JAMARA 053368 EP Vulcano EP RTR Toy Vehicle Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- JAMARA
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JAMARA 053368 EP Vulcano EP RTR Toy Vehicle
General information
Jamara e.K. is not liable for any damage caused to the product itself or
through this, provided this is due to improper operation or handling errors.
The Customer alone bears the full responsibility for the proper use and
handling, including without limitation, the assembly, the charging process,
the use and choice of the operation area. Please refer to the operating and
user instructions, it contains important information and warnings.
Certificate of Conformity
JAMARA e.K. hereby declares that „Vulcano EP RTR 2,4 GHz, No. 053368, No.
053369“ follow the regulations and requirements as well as any ther relivant
directives of the EEC directive 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU. Further information
can also be found at: www.jamara-shop.com/Conformity This model is not a toy!
Not suitable for people under 14 year.
Warning:
Not suitable for children under 36 months. RISK OF SUFFOCATION!
Contains small parts which can be swallowed. Keep away necessarily from
children.
Attention!
Before operating:
Switch the transmitter on first then the model.
When finished:
First switch off the model then the transmitter.
Never operate your model beyond sight. Both the maximum visibility as well as
the max. range of your model will depend on many factors such as weather,
location and interfering frequencies. Therefore, before each use perform a
range test with a second person securely holding the model and also check how
the model reacts if there is a signal failure e.g. when empty transmitter
batteries are installed.
Recommended Tool
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Camber adjusting Tool
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Height lange
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power tape
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Nut lock
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Special cleaning foam
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Body clips
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Body clips
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Car Stand
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Tool 12in1
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Body reamer with cap and sizes
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Lexan scissors
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X-Peak 50 BAL Charger
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X-Peak 80 BAL Charger
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X-Peak 80 BAL Charger
Getting Started
Make sure that all parts from the box content are included. Transmitter, Car,
Charger, battery pack. The battery pack has to be charged before use. Plug the
charger into a 230V outlet. Connect the charger to the battery. If the plug of
the charger and battery do not match, then you will find a connection lead in
your box. The average charging time of the empty battery is about 6 – 8 hours.
Place 4 pieces of AA batteries into the transmitter. If rechargebale, please
also make sure these are fully charged. Read the chapter for usage of the
transmitter and its controls carefully. Turn the radio off and make sure all
the trim buttons on the transmitter are in neutral position. You have
purchased a RTR model, which means it should be ready for immediate use after
charging all batteries. You need to check the car, electronics and all plastic
parts after each use to make sure no parts are damaged. Also all the moving
parts must be checked for their clearance, bolts and screws that they are
tight. Now put the battery into the battery holder in the vehicle. Make sure
that the battery holder is secured properly with the 2 included clips for the
battery holder. Now connect the battery to the speed control in the model.
Keep the car in the air in case that the motor turns at full power. Switch the
speed control on the On / Off switch. Set the model on the ground and test it
for proper functioning. Steering right/ left, throttle/ brake, forward and
backward. If the wheels do not point straight forward even though the steering
wheel on the transmitter is in neutral, you can adjust it with the trim button
on the transmitter.
Trim L/R = steering
Trim V/R = forward/backward
Should the wheels rotate forward or backward, even though no command was given
through the transmitter, then also the throttle needs to be trimmed on the
transmitter.
We encourage you now to activate your receiver‘s built-in Fail-safe unit. On
delivery it is turned off. Leave the throttle lever in neutral position (see
chapter Fail Safe). Press the fail-safe button on the receiver until it
flashes and let go to activate. Check this principle in an electric vehicle
only in the neutral position of the throttle, because otherwise the model goes
into the previously programmed throttle position in a loss of the transmitter
signal. The under voltage disconnection at the regulator is to avoid a depth
discharge of the batteries, otherwise they could get damaged. Make sure that
the under voltage is not under the recommended value. Please activate when the
under voltage is deactivated (see p. 5 regulator). Now you can make the first
test drive. If this is your first rc car, we recommend to drive it on a small
test track to familiarise yourself with the control of the vehicle and the
controls of the transmitter.
Important!
