GM-Racing Punisher Rock Crawler User manual

Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Ersatzteile - Spare Parts - Pièces de rechange
Montage - Assembly - Montage
Garantie - Warranty - Garantie
Deutsch 01-10
English 11-20
Francais 17-24
25-28
29-41
43
GM-Racing 90140.RTR PUNISHER Crawler
www.gm-racing.de

SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS
This high-quality RC model should be used with caution and responsibility. Failure to operate this model in a safe and re-
sponsible manner could result in personal and/or property damage. The vehicle should not be taken by children without
supervision by the parents. GM-Racing/Graupner accepts no responsibility for any loss or
damage rising from the operation, not proper use or misuse of this product or other necessary
operations to his product, regardless of whether they directly, indirectly, on detours, acciden-
tally or as a result of its use. So far required by law not compellingly, the obligation of the com-
pany GRAUPNER for the achievement of payment of damages, impossible which reason
also always (inclusive personal injuries, death, damage of buildings as well as damage by
turnover or trading loss, by business interruption or other indirect or direct damages), which
are due to the employment of the model. The joint and several liabilities are limited under all
circumstances and each case to the amount, which you actually paid for this model.
This model is controlled by radio signals, with influences beyond your control. This influ-•
ences can be a temporary loss of the ability to control the model, so it is advisable to have
a safe distance in all directions to avoid collisions.
Operate your model on open terrain, away from cars, traffic and people.•
Never walk out onto the street, for whatever reason.•
Run your vehicle never with weak batteries.•
Follow carefully to the instructions and warnings for this and any other equipment used•
by you (Chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
Keep chemicals, hardware and electrical components out of reach of children.•
Don‘t drive against obstacles, which the model cannot overcome, and stay on full throttle.•
This can destroy the engine, clutch or the transmission!
Don‘t drive in wet grass, puddles or snow, because the electronic equipment (servo,•
receiver and ESC) is not waterproof. If you want to drive in the wet, these parts must be
protected waterproof (e.g. by a ballon). Under no circumstances the engine should suck
water in by the air filter, otherwise the engine can be destroyed immediately.
Plastic is less flexible with cold weather and can break more easily.•
The start-up and the operation of the model take place solely on danger of the owner.•
Only careful and considered handling of the R/C car protects against damages to pro-
perty and person.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the Crawler Punisher - RTR by GM-Racing. This introduction contains the basic instructions for the
operation of your new vehicle. The Punisher is a great model for RC Beginners, but it also requires a degree of crafts-
manship and with drivers under 14 years, the guidance from the parents. It is important that you read all instructions and
the entire printed collateral, so you can operate without causing unnecessary damage.
Please take a moment to read through it completely before running the model.
These operating instructions are part of this product. They contains important notes to the operation and handling of
the model. Please take this into consideration when you pass on the product to third parties. Neglect of the operating
instructions and the safety instructions lead to expiring the warranty.
GM-Racing and Graupner constantly work on the advancement of all RC cars, engines and remote control systems;
changes of the scope of delivery in form, technology and equipment we must reserve ourselves therefore. Please have
understanding for the fact that from data and illustrations of this operating instructions no requirements can be deri-
ved.
Please keep these instructions for further reference!
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
The guarantee applies only to such material or operational defects which are present at the time of purchase of the
product. Damage due to wear, overloading, incompetent handling or the use of incorrect accessories is not covered by
the guarantee. The user‘s legal rights and claims under guarantee are not affected by this guarantee. Please check the
product carefully for defects before you make a claim or send the item to us, since we are obliged to make a charge for
our cost if the product is found to be free of faults.
Please follow the safety instructions in your own interest. Read these references also carefully if you are already familiar
with the handling and operation of an RC car.
If you discover a part in the kit, which is defective concerning material or processing, send it - before you used it – back
to us and we will supply replacement to you.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Hex wrench with 1.5 mm, 2 mm (order No. 5775.1,5 and 5775.2), Nut driver 5mm, 5.5mm and 7mm (5783.5,5 and•
5783.7)
Phillips screwdriver PH1, PH2 (5779.1 and 5779.2)•
small needle-nose pliers•
THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
Here you get an overview of the remote control system of the Punisher and its various functions and settings. Before the
first trip you should be sure all of these functions and settings have read and understood.
Place 8 AA batteries in the battery compartment of the transmitter. Pay attention to the po-
