Dromida Short Course Instruction manual

Thank you for purchasing
the Dromida Short Course
Radio Controlled Short Course Truck
BATTERY CAUTIONS
• Parental guidance is recommended when installing or replacing batteries.
• Insert new batteries in the radio as soon as any function becomes diminished.
• Never use LiPo batteries with your stock Dromida RE 18 2N1 ESC/RX unit. In order to use LiPo batteries in your Dromida vehicle you
must rst upgrade to the Dromida Brushless Speed Kit v2 (DIDC1152).
The vehicle is equipped with a NiMH battery. Always follow these safety instructions:
• Never dispose of batteries in a re or store near sources of heat. Batteries must be discharged before being recycled. Cover
exposed poles with adhesive tape to prevent short-circuiting!
• Batteries should only be charged on a reproof surface, away from any ammable materials.
• Never leave the battery unattended when charging.
•
Never disassemble or alter the battery contacts. Do not damage or puncture battery cells. Doing so would result in an explosion hazard!
• Keep the NiMH battery away from children.
This product contains a NiMH battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly.
WARNING:
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE! Dromida will repair or replace factory defects for 90 days from the date
of purchase.This warranty specically does not cover crash damage, misuse or abuse. To make a warranty claim, please contact our
product support team at 1-217-398-8970 or e-mail us at [email protected].
If requested by Product Support,please send defective product to:Hobby Services,3002 N Apollo Dr., Suite #1, Champaign, IL 61822.
Thiswarrantyapplies only if the product is operated in compliance with the instructions and warnings provided with each model. Dromida
assumesno liabilityexceptfor the exclusiveremedy or repair of parts as specied above. Dromida shall not be liable for consequential
or incidentaldamages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Before each run, examine all parts for damage. If any is found, do not operate until the damage has been repaired.
• Use a clean cloth to wipe the vehicle clean.
• Keep the vehicle and batteries away from direct sunlight and/or heat sources.
• Visit dromida.com for repair guides and replacement parts.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning: Do not modify or alter this model. Changes or modications to this model not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
•
The vehicle is suitable for ages 14 and above.Parents should
supervise children who operate the vehicle.
• This vehicle is suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
•
Switch off the vehicle and disconnect the battery when not in use.
• Keep hands,face and loose clothing away from the vehicle.
• Always follow these instructions when operating this vehicle.
• Do not operate near people or animals.
• Always unplug battery from charger after charging is complete.
• Dromida’s all-weather electronics allow you to operate your vehicle in various conditions,including rain,snow, mud and more.
DO NOT submerge your DromidaVehicle!

VEHICLE AND RADIO PARTS
BATTERIES
Radio:
Insert 4“AA” batteries into the bottom of the radio.
Throttle Dual Rate
Steering Dual Rate
On/Off Switch
Throttle Trim
Steering Trim
Radio Battery Indicator
Vehicle:
CHARGER
1. Switch off the vehicle and remove the battery.
2. Carefully connect the battery to the charger.
3. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet.
4. The charging process takes approximately 2 hours. Unplug the
battery when charge is complete. WARNING: Never leave the
charging battery unattended!
NOTE: The included charger is for use with only NiMH batteries.
Do not use with LiPo batteries.
NiMH Battery
M370 Motor
Steering Servo
On/Off
Switch
2n1 ESC/Receiver Unit
Battery
Connector

TRIMS AND DUAL RATES
Throttle Trim
•If the vehicle drives forward without throttle input, rotate the throttle trim knob slightly left.
•
If the vehicle drives backwards without throttle input,rotate the throttle trim knob slightly right.
Steering Trim
•If the vehicle tracks right (when viewed from behind), rotate the steering trim knob slightly left.
• If the vehicle tracks left (when viewed from behind),rotate the steering trim knob slightly right.
•
Check that the servo saver screw is fully tightened to ensure that your vehicle tracks straight.
Throttle Dual Rate
•If you need to limit the maximum speed of your vehicle, rotate the “TH.D/R” knob
counterclockwise.For higher top speeds, rotate the knob clockwise.
Steering Dual Rate
•
If you need to limit the amount of steering your vehicle has,rotate the“ST.D/R”knob
counterclockwise.For more steering, rotate the knob clockwise.
NOTE: We recommend limiting the vehicle’s maximum speed for beginners and gradually
increasing the top speed once you become more comfortable with the controls.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
• To slowly drive forward, pull the trigger slightly. To drive faster,
pull the trigger further.
• To brake, push the trigger. To drive in reverse, push again.
• During a crash,release the trigger.
• To turn, rotate the wheel to the left or right.
• Adjust the steering trim if the car doesn’t track straight (see
below).
• When the vehicle battery becomes low, the vehicle will start to slow down.
• Allow the battery to cool before recharging.
• Make sure to turn both the vehicle and the radio off after each use.
• ALWAYS unplug the battery after each use.
Forward
Left
Left
Right
Right
Forward
Neutral
Brake/
Reverse
Reverse
DRIVING TIPS
• Always release the throttle trigger right away following a crash to prevent damaging the electronics.
•The vehicle should be operated in an open space with no people or animals nearby.
•Do not operate this vehicle on the street.
1. Install the battery into the vehicle and
connect the battery.
2. Secure battery strap to post using clips.
3. Switch radio on. 4. Switch vehicle on.

REPLACEMENT AND OPTION PARTS
For repair information or a complete list of replacement and option parts,visit dromida.com.
LINKING PROCEDURE
To link the radio to the receiver:
1. Turn on the radio, then turn on the vehicle.
2. Press the “SW” button on the 2n1 ESC/Receiver unit and
release. The ESC should beep, notifying you it is linked.
3. Process is complete.
SW Button
SERVICE
If your vehicle requires repairs or replacement,contact:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign,Il, 61822, U.S.A.
9am-5pm Central Mon.-Fri.
[phone]
hobbyser[email protected]
FCC STATEMENT
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.
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FORANY RADIO ORTV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONSTO THIS EQUIPMENT.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator (transmitter) and your body.
We try very hard to have accurate and up-to-date information in this document. Any errors are unintentional. dromida.com
CONTENTSAND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECTTO CHANGEWITHOUT NOTICE. DIDC0047 v1 © 2016 DROMIDA,A HOBBICO COMPANY
CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY PRIVATE USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION:
This symbol on the productor its packaging indicates this productmust not be disposedof with other householdwaste.
Instead,it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for
the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at
the time of disposalwillhelp to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment.For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
ofce, your household waste disposal service or location where you purchased the product.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Product:Dromida D100 2.4GHz 2-Channel PistolTransmitter/RE18 2n1 RX/ESC
Item number:DIDJ1000/DIDM1000
Equipment class:1
Dromida
c/o Hobbico,Inc.
2904 Research Road
Champaign,IL USA 61826
CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
The associated regulatory agencies of
the following countries recognize the
noted certications for this product as
authorized for sale and use.
UK
EE
RO
NL
DE
LV
SI
LU
DK
LT
AT
MT
BG
PL
IT
CY
SE
CZ
ES
GR
FI
SK
PT
HU
IE
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
EN 62311:2008
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)
ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1
(
2002-08
)
ETSI EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1 (2010-08)
ETSI EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1
(
2010-08
)
DROMIDA D100 TRANSMITTER AND
DROMIDA RE18 2N1 RECEIVER/SPEED CONTROL:
The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity with the
requirements of the specications listed below, following the provisions of
the European 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive:
The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity with the
requirements of the specications listed below, following the provisions of
the European R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC: