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Log on: Click Help at www.teamedge.com E-mail: help@teamedge.com TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HELPLINE 1-866-4-EDGE-RC (1-866-433-4372) OWNER'S MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Important! Please read your Owner's Manual all the way through before operating your vehicle. Safety First
+ Adult supervision is recommended.
+ Drive your vehicle in a safe area away from people, pets, cars, etc. Not in streets, in or near water, or in darkness!
* Don't touch or try to pick up vehicle when it is in motion. Wait until it stops completely. Hold vehicle by back end as shown in Fig. 1 of these instructions (next page). Never pick up by the wheels or tracks.
* Keep hair, fingers, face and loose clothing away from wheels and tracks while the vehicle is switched on or while the transmitter is operating.
- Be a responsible EdgeTrax~ operator! DO NOT RUN VEHICLE IN WATER OR RAIN-WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED Batteries and Charger Required / . 1. 6.0-Volt Rechargeable NiCd or NIMH Battery Pack (commonly available for R/C vehicles at many toy and hobby dealers). For longer run time, use high-capacity "NiMH" (Nickel-Metal Hydride) or "NiCd" (Nickel-Cadmium) battery packs with highest "mAh" rating number (650mMAh or higher). 2. Matching Battery Charger for NiMH or NiCd Battery Packs. (Adult supervision of recharging is recommended) 3. One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery for Transmitter required (not rechargeable). IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION Battery Cautions CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE
+ Make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity and follow the toy and battery manufacturers instructions. Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride) batteries, or different types of rechargeable batteries.
+ Remove weak or exhausted batteries from the product. Remove batteries from product when not in use. ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
+ An adult should help with battery replacement.
+ Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended in the Battery Installation (or replacement) instructions are to be used.
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
= If removable rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be charged under adult supervision.
+ Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before they are charged.
- If you use a battery charger, it should be examined regularly for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. Do not use a damaged battery charger until it has been properly repaired.
* Dispose of batteries safely and properly. eS
- Do not short-circuit on battery terminats NOTE: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Contact your local area office of solid waste management or other appropriate local agency for information. , oa Transmitter Battery Installation 1, Slide open BATTEBY_DPOR.on back of TRANSMITTER. (Fia. 6). ge at . be e f i e i
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Always pick up and hold your EdgeTrax vehicle from the back as shown, or from the front and back with both hands. Keep hair, hands, fingers, face and loose clothing away from wheels and tracks while the vehicle is switched on or while the transmitter is operating. Never pick up by the wheels or tracks. (Fig. 1) Battery Charging and Care (Battery Pack and Charger not included) _ Vehicle will not run without a 6.0V rechargeable NiCd or NiMH battery pack and matching charger, commonly available for R/C vehicles at many toy and hobby dealers. Always follow the instructions that came with your battery pack and recharger. Adult supervision of battery charging is required. Drain Down Cool Down Charge Up 1. For best performance, run battery pack all the way down before recharging. Run until wheels slow to a stop. 2. Allow the battery pack to cool before recharging. 3. Charge fully according to the battery/charger manufacturer's instructions. Charging times differ with different types, brands, models, ages and conditions of battery packs and chargers. The first few charges of a new battery will provide shorter run times than later charges. Battery Heat 1. Battery gets hot after use! This is normal, but be careful. Wait until battery is cool (20 minutes or more if needed) before charging. Charging batteries when they are hot will severely reduce the number of times they can be recharged. 2. After charging, battery pack will be warm. This is normal. Running and Charging Times 1. NiCd and NiMH battery packs are not like alkaline batteries. They lose all their power suddenly, not gradually, and vehicle will stop very soon after slowing down becomes noticeable, with little warning. This is normal. 2. Typical running time will be between 9 to 15 minutes for a typical freshly charged NiCd battery pack in good condition, depending on how you operate your vehicle, but observe how long your battery runs in your vehicle under the conditions you operate in. Running time may vary over life of battery, with the first 6 charge cycles yielding significantly shorter run times than later charges. "Cycle" your battery (Drain Down/
Cool Down/Charge Up) at least 6 times before evaluating run time. IMPORTANT: NEW RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES NEED SEVERAL CHARGE/DISCHARGE CYCLES TO DELIVER MAXIMUM POWER AND LONGEST RUNNING TIMES. A FRESHLY CHARGED BATTERY (STILL WARM) WILL DELIVER THE LONGEST RUNNING TIME. ce FEES MM ioe SEM ot nsencabSinann AEST Sa ae BATTERY 28 OMNES a abate aE caked Battery Installation
| The 6.0V battery pack drops into the open battery box on the bottom of the vehicle. You then slide the pack toward the rear of the vehicle and turn the latch to secure it. 1. Turn BATTERY LATCH on the bottom of the vehicle clockwise to open position.
