Hobbico FLYZONE SWARM JR. User manual

ASSEMBLY OF YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT SWARM JR. AIRPLANE
WARNING: Read ALL 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 less than 3 years.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Use with adult supervision.
Replacement Parts
HCAP9902 Charger
HCAA3310 Complete Wing / Tail Assembly
HCAQ3261 Landing Gear
HCAQ3260 Propeller (2)
Swarm Jr. – HCAA0237
4. On the first charge, only charge the airplane for 15 seconds.
For longer flights, you may increase the charge time up to 60
seconds.
5. Never charge the airplane for more than 60 seconds. If you do,
you may overheat the batteries in the airplane or the charger and
damage them.
6. When charging is complete, remove the charger from the
airplane.
Caution: Do not put fingers or objects close to or in the
propeller when running.
CHARGING
1. Remove the back cover of the charger. Install 4 “AA” alkaline
batteries according to the diagram in the charger. Put the cover
back on the charger. 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 airplane, make sure the “on-off”
switch is in the “off” position.
3. Insert the charger into the charge socket on the underside of
the airplane.The charger will only fit one way so match the tab on
the charger with the notch on the charge socket.
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 part damaged by use or modification. In no case will Hobbico’s liabilities 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 will 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. Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts
are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any question about the assembly or flying of this airplane, please call us at
[phone] and we will be glad to help.
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SAFETY RULES
• Always launch the 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 model in your hand
over your head and switch on the motor with your
other hand. Toss the airplane into the wind, keeping
the wing level.
2. The airplane should climb gently and turn
gradually. If it stalls and crashes, adjust the elevator.
If it does not turn, bend the rudder slightly to the left
or right.
Refer to the “TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC
SWARM JR.” section for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU
ARE FLYING YOUR FREE-FLIGHT SWARM JR.
The most important thing that determines how well
your airplane flies is how well you have trimmed it.
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 is not broken and is securely attached
to the fuselage. Make sure the tail parts are not
cracked or broken. See the repair section for details.
Always throw the electric free-flight airplane into the
wind. Do not fly the airplane if it is too windy.
Never charge your batteries for more than 60
seconds. If you do, this may overheat the batteries in
the airplane or your charger and damage them.
REPAIR: If the fuselage is cracked or damaged,
apply white glue and cellophane tape and let it dry
overnight.
WARNING: Do not use super glue. It will damage
the foam. If the wing or tail becomes damaged,
apply cellophane tape over the damaged area.
Hobbico Co., Inc.
Champaign, IL 61826
1. Caution: Always launch the airplane away from people and obstacles. It is
important to adjust or “trim,” your airplane before each flight. Select an open area to
test your plane.
2. With the motor off, grasp the airplane fuselage and gently toss the airplane into the
wind. It should glide straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the
diagram below. If your plane dives (A) or crashes (B) follow the steps below until you
have a correct path (C).
A= Dive. Bend elevators upward slightly.
B= Stall and crash. Bend elevators down slightly.
C= Correct flight path.
D= To turn left, bend the rudder slightly to the left.
E= To turn right, bend the rudder slightly to the right.
3. If needed, using a hobby knife, carefully cut along the sides of the elevator and top
and bottom of the rudders. Repeat step 2 until proper flight is achieved.
TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC SWARM JR. (must be done before flying)
(Cut only if needed)
Elevator Adjustment
(only if needed)
Rudder Adjustment
(only if needed)
FLYING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT SWARM JR.
D
E
AB
C