Excalibur 9403 User manual

Model No. 9403
Operating Manual
www.ExcaliburElectronics.com
Ford Focus RS WRC
Excalibur
Electronics

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Battery Installation:
Make sure that the On—Off Power Switches on both the car and the
transmitter are set to “Off” before installing any batteries. We recom-
mend using alkaline batteries for best performance.
Car Battery Installation:
Open the battery compartment, located on the bottom of the car, by
sliding the latch with your thumb in the direction of the arrow. (See
diagram below.)
Lift the battery cover off and then install the 3 AA batteries (not
included), making sure to match the polarity (+ and -) with the dia-
gram inside the battery compartment. (See diagram below.) Then
replace the battery cover.
Remote Control Transmitter Battery Installation:
Find the battery compartment on the back of the transmitter. Use a
small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw. Remove the battery
cover by sliding the latch with your thumb in the direction of the
arrow. Install one 9V battery (not included) in the compartment, mak-
ing sure to match polarity with the diagram inside the battery compart-
Congratulations on your purchase of Excalibur
Electronics’ radio-controlled Ford Focus RS Scale car.
This full-function model has features that include air-
filled rubber tires, telescopic antenna, front-wheel steering trim-
mer and sporty decals. The radio transmitter is also included.
Your Ford Focus RS is easy to use, but be sure to use it safely.
Before starting, please read this manual thoroughly, especially
noting safety, care and battery information. Keep this manual
for reference.
The legendary King Arthur brandished a
magic sword, Excalibur, from which we
take our company name. With this unique
weapon in his hands, he could not be van-
quished.
Although Excalibur Electronics can’t claim
the magical secrets of Merlin, King
Arthur’s court wizard, sometimes our
patented technology may make it seem as if
we could. The radio-controlled Ford Focus
car is another unmatched innovation of
Excalibur Electronics.
We make you think.

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by using the instructions listed above in Maintenance and Care. If
the wheel is clean, replace the vehicle’s batteries. Remember that
the 9V battery in the transmitter will last longer than the 3 AA bat-
teries in the vehicle.
•When the transmitter range decreases, replace the battery in the con-
troller.
•Your control of the car may be interfered with by someone using a
CB radio near you. If this happens, move the car and transmitter
away from the CB radio.
Caution:
•Do not apply any electrical shocks to either the vehicle or
transmitter.
•Do not run the car during a thunderstorm.
•Do not touch the vehicle’s wheels when the vehicle’s Power Switch
is turned “On.” This is extremely
dangerous.
•Do not leave the vehicle or transmitter near sources of heat or under
direct sunlight for extended periods of time. This may damage the
sensitive electronic instruments within the vehicle and transmitter.
•Do not operate the vehicle near small children, as this can be very
dangerous.
•Always select a safe place to run your vehicle. Never drive your
vehicle in the street.
•Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy being
charged.
•Rechargeable batteries are only to be recharged under adult
supervision.
Operation:
Extend the telescopic antenna of the controller to full length for best
performance. For maximum range of control, always keep both
antennae straight up.
Set the car and transmitter Power Switches to “On.” The car is ready for
use. Use the transmitter’s control levers to steer the car. (See diagrams
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ment. (See diagram below). Then replace the screw and tighten gently.
(See also Battery Information on page 9.)
Maintenance and Care:
•Never drive the vehicle on a wet floor, or in sand, mud, rain or snow.
These conditions can damage your vehicle.
•Do not expose the vehicle to extreme temperatures.
•When storing your vehicle, please remove the batteries from the
vehicle and the transmitter.
•Protect your vehicle’s wheel mechanism from foreign objects such
as lint, hair and dust by using a small brush, tweezers or a small piece
of cloth tied to the tip of a toothpick
to wipe the wheel off.
•Use only a dampened cloth to clean the vehicle. After cleaning, use
a dry cloth to wipe off all the water. Never use any chemical agents
to clean the vehicle.
Helpful Hints:
•If the vehicle is not responding to the transmitter, make sure the car
is not beyond radio signal contact by moving the vehicle nearer the
transmitter.
•If the vehicle starts to lose power, replace the vehicle’s batteries.
•If the vehicle starts to move slowly, this can be caused either by
weak batteries or by foreign objects in the
wheel mechanism. Check the wheel first, and clean, if necessary,