By using LiPo batteries take care that the under voltage shut-down is
activated. Otherwise, your LiPo battery can be damaged by deep discharge.
Danger.
Always disconnect the battery from the charger immediately after charging.
Always discon-nect the charger from the power supply immediately after
disconnecting the battery. Inserting the rechargeable battery or charger after
charging will result in damage to the battery, charger or the power supply
(fire hazard).
Safety Information
- Never expose the charger to moisture or direct sun light.
- Never leave the charger unattended when in use, and always operate it on a fire proof surface.
- Avoid short circuits at all costs. Always observe the correct polarity.
- Batteries should always be allowed to cool down before you charge or discharge them.
- Never try to charge/discharge damaged charger.
- Never try to charge/discharge damaged packs or cells.
- Follow the directions given by the battery manufacturer.
Caution:
Only applicable for NiMh batteries
Only charge suitable battery‘s with this charger. Suitable battery‘s are
Nickel metal hydride battery‘s with max. 6 cells, max. 7,2 V nominal voltage
and max. 2000mAh. The battery must have a tamiya plug. The charging of
unsuitable battery‘s can cause damage to the charger and the battery‘s. Fire
Hazard! The charging connection of the charger is not allowed to get altered
or soldered to a different balancer plug type!
Caution:
Only applicable for LiPo batteries
Only charge suitable battery‘s with this charger. Suitable battery‘s are
lithium polymer battery‘s with max. 2 cells, max. 7.4 V nominal voltage and
max. 5000mAh. The battery must have a balancer plug type JST-XH. The charging
of unsuitable battery‘s can cause damage to the charger and the battery‘s.
Fire Hazard! The balancer plug of the charger is not allowed to get altered or
soldered to a different balancer plug type!
Danger.
If your model has an on/ off switch, always turn off the model immediately
after each use. If your model has a removable battery or a dis connectable
connector to the battery, the battery should be disconnected from the model
immediately after each use. The battery can be deep-discharged by accidentally
turning it on or by leaving the battery plugged in. By deep discharge the
battery it loses power, can be damaged so much that charging or discharging is
no longer possible and the battery can ignite itself during charging or
discharging (fire hazard). Never attempt to charge or discharge deep-discharge
batteries. The voltage of the LiPo batteries should never be under 6 volt and
the NiMh battery never under 4 Volt to avoid a depth discharge. The fully
charged LiPo battery has a voltage of approx. 8,4 Volt and the NiMH battery
8,5 Volt. After usage, the intact battery has to be fully charged after a
cooling phase of at least 10 min but not longer than 12 hrs. This is to avoid
a deep discharge caused by a self-discharge. When not using or storing the
battery´s it has to be checked at least every three months for voltage (For
LiPo min. 8 Volt, for NiMh min. 7,4 Volt.) or damage and if necessary charged
or disposed.
Attention!
Your vehicle has a pivot front suspension. This has a number of advantages. It
is very robust and easy to maintain. The set-up of the car has been done so
the drive shaft will not pop out. As with any model, screws and bolts can
losen during break-in of the car. This can result in tolerance of the drive
shaft. The drive shaft can then pop out if high pressure is applied. The inner
ball screw (item No.: 505081) will enable you to adjust the tolerance
resulting in fine adjustments of the track width. For best results when
setting up the pivot ball for the first time, please always adjust the upper
and lower pivot in the same way. Fasten as far as the pivot can still be
pulled up and down easyly but not as far that it will pop out if you give full
steering angle. The outer plastic socket screw (item No.: 505080) is only used
for securing of the steering knuckle. This should not be too tight, otherwise
the steering is not smooth and the handling can be adversely affected.
Attention!
The front and rear bone pan absorbs most of the motor‘s energy and directs it
to the front and rear axles. Therefore, the hexagon socket screws which hold
the bone pans on the transmission output shafts must be checked and, if
necessary, tightened before the first use and in regular intervals e.g 5-7
uses. Insert a rubber ring to the front and the back connection cup. Please
check the tolerance of the drive shaft. The tolerance should be approx. 1 –
2mm. You may have to move the connection cups to adapt the tolerance.
