CARSON 500404067 X-Crawlee Pro Toy Instruction Manual

CARSON 500404067 X-Crawlee Pro Toy

Specifications

Dear Customer
We congratulate you for buying this CARSON product, which is designed and manufactured using state-of-the-art technology.
According to our policy of continuous development and product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications regarding equipment, material and design at any time without notice.

Specifications or designs of the actual product may vary from those shown in this manual or on the box.
The manual forms part of this product. Should you ignore the operating and safety instructions, the warranty will be void.
Keep this guide for future reference.

Limited Warranty

This product is warranted by CARSON against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 24 months from the date of purchase from authorised franchisees and dealers. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, return the product along with your receipt as proof of purchase to any CARSON store.
CARSON will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law:

(a) Correct the defect by repairing the product without charging for parts and labor;
(b) Replace the product with one of the same or similar designs.

All replacement parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of CARSON. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty services.
Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.

The Warranty does not cover:

•  Damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or another incidence of excess voltage or current;
•  Damage caused by losing control of your model;
• Any repairs other than those provided by a CARSON authorized service facility;
•  Consumables such as fuses or batteries;
•  Cosmetic damage;
• Transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or
• Costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustments or reinstallation;
•  Any changes to plugs and cables, open the housing and damage the sticker.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary according to the country of purchase.

Declaration of conformity
TAMIYA-CARSON Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that the radio equipment type 500404067 / 500404068 / 500404169 / 500404214 conforms to Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text for the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address.
www.carson-modelsport.com/de/produkte.htm

The explanation of the symbol on the product, packaging or instructions: Electronic devices are valuable products and should not be disposed of with the household waste when they reach the end of their service life! Help us to protect the environment and respect our resources by delivering this appliance to the relevant recycling point.
We wish you a lot of fun using your CARSON product!

INCLUDED ITEMS ACCESSORIES

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety Instructions and Intended Use
This product is designed exclusively for hobby use and may only be used on tracks and areas intended for this purpose.
No persons or animals may be transported with this model.
To avoid operator errors, it is mandatory that the user manual is read before use!
These models may only be used with bodywork that is correctly fitted.
When removing the bodywork, please note that, during operation, certain parts can become very hot.

Please note that various models can generate very high noise levels and should, therefore, not be operated in your immediate proximity.
Please make sure, before every driving session, that the tank is correctly closed or the power pack is correctly inserted.
To avoid faulty operation of the control system causing the model to run out of control, it must be checked that the transmitter and model batteries are in good condition.
It is essential to check that the model is correctly assembled both before and after use; if need be, tighten nuts and bolts.

This model is not a toy!

This product is not a toy, its operation must be learned step by step.
Children under 14 years of age should operate the model only if supervised by an adult.
Operating RC models is a fascinating hobby that, however, must only be exercised with proper precautions and care. Since the weight of this model is considerable and it can reach a very high speed it can, if it runs out of control, cause significant damage and injury for which you, as the operator, are liable.
Only a correctly assembled model will work and react as expected.
Never improvise with unsuitable materials but, when the need arises, use only original spare parts. Even if the model is pre-assembled, all joints and fastenings should be checked for correct seating and tightness.

Before use, you must make sure of the following points:

•  All rechargeable batteries must be fully charged.
•  Before starting, check the radio range.
• Check that the model reacts correctly to the control signals.
•  All functional parts of the product are in a faultless condition and have been checked.
• All screw fastenings are firmly seated.
•  Do not drive under high-voltage power lines or radio masts or with nearby thunderstorms!
• Atmospheric interference can influence the operation of your model.
•  The electrical parts of the model are not water-tight. Do not, therefore, drive it in rain or snow or through puddles or wet grass.
• The remote controlled model may be driven only on suitable areas and must not be used on the public highway.
•  Do not use near people or animals!
•  Do not use it when tired or if your reactions are otherwise impaired.
•  Always maintain direct visual contact with your model.
• Regular maintenance and care are required for firt class driving performance.
• The model has parts that become hot in operation, e.g. the top of the motor, the metal gearbox, amongst many others. Touching these parts during operation can cause injury.

Pay attention to the charge level indication on your transmitter.

• With power packs or batteries that are half discharged, you can lose control of the model.
• In the transmitter, never mix fully charged batteries, rechar-geable or not, with half discharged batteries or rechargeable batteries of different capacity.
•  Never try to charge non-rechargeable batteries (dry cells), only batteries specified as rechargeable can be charged.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NIMH BATTERIES

1. General
   Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (accumulators) are energy storage devices with a high energy density and can present risks. For this reason, particular care is needed when charging, discharging, storing and handling.
   Read these instructions very carefully before first using the battery. Do not fail to take note of the warning notices and instructions for use.
   Misuse can lead to risks such as explosion, overheating or fire.
   Failure to observe the instructions for use leads to early failure and other defects.
   The instructions should therefore be kept in a safe place and it
   is essential that they are handed over to the second user if the batteries are passed on.

2. Warning notices

• Avoid short-circuits. A short-circuit may well destroy the product. Cables and connections must be well insulated.
• It is essential when connecting the battery to ensure that the polarity is correct.
• Original plug connectors and cables may not be cut off or changed (if need be, use an adapter cable).
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat or cold or to direct sunlight. Do not throw in the fire. Do not place the battery in contact with water or other liquids
• Charge the battery only with charging units intended for the purpose. Before charging, always first allow the battery to cool to ambient temperature. Never charge while hot.
• When charging, place the battery on a non-flammable, heat-resistant support. There should be no flammable or readily ignited objects in the vicinity of the battery.
• During charging or operation, never leave the battery unsupervised.
• Do not fail to keep to the recommended charge/discharge current. Under no circumstances exceed these maxim values.
• The battery casing must not be damaged. It is essential to avoid damage by sharp objects such as knives or the like, from dropping, impact, bending etc. Damaged batteries may no longer be used.
• Batteries are not toys. They should be kept away from children.

