Hobbico Flyzone Sentinel HCAA0310 User manual

1. Remove the back cover of the charger
by removing the screw and install 4 “AA”
batteries according to the diagram in the
charger. Put the cover back on the
charger and re-install the screw.
CAUTION:Do not use rechargeable
(nickel cadmium) batteries. Do not mix
old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.
2. Before charging your free-flight
Sentinel, make sure the “on-off” switch is
in the “off” position. The “off” position is
towards the front of the plane.
3. Insert the charger into the charge
socket on the top of the Sentinel. The
charger will only fit one way so match the
tab on the charger with the notch on the
charge socket.
4.Push and hold the charge button on the
charger. On the first charge, only charge
the Sentinel for 15 seconds. For longer
flights, you may increase the charge time
up to 60 seconds.
5. Never charge the Sentinel for more
than 60 seconds. If you do, you may
overheat the batteries in the Sentinel or
the charger and damage them.
6.When charging is complete, remove the
charger from the Sentinel.
CAUTION: Keep fingers, face, clothing
and other objects away from the propeller
when running.
ASSEMBLY OFYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT SENTINEL™
CHARGING
WARNING: Read instructions carefully! Improper use of this product may result in personal injury or damage to the public.
WARNING: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Use with adult supervision.
Replacement Parts
HCAP0129 Charger
HCAQ3304 Propeller (2)
HCAZ3046 for HCAA0310Entire Contents © Copyright 2004
Requires 4AA Alkaline batteries (Not included)
HCAA0310
WARRANTY
Hobbico, Inc.guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.This warranty does
not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Hobbico's liability exceed the original cost of the
purchased kit. Further, Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Hobbico has no control
over the final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the final user-
assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not
prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to immediately return this kit
in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
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1. It is important to adjust, or “trim,” your electric free flight Sentinel correctly.
2. Before launching the Sentinel, grasp the airplane fuselage under the wing, and with the motor off, gently toss the Sentinel into
the wind. It should glide straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the diagram below.
A= If the plane dives, bend the elevons upward slightly.
B= If the plane stalls, bend the elevons down slightly.
C= Correct flight path.
D= To turn left, bend the left elevon up slightly and the
right elevon down slightly.
E= To turn right, bend the right elevon up slightly and
the left elevon down slightly.
3. Repeat step 2 until your airplane glides well.
TRIMMINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT SENTINEL (must be done before flying)
SAFETY RULES
ALWAYS LAUNCHTHE AIRPLANE AWAY
FROM PEOPLE AND OBSTACLES
NEVER POINT THE AIRPLANE AT
ANYONE OR ANYTHING
ALWAYS LAUNCH SKYWARD
DO NOT LAUNCH INDOORS
1. Choose an open field, free of trees,
power lines and other obstacles. Hold the
Sentinel in your hand, over your head,
and switch on the motor with your other
hand. Toss the Sentinel into the wind,
keeping the wing level.
2. The Sentinel should climb gently and
turn gradually. If it stalls and crashes,
adjust the elevons. If it does not turn,
adjust the elevons. Refer to “TRIMMING
YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT
SENTINEL” for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
WHEN YOU ARE FLYING YOUR
ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT SENTINEL
The most important thing that determines
how well your Sentinel flies is how well
you have it trimmed.
Because it can fly high and far, you must
be in a large area away from houses,
streets, trees and overhead wires.
Closely inspect your airplane after every
flight.Make sure the wing and fins are not
broken and that the fuselage is securely
attached to the wing.
Make sure the fins are not cracked or
broken. See the repair section for details.
Always throw the electric free-flight
Sentinel into the wind. Do not fly the
airplane if it is too windy.
Never charge your plane for more than 60
seconds. If you do, you may overheat the
batteries in the Sentinel or your charger
and damage them.
REPAIR: If the fuselage, wing or fin is
cracked or damaged, apply white glue
and cellophane tape and let dry
overnight.
WARNING: Do not use super glue. It will
damage the foam. Always use white glue
and cellophane tape to repair the electric
free-flight Sentinel.
Hobbico, Inc.
Champaign, IL 61826
FLYINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT SENTINEL
ADive
Stall
Right Turn
Left Turn
A
B
C
E
E
D
D
B