HobbyZone FireBird User manual

Instruction Manu
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Welcome to the
HobbyZone™
world of fun!
Hey, nice move!You just snagged the
world’s neatest radio control aircraft—
the Firebird from HobbyZone. Our
mission at HZ is to make sure you have
a great experience with your ‘Bird—
to have safe fun and learn a few things
along the way.
You’re going to be surprised how
easy it is to fly a radio control airplane.
There’s one catch, though.You gotta’
read and FOLLOWTHE DIRECTIONS.
Try it our way first —then you can get
creative!
Ready to get started? So are we.
Let’s go!
WHOA, THERE.
READ THIS!
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STEP 1. Charge Aircraft Battery
• Attach the connector—push until
you feel a“click.” Plug charger into
a 110V AC wall outlet.
• Charge battery for 2 hours.
DO NOT OVERCHARGE.
• See “Warnings and Safety”
on page 24.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
The FireBird Fast Field Charger charges your
FireBird’s aircraft battery in just 20-30 minutes
from a car’s cigarette lighter. Please contact
your retailer for availability.
Stock no. HBZ1020 Suggested Retail $17.95 3

STEP 2. Wing Assembly
Wing Brace (x2)
Wing Screw (x4)
Needed for STEP 2
•Lay wing flat on table, place book on center
section to hold it flat.
•Position wing tip 2" above table top by
placing transmitter under wingtip.
•Remove sticky tape backing from wing
brace and attach as shown.
•Insert wing screws and fasten very tightly
until screw stops.
•Repeat with other wing brace
•It is VERY IMPORTANT to secure wing
braces so both wing tips are the same
2" height.
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STEP 3. Wing Brace Tape
Brace tape (x4) - located on decal sheet
as shown, labeled #1
Needed for STEP 3 •MAKE SURE wing tip is positioned at
2" height.
•Add wing brace tape (4 yellow rectangles
located on decal sheet) directly over
wing brace. Press firmly.
•Repeat with other wing brace.
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STEP 4. Wing Cap
•Locate wing center marked by molded “dots.”
•Determine front of wing.
•Locate front of wing cap (see above).
•Remove sticky tape backing from wing cap.
•Align wing cap evenly over the wing
center. Be sure it’s centered.
Press firmly.
FRONT EDGE Wing cap, full-size side view. Note
that front edge has more “curve.”
IMPORTANT: Make sure the front of the center
cap is over the front of the wing.The angled edge is
the front.
FRONT
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Wing
Center
Wing
Cap

STEP 5. Propeller
Propeller
Needed for STEP 5
•Push prop firmly into place
on motor shaft.
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STEP 6. Hatch Cover Fastener
•Remove thumbscrew installed in front
top of fuselage
•Install thumbscrew in canopy hole as
shown in order to secure canopy.
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STEP 7. Wing Mounting
Needed for STEP 7
IMPORTANT
•Center wing on fuselage EXACTLY.
•Secure wing in place with at least
4 rubberbands (1 per side and
2 crossing) or poor flying will result.
Rubber bands (x4)
Remember: straight edge is rear!
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STEP 8. Decals
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Decal Sheet - the numbers on this page
refer to the corresponding number on
the decal sheet.
Needed for STEP 8
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Fuselage (repeat on both sides)
NOTE: Decals wrap around to underside of fuselage.
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Main Wing
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Tail
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