1. Charging instructions
   Before they are first used, NiMH batteries must always be charged. The first charge should not be carried out in rapid charge mode, otherwise the battery may not reach its full capacity. We recommend a charging current of 1/10 of its capacity, i.e. charging at the 10-hour rate.. The maximum charging current for the battery is 1C (C=nominal capacity of the battery, e.g. for a battery with a nominal capacity of 2700 mA, the maximum charging current for the battery is 2700 mA (2.7 A)). Exact information for the charging current will be marked on the battery.
   Charging should be stopped immediately if there is a significant rise in battery temperature. !!
   Completely avoid deep discharge – in no event should the cell voltage be allowed to fall below 0.9 V.
   It is not necessary to always fully discharge the battery before each charge. Occasionally (e.g. after every 10th charge), however, or if it has not been used for a long time, it should be discharged before charging.
   Never charge several batteries together from a single charger. Differing states of charge and capacities can lead to overcharging and destruction.

2. Storage instructions
   Batteries should never be stored at too high a temperature, otherwise, accelerated self-discharge will occur. Cool and dry storage conditions are also important to avoid contact corrosion, which leads to poor contact and high contact resistance.
   Batteries should never be stored fully discharged.

3. General terms of guarante
   There is a legal guarantee for production and material faults as applicable at the time of dispatch. No liability is accepted for normal wear and tear. This guarantee does not apply for defects attributable to improper use, inadequate maintenance, third-party interference or mechanical damage. This applies, in particular, to used batteries and batteries clearly showing signs of use.
   Damage and loss of performance due to improper handling and/or overload are not product faults. Batteries are consumables and subject to a certain ageing. This is influenced by factors such as the charge/discharge currents, the charging procedure, the operating and storage temperatures and the state of charge during storage. The ageing shows itself in, among other things, an irreversible loss of capacity. In the model field, where batteries are frequently used to supply motors, very high currents can flow from time to time.

4. Exclusion of liability
   Since we are unable to have any control over charge/discharge, handling, compliance with assembly and operating instructions, battery replacement and its care and maintenance, TAMIYA / CARSON can accept no liability for loss, damage or costs incurred. Any claim for damages that may result from operation, failure or faulty operation or that is in any way related thereto will therefore be refused. We accept no liability for personal injury or material damage and their consequences that arise from our delivery.

5. Disposal instructions
   Batteries are hazardous waste. Damaged or unusable cells must be disposed of in the correct manner.
   No liability for printing errors, we reserve the right to make changes!

CHASSIS

REMOVING THE BODY

CHARGE BATTERY PACK

Beware:
For charging the battery, only use the recommended charger.
Please consider the advice of the enclosed instructions.
Charging instructions: Attention!!!!
Important information about your rechargeable 7.2V NiMH Battery Pack. (See drawing)

1.  The charging time for these 7.2V NiMH Battery packs is max. 4.5 hours, an overload damages it and shortens the life.
2.  Let the charger and the battery during charging never unattended.
3.  If the speed/performance of your RC model decreases or even stops, immediately stop operation and charge the battery (Note the charge time: point 1) again.
4.  To maintain the performance of the battery, please charge the battery only when it is empty.

INSERTING THE DRIVE BATTERIES

1.  Insert the battery.
2. Fix it with the clips.

Advice

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Regular examination of transformer or battery charger for any damage to their cord, plug, enclosure and other parts.

TURN ON THE RC SYSTEM

CAUTION!
Always turn the transmitter´s power switch ON first!

HOW TO CONTROL YOUR MODEL

•  Raise the tyres off the ground
•  Turn the steering wheel to the right and left as far as it will go. The wheels are to follow the steering direction.
•  If the wheels operate in the opposite direction, operate the servo Reverse switch (ST in position REV).
• To regulate the driving speed, actuate the throttle/brake
  backwards (forward driving, accelerating) or
  forwards (braking, reversing)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Akkutyp
Batterien/Akkus sind schwach oder ganz entleert| Tauschen Sie die Batterien aus bzw. tau- schen Sie die Akkus oder laden sie die Akkus neu
Kontrollverlust| Batterien/Akkus sind schwach oder ganz entleert| Tauschen Sie die Batterien aus bzw. tauschen Sie die Akkus oder laden sie die Akkus neu
Modell fährt nicht geradeaus| Lenkungstrim ist nicht korrekt eingestellt| Justieren Sie die Trimmung am Drehknopf
Radmuttern sind lose| Ziehen Sie die Radmuttern fest an
Modell bleibt nicht stehen| Trimmung für den Gas/Bremshebel ist nicht korrekt eingestellt| Justieren Sie die Trimmung
Modell fährt nicht rückwärts| Trimmung für den Gas/Bremshebel ist nicht korrekt eingestellt| Justieren Sie die Trimmung
Modell fährt zu langsam| Batterien/Akkus sind schwach| Tauschen Sie die Batterien aus bzw. tauschen Sie die Akkus oder laden sie die Akkus neu
Die hinteren Radmuttern sind lose| Ziehen Sie die Radmuttern fest an
Motor hat an Leistung verloren| Tauschen Sie den Motor aus
Staub/Fremdkörper ist in das Getriebe gelangt|

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