEATING PROTECTION If the esc temperature is higher than 100° C, the esc switches off and the red LED flashes. A restart is only possible when the esc has cooled down to 80° C.
• PROTECTION IN CASE OF SIGNAL LOSS If the radio signal is lost for longer than 0.1 seconds, the controller switches off.

ESC PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS

SETTING THE THROTTLE RANGE
Switch on the remote control and set the Max. Speed to 100%. Switch on the remote control, move the throttle stick to the neutral position and then wait for 3 seconds until the self-calibration of the throttle range is completed; a beep will sound when the self-calibration is successfully completed.

PROGRAMMABLE ITEMS

1. Running mode: 3 options (F / B / R, F / B, F / R). The “F / B / R” option is the default setting. F=Forward, B=Brake, R=Reverse The “F / B / R” mode indicates that the vehicle can drive forwards and backward and brake. This mode uses the “double-click” method to reverse the vehicle. When you move the throttle stick from the neutral zone to the reverse zone for the first time, the ESC starts to slow down the engine but continues to run so that reverse is NOT executed immediately. When the throttle stick is moved into the reverse zone again and the engine speed drops to zero (i.e. is stopped), the reverse movement is executed. This “double-click” method prevents accidental reversing of the action if the brake function is frequently used when steering. This mode is therefore frequently used in daily practice. In “F / B” mode, the vehicle can brake forwards but not reverse, so this mode is often used in competitions. The “F / R” mode uses the “single-click” method to reverse the vehicle; when you move the throttle from the neutral zone to the reverse zone, the vehicle immediately reverses. This mode is normally used for rock crawlers.
2. Battery type : 2 options (Lipo, NiMH), “Lipo” is the default option.

OPERATION

STEERING
Turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right, the wheels turn in proportion to the steering wheel turning in the desired direction.

DRIVING FORWARD
Pull the throttle lever backward. The vehicle moves forward in proportion to the travel of the throttle lever.

DRIVING BACKWARDS
Push the throttle lever forward. The vehicle moves backwards in proportion to the travel of the throttle lever.

MAINTAIN

• When you are not using the vehicle, remove the battery.
• Remove any dirt such as sand, mud after use. This can otherwise damage the mechanics in the long run. Dry wet parts as quickly as possible to avoid corrosion.
• External metal parts should be treated regularly with WD40 etc. to prevent rust.
• Store the car batteries separately when not in use.

ASSEMBLY

SPARE PARTS

Dear Customer, Some of the spare parts listed in this manual are not offered individually as shown here but are combined as a set. In the respective descriptions of these sets at amewi.com you will find the respective contents listed. You will find the complete spare parts list with the respective vehicles or Support -> Spare parts lists.

NOTES

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References

• Ferngesteuerte Fahrzeuge, Boote, Flugzeuge, Hubschrauber und Panzer - amewi.com
• Ferngesteuerte Fahrzeuge, Boote, Flugzeuge, Hubschrauber und Panzer - amewi.com

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