Therefore you need to loosen the grub screws to adapt the connection cup.
Afterwards tighten the grub screws. If not, the connection cups will move on
the gear output shaft. That might cause the connection cup and the middle
drive shaft to get damaged.
Transmitter 2,4 GHz 2CH
Controls Side View
Programming Box- Steering Wheel
- Throttle Lever
- Battery Hatch
Programming Panel
6. Steering Reverse
7. Power LED
8. Steering Trim
9. ON/OFF Switch
A. Throttle Reverse
B. Power Check
C. Binding Button
D. Dual Rate
E. Throttle Trim
Rear Side
F.
Charge Socket
G. Simulator Cable Socket
If charging the batteries via the charging socket, the battery hatch cover
should be removed to ensure sufficient cooling.
Thanks to the logical and well thought out lay-out of the Programming Panel
and the positioning of the switches and transmitter can be quickly and simply
programmed. Both channels can be trimmed and the direction changed.
Furthermore the transmitter is equipped with a Dual Rate system and a red LED
indicates the state of the battery charge.
Mount the 2.4 GHz antenna vertically as shown in the diagram. Do not allow any
metal object to come into contact with the antenna or to shield it as this
will reduce the range.
Binding the receiver to the transmitter
As with all modern 2.4GHz R/C systems the receiver must be bound to the
transmitter to ensure that the receiver will only react to signals from that
transmitter. If you wish to re-bind the receiver with the transmitter please
proceed as follows:
- Ensure that the transmitter is fitted with fresh or fully charged batteries and leave the transmitter off.
- Plug the binding plug (included) into the channel 3 socket on the receiver.
- Switch the receiver system on by connecting the battery or turn in a BEC operating on a controller to control. Depending on your software version of your receiver indicates the different binding mode (instead of flashing lights for example LED or remains out completely). The binding process as such is in all versions. The receiver LED will begin to flash indicating that the receiver is in bonding mode.
- Press and hold down the binding button on the transmitter whilst switching it on.
- The transmitter will begin to flash indicating that the receiver is in bonding mode.
- Release the binding button on the transmitter and disconnect the receiver from the battery or turn off the controller. Release the binding plug from the receiver.
- Switch of the transmitter. And remove the binding wire. The system be bound at the next start .
- Install all properly and check anything very precisely.
- If the receiver fails to bond or does not function after bonding repeat the above procedure until a successful bonding is achieved.
The diagram illustrate the bonding process and show the locations of the relevant components.
How to setup the fail safe function
1. The instruction of function
The function of protection of losing control is mainly for r/c boats and cars and keeps them away from damage through throttle channel. When the receiver is out of control signal, the receiver of throttle will automatically return to the initial position which set up before starting to avoid the error action :
How to set the function
- Switch on the transmitter power and enter into the working condition
- Connect the receiver with power and enter into the working condition, the signal light on receiver will blink all the time.
- Control the throttle of transmitter and keeps the servo or ESC in the neutral position.
- Press the setting button, the LED will be flash for 3 seconds (see on pict. left).
- Release the setting button. The setting is finished.
Testing
- Switch on the transmitter and enter the working condition.
- Contact the receiver with power and enter the working condition.
- Turn off the power of transmitter.
- The throttle of servo will be set automatically.
- Finish these steps above means the setting is ok.
Controller (installed) Version EP
Technical Data:
- Operating Voltage : 7,2 – 7,4 V
- Battery Pack : 2 Lipo | 6 NiCd/NiMh Cells
- Internal Resistance : Fwd: 0.002 Ohm, Bwd: 0.004 Ohm
- BEC Voltage : BEC 2A/5V (Linear mode BEC)
- Intended use : RC-Car 1:10
- Protection Circuit : Under voltage cut off
- Continuous load : 40 A
- Size : ~ 45 x 32 x 26 mm
This regulator has two battery modes which will be set with jumpers. If you are using a Lipo battery this jumper has to be set to Lipo. This function protects the lipo battery against deep discharge and possible damage due to deep discharge! At a threshold voltage of 6 V total the esc switches autom. off to safe the battery from under voltage. If you are using a NiMH battery this jumper has to be set to NiMh. The controller allows a voltage less than 6 V down to 4 V.
