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| | | Mayhem e OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Your RadioShack Radio-Controlled THE FCC WANTS YOU Mayhem is a winner! Enjoy the excitement of the Mayhem's TO KNOW speed, and use the controls to This device complies with Part 15 make the racer spin or even make of the FCC Rules. Operation is the wheels tilt almost parallel to subject to the following two con-
the ground so it moves sideways! ditions: (1) This device may not Built to '/14 scale, it can reach cause harmful interference and 2 speeds of up to 700 feet per (2) this device must accept any in-
minute. terference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation. The Mayhem comes in two fre-
quencies (27 and 49 MHz), so you and your friends can drive togeth- - Your racer and transmitter might er. cause TV or radio interference even when they are operating properly, To determine whether your racer and transmitter are causing the interference, turn them off. If the interference goes away, your racer and trans-
mitter are causing it. Try to elimi-
* at least one 9.6V rechargeable nate the interference by:
battery pack for the racer. Note: You need these items
(available at your local RadigSha store) to power your Mayhem:
* one 9V alkaline battery for the transmitter.
* moving your racer and trans-
* one battery pack charger mitter away from the TV or radio Warning:
* contacting your local Your Mayhem can reach higher RadioShack store for help. speeds than most other radio con- _ trolled. Be careful when you use Tf you cannot eliminate the inter-
the racer to avoid high-impact ference, the FCC requires that collisions with people and objects. you stop using your racer and its transmitter.
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4 e e ATTACHING THE TRANSMITTER'S ANTENNA Thread the antenna into the transmitter's antenna connector. Make sure the connection is tight. INSTALLING BATTERIES Cautions:
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
+ If you do not plan to.use the racer for a week or more, remove the battery from the transmitter.and the battery pack from the racer, Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage. electroni parts.
- Never leave dead or weak batteries in the transmitter or the racer;
Dispose of batteries and the bat-
tery pack promptly and properly;
do not bury or burn them. In the Transmitter You need one 9V battery to power the transmitter. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend a Ra-
dioShack alkaline battery. 1, Slide the transmitters OFFION switch-to OFF. 2. Loosen the screw and slide the bat-
tery compartment cover out. 3. Put the battery in the compart-
ment.as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. 4. Replace the cover and tighten the screw. When the power indicator flashes, re-
_ place the battery. In the Racer
~~ You need one 9.6V rechargeable bat-
tery pack to power the motor. Before you use the battery pack, use a special battery-pack charger (both items available at your local RadioShack store) to charge it. Follow the charg-
er's instructions to charge the battery pack, then follow these steps to install the battery pack in the racer. Note: If you want to drive your May-
hem for long periods of time, we sug-
gest that you purchase an extra battery pack. You can charge one while you use the other. 2 oO
| @ 60-4260.fm Page 3 Friday, May 26, 2000 4:56 PM 1. Slide the racer's OFFION switch to OFF, partment cover until it clicks and the tab faces down. Then open the cover. _ Turn the latch on the battery com=
3. Attach the battery pack's connec- |
tor to the racer's matching connec-
tor. Do not force them! They fit together only one way. 4. Put the battery pack in the battery compartment. 5. Close the cover and turn the latch until it clicks and the tab faces up. As the racer loses power, its turns be-
come wider, When this happens, change athe battery pack or recharge it ac-
cording to the battery charger's sup-
plied instructions. Cautions:
Use only the recommended battery pack and charger.
* Do not charge or recharge the bat-
tery pack while it is in the racer. After you charge or recharge the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger. Overcharging the bat-
tery pack could damage it.
* When you disconnect the battery pack from the charger, do not pull on the connector's wires. You might damage the battery pack. o _
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* Do not recharge a battery pack immediately after use (while it is still hot). Allow it to cool first. Important: .The EPA certi-
fied RBRC Battery Recy-
cling Seal on the nickel-
cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates RadioShack is vol-
untarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alterna-
tive to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your ar-
ea. Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK
(1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. Ra-
dioShack's involvement in this program is part of the companys commitment to preserving our environment and con-
serving our natural resources. , DRIVING THE RACER Warning: Never play with your Mayhem age in the street. Caution: To avoid crashes, always watch where the racer is going, 1; Extend the transmitters antenna to its full length. 2. Slide the OFFION switches on the transmitter and the racer to ON. 4 aa 4 3. Use the controls on the transmit-
ter to drive the Mayhem. Left Control Button Right Control Button Right Left Control Control Le Lever Lever 4;
OFFION Switch Battery indicator Left Control Lever moves the racer forward or backward. Right Control Lever turns the racer left or right. Left Control Button tilts the wheels to left. Right Control Button tilts the wheels to right. To move the racer forward or back-
< ward in a straight line, slide the left control lever up (to move forward) or down (to move in reverse). To turn left or right while moving, hold the left contro! lever up or down and slide the right control lever right (to turn right) or left
(to turn left). To spin the racer, push only the right control right to spin right, left to spin left. To move the racer sideways, hold the left control lever up or down and press the right contro! button o
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(to slide right) or the left control button (to slide left). Note: While the racer spins, the wheels do not tilt. 4. When you finish driving the racer, slide the transmitter's and racer's OFF/ON switches to OFF. Caution: Do not touch the battery pack immediately after using the racer, as it becomes hot during use. HELPFUL HINTS These hints can help you get the most enjoyment from your racer.
+ Running your racer continuously for..:
long period generates high heat levels. Heat causes the most wear and tear on the motor. To help keep heat levels down, when your racer's battery pack dies, let the racer cool at Jeast 10.minutes before installing a newly charged ~
battery pack.
- If someone uses a CB nearby, it might interfere with.control of the -
racer. If this happens, move the racer away from the CB.
+ You cannot operate your racer near devices with transmitters that use the same frequency.as your racer
(27/49MHZ).
> Be sure the racer is not out of the transmitter's range. The range depends on the surroundings and on battery strength. Obstructions _such as buildings, fences, and so on, between the transmitter and the racer, reduce the range. tle
* The Mayhem has a special circuit to prolong battery life. If you keep the left control lever in one posi-
tion continuously for 40 seconds, the transmitter automatically shuts of f. If this happens, move the left control lever to another position to continue driving.
* If the racer moves slowly and you have installed a fully charged bat~
tery pack, check the wheel mecha-
nisms for lint: thread, hair, or dust. CARE Your RadioShack Mayhem is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Follow these suggestions to care for your racer so you can enjoy it for years.
+ Do-not drive the racer into puddles or in the rain, mud, sand, or snow. Doing so can damage the racer.
* Do not expose the racer to tem-
perature extremes. _ Do not leave the racer or transmit-
ter outside overnight. Dampness can damage them.
* Clean the racer with a damp cloth to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the rac-
er's or transmitters internal compo-
nents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate the racer. If your racer does note work properly, take it to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance. 40
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+ USER-REPLACEABLE PARTS You can order these replaceable parts for your racer at your local RadioShack store, Simply identify the part(s) you need from the following chart.
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ie Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized Ra-
dicShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN-
TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRAN-
TIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPE-
CIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSS!I-
BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how tong an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) reptace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, be-
"came the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of war-
ranty service. 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. iy | This warranty does not cover: (a) 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 other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility, (c} consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insur-
ance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 60-4260 RadioShack [vendor part number]
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