(Fig. 2) 2. Drop fully charged BATTERY PACK straight into BATTERY OPENING with ARROW on BATTERY PACK pointing AWAY from LATCH. (Fig. 3) :
3. Slide BATTERY PACK all the way in direction of ARROW (toward back of vehicle) until it stops. (Fig. 4) . 4. Turn LATCH all the way to CLOSED position to secure BATTERY PACK inside BATTERY OPENING. (Fig. 5) 5. To remove pack, open latch, slide pack toward front of vehicle and lift out. 7 cr tae erence earl AUSLLIVE SNTTVITY LIOA-6 Meu Ysey @ HesUTZ Fr
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i xe 1.1n order to race or operate two vehicles together, one must be 27MHz and one must be 49MHz. R/C Facts for Improved Operation 1. When battery start to fully discharge, vehicle may slow, stop, or refuse to respond to your control. It's time to recharge vehicle battery or replace transmitter battery. This is absolutely the #1 cause of all problems and questions!
2. Radio frequency interference can interfere with the control of your vehicle. Buildings, power wires, other R/C transmitters, or CB radio can all cause problems. Pick a place to drive that's away from these things. 3. Hold Transmitter so antenna points up, not toward the vehicle. Keep vehicle within range (about 65 feet) to keep control. If vehicle goes out of range, try lifting transmitter high into air to increase range for vehicle recovery. 4. Wipe vehicle clean and dry after each use, including inside battery compartments. 5. Turn vehicle power switch off immediately after running. Remove batteries for storing. Keep vehicle and Transmitter away from heat and direct sunlight and moisture. Troubleshooting Guide Don't take your EdgeTrax back to the store--try solving problems using this valuable guide.
Vehicle runs slowly, or + Batteries dead or low charge + Remove and replace batteries, making sure battery won't move, or won't steer * Batteries installed incorrectly direction (polarity, +/-) is correct and battery Loose battery connection compartment contacts, plug and socket are clean.
* Power switch is off * Recharge vehicle battery.
* Replace transmitter battery. Turn on Power switch. Erratic operation, loss of Radio interference * Move to another location. control, short range Weak Transmitter battery * Point antenna.up in the air, not at vehicle. Don't touch antenna.
* Recharge 6.0V battery pack and/or replace 9V alkaline battery in transmitter. Vehicle stops working after * Water in battery/electronics/motor areas * Turn power switch off IMMEDIATELY, remove going through water, mud or | DO NOT RUN VEHICLE IN WATER OR RAIN | battery pack, dry inside and out with clean soft cloth snow WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED . and allow to dry overnight with battery door open. -
Avoid wet surfaces, puddles, rain and snow COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES. OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE !S SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: .
