axial AXI90081 Deadbolt 4WD Rock Crawler Brushed RTR Instruction Manual

axial AXI90081 Deadbolt 4WD Rock Crawler Brushed RTR

NOTE
All instructions, warranties and other related documents are subject to change at the discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. Visit www.horizonhobby.com or www.towerhobbies.com for current product literature. com in the support section for the product.

EXPLANATION OF TERMS

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING: Procedures, if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE manual to become familiar with product features before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly may result in damage to the product or personal property, or cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with care and common sense and requires some basic mechanical skills. Will not use this product on a safe and operated in a responsible manner could result in personal injury or damage to the product or other property. Do not attempt to disassemble, use with incompatible components, or augment the product in any way without permission of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly, setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

• As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for using it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others, or damage to other property.
  The model is remote controlled and vulnerable to certain external influences. These influences can lead to temporary loss of controllability, so it is always advisable to have sufficient safety distance in all directions around the model.

• Never drive the model with low or low transmitter batteries.

• Always operate your model in open areas away from automobiles, traffic and people.

• Do not drive your model on the street or in crowded places.

• Carefully observe all notes and warnings for the model and all associated equipment.

• Keep all chemicals, small parts and electrical components out of the reach of children.

• Never lick or put your mouth on parts of your model as they can seriously injure or kill you.

• Always be careful when using tools or sharp instruments.

• Be careful when building as some parts may have sharp edges.

• Please do not touch the motor, controller or battery immediately after operation, as these parts can become very hot and you can seriously burn yourself if you touch them.

• Do not reach into rotating or moving parts as this could seriously injure you.

• Always turn on the transmitter first before turning on the receiver in the vehicle.

• Do not put the vehicle’s wheels on the ground when checking the functions.

WATERPROOF VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS

Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed with a combination of waterproof and splash-proof components that allow the vehicle to operate in wet conditions including puddles, streams, wet grass, snow or even rain.
Although the vehicle is designed to be highly water resistant, it is not fully waterproof and should NOT be used as a be treated submarine. The various electronic components such as the electronic speed controller (ESC), servos and receiver are waterproof, most of the mechanical components are only water resistant and should therefore not be submerged.
Metal parts, including bearings, bolts, screws and nuts, as well as the contacts in the electrical cables are susceptible to corrosion if additional maintenance is not performed after each use in a damp/wet environment. To maintain the long-term performance and warranty of your vehicle, you must perform maintenance as described in the maintenance guide after driving in wet conditions. If you do not wish to carry out this additional maintenance, you must not operate your vehicle under these conditions.
ATTENTION: A lack of attention when using this product in connection with the following safety instructions could lead to malfunctions and the loss of the guarantee.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please read the maintenance instructions carefully after driving in wet conditions and make sure you have all the tools to service the vehicle.
• You cannot use all battery types for driving in wet conditions. Ask the manufacturer of the battery before use. Awareness and caution is necessary when using LiPo batteries in humid environments.
• Most transmitters are not waterproof. Please refer to the operating instructions for your transmitter before you start using it, or contact the manufacturer.
• Never operate the transmitter during lightning or thunderstorms.
• Do not operate your vehicle in places where it may come into contact with salt water or polluted, polluted water. Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive, so be very careful.
• Even slight contact with water can damage the motor if it is not designed for operation in water. If the engine gets wet, give it a little gas until most of the moisture is removed from the engine. Running a wet engine at high speed will damage the engine very quickly.
• Driving in a wet environment can reduce the service life of the engine as this puts a lot of strain on the engine. Change the reduction to a smaller pinion or larger gear. This increases torque (and extends engine life) when operating in mud, deep puddles, or other conditions that increase the load on the engine for an extended period of time.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER RIDING IN WET ENVIRONMENTS

Remove water in the tires by accelerating. Remove the body, turn the vehicle upside down and give it full throttle a few times until the water is removed from the tires.

