Radio Shack THUNDER FOX 60-4344 User manual

What’s Included
Step Three
Step One
Step Two
Installing Batteries in the Thunder Fox
You will need...
One 9V battery for the Transmitter
One AA battery for the Quad
Four AA batteries for the Pick Up
Put 9V Battery in the Transmitter
• Loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the cover.
• Insert one 9V battery and match the + and - signs with the product.
• Replace the battery cover and secure with the screw.
Put AA Batteries in the Pick Up
•SlidetheON/OFF swtich on the bottom rightside ofthe Pick Up to OFF.
• Loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover and remove the cover.
• Insert four AA batteries and match the + and - signs with the product.
• Replace the battery cover and secure it with the screw.
Put Batteries in the Quad
• Use a coin to flipopen the rear ofthe seat to reveal the battery compartment.
• Install one AA battery and match the + and - signs with the product.
• Replace the seat cover.
Transmitter ♦PickUp ♦Quad ♦Trailer
Plastic Antenna Tube ♦Owner’s Manual
Thunder Fox
60-4344
Driving the Thunder Fox
Driving the Pick Up
• Snap the trailer onto the back of the Pick Up.
• Pull back the two slides to let the Quad ride
along.
•SlidetheOFF/ON switch on the bottom right
sideof the Pick Up toON.
• Pull the trigger on the transmitter back to drive
forward. To drive in a backward circle, push the
trigger forward.
• Release the trigger to stop the Pick Up.
Note: Slide the plastic stand back on the trailer
when driving the Thunder Fox.
Driving the Quad
The Quad cannot be
operated with the
Remote Control.
You can manually adjust
the front wheel to make
the Quad move right, left
or straight.
• Slide the switch to
Z to let the Quad move for-
ward.
• Slide the switch to
â to let the Quad move
backward.
• Slide the switch to6 to turn it off.
Transmitter Battery Compartment
Quad Battery Compartment
Pick Up Battery Compartment
Installing the Pick Up’s Antenna
Tube
• Route the antenna wire’s loose end through the
supplied plastic antenna tube.
• Insert the tube securely into the Pick Up’s tube
holder.
Switch

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
Safe Care and Use Specifications
Battery Notes
Helpful Hints
• The Pick Up and Quad are not suitable for children under four years of age.
• Never play with them in the street.
• Remember to turn the PickUp and Quad’s power switches to OFF when you
finishplaying withthem.This provides longer battery life.
• Use andstore them onlyin normal temperature environments.
• Check the Pick Up and Quad’s wheels frequently for dirt, debris, or lint.
• To clean the Pick Up, Quad and/or transmitter, simply wipe them with a damp
cloth. If they get wet, dry them immediately.
• When you drive the Pick Up with the trailer, be sure to pull the slides back.
• Never play with your Pick Up or Quad in puddles, on a wet floor, in sand, mud,
rain or snow.
• IfthePickUpgetsstuckunderanobject,immediately releasethetriggeronthe
transmitter, and then retrieve your vehicle.
• Modifyingor tamperingwiththe vehicles’ internalcomponentscancausea mal-
function and invalidate their warranty. If they are not performing properly, take
them to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
• Keep this owner’s manual for future use.
• Any batteries purchased for use in this toy may pose a hazard to children.
• If your Pick Up moves slowly or notat all, or behavior becomes erratic,
replace the batteries. You may purchase alkaline batteries at your local
RadioShack store.
• If the Pick Up or Quad moves slowly after installing fresh batteries, check the
wheels for lint, thread, hair, and/or dust.
• When the transmitter’s range decreases, replace your batteries.
• Never leave dead or weakbatteries in the Pick Up, Quad or transmitter.
• Use fresh batteries of the required sizeand recommended type only.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Never mix alkaline batteries with other types of batteries.
• If you do not plan to usethe Pick Up orQuad for several days, remove all bat-
teries from the transmitter, Quad and the Pick Up. Batteries can leak chemi-
cals that may destroy electronic parts.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Batteries ..............Pick Up - 4 AA Batteries (not included)
Transmitter - One 9V Battery (not included)
Quad - One AA Battery (not included)
Battery Life .....................................................20 Minutes
Frequency........................................................27/49 MHz
Control Distance......................................................80 Ft.
Speed......................................Pick Up: 300-320 Ft./Min.
Pick Up and Trailer: 280-300 Ft./Min.
Dimensions.............................................. Truck: 8 Inches
(203.2 mm)
Pick Up and Trailer: 14.5 Inches
(368.3 mm)
Recommended Age.......................................Four and up
Specifications are subject to change and improvement
without notice. Individual units may vary.
©2003. RadioShack Corporation. 60-4344
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used by RadioShack Corporation.
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use forninety (90) days fromthe dateof purchase from RadioShack company-
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NOEXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
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OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT
TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PER-
FORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE,
LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI-
DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations onhow long an implied warranty lasts orthe exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations orexclusions may not apply to
you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receiptas proof of purchase date to anyRadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option,
unlessotherwiseprovidedbylaw:(a)correctthedefectbyproductrepairwithoutchargeforpartsand
labor;(b)replace the product withone of the same orsimilar design; or (c)refundthe purchase price.
All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of
RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty
service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original war-
ranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the productmade after theexpiration of
the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts ofGod, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage orcurrent; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fusesor batteries; (d)cosmeticdamage;(e)transportation,shippingorinsurancecosts;or(f)costsof
product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also haveother rights which vary from
statetostate
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 12/99
The FCC Wants You to Know
Your Pick Up might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your Pick Up is causing the interference, turn it
off. If the interference goes away, your Pick Up is causing it. Try to eliminate the
interference by:
• moving your Pick Up away from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your
Pick Up.
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. Changes or modifications to this product not
expressly approved by RadioShack, or operation of this product in any way other
than as detailed by the Owner's Manual, could void your authority to operate the
product.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
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.
Product: Thunder Fox
Model: 60-4344
Responsible Party: RadioShack
100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: [phone]
• Your Pick Up comes in two frequencies, so you
and your friends can play together. Check your
box to see which frequency you have.
• Running your Pick Up or Quad for long periods
of time can generate high heat levels, which
result in wear and tear on the motor. If the Pick
Up or Quad’sbattery power dies, let the vehicles
cool down for 10 minutes before installing new
batteries.
• If the motor runs, but does not respond to the
transmitter, move the transmitter closer to the
Pick Up and try again.
• Ifsomeoneis usinga CBnearby,thismaycause
interference. Move your Pick Up away from the
CB. You cannot operate your Pick Up near
devices with transmitters thatuse the same fre-
quency.