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY HARMFUL 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 interference. CAUTION: FCC Regulations state that changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. PRINTED IN CHINA 2001 - 2005 Team Edge Ltd. Co., PO. Box 1470, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170, U.S.A. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Patent 6,024,627. China Patent 01309828.4. U.K. Patent GB2328382. Other U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending. Product specifications subject to change. Product may differ from illustrations. os ree . One ca 2. Insert a fresh, new 9-VOLT ALKALINE BATTERY with the polarity (+/-) as shown on the bottom ot battery compartment. (Fig. 7) . 3. Hold battery in place with thumb and replace BATTERY DOOR. (Fig. 8) 4. Check for transmitter operation by looking for the red "POWER ON" LIGHT on front to tight when a JOYSTICK is pushed. If LIGHT does not come on, check battery polarity. lf LIGHT still does not light, install a brand-new battery. Transmitter Operation EdgeTrax is controlled similar to a tank "
each stick on the transmitter controls a track, POWER ON LIGHT . left or right. Note: There is no on/off switch on Transmitter. Moving the sticks turns it on. ft turns off after a period of non-use 1. LEFT STICK powers left side track. to save battery power. When pushed up (forward) it turns vehicle to RIGHT. 2. RIGHT STICK powers right side track. When pushed up (forward) it turns vehicle to LEFT. 3. BOTH STICKS when pushed up together make the vehicle go
<a ANTENNA Hold Transmitter so antenna points straight up in the air. Don't touch during operation. straight ahead. LEFT STICK RIGHT STICK 4. BOTH STICKS when Left Track Forward Right Track Forward pulled down make the Release for Left Side Neutral Release for Right Side Neutral vehicle go straight in reverse. Left Track Reverse Right Track Reverse 5. "PULSE" THE STICKS (rapid push-release-push-release) to achieve slower speeds for better maneuverability. 90-Day LIMITED WARRANTY ON TEAM EDGE* R/C VEHICLE AND TRANSMITTER
. VALID IN U.S. AND CANADA ONLY WHAT'S COVERED AND HOW LONG THE COVERAGE LASTS . Team Edge Ltd. Co. warrants to the original U.S. or Canadian retail purchaser of its radio control vehicle and transmitter that the productis free fron defects in materials and workmanship for the period of ninety (90) days after the date of retail purchase. WHAT WE WILL DO We will repair or replace the product, at our option, at our consumer service center if a defect is discovered during the warranty period, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and the date of purchase. This is our sole and exclusive liability to you. , HOW TO GET HELP Allow us to help you. Please do not return the product to the store where it was purchased. We want to satisfy you whenever you buy a Team Edge product. , 1) Log on to the internet to www.teamedge.com and click on Help for information on how to solve your problem and/or obtain service. 2) Send an e-mail to help@teamedge.com, giving the rame of the toy and briefly describing the problem, to get information on solving the problem and/or obtaining service. 3) Call our toll-free Halpline number 1-866-4-EDGE-RC (1-866-433-4372) in the U.S. or Canada only for fast help and/or information on obtainin service. Most problems can be solved by contacting us!
HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE ifthe product requires warranty service, CONTACT US BY PHONE OR E-MAIL FIRST. NO PRODUCT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO US WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. We will not be responsible for products returned without authorization. Upon receiving authorization from us, pack the product carefully and send it postage prepaid to , the address below. Enclose your name, address, telephone number, a brief description of the defect, a copy of your dated sales receipt with the purchase price circled, and the date of authorization. We recommend you insure the parcel for its full retail value. We will return the product to yor postage prepaid. we pe - rom oe . :
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, Degree of Difficulty: 5 Degree of Difficulty: 6 Get Air PLYWOOD RAMP Degree of Difficulty: 7 Surface: Jump ramp at about 20 angle. (See Tip 3) Step 1 Step 2 Surface: High-grip asphalt or rough concrete 1. Drive backwards a few feet 2. Push both sticks sharply forward
- Variations: Roof side down. Reverse wheelies--go forward, then back
. Step 1 Step 2 Surface: High-grip asphalt or concrete. Clean and free of debris. , Start with roof down, large wheels forward. 1. Both sticks up. Drive forward 20-30 feet to build speed. 2. Reverse and both sticks sharply at the same time, and hold as vehicle bounces on one or more wheels while flipping. 1. Stand behind vehicle and drive straight forward at full speed for 20-30 feet before ramp. EDGETRAX STUNT GUIDE Important Safety and Operating Information
- Adult supervision is recommended.
+ Drive your vehicle in a safe area away from people, pets, cars, etc. Not in streets, in or near water, or in darkness!
* Don't touch or try to pick up vehicle when it is in motion. Wait until it stops completely. Hold vehicle by back end a:
shown in Owner's Manual. Never pick up by the wheels, Keep power switch off when handling vehicle and until read to run.