• Remove the battery packs and dry the contacts. If you have access to a compressor or compressed air, use it to blow the water out of the motor housing.

• Remove the tires and rims from the vehicle and rinse gently with a garden hose. Avoid flushing the bearings or drive directly.
  NOTE: Do not use a pressure washer to clean the vehicle.

• Clean the vehicle with compressed air from a compressor or a compressed air bottle to remove the water from the crevices and corners.

• Spray all bearings, fasteners and other metal parts with a lightweight water-displacing oil or grease. Don’t spray the engine.

• Allow the vehicle to dry completely before storing it. Draining water (and oil) can take quite a few hours.

• Increase the maintenance intervals (disassembly, inspection and lubrication) of the following components:

  • Front and rear axles, mounts and bearings.
  • All drive shaft bearings, housings, gears and differentials.
  • Motor: clean the motor with an aerosol cleaner and then lubricate the bearings with light motor oil.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

COMPONENTS INCLUDED

Vehicle| SCX Deadbolt 1:24 Scaler 4WD RTR (AXI90081)
Sender| AX-4 2.4GHz 3 Channels (AXI31618)
Charger| USB LiPo Charger (DYNC1063)
Vehicle Battery| 7,4 V, 350 mAh, 2S LiPo (DYNB0012)
Motor| SCX24 030 motor with pinion (DYNS1217)
ESC/Receiver| AE-6 ESC/Rx with forward and reverse gear (AXI31620)
Servo| AS-1 Micro-Servo (AXI31619)
Transmitter Batteries| (4) AA-Alkali

SPECIFICATIONS

Long| 200mm
Broad| 98mm
Height| 120.7mm
Operating Weight| 160g

BATTERY WARNINGS

• NEVER LEAVE A BATTERY UNATTENDED WHILE CHARGING.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
• Never try to charge defective, damaged or wet batteries.
• Never try to charge a battery pack that consists of different battery types.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to charge batteries.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or in direct sunlight.
• Never charge a battery with a shortened or damaged cable.
• Never use a cut or damaged power cord or power cord.
• Never connect a charger to a 12 volt vehicle battery when the vehicle is running.
• Never attempt to disassemble a charger or use a damaged charger.
• Never connect the AC or DC power input to the charger at the same time.
• Never connect the DC connector to the AC mains power.
• Only use rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. This charger cannot charge “high capacity”, “alkaline”, “lithium” or “mercury” type batteries. Always check the battery before charging.
• Always keep the battery away from materials that can be affected by heat.
• Keep an eye on the charging process and always have a fire extinguisher available.
• If the battery begins to expand or swell while charging or flying, stop charging or flying immediately.
• First connect the charging cable to the charger and then the battery to avoid short circuits. Disconnect in reverse order.
• Always connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery from the charger after charging and allow the charger to cool down between charges.
• Always charge in a well-ventilated area.
• In the event of a malfunction, terminate all processes immediately and contact Horizon Hobby technical service.
• Only charge rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries can cause them to burst, resulting in personal injury and property damage.
• The multiple socket should be close to the equipment and easily accessible.

CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

Only use the supplied USB charger to charge the battery.

1. Connect the charger to a suitable USB charging source. The charger works with most mobile 5V power sources or smartphone chargers with at least 1 amp output power.
   NOTE: Charging the battery with a USB charging source less than
   1 amp output can generate heat.

2. Connect the charger lead to the battery with the correct polarity. Charging a fully discharged battery can take around 45-60 minutes. Charging times may vary depending on the power source.

3. Remove the battery from the charger when the charging cycle is complete.

4. Disconnect the charger from the power source.

CAUTION: Remove the battery from the charger as soon as it is fully charged. Never leave the battery in the charger.