WARNING
Your controller is Splash-proof. Not waterproof.
Avoid puddles that are higher than the controller is installed in the vehicle.
Do not get the model un-der water. After each ride in the wet, the complete
controller must be thoroughly dried and lubricate the mechanical components.
Damage caused by improper use overload or lack of maintenance is not covered
under warranty.
Using your controller
To operate the ESC, proceed as follows:
- Switch on your transmitter and ensure that the throw for the throttle channel is set to +/- 100%.
- Ensure that the receiver switch is in the OFF position and connect a battery pack ensuring the correct polarity (+ and -).
- Switch the receiver system ON.
- Once a battery is connected the system is ‘live‘ and extreme caution must be exercised to prevent injury due to the motor suddenly starting to turn.
- Do not connect the battery pack until directly before operating the model and disconnect the pack immediate after use.
- Conduct a range test before running the model for the first time. This test should be carried out at full, half and low throttle and if the servos jitter or make uncontrolled movements do not operate the model until the reason for the interference has been established and corrected.
- When the vehicle is being driven forwards, pulling the throttle back past the neutral position will cause the vehicle to brake. To make the vehicle then reverse, the throttle stick must first be moved back to the neutral position for a short period and then the model will reverse.
- If you want to disable the backward function just set the jumper to disable. If the jumper is set to enable the backward function is enabled.
Configuring your controller
The speed controller automatically calibrates itself to the transmitter
signal. For this, the trim button of the gas channel at the transmitter must
be set to neutral. Turn on the transmitter and then the speed controller. The
speed controller signals the calibration with a short melody and is ready for
use. In case the speed controller has no clear signal or the trim control is
not set to neutral, the speed controller will not initialize.
When using the controller please observe the following safety notes:
- Use only batteries which not exceed the max. operating voltage (2 Lipo cells | 6 NiCd/NiMh cells).
- Allow the ESC to cool down completely before operating it again.
- Remove the battery from the model when not in use.
- Always switch off the receiver first and then the transmitter. On switching on, switch on the transmitter first and then the receiver.
- Only use top quality cables and connectors.
- Make sure that the ESC is adequately cooled and never wrap the unit in anything that insulates.
Troubleshooting
Model does not respond
- Battery or batteries empty or defective
- Charge battery or replace
- Motor broken
- Replace motor
- Loose or damaged cable
- Reconnect cable or replace
- Transmitter turned off, lost or damaged binding
- Transmitter back on, bind or replace
- Defective receiver
- Replace receiver
- Speed controller is defective or connection issue
- Connect properly or replace
Model react uncontrolled
- Transmitter turned off, lost or damaged binding
- Transmitter back on, bind or replace
- Controller not calibrated or programmed incorrectly
- Recalibrate or reprogram
- Defective receiver
- Replace receiver
Engine is running when you turn on inadvertently
- Incorrectly set Failsafe
- Failsafe program to neutral
- Throttle trim on the transmitter is not in neutral
- Throttle trim set to neutral
Model moves forward only
- Controller not calibrated or programmed in correctly
- Recalibrate or reprogram
Only steering response
- Regulator or Motor is defective or not Calibrated
- Calibrate speed controller or replace motor
Steering does not respond
- Power steering defect
- Replace servo
- Dual Rate on the transmitter set too low or to 0
- Dual rate increase
- Very dirty steering lever or steering knuckle
- Clean and lubricate well
Loud noise from the drive
- Main gear, pinion or differential damage
- Do not continue! affected part needs to be replaced
- Incorrect gear mesh
- Reset gear mesh
Speed controller shuts off while driving
- Low voltage cut-off, battery voltage too low
- Charging the battery
- Overtemperature
- Let speed controller cool
Front drive shafts fall out
- Too large track width
- Track width reduction
Suspension Settings
The following settings are possible:
toe-in / toe-out
- A Toe-in: The responsiveness of the steering is less direct and the vehicle tends to oversteer, but it has better directional stability.
- B Toe-out: More direct steering response and understeer, but has a worse directional stability.
