Harbor Freight Tools 62578 Assembly instructions

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ITEM 62578
3.5 CHANNEL REMOTE CONTROLLED
helicopter
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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REV 15e

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Important Safety Information
1. Do not allow children younger
than age 14 to use this Helicopter.
Children should not operate
without adult supervision.
2. Only fly outdoors during daylight
hours in an area with no
obstructions, power lines, vehicles,
animals or people nearby.
3. Do not fly in temperatures above
113° F or below 50° F.
Do not fly in wet or windy conditions.
4. Keep spectators and pets away.
Spectators should only watch
from a safe distance.
5. Position remote control batteries in
proper polarity. Do not install batteries
of different types, charge levels, or
capacities together in remote control.
6. Do not open the Helicopter’s
housing or modify its design.
Doing so may cause damage
and/or make it dangerous.
7. Do not use if parts are loose
or damaged. If the toy has been
damaged, immediately stop using it.
8. WARNING: The cord of this product
contains lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP), chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling. (California Health &
Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
9. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference
or pacemaker failure.
10. The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must
be supplied by the operator.
11. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

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Lithium Battery Charging Safety
1. Do not leave Helicopter
unattended while charging.
2. Battery charging should be
done by adults only.
3. Use the supplied charger only.
4. Charge on non-flammable surface and
keep away from flammable items.
5. Disconnect AC wall chargers
from outlets while not in use.
6. If battery-powered device has been
damaged, immediately stop use,
unplug, and safely move away
from flammable materials.
7. Follow instructions for charging
battery. DO NOT charge
longer than recommended.
8. Allow a clearance of at least 4"
on all sides during charging.
Personal Safety
1. Operator and spectators must
wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles during use.
2. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep hair and clothing, and
away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
3. Do not use the Helicopter while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medications. A moment of interruption
can result in serious personal injury.

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Specifications
Remote Control Battery Type 6-AA (sold separately)
Helicopter Battery Type 3.7V / 1100 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery Charging Time 2 hours max
Flying Time Approximately 5 minutes
Cool Down Time Between Charges 30 minutes
Range 50 feet
Operating Frequency 27.145 MHz

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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.
FCC ID: 2AD4V000001

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Set Up
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Switch the Helicopter and Remote Control OFF before
performing any procedure in this section.
Charging Helicopter
CAUTION! Do not leave Helicopter
unattended while charging. Battery
charging should be done by adults only.
DO NOT charge longer than 2 hours.
1. Locate the Battery Cables under
front of the Helicopter.
Charging
Input
Cable
Figure A
2. Plug Power Supply into Charging
Input Cable, then plug other end
into a grounded 120V outlet.
3. When charging is complete, disconnect
Helicopter from Power Supply, then
unplug Power Supply from outlet.
CAUTION! Allow Battery to cool down
for 30 minutes between charges.

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Remote Control
1. Thread Antenna into Remote Control.
Figure B
CAUTION! Position batteries in
proper polarity and do not install
batteries of different types, charge,
levels, or capacities together.
2. Remove Battery Cover on
back of Remote Control.
3. Insert six AA batteries (sold separately).
4. Replace Battery Cover.
Figure C

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Components and Controls
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use.
Upper
Rotor Blade
Lower
Rotor Blade
Balance
Bar
Power
Switch
Battery Cables
Push Tab and Pull
Apart to Disconnect
Push Together
to Connect
Tail Rotor
Figure D: Helicopter

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Antenna
Indicator
Light
Power
Switch
Throttle
Joystick
Directional
Joystick
Trim
Controller
FUNCTIONS
UP Throttle Joystick Up
DOWN Throttle Joystick Down
FORWARD Directional Joystick Up
BACKWARD Directional Joystick Down
LEFT Directional Joystick Left
RIGHT Directional Joystick Right
Figure E: Remote Control

