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CONTENTS LIST AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Havoc Stinger™
Controller/Charger
Spare Tail Propeller
Aluminum labels
Instruction Manual
HAVOC STINGER™
Stabilizer
Power switch
Spare tail propeller only to
Caution:
ON
be replaced by an adult.
Connecting shaft
CHG
OFF
1
Charging socket
Main rotor blade
Optional aluminum labels
Tail rotor
2
Stick the aluminum
label here to obtain
different performance.
Driving gear
Landing gear
Do not touch the running propeller!
Do not play above someone’s head!
Adult supervision is required!
WARNING:
Not for Children under 3 years.
DANGER!
DO NOT PUNCTURE THE STYROFOAM!
THE BATTERY WILL BE DAMAGED.
CHOKING HAZARD Small parts.
BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR CONTROLLER/CHARGER
CONTROLLER/CHARGER
Power indicator
Power switch
Minimum Throttle position
Throttle stick
(UP DOWN)
Direction stick
(LEFT/RIGHT)
Trimmer
Band selector
Charging indicator
Cover and
charging wire
Battery cover
3. FLIGHT CONTROL (After Trimming)
NOTE: Hovering is half the
battle. If you can maintain your
helicopter in a stable position
in the air you are on your way
to becoming a PRO.
- Put the helicopter on a smooth surface. Uneven floor surface will affect its lifting off.
- Slowly increase the throttle.
- DO NOT look at the controller/charger but focus on the helicopter.
- As soon as the helicopter leaves ground, reduce the throttle slightly. (in the worst case, the helicopter will
drop back to the floor, but that is better than crashing against the ceiling)
- VERY gently add the throttle if the helicopter goes down.
- VERY gently reduce the throttle if helicopter goes up.
- For turning, give short and small inputs to the direction stick. (Most beginners will easily over control the helicopter)
Hover up and down:
Turn counter clockwise and clockwise:
When the helicopter flies steadily, you can slowly push the throttle stick up
to make helicopter fly higher, or release the stick a bit to make helicopter fly
lower. Only small amounts of stick position change are required for smooth
flying (Pic.4 & Pic.5).
Hold the helicopter at a height. Push the rudder stick toward left to turn
counter clockwise (pic.6), and push the rudder stick toward right to turn
clockwise (pic.7).
Hover up
Hover down
pic.6
pic.7
pic.4
pic.5
Accelerates & Decelerates:
Fly forward and stop:
If you turn the helicopter slowly to the counter clockwise, the helicopter will
decelerate. And when turned it to the clockwise, it will accelerate.
The helicopter will take a slow forward speed when a gentle Clockwise
turn is made. To make it stop, it is sufficient to give a short Counter
clockwise turn command. By alternating this flight technique, the
helicopter can be directed anywhere and come back to it’s starting
position.
HOW TO ADJUST YOUR HELI’S FLIGHT PERFORMANCE
FORWARD WEIGHTING
If you would like to adjust the directional control of your
Havoc Stinger™, you have the option of putting on the
Optional Aluminum Labels. Stick one label on the bottom of
the helicopter’s nose as needed. These will forward weight
the helicopter and allow for a different flight performance.
Optional aluminum labels
Stick the aluminum
label here to obtain
different performance.
HOW TO FIX YOUR TWIN ROTORS
A
B
If the linkage between your twin rotors comes undone and is dangling below the bottom rotor,
it is very EASY to fix! (A)
Carefully re-attach the linkage back onto the top connector and gently push it into place. (B)
WRONG
RIGHT
While your there, you might want to check around the area for any fibers or debris that might
affect your flight performance. Carefully remove it with tweezers and you are ready to start
flying again!
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Main rotor won’t move.
ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
Set switch to ON.
Weak battery.
Re-charge the helicopter using the charging port OR
check batteries in the controller.
Tail rotor is broken or not moving.
Something may be caught in the rotor.
Remove blockage.
Rotor may have chipped during flight.
Try stearing left/right to activate tail rotor.
Replace tail rotor with the spare set in the package.
Suddenly stops and drops while flying.
Weak power.
Re-charge helicopter or check battery power in controller.
Helicopter may be out of range from controller.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cont’d
CAUSE
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The Helicopter is not reacting to the
controller.
A,B,C channel selection on controller is not
correct.