Negative camber / positive camber front and rear
A Negative camber:
Better grip on terrain, as the edge of the wheels stem into the ground
allowing higher cornering speed. We recommend approx. imately 1.5 degrees
negative front and an average of 0 degree to the rear. An excessive negative
camber angle can deteriorate the ride quality.
B Positive camber:
A Positive camber should be avoided in your vehicle due to poorer ride
quality.
Front caster high / low
- Less caster: Less caster has a worse directional stability, but provides a better steering on corner entries.
- High caster: A higher caster has a better directional stability, but can result in worse corner turn-in.
Spring tension hard / soft front and rear
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Harder: More direct response of the suspension but reduced grip.
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Softer: Less direct response of the chassis but more grip.
Damper angle soft / firm front and rear -
Soft: More direct steering
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Firming: Less direct steering
Spring defelxion more / less front and rear -
Less: Less ground clearance and lower center of gravity
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More: More ground clearance and higher center of gravity.
Setting points
Spare parts
- Front lower / back damper plate
- Front damper plate / body post
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Wheel axle
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Radio tray set
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Connect mount set
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Steering rod connecting set
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Front lower suspension set
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Rear lower suspension set
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Shock set
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Main gear
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Bever gear
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Differential case set
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Suspension arm shaft
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Suspension arm shaft
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Ball head screw
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Hex joint set
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Rear shaft hub
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Rear shaft hub
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Steering saver
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Central shaft
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Battery case
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E-clip
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E-clip
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E-clip
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Drive shaft
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Speed controller
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Differencial complete
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Rear upper pulling rod set
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Shock tower
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Front upper suspension set
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Suspension fixed mount set
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A differential Diff. bevel gear set A
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B differential Diff. bevel gear set B
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Gear box
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Connecting cup
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Buffer steel colum
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Shock mount
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Steering hub set
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Ball head nut
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Gear mount set
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Rear main gear
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Motor mount set
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Battery
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Wheels
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Nylon Nut
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Ball bearing
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Ball bearing
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Ball bearing
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cross screw
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cross screw
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Flat head machine cross screw
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Flat head machine cross screw
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Flat head machine cross screw
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cross screw
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cross screw
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Flat head machine cross screw
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cross screw
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Set screw
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Pin
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Pin
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Pinion
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Body clip
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Aerial tube
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Decal sheet
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Body
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gear set
Tuning parts and accessories
Transmitter
- Vario Twin Rear Spoiler Alu Vario Twin
- Wheels + rims
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Wheels + rims
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Wheel adapter Alu 1/8 wheels to 1/10 vehicles
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Tyres glued on rims „MT Pioneer“ Ø 120 mm No. 05 2854 12 mm 1/2OS
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Tyres glued on rims „MT Rocket“ Ø 115 mm No. 05 2851 12 mm 1/2OS
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Tyres glued on rims „ST Rocket“ Ø 100 mm No.05 2863 12 mm 1/2OS
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Tyres glued on rims „MT Spider“ Ø 115 mm No.05 2857 12 mm 1/2OS
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Tyres glued on rims „MT Uphill“ Ø 120 mm 12 mm 1/2OS
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Tyres glued on rims „ST Uphill“ Ø 100 mm
12 mm 1/2OS
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Tyres glued on rims „ST Hummer“ Ø 100 mm No.05 2866 12 mm 1/2OS
- Tyres glued on rims „ST Jumbo“ Ø 100 mm No.05 2869 12 mm 1/2OS
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blue , Ø 16 mm
Function:
flashing | flashing 4 SMD LED‘s 2 No. 50 5501 -
yellow, Ø 16 mm
Function:
flashing | flashing 4 SMD LED‘s -
rot red/blue
Function: -
flashing 16 SMD LED‘s blue/blue
Function:
flashing 16 SMD LED‘s -
yellow/yellow
Function:
flashing 16 SMD LED‘s -
blue/blue
Function:
lashing 16 SMD LED‘s -
yellow/yellow
Function:
lashing 16 SMD LED‘s -
red/blue
Function:
flashing 16 SMD LED‘s
- Signal adjustable by 3rd channel on your transmitter.
