9.6V R/C9.6V R/C CAUTION:Surfaces may become hot and cause burns if electronics get wet. Do not operate vehicle through water or snow. Keep these instructions for future reference: they contain important information. CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY:
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS,PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. INPUT: 120VAC, 60Hz, 0.10A. OUTPUT: 11.5VDC, 1.05VA. G3454-0920 TYCO R/C SUPPORT DONT RETURN IT TO THE STORE!
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Just call us for help. U.S. consumers may also register their products at this number. 1 888 557-TYCO (8926) tycorc.com XCAUTION: To prevent entanglement, keep hair away from wheels. I. CONTENTS/FEATURES Boat Transmitter 9.6 V NiCd Battery Pack 9.6 V NiCd Wall Charger 2 AA batteries for transmitter Boat q Trim Adjuster: For more info refer to the "Tips & Hints" section. w Battery Door e Battery Latches r ON/OFF Switch e w q O r I q w e Transmitter q Antenna w Left Button Controls Forward & Reverse e Right Button Controls Turning r Battery Door Your transmitter is equipped with a special automatic ON battery-saving feature. Just turn your vehicle ON. Then push either transmitter button and you will be able to run and control your vehicle. II. BOAT OPERATION If your boat doesnt move when you use the transmitter theres a good chance your batterys ready for a recharge. FORWARD REVERSE LEFT RIGHT e r III. BATTERY INSTALLATION For more info on rechargeable battery charging and safety, youll want to check out Section IV, Battery Charging/Care. Boat 1. Rotate the battery latches to open position. Lift up the seat to open the battery door. 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment as shown. 3. Plug the wire connector into the battery compartment as shown. 4. Close the battery door. Rotate the battery latches to the locked position. 5. To remove the battery pack: turn the latches, open the battery door, unplug the wire connector and lift out the battery pack. 2. 1. 3. The battery door is designed to be removable so dont worry if it comes off the hinges. Just stick it back on. Transmitter 1. Open the battery door as shown. 2. Install two AA batteries inside the battery compartment as shown. 3. Close the battery door. IV. BATTERY CHARGING/CARE X CAUTION: Use only the charger supplied with this toy. Do not use any other charging source. Use only Tyco R/C 9.6V NiCd battery packs. Other batteries may leak or rupture, causing personal injury and damage. BATTERY CHARGING/CARE 2. 2AA 1. 8. Less run time means less fun time and we dont want that do we?
General rule of thumb: Wait at least 20 minutes until the battery pack cools before recharging. 1. Plug the wall pack charger into a standard wall outlet. 2. Connect the wires leading from the battery pack to the wall pack charger connector. Make certain the two connectors are tightly snapped together. 3. To disconnect the wires, push down on the connector clip and pull apart. 4. After charging, the battery will feel warm. Have no fear, thats normal for fully charged batteries. 5. New battery packs must be charged for 5 1/2 hours the first two times. After that youre looking at 4 hours per charge. Charging the battery pack for more than 4 hours wont extend your running time but if it makes you happy, charge away. 6. Unlike alkaline batteries, which lose power gradual-
ly, a NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) battery will operate for its normal running time and then lose most of its power at once. When that starts to happen, recharge the battery pack. 7. Okay, youre loving this toy and you want to slam that spent battery back into the charger for more splash action. Bad move. Heres why: Recharging a warm or hot battery pack will greatly reduce the number of times your battery pack can be recharged. 9.6V d.c. NiCd, 1 x 8 AA, 700 mAh RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INFORMATION:
DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERY PACK IF ITS HOT. ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE RECHARGING.
DO NOT RECHARGE A BATTERY PACK THAT SHOWS LEAKAGE OR CORROSION.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BATTERY PACK. THE BATTERY PACK IS A SEALED RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACK.
EXERCISE CAUTION IN HANDLING A HOT BATTERY PACK.
IF BATTERY PACK AND/OR CHARGER ARE WET, THOROUGHLY DRY BEFORE CHARGING.
DO NOT RECHARGE NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
REMOVE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES BEFORE RECHARGING. Note to Adults:
Its probably a good idea to recharge the battery pack yourself to make sure everythings done correctly. Who wants to wait four hours only to discover the batterys been put into the charger backwards?
