Fisher-Price RC Truck 72824 User manual

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Fisher-Price
Instructions
2-in-1 RC Truck™
Product Number 72824
Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Adult assembly is required to install batteries.
Requires four size“AA”(LR6) alkaline batteries (not included) in the truck.
Requires one 9-volt (6LR61) alkaline battery (not included) in the transmitter.
Tool needed for battery installation: Phillips Screwdriver.
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IMPORTANT!
Radio interference can occur if more than one
radio control vehicle or another radio device is
operating on the same frequency.Radio
interference can also occur near high voltage
electrical wires, reinforced concrete buildings or
trucks with CB radios.
Radio interference can cause this product to work
erratically.For best performance, do not operate
this toy near other radio devices (such as nursery
monitors, cordless telephones or other radio
control vehicles on the same frequency) and
away from high voltage power lines, large buildings
and walls.
Transmitter operates on a 27.145 MHZ carrier
radio frequency.The output power is 10,000 uV/M
@3m which is equivalent to 80dBuV/M.
Battery Installation
Hint: The 9-volt (6LR61) battery in the transmitter
has a longer life than the “AA” (LR6) batteries in
the truck.You may need to change the “AA”
batteries more often than the 9-volt battery.
1.5V x 4
“AA”(LR6)
9V
(6LR61)
BOTH SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
BatteryTips
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix different types of batteries:alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries during long periods of non-
use.Always remove exhausted batteries from the
product.Battery leakage and corrosion can
damage the product.
• Never short circuit the battery terminals.
Battery Installation
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be
recharged.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended in the “Battery Installation”
instructions are to be used.
• 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.
Truck Batteries
• Turn the truck upside
down.
• Loosen the screw in
the battery compart-
ment door with a
Phillips screwdriver.
• Remove the battery
compartment door.
• Insert four, size “AA”
alkaline batteries, as
indicated inside the
battery compartment.
• Fit the tab on the battery compartment door into
the slot in the battery compartment. Close the
battery compartment door and tighten the screw
with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
Battery Compartment
Transmitter Battery
• Loosen the screw in
the battery compart-
ment door with a
Phillips screwdriver.
• Open the battery
compartment door.
• Snap a 9-volt battery
to the battery contacts
and insert it into the
battery compartment.
• Close the battery
compartment door and
tighten the screw with
a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
Battery
Compartment

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Truck Use
On/Off Switch
• Slide the on/off switch to turn truck power on
or off.
Hint: Truck power will turn off automatically after
a few minutes of non-use.To turn truck power
back on, slide the on/off switch to the on position.
MonsterTruck - Low Speed
Push roll-bar back
to raise cab up for
low speed.
Cab Up
RacingTruck - High Speed
Cab Down Push cab down
for high speed.
Transmitter Use
Left Right
Wheel
Right
Left
Control Button
•FORWARD - Push the top arrow on the trans-
mitter control button.
•REVERSE - Push the bottom arrow on the
transmitter control button.
•STOP - Release the transmitter control button.
•LEFT - Turn the transmitter wheel to the left.
•STRAIGHT - Keep the transmitter wheel straight.
•RIGHT - Turn the transmitter wheel to the right.
Good Driver Tips
• For maximum range, keep the transmitter
antenna pointed up.
• Operate the truck in a dry, open area, away
from any street or moving (motorized) vehicles.
• Avoid using this toy near sand and water.
If moisture does get inside the truck or
transmitter, remove the batteries and allow the
units to dry for several hours before next use.
• Store your truck and transmitter inside after
play, away from heat or direct sunlight.
• Do not carry the truck or transmitter by
the antenna.

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If you have any questions about this product:In Canada, call
1-800-567-7724, or write to: Mattel Canada Inc., 6155 Freemont Blvd.,
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2. In Great Britain, telephone 01628
500303. In Australia, call the Fisher-Price Australian Consumer
Advisory Service toll-free at 1-800-800-812, or write to: Mattel Pty. Ltd.,
658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870, Richmond Victoria, 3121 Australia.
Problems and Solutions
Problem Cause Solution
No power •Batteries •Remove truck
installed batteries and replace
incorrectly in correct orientation,
as shown inside
battery compartment.
•Check to be sure
transmitter battery
contacts are fully
snapped.
•Dead batteries •Replace truck bat-
teries with four new
“AA” alkaline batteries
and/or transmitter
battery with a new
9-volt battery.
•On/off switch •Slide on/off switch
in off position to turn power on.
•Dirty battery •Clean battery
contacts terminals.
Truck goes •Truck batteries •Replace truck batteries
slowly weak with four new “AA”
alkaline batteries.
Truck runs •Interference •Change your location.
erratically •Replace truck bat-
teries with four new
“AA” alkaline batteries
and/or transmitter
battery with a new
9-volt battery.
•Weak signal •Point transmitter
antenna upward.
•Move transmitter
closer to truck.
•Replace truck bat-
teries with four new
“AA” alkaline batteries
and/or transmitter
battery with a new
9-volt battery.
Poor steering •Truck batteries •Replace truck bat-
control weak teries with four new
“AA” alkaline batteries.
•Transmitter •Replace transmitter
battery weak battery with a new
9-volt battery.
FCC Note (United States Only)
2-in-1 R/CTruck™
Model Number: 72824
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 (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Consumer Affairs Department, 636 Girard Avenue,
East Aurora, NewYork 14052
This device generates and uses radio frequency,
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 may void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora,
NewYork 14052, warrants that the 2-in-1 RCTruck™
is free from all defects in material and workmanship
when used under normal conditions for a period of one
(1) year from the date of purchase.
Should the product fail to perform properly, we will repair
or replace it at our option, free of charge.Purchaser is
responsible for shipping the product to Fisher-Price
Consumer Affairs at the address indicated above and
for all associated freight and insurance cost.
Fisher-Price, Inc., will bear the cost of shipping the
repaired or replaced item to you.This warranty is void if
the owner repairs or modifies the product.This warranty
excludes any liability other than that expressly stated
above including but not limited to any incidental or
consequential damages.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLYTOYOU.
THISWARRANTY GIVESYOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, ANDYOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH MAYVARY FROM STATETO STATE.