Before you proceed, Safety precautions – Traxxas 71074-1 User Manual

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1/16 E-REVO VXL • 3

Traxxas
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McKinney, Texas 75070
Phone: 972-549-3000
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Traxxas. Specifications are subject
to change without notice.

BEFORE YOU PROCEED

Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any
accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your
model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered
abuse and/or neglect.
Before running your model, look over this entire manual and
examine the model carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not
what you wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby
dealer absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange
after it has been run.

WARNINGS, HELPFUL HINTS, & CROSS-REFERENCES

Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful hints
identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them!

An important warning about personal safety or avoiding
damage to your model and related components.

Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier
and more fun.

Refers you to a page with a related topic.

SUPPORT

If you have any questions about your model or its operation,
call the Traxxas Technical Support Line toll-free at:
1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)*
Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30am
to 9:00pm central time. Technical assistance is also available at
Traxxas.com. You may also e-mail customer support with your
question at [email protected]. Join thousands of registered
members in our online community at Traxxas.com.
Traxxas offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle any
of your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement
parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online
at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping
and handling costs, by purchasing replacement parts from your
local dealer.
Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your product support needs.
We want you to be thoroughly satisfied with your new model!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate
your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun
for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and
responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury.
The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to
help ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the instructions are
followed and the precautions are adhered to.

Important Points to Remember

Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas
where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.

Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of people.
Your model is very fast and could cause injury if allowed to collide with
anyone.

Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference
from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio interference
can cause momentary losses of radio control, always allow a safety margin
in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.

The motor, batteries, and speed control can become hot during use. Be
careful to avoid getting burned.

Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to the
model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.

Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.

Batteries and Battery Charging

Your model uses rechargeable batteries that must be handled with
care for safety and long battery life. Make sure to read and follow all
instructions and precautions that were provided with the battery
pack and your charger. It is your responsibility to charge and care for
the battery packs properly. In addition to your battery and charger
instructions, here are some more tips to keep in mind.
• Use the supplied charger to charge the included battery. See “Charging

the Battery Pack” on page 11.

• Never leave batteries to charge unattended.
• Remove the battery from the model while charging.
• Always unplug the battery from the electronic speed control when the

model is not in use and when it is being stored or transported.

• Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before charging).
• Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way.
• Do not use battery packs that have damaged wiring, exposed wiring, or

a damaged connector.

• Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and

handling batteries.

*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only.

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