LED Spotlight
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No. 50 5284 Ø 19 mm
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Left & Right pin-through mounting e.g. for impact protection & tube frame. Function: Continuous light 4 LEDs
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Done with connection cable.
Car LED Signal Light (4) Alu
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for connection to the receiver
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4 SMD LED‘s
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Various lighting effects/continuous light adjus table by button
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No. 50 5510: Ø 21 mm, white
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No. 50 5511 : Ø 21 mm, yellow
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No. 50 5512: Ø 21 mm, red/blue
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No. 50 5513 : 17 mm, white
Security instructions
- Read the instructions and security instructions carefully before using the model.
- This product is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and / or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety and is able to give instructions about how the product should be used. Children should be super- vised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
- The User is fully responsible for the correct use of the model.
- The model should not be changed in any way, doing so will invalidate the guarantee.
- Protect the model from strong sunlight, moisture and dust.
- Be aware that some parts of the model may get hot.
- If R/C unit, motor, or battery get wet, clean and dry thoroughly in a dry shaded area.
Operating
- Keep the model away from Children in case it is not appropriate to be used by a Child (see note of age).
- Do not operate your model near radio stations, power lines, transformer boxes or similar facilities! This can result in radio interference, causing loss of control over the model.
- Avoid driving the model to busy places. Never drive on public roads.
- Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from rotating and heated parts.
- Drive the models only in good weather. Do not drive this models in wind, rain or thunder storms.
- Inspect the model before and after every drive for damage and loosing screws and plug connections. Please ensure that only an intact model is used.
- Your model is made from such materials as plastic and rubber and as such is inflammable. Keep it away from any open flame, or high temperatures.
- Always ensure that the throttle stick is in the low position before you switch on.
Safety precausions for battery
Because of the high power compactivity (up to 150 Wh/kg) the cells are quite
dangerous and need special care! The company Jamara excludes explicitly, all
types of liability for damages, that can occure when using the Lithium-
Polymer- Cells indequate.
- When using the battery incorrect there is a risk of getting fire or acid-injuries.
- Overcharging, too high power, or discharging at low level destroys the cell.
- Protect from mechanical stress (squeezing, pushing, bending, drilling).
- Never open or cut batteries, do not throw into fire, keep away from children.
- Handle damaged or leaking battery with care. Injuries or damages to the product can occure.
- Under no circumstance short-circuit the device and always watch out for correct polarity.
- Protect batteries from heat above 65 °C , mount away from hot objects (for example exhaust pipe).
- Before storing batteries (for example in the winter) charge the battery. Do not store in fully charged or in non charged state!
- The contents of the cell is harm full for skin and eye.
- If the content comes into contact with skin, clean with plenty of water and take off moisted clothes.
- If the content comes into contact with the eyes, clean with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
If the cell overheats, swells, burns or smoke is coming from it, do not touch it under any circumstances. Keep away in a safe distance and prepare adequate extinguishing agents such (No water explosion, well dry sand, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, salt water).
Disposal restrictions
Batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of in domestic waste. You are
obliged to dispose of batteries (seperate collection) appropriately. After use
you can return batteries free of charge to the retail store. As batteries
contain substances that can be irritant, can cause allergy and are highly
reactive, separate collections and proper recycling is important to the
environment and to your health. If the batteries are marked with a chemical
symbol Hg, Cd or Pb below the crossed-out waste bin on wheels it refers to
that more than 0.0005% of mercury (Hg), more than 0.002% of cadmium (Cd) or
more than 0.004% Lead (Pb) is included.
- Electrical appliances must not be disposed of in domestic waste and must be disposed of separately. You are obliged to take out the batteries, if possible, and to dispose of the electrical equipment at the communal collection points. Should personal data be stored on the electrical appliance you must remove them by yourself.
References
- jamara.com
- Naslovnica - Net.hr
- jamara.com
- Janus Trade
- Modellbau Zentral - Peter Hofer - Altdorf UR
- Reitter Modellbau & Robotics - Zubehör, Ersatzteile, Bausätze
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