Double check the letter on the bottom of the helicopter
and adjust the channel selector on the controller.
Helicopter may not be turned ON.
Turn helicopter ON.
Helicopter is losing control.
May be another infrared (IR) device using
the same channel.
Avoid these if possible, or choose another place to
operate the helicopter.
Bright lights may be affecting the IR control.
You may be too far away from the controller.
Helicopter might be turned ON while charging.
Controller/charger is low on battery power.
Helicopter may not be fully charged.
Turn down lights or change flight environment.
Stay closer to the helicopter with the controller.
Turn OFF the helicopter so that it is not flashing.
Replace batteries in the controller.
Helicopter is not holding a charge.
Helicopter will not lift off the ground.
Helicopter only turns in one direction.
Charge helicopter fully, until green light turns off.
Refer to the TRIMMING section in the instruction sheet.
Helicopter is not trimmed correctly.
Helicopter will not move forward or
backwards.
Helicopter may not be properly weighted.
Apply a silver aluminum sticker (included in box) to the
nose of the helicopter.
NOTE: Helicopter only moves forward and
sideways.
Safety Precautions:
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
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New and alkaline batteries are recommended for use in controller/charger to obtain best and maximum performance.
You are advised to replace with new batteries as soon as the function becomes impaired.
Users should keep and retain this information for future reference.
Users should keep strict accordance with the instruction manual while operation the product.
Your controller/charger is tailor-made for the Li-Poly rechargeable battery used in Havoc Stinger™. Do not use it to charge
any battery other than that in the helicopter.
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the propeller when power switch is turned ON.
Turn off controller/charger and helicopter when not in use
Remove battery from controller/charger when not in use.
Parental guidance is recommended for the flight.
Keep your helicopter in your sight so that you can supervise it all the time.
FCC Statements
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
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Care and Maintenance:
- Always remove batteries from the toy when it is not being used for a long period of time.
(controller/charger only)
Note:
- Parental guidance is recommended when installing or replacing batteries.
- Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the sample may malfunction and
require user to reset the sample.
- Wipe the toy gently with a clean damp cloth.
- Keep the toy away from direct heat.
- Do not submerge the toy into water that can damage the electronic assemblies.
Battery Cautions:
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged
- Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged
(controller/charger only).
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged by an adult
- Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed (controller/charger only).
- Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
- Batteries are to be inserted with correct polarity.
- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy (controller/charger only).
- The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Special Note to Adults:
- Regularly examine for damage to the plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of
any damage, the toy must not be used with the controller/charger charger until the
damage has been repaired.
- This toy is not intended for children under 3 years old.
- This toy must only be used with the recommended charger
- Do not try to charge other batteries with controller/charger.
Battery requirement for Havoc Stinger™:
Helicopter is equipped with a Li-Poly rechargeable battery,
please also pay attention to the following cautions for safety use:
- Do not dispose the battery in fire or heat.
Power Supply
Rating
Batteries
:
: DC 3.7 V, 1,8 W
: 1 x 3.7 V Li-Poly Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as fire or heater.
- Do not strike or throw the battery against hard surface.
Requires 1 x 3.7 V Li-Poly Rechargeable Battery Pack (included)
- Do not immerse the battery in water, and keep the battery in a cool dry environment.
- When recharging, only use the battery charger specifically for that purpose.
- Do not over-discharge the battery.
Battery requirement for Controller/charger:
- Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.
Power Supply
Rating
Batteries
:
- Do not directly solder the battery and pierce the battery with a nail or other sharp object.
- Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins etc.
- Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
: DC 9 V, 0,45 W
: 6 x 1.5 V "AA"/LR6/AM3
Requires 6 x 1.5 V "AA" size batteries (not included)
- Charge the battery every 6 months.
- Turn off your equipment power switch after use.
- As for a used battery, please recycle after covering the battery terminals with insulation tape or inserting it
to an individual poly-bag.
Spin Master Ltd., 450 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1B6 Canada
TM and © 2007 Spin Master Ltd. Air Hogs ® is a
Spin Master Inc., PMB #10053, 300 International Drive, Suite 100, Williamsville, NY 14221, USA registered trademark of Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Tsimshatsui E., Kowloon, HK
Conforms to product safety standards ASTM F963,
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vary. Please retain this information for future reference.
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United Kingdom
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