Recharge batteries only under adult supervision. Kids will inevitably ram, slam and kablam the toy during usage. Always check for damage to the plug, housing, or other parts that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury. If the product is damaged, do not use it. This transformer is not a toy. M THIS PRODUCT USES A NICKEL-CADMIUM RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK. THE BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPER-
LY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING BATTERIES OR THEIR DISPOSAL PLEASE CON-
TACT THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL OFFICE. V. TIPS & HINTS TIPS & HINTS FOR ALL DRIVING ENVIRONMENTS 1. When your boat starts to lose power, youll start to lose performance. It's time for a recharge. As a rule, you should always start with a fully-charged battery. 2. Are you the full-throttle sort or a more a steady as you go type? Your boat's running time may change depending on your driving style. 3. Radio interference can mess up the signals youre sending to the boat, causing it to perform erratically. Things to look for that may be causing the interfer-
ence: other R/C boats running on the same frequency, electrical wires, large buildings, CB radios, UFOs (kid-
ding) or other wireless gear that can cause interfer-
ence. 4. Point your transmitter antenna up - not down toward your boat. If your boat gets too far away, you can kiss proper functioning goodbye. 5. Dont drive your boat in the sand. Not only wont you get very far, you might ruin the toy. 6. Dont store your boat near heat or in direct sunlight. Always turn switches OFF and, if youre not planning on taking the boat out for a while, remove all the batteries....really. Its amazing how one leaky 50 battery can ruin a really cool product. TIPS & HINTS FOR WATER OPERATION 7. Operate your boat only in calm, clear water. Pools and shallow ponds are recommended. Do not operate in salt water. Do not expose the boat to water unless the battery compartment is properly closed and latched. 8. After a few minutes in the water, you should pay close attention to your boats location, making sure that its close to the waters edge. That way your boat will be able to return safely under its own power. 9. Always make sure the rudders located at the rear of the fan cage are in a parallel position. 10.The boat will work best on water or smooth, flat surfaces. 11.Do not expose the transmitter to water. If the trans-
mitter is accidentally exposed to water, remove the transmitter battery and allow the transmitter to air-
dry completely. Replace with a fresh battery before resuming operation. 12. After each use, remove any water or moisture from the boat using a clean dry cloth. 13. You may notice that the boat, even when you're steering straight ahead , veers to either the right or the left. You can correct for this with the TRIM ADJUSTER found at the back of the boat behind the fan cage. So, if your boat veers too much to the right, adjust the switch clockwise or if to the left, counter clockwise. 1 4 2 5 3 6 THIS PRODUCT USES A NICKEL-CADMIUM RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING BATTERIES OR THEIR DISPOSAL PLEASE CALL 1-888-557-TYCO. VI. CONSUMER INFORMATION Note to Adults: To ensure that the childs play is both safe and fun, please review all the operating instruc-
tions and safety tips with your child. Safety Tips Yes, the boat works on land but no, you should NEVER, EVER drive it on the street!
DO NOT pick up the boat while in motion. Take your fingers off the Transmitter buttons and then pick it up. Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from the fan cage while the boat is switched ON. Adult supervision is recommended when this boat is being used. To avoid accidental or unwanted operation, remove all the batteries when not in use. Always turn the boat OFF before removing the batteries. SPECIAL SAFETY INFORMATION-FOR WATER OPERATION WARNING: Never allow young children to play in or around water without adult supervision. Do not operate near swimmers. Stand away from the water's edge when operating. BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your toy
(product). To avoid battery leakage:
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if designed to be removable). Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if designed to be removable). Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as rec-
ommended are to be used. 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. Dispose of battery(ies) safely. Do not dispose of this toy in a fire. The batteries inside may explode or leak. Battery Performance Note:
For best performance use regular or high-performance alkaline batteries (where disposable batteries are called for). If your boat is supplied with standard (carbon-zinc) batteries for initial use and/or demonstration purposes, we recommend replacing them with alkaline batteries when necessary. Battery life may vary depending on battery brand. 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY TYCO R/C PRODUCTS Mattel, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days (unless specified in alternate warranties) from the date of purchase. Mattel will replace the product in the event of such a defect within the warranty period. In the event of a defect covered under this warranty, first call the toll-free number listed below. Many problems can be solved in this manner. If necessary, you will be instructed to return the product, postage prepaid and insured, to the address below. Enclose your name, address, dated sales receipt, and a brief explanation of the defect. Replacement and return shipment will be free of charge. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from unauthorized modification, accident, misuse or abuse. If the product is returned without a dated sales receipt the product may be excluded from coverage under this warranty. Mattels liability for defects in material and workmanship under this warranty shall be limited to replacement, and in no event shall we be responsible for incidental, consequential, or contingent damages (except in those states that do not allow this exclusion or limitation). This warranty is exclusive, and is made in lieu of any express or implied warranty. Valid only in U.S.A. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-888-557-TYCO (8926) (valid only in U.S.A.) Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time;
Monday - Friday. Expect some delay in January following the holiday season. Please be patient and keep trying the toll-free number.ADDRESS FOR RETURNS: CONSUMER RELATIONS, 636 GIRARD AVENUE, EAST AURORA, NY 14052 2004 Mattel, Inc., 333 Continental Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. Consumer Affairs: 1 (800) 524-TOYS. PRINTED IN CHINA. All Rights Reserved. MATTEL, TYCO and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel, Inc. Retain this address for future reference: Mattel U.K. Ltd., Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead SL6 4UB. Helpline 01628 500303. Mattel Australia Pty Ltd., Richmond, Victoria 3121 - Consumer Advisory Service:
1300 135 312. Mattel East Asia Ltd, Room 1106, South Tower, World Finance Centre, Harbour City, Tsimshatsui, HK, China. Diimport & Diedarkan Oleh: Mattel SEA Ptd Ltd. (993532-P) Lot 13.5, Menara Lien Hoe, Persiaran Tropicana Golf Country Resort, 47410 PJ. Tel: 03-78803817, Fax: 03-78803867. COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS (VALID IN U.S. ONLY) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not used properly may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits set by the FCC which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interfer-
ence. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.