Trim Switch Control:
The switch is located
on the underside of the
vehicle between the
two front wheels and is
used to align the
wheels for consistent
straight-line driving.
(See diagram below).
Trouble Shooting:
IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE:
•Are the vehicle and transmitter Power Switches set to “On”?
•Is the vehicle too far away from the transmitter?
•Is the metal tab in the battery cartridge flattened so it doesn’t touch
the tip of the battery?
IF THE VEHICLE DRIVES SLOWLY:
•Are the batteries exhausted?
IF YOU EXPERIENCE POOR RANGE CONTROL:
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on next page).
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Special Care & Handling
• Avoid rough handling such as bumping or dropping.
• Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures. For best results, use between the
temperatures of 39ºF and 100ºF (4º C and 38º C.)
• Clean using only a slightly damp cloth. Do not use cleaners with chemical
agents.
• Batteries should be installed or replaced only by an adult.
• Your Ford Focus RS uses 3 AA batteries for the car and one 9V battery for
the transmitter, not included.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-metal
hydride) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the unit.
• Do not short circuit battery terminals.
• Remove batteries and store them in a cool, dry place when not in use.
• To avoid explosion or leakage, do not dispose of batteries in a fire or attempt
to recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries.
Battery Information
Due to continuing improvements, actual
product may differ slightly from the
product described herein.
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•Is the battery in the transmitter exhausted?
•Is there strong interference in the area from CB radios or other inter-
ferences?
WARNING:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules and
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communica-
tions.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user should try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment and the receiver into different outlets.
•Consult the deal-
er or an experienced
radio/TV technician
for help.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR USE IN THE U.K., SPAIN, GERMANY,
FRANCE, BELGIUM, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, THE NETHER-
LANDS, DENMARK, U.S., CANADA AND PORTUGAL.

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90-Day Limited Warranty
EXCALIBUR ELECTRON-
ICS, INC., warrants to the original
consumer that its products are free
from any electrical or mechanical
defects for a period of 90 DAYS from
the date of purchase. If any such
defect is discovered within the war-
ranty period,
EXCALIBUR
ELECTRONICS, INC., will
repair or replace the unit free of
charge upon receipt of the unit,
shipped postage prepaid and insured
to the factory address shown at right.
The warranty covers normal con-
sumer use and does not cover damage
that occurs in shipment or failure that
results from alterations, accident,
misuse, abuse, neglect, wear and tear,
inadequate maintenance, commercial
use, or unreasonable use of the unit.
Removal of the top panel voids all
warranties. This warranty does not
cover cost of repairs made or attempt-
ed outside of the factory.
Any applicable implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantabil-
ity and fitness, are hereby limited to
90 DAYS from the date of purchase.
Consequential or incidental damages
resulting from a breach of any appli-
cable express or implied warranties
are hereby excluded. Some states do
not allow limitations on the duration
of implied warranties and do not
allow exclusion of incidental or con-
sequential damages, so the above lim-
itations and exclusions in these
instances may not apply.
The only authorized service center in
the United States is:
Excalibur Electronics, Inc.
13755 SW 119th Ave
Miami, Florida 33186 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.ExcaliburElectronics.com
Ship the unit carefully packed, prefer-
ably in the original carton, and send it
prepaid, and adequately insured.
Include a letter, detailing the com-
plaint and including your daytime
telephone number, inside the shipping
carton.
If your warranty has expired and you
want an estimated fee for service,
write to the above address, specifying
the model and the problem.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND
YOUR UNIT WITHOUT
RECEIVING AN ESTIMATE FOR
SERVICING. WE CANNOT
STORE YOUR UNIT!

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Excalibur Electronics, Inc.
13755 SW 119th Ave
Miami, Florida 33186 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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