CHARGER LED INDICATORS

• RED solid = Loading
• RED, solid; Green flashing = Standby
• GREEN solid = Charging complete

TRANSMITTER ARRANGEMENT

Use the graphic below to familiarize yourself with the different parts of your transmitter.
The transmitter antenna is internally mounted and located in the front of the transmitter. Keep the transmitter as vertical as possible when driving your model. Do not try to follow your model with the transmitter. This ensures the best RF signal between the transmitter and receiver. Do not cover the front of the transmitter during operation as this may block the RF signal and cause loss of control.

INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

1. Press down the battery compartment latch and flip open the battery cover.
2. Insert 4 AA alkaline batteries (or Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) and ensure correct polarity.
3. Close the battery cover until it clicks into place.

CAUTION: NEVER remove the transmitter batteries while the vehicle is ON. Loss of vehicle control, damage, or personal injury may result.
CAUTION: When using rechargeable batteries only such can be reloaded. Charging regular, non-rechargeable batteries can cause the batteries to rupture and result in personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect battery type. Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.

REMOVE THE VEHICLE COVER

INSERT THE VEHICLE BATTERY

TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER

TURN ON THE VEHICLE

CHECK THE CONTROLS

While checking the steering and throttle controls, the vehicle’s wheels should not touch the ground. Ensure that the wheels are turning in the correct direction and that the front wheels are facing in the correct direction when there is a steering input.
After verifying correct steering direction, begin you drive slowly. If the vehicle does not go straight with no steering input, adjust the rudder trim dial on the transmitter so that the vehicle stays in a straight line with no steering input…
Have fun with your vehicle!

AFTER DRIVING

When you are finished driving your vehicle:

1. Turn off the vehicle.
   

2. Turn off the transmitter.
   

3. Remove the battery from the vehicle and charge it if necessary.
   

BINDING THE TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize a specific transmitter signal in order to avoid interference from other transmitters. The transmitter and receiver that came with your vehicle are bound at the factory. If you need to rebind, follow the instructions below.

NOTE: The transmitter and receiver should only be bound when there is no other compatible transmitter in bind mode within approximately 120 m (400 ft). Failure to do so may result in unexpected binding to the wrong transmitter and loss of control of your vehicle.

Before beginning the binding process, ensure the servos and motor are connected to the correct ports on the receiver and the transmitter has charged batteries.

1. Turn on the transmitter while pressing the BIND button. The transmitter LED flashes.
2. Turn on the receiver. The receiver’s LED flashes quickly.
3. When the LED is solid, binding is complete.

When both the transmitter and receiver are powered on, the receiver LED will be solid. If the receiver LED flashes quickly or not, the transmitter and receiver are not bound. Power off both the transmitter and receiver and repeat the binding process.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Damage to/loss of vehicle controls| Improper antenna positioning| Make sure the transmitter antenna is not blocked and the receiver antenna is positioned correctly
Low or no battery in transmitter or vehicle| Installing a freshly charged vehicle and new transmitter battery
Neutral or trim position is incorrect| Align control trim
Receiver and/or battery not properly connected| Check all receiver and battery connections
Control and/or gas supply function reversed| The servo travel is reversed on the transmitter| Set the transmitter servo reverse switch to the correct position
Motor cables are not properly connected| Check all motor cables for correct polarity and secure connection

LIMITED WARRANTY

Warning
A remote controlled model is not a toy. If used incorrectly, it can cause serious injury to living beings and damage to property. Only operate your RC model in free spaces and follow all instructions in the operating instructions for the model and the remote control.

Warranty Period

Exclusive Warranty Horizon Hobby LLC (Horizon) guarantees that the product purchased is free from defects in material and assembly. The warranty period corresponds to the legal regulations of the country, in which the product was purchased. In Germany the guarantee period is 6 months and the guarantee period is 18 months after the guarantee period.