+ Keep hair, fingers, face and loose clothing away from wheels while the vehicle is switched on or while the transmitte is operating. Be a responsible EdgeTrax operator!
Choosing a Stunt Location 1. Operate your EdgeTrax only in a safe location away from traffic, people, pets, cars, obstacles, water and anythinc else that it could come in contact with. Make sure there is also a safe location for you to stand while you operate you vehicle. 2. Choose an area with lots of open space that is flat, smooth and clean. 3. Always have proper permission to use the location and obey all signs, regulations and laws. 4. Use a skateboard halfpipe only with permission and only when no skateboarders are on it. 5. An adult should supervise the construction of a jump ramp. 6. Be careful when performing ramp jumps. Make sure no people or pets are near the ramp. 7. Clean up when finished. Do not leave ramps or your other materials behind. 8. When in doubt, ask local authorities if it's OK to use the location. EdgeTrax Stunt Tips 1. Start with a fully charged battery pack and a fresh, new alkaline battery in the transmitter. Bring along additiona charged battery packs and alkaline batteries for longer stunt sssions. (Batteries and charger not inciuded.) 2. Stunts are rated for difficulty (1=easiest). Start with easier stunts and work your way up to the difficult ones. 3. Some stunts require a ramp, which you need to supply. You can build your own (Adult Supervision Required) Suggested materials for a simple ramp include a 1/4-inch plywood board (a suggested size might be 4' x 4') propped uy to a 20 angle with a 1" or thicker piece of wood or other material (4 wide by about 18" tall in our example) as shown. 4. Some of the stunts will work best on particular surfaces. Example of Jump Ramp aah e A 20 an Attach 2 pleces of wood here with nalls er serewe Low Grip Surfaces are best for stunts that require spins and other maneuvers where it's best for the wheels to slip rather than grip. Examples include tile or wood floors, smooth concrete or sealed asphalt. High Grip Surfaces are best for stunts that require abrupt changes of direction where the wheels need good grip. Examples include asphalt or concrete that are slightly rough or have had material like gravel added to them before pouring for more traction. All surfaces should be smooth, clean and free of debris. 5. "Pulsing" the Sticks: To pulse the sticks, quickly move both sticks up
(forward) together and quickly release them. Repeat this rapidly to help you smoothly build-up straight-line speed fron a standing start. When your EdgeTrax gets going to about half speed, hold both sticks up to reach maximum speed. 6. Remember, you can invent your own stunts! :
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" 6 2 a Gyro Surface: Jump ramp at about 20 angle. Run vehicle forward for 20-30 feet before ramp. 1, Get air 2. As soon as vehicle clears edge of ramp, pull both sticks sharply back for gyro-torque reaction. Get Big Air Surface: Skateboard park halfpipe 1. Place vehicle wheels on downslope of halfpipe and release. 2. Apply power at bottom, hold power on until vehicle clears opposite pipe
REVERSE STICKS WHEN AIRBORNE Degree of Difficulty: 9 PRINTED IN CHINA :
2001 - 2005 Team Edge Ltd. Co., P.O. Box 1470, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170, U.S.A. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Patent 6,024,627. China Patent 01309828.4. U.K. Patent GB2328382, Other U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending. Product specifications subject to change. Product may differ from ilustrations. A Sick 720 Degree of Difficulty: 10 Surface: Skateboard park halfpipe Place vehicle wheels on downslope of halfpipe and release. 1. Apply power at bottom, hold power on until vehicle clears opposite pipe. 2. When airborne, reverse both sticks sharply for mid-air rotation eee SOME RR IR iene, A i$ ST ICRC gee UEER TUE EY rie Leeesega et 360 Spins Surface: Smooth concrete, tile or wood floor. The smoother, the faster the spins. 1. Move the sticks in the opposite direction. Variation: Works upside-down too!
Degree of Difficulty: 1 Surface: Dirt Set vehicle on its side and experiment with various stick moves for cool Sidewinding" effects in the dirt. Degree of Difficulty: 1 Surface: High-grip asphalt or rough concrete 1. Run forward about 20 feet to build up speed 2. Pull both sticks backward sharply and hold t Degree of Difficulty: 3