larity! Now push the antenna wire through the antenna pipe and then put this into the mount
at the chassis (see also page 40).
REQUIRES
To operate your new Punisher you will need the following:
8 alkaline AA batteries e.g. No. 3426, or 12 AA battery cells e.g. No. 3621 for transmitter•
NiMH battery 7.2 V e.g. No. 98900 GM Power-Pack 3600 mAh and a suitable charger like the Graupner Ultramat•
series
Allen key 1.5, 2, 2.5 mm
Wrench 5.5, 7 mm
Needle-nosed pliers
Phillips-
Srewdriver
PH1, PH2
Running multiple vehicle
If you have a vehicle of your and your friends with other vehicles that you will be racing with, it is very important that you
first check what frequency channel your vehicle is on and confirm that none of your friends have the same frequency
as yours. If you do find that someone else is using the same frequency channel that you are, you must wait for them to
turn their transmitter and vehicle OFF or you may choose to change the frequency crystals in your transmitter and recei-
ver (so that you can run together at the same time without causing any radio interference). Additional frequency crystal
sets can be purchased separately (order no. 90140.49 - 90140.54, see also frequency table page 42) and installed in a
few quick seconds. To change frequency crystals simply remove the black plastic crystal holder from the back of your
transmitter by carefully pulling it straight out. Slide the crystal out of the holder and install the new crystal labelled „Tx“ in
its place. Then carefully align the two pins that extend from the transmitter, and gently press it into place. DO NOT force
the crystal! The pins can easily be broken! Remove the crystal from your receiver in the same careful manner using a
pair of needle-nose pliers and install the new „Rx“ crystal in its place.
PLEASE NOTE: It is very important that the crystal labelled „Tx“ is installed in the transmitter and the crystal marked
„Rx“ is installed in the receiver.
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OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL
• Run your Punisher never with low transmitter or receiver batteries.
• Never forget switch off the radio after running your vehicle, otherwise the batteries do not last long.
• Turn on the transmitter first, then the vehicle.
• After driving first turn off the vehicle, then the transmitter.
• For optimal use first check the steering trim position.
CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU START
Check all screws on permanent seat.•
Check all the moving parts to work without binding.•
Check the batteries in the remote control.•
Check your frequency, so that a trouble-free operation is ensured.•
OPERATION
First, charge the drive battery with the included charger. You should also read the manual of the charger. During switching
on do not move the throttle trigger, so that the electronic speed controller can initialize itself correctly. The speed control-
ler is correctly adjusted, when the LED is off in neutral position, with throttle or brake engaged the LED lits red.
Before you drive, check the correct function of the vehicle: does it react accurately on your remote control? If not, e.g.
the steering servo trembles or uncontrolled throttle reaction, start driving in no case.
Check whether the transmitter batteries have enough voltage or the car battery is fully charged and change it and/or
recharge if necessary. Also you should control the directional stability, a central position of the steering wheel at the
transmitter means the model runs straightforward. You can correct this by the trim lever above the steering wheel. Press
the lever into the desired direction until the car runs in a straight line.
After driving take the battery out of the vehicle, otherwise uncontrolled starting of the motor may damage the speed
controller or the batteries.
REMOTE CONTROL (TRANSMITTER)
The remote control system of the Punisher is optimally adjusted by the factory. Nevertheless you should read the follo-
wing chapter, maybe slight adjustments on the remote control should be necessary.
Attention:
The transmitter comes with a charge socket type Futaba for the use with charging-cord No. 3022.65! Do not use
any other Graupner charging-cord, this may destroy the batteries.
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12 Charging Jack (FUT)
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13 Crystal (backside)

Don‘t drive against obstacles, which the model cannot overcome, and stay on full throttle. This can destroy the engine,
electronic speed controller or the transmission!
Don‘t drive in wet grass or puddles, because the electronic equipment (servo, receiver and speed controller) is not wa-
terproof. If you want to drive in the wet, these parts must be protected waterproof (e.g. by a ballon).
LET THE FUN BEGIN
1. Steering
Steering left
Steering right
To keep the car in straight line, keep the steering wheel in
centre. Turn to the left to allow your vehicle turn left, turn
to the right to allow your vehicle turn right.
2. Driving
A. Pull the trigger back to accelerate, release it to decelerate and push
to reverse.
B. To stop running your car, release the trigger to neutral (centre), the
crawler stops immediately.
C. Pushing the trigger back activates the reverse function.
vorward | reverse
STEERING MODES
The transmitter contains various steering modes which are perfect for a rock crawler.
Press this switch to exchange steering modes.
MODE 1 - FRONT WHEEL STEERING
only the front
wheels will work,
the rear steering
remains aligned
MODE 2 - ALL WHEEL STEERING PARALLEL
front and rear
steering are
working parallel
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