Futaba 3PM 2.4GHz - Manual (Page 6)

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For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others
Operation Precautions
Warning
Prohibited Procedures
Do not operate outdoors on rainy
days , run through puddles of water,
or use when visibility is limited.
Should any type of moisture (water or snow) enter any
component of the system, erratic operation and loss
of control may occur.
Do not operate in the following
places.
-Near people or roads.
-On any pond when boats are present.
-Near high tension power lines or communi-
cation broadcasting antennas.
Interference could cause loss of control. Improper in-
stallation of your Radio Control System in your model
could result in serious injury.
Do not operate this R/C system when
you are tired, not feeling well or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Your judgment is impaired and could result in a dan-
gerous situation that may cause serious injury to your-
self as well as others.
Mandatory Procedures
Adjust the antenna vertically to the ground.
Otherwise, the operating range may become shorter.
Always perform an operating range check prior to use.
Problems with the radio control system as well as improper installation in a model could cause loss of control.
Simple range test method;
Have a friend hold the model, or clamp it down or place it where the wheels or prop cannot come in contact with any
object. Walk away and check to see if the servos follow the movement of the controls on the transmitter. Should you
notice any abnormal operation, do not operate the model. Also check to be sure the model memory matches the
model in use.
Caution
Prohibited Procedures
Do not touch the engine, motor, speed control or
any part of the model that will generate heat while
the model is operating or immediately after its use.
These parts may be very hot and can cause serious burns.
Never hold only the an-
tenna.
Hold the grip handle, otherwise the
antenna may be damaged.
Mandatory Procedures
When making adjustments to the model, do so with the engine not running or the motor
disconnected.
You may unexpectedly lose control and create a dangerous situation.