HobbyZone ZIG ZAG RACER 2 User manual

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Instruction
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Instruction Manual
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Get ready to have a BLAST with
your ZIG ZAG RACER 2™
—the high-performance, highly maneuverable, self-righting
speedboat from HobbyZone®. You'll have hours of fun zip-
ping across the water, racing with friends and playing Zig Zag
Water Soccer. But before the fun begins, it’s very important
that you read this manual completely and follow the directions
carefully. That way you'll be sure your Zig Zag fun is safe
and successful.

Welcome
to the World of
Crash damage is not covered
under the warranty.
Be sure to read the warranty
on page 26 and "Warnings and
Safety" on page 24 before you
proceed to Step 1.

Step 1
4
1. Remove transmitter back cover by
pushing down with thumbs, as indicated
by the arrows.
2. Install batteries. Use fresh 1.5V “AA”
batteries only.
3. Watch polarity. Replace cover.
4. To test, switch on transmitter—LED should
glow brightly.
5. Replace batteries when you hear
low-battery alarm (beeping sound).
Needed for Step 1
"AA" Heavy-Duty Batteries
(x8 included)
Transmitter

Step 2
5
Install Battery
IMPORTANT – Prior to installing battery, the
transmitter must be turned on and your
Zig Zag boat placed on the included stand.
1. Lift canopy slightly and turn sideways to uncover
battery compartment.
2. Attach battery to connector in boat and place
battery in compartment.
3. To secure battery, stretch rubber band over the
top of the battery and connect to hook.
4. Make sure battery and connectors do not inter-
fere with movement of wire pushrod.
5. Reposition canopy and secure it by fitting
canopy peg into the front alignment cavity in the
hull and inside the five hull alignment posts.
Note: Always make sure your transmitter is on
before you install the battery. After you are done,
make sure the battery is unplugged prior to turning
off the transmitter.
Hull Alignment Posts Rubber Band

Step 3
6
Motor Test and Battery Discharge
CAUTION: Keep everything clear of the propeller.
A moving propeller can cause injury.
1. The small lever next to the throttle stick (left
stick on transmitter) is called a throttle trim
lever. With your boat on the stand, transmitter
turned on, and battery installed, make sure
the throttle trim lever is in the center
(neutral) position.
2. If motor is running, gradually move the trim
lever down until the motor stops.
3. Move throttle stick (left stick on transmitter)
up. Motor speed will increase as this
stick is moved up.
4. In order to fully discharge the battery, run
the motor at high speed until it shuts off. If
there is not enough charge in the battery to
power the propeller, then proceed to Step 4
(on next page).
5. When finished with the motor test, be sure to
disconnect the battery first then turn off the
transmitter.
Throttle Stick
Throttle
Trim Lever
Rudder Stick
Rudder
Trim Lever

Step 4
7
Important: Charge the battery shortly before
running the Zig Zag Racer 2. If you charge the
battery 12–48 hours before use, charge again for
30 minutes right before you run. Stop charging
immediately when the battery becomes warm,
indicating it is fully charged.
Charging the Zig Zag Battery
Note: Never charge a hot battery or a battery
that is already charged. Always discharge before
every charge. See Step 3 for instructions on
discharging.
See "Warnings and Safety" on page 24.
1. The charger supplied with the Zig Zag Racer 2™
has a built-in timer. Plug the battery into the
charger, and then plug the charger into the
wall. The LED indicator should glow constantly.
After about 3 hours, the LED will turn off. At
this time, the battery is charged and ready
to use.
2. To charge another battery, the charger must
first be unplugged from both the wall and the
battery to reset the timer.

Step 5
8
Right Rudder Left Rudder
Back of Boat Back of Boat
Rudder Test
NOTE:
The small lever under the rudder stick is
called a trim lever and is used to adjust
the "neutral" point of your control stick.
To do this, place the rudder stick in
neutral (center) position. If rudder is
not aligned straight ahead, use the
rudder trim lever to center it.
Move the rudder stick
(right stick on transmitter)
side to side. The rudder should
move as shown in the drawings.

Step 6
9
Choosing Your Location
CAUTION: Parents, do not allow young children to
go the lake or pool unsupervised. Be safe and
stay away from steep grades near shorelines
where you or those with you could slip and fall
into the water.
1. Choose a location that is not being used by
swimmers when you are running your boat.
2. If you choose a lake, be sure there is no moss,
grass, weeds or debris present that could get
wrapped around the propeller or trap your boat
offshore.
3. Make sure the shoreline is clear and relatively
flat so you can easily launch, operate and
retrieve your boat.
DO NOT mix radio control
boating and swimming.
DO NOT swim to retrieve
your boat.
Do not operate your boat near
moss, grass, weeds, brush, etc.