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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Operator and spectators must wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during use.
Keep Helicopter within 50 feet of Remote Control. If Helicopter
goes out of range, it will stop working and fall.
WARNING! To prevent serious
injury, avoid sudden movements
of controls while flying.
CAUTION! Only fly outdoors during
daylight hours in an area with no
obstructions, power lines, vehicles,
animals or people nearby.
1. Turn Remote Control ON, Indicator
Light will flash. Push Throttle all
the way up, then all the way down.
When Indicator Light stops flashing,
Remote Control is transmitting.
CAUTION! If Remote Control’s
Indicator Light does not stop
flashing, replace its batteries.
2. Connect Helicopter’s Battery Cables.
3. Lay Helicopter down on level surface.
4. Turn Helicopter Power Switch ON.
5. Position Helicopter with its tail toward
you, then stand 10 feet away.
6. Pull Remote Control’s
Antenna all the way out.
CAUTION! If the Remote Control’s
Indicator Light flashes during flight,
land the helicopter safely, and replace
the batteries before further use.
7. When finished, turn
Remote Control OFF, then
turn Helicopter OFF and
disconnect battery cables.
8. Clean and store according to
“Inspection and Maintenance”
on page 12.
Checking Trim
1. Using a light touch, slowly push
Throttle up until Helicopter is barely
hovering. Helicopter should stay in
one place without excessive rotation.
a. If Helicopter rotates to left, turn
Trim Controller slowly to right
until Helicopter stops rotating.
b. If Helicopter rotates to right, turn
Trim Controller slowly to left
until Helicopter stops rotating.

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Practicing
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the
Helicopter, keep Helicopter between 1-3
feet off the ground while practicing. Master
each step before going on to the next one.
1. Taking Off: Slowly raise the Throttle
until Helicopter rises off the ground.
2. Hovering: Practice keeping the
Helicopter as motionless as possible
in the following 4 positions:
a. Tail facing you.
b. Left side facing you.
c. Nose facing you.
d. Right side facing you.
3. Landing: Slowly lower Throttle until
Helicopter almost touches the ground.
Ease off Throttle slightly to avoid
bouncing, then lower all the way.
4. Forward/Backward: Practice
moving forward and backward
in the following 4 positions:
a. Tail facing you.
b. Left side facing you.
c. Nose facing you.
d. Right side facing you.
5. Left/Right: Practice moving to the left
and right in the following 4 positions:
a. Tail facing you.
b. Left side facing you.
c. Nose facing you.
d. Right side facing you.
6. Box: Practice flying a box pattern,
stopping and turning at each corner.
Figure F
7. Circle: Practice flying in a
circle with the Helicopter in
the following 4 positions:
a. Tail facing you.
b. Left side facing you.
c. Nose facing you.
d. Right side facing you.
Figure G: Tail Facing You

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Inspection and Maintenance
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual
must be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Make sure that the Helicopter is OFF before performing any procedure in this section.
Inspection
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect
the general condition of the
Helicopter. Check for:
• stripped gears,
• bent main shaft,
• cracked or broken rotors, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Cleaning and Storage
1. AFTER USE, use a mild detergent
on a clean cloth to remove any
dirt from the Helicopter.
2. Remove batteries from Remote
Control, then store the Helicopter,
and accessories in a dry area
away from direct sunlight and
out of the reach of children.

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Replacing Rotors
Main
1. Remove 3 screws holding the Rotor in place.
Upper Rotor
WARNING! To prevent
injury, do not fly with broken
or damaged rotors.
Screws
Figure H
2. Gently lift up Tab holding Rotor onto Shaft. Lift Rotor off Shaft and remove.
Hole
Tab
Shaft
Rotor
Figure I: Side View
3. Replace Rotor and 3 screws, tighten screws enough so that Rotor can move freely.
Tail
1. Gently pull up on Rotor until it comes off its Spindle.
Rotor
Spindle Tail
Motor
Figure J
2. Replace Rotor, making sure that Tail Motor is firmly seated in place.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Helicopter won’t work
or moves slowly.
1. Helicopter battery
needs to be charged.
2. Remote Control needs
new batteries.
3. Remote Control antenna
not fully extended.
4. Radio Interference.
1. Charge Helicopter battery.
2. Replace Remote Control batteries.
3. Extend Remote Control antenna fully.
4. Move to another location.
Helicopter rotates
left or right.
1. Trim needs adjustment.
2. Potentiometer
needs adjustment
1. Adjust Trim Controller in
opposite direction of spin.
2. Have qualified technician
adjust potentiometer.
Cannot control Helicopter. 1. Wind too strong.
2. Helicopter out of range.
3. Main Rotors installed
incorrectly.
1. Wait for wind to stop.
2. Only operate within range.
3. Install MainRotors correctly.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
Helicopter.
Turn off Switches on Helicopter and Remote Control before service.

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Parts List
Part Description Qty
1 Helicopter 1
2 Remote Control 1
3 Upper Rotor 3
4 Lower Rotor 3
5 Tail Rotor 3
6 Linkage 1
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