Warranty Limitations

1. The warranty is granted only to the original purchaser (purchaser) and is not transferable. The purchaser’s right to repair or replacement under this warranty. The warranty extends only to products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. sales to third parties are not covered by this warranty. Warranty claims will only be accepted if valid proof of purchase is provided. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty policy without notice and then revokes any existing warranty policy.
2. Horizon makes no warranty as to the merchantability of the Product or the ability or fitness of the consumer for any particular use of the Product. The purchaser is solely responsible for determining whether the product corresponds to his capabilities and the intended use.
3. Claims of the buyer – It is exclusive at Horizon’s discretion whether the product at which a warranty case has been established, repaired or is exchanged. These are the exclusive claims of the buyer if a defect is discovered.
   Horizon reserves the right to check all components used that can be included in the warranty case. The decision to repair or replace rests solely with Horizon. The warranty excludes cosmetic defects or defects caused by acts of God, mishandling of the product, misapplication of the product, commercial use or modifications of any kind.
   The warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper installation, mishandling, accident, operation, service, or attempted repairs other than those performed by Horizon.
   Also excluded are cases that are due to (vii) a use that violated applicable law, laws or regulations. Returns by the buyer directly to Horizon or one of its national representatives must be in writing.

Damage Limitation

Horizon shall not be liable for any direct or indirect consequential damages, loss of income or commercial loss, in any way related to the product, regardless of whether a claim is made in connection with a contract, guarantee or warranty. Furthermore, Horizon will not accept any claims from a warranty case that go beyond the individual value of the product. Horizon has no control over the installation, use, or maintenance of the product or any combination of products selected by the purchaser. Horizon does not warrant or accept claims for consequential injury or damage. With the use and installation of the product, the buyer accepts all the warranty provisions listed without restrictions and reservations.
If you as a buyer are not prepared to comply with these provisions in connection with the use of the product To accept, you are requested to return the product to the seller in its entirety, in unused condition and in its original packaging.

Safety Instructions

This is a high quality hobby product and not a toy. It must be used with care and caution, and requires some mechanical as well as mental ability. Failure to operate the product safely and cautiously could result in significant bodily injury and property damage. This product is not intended for use by children without the supervision of a legal guardian. The manual contains safety instructions and regulations as well as instructions for the maintenance and operation of the product. It is essential to read and understand these instructions before initial operation. This is the only way to prevent incorrect handling and avoid accidents with injuries and damage.

Questions, Help and Repairs

Your local reseller and point of sale cannot perform a warranty assessment without consulting Horizon. This also applies to warranty repairs. Therefore, in such a case, contact the dealer who will be in touch with Horizon in order to make an informed decision that will help you as soon as possible.

Maintenance and Repair

If your product requires service or repair, contact either your dealer or Horizon directly.
Returns / repairs will only be processed with an RMA number issued by Horizon. You or your specialist dealer will receive this number from technical service. You can find more information on this in the service portal at www. Horizonhobby.de or by calling the Horizon technical service.

Pack the product carefully. note that the original box is usually not sufficient to avoid being damaged during shipping. You need a parcel service provider with a tracking function and insurance, as Horizon takes no responsibility for the shipment of the product until acceptance. Please enclose proof of purchase with the product, as well as a detailed description of the error and a list of all the individual components sent in. We also need the full

Warranty and Repairs

Warranty requests will only be processed if accompanied by an original purchase receipt from an authorized retailer stating the purchaser and date of purchase. If a warranty case is confirmed, the product will be repaired or replaced. This decision rests solely with Horizon Hobby.

Paid Repairs

If there is a chargeable repair, we will prepare a cost estimate, which we will send to your dealer. The repair will not be made until we receive approval from the dealer. The price for the repair is to be paid to your dealer. In the case of repairs that are subject to a charge, at least 30 minutes of workshop time and the return shipping costs will be charged. If we do not have a declaration of consent for the repair after 90 days, we reserve the right to destroy the product or recycle it in some other way.

ATTENTION: We only accept chargeable repairs for electronics and motors in front. Mechanical repairs, especially in helicopters and RC cars are extremely complex and must therefore be carried out by the buyer himself.

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