RC4WD LiPo JST Plug Charger User manual

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Recommended Tools
Hex Drivers (1.5mm and 2mm)

Warranty
RC4WD non-electrical products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workman-
ship when new. Our limited warranty does not cover damages due to normal wear and tear,
user error of assembly or installation, user modifications, user's failure to perform routine
maintenance, addition of aftermarket parts or option parts. This warranty lasts 30 days after
arrival for original purchaser.
In the event of a defect under this warranty, RC4WD will, at our discretion, replace the product,
provided our inspection indicates that an original defect exists. RC4WD reserves the right to
replace any product which is no longer available with a product of comparable value and
function. If RC4WD determines the repair is not covered under warranty guidelines, we will
contact you to discuss your options. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at
[email protected].
RC4WD warranties its electronics for 30 days from date of arrival. This covers all electrical items
except items that are already noted on the individual product page.
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BATTERY CHARGING
Model
Input
Output
RC4WD LiPo JST Plug Charger
110-240V~50/60Hz
7.4V
SPECIFICATIONS
Rating Voltage
Battery Capacity
Discharge Rate
7.4V
850mAh
25C
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Only change batteries that are cool to the touch and are not
damaged (swollen, bent, broken or punctured).
2. Connect the charger to the proper wall receptacle noting
proper polarity.
3. Plug the battery’s connector into the charger’s connector.
The LED will light red as it is charging.
4. The charger will emit a tone and the LED will change to
green once fully charged. NOTE: Monitor the battery while the
charging and end the charging process if the charger or battery
becomes abnormally hot.
5. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately
upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Overcharging a battery may cause a fire.
LiPO BATTERY
IMPORTANT: To prevent battery from leaking, overheating or exploding, carefully follow these instructions!
Misuse of battery may lead to leakage, heat generation or explosion. Battery may become hot during use.
Battery temperature may exceed 25C (77F) even under normal operation and may cause burns or alter the
shape of some materials.
Failure to follow instructions associated with this symbol risks injury or even death!
lf battery liquid enters the eye, immediately flush continuously with clean running water and seek medical
treatment. Serious and permanent eye damage may occur.
Do not leave battery and charger unattended
This charger is designed to charge only 7.4V 850mAh 2S LiPo Battery.
Make sure that the battery is compatible with the charger’s charge rate.
Never let children operate unsupervised while charger is in use.
Adult supervision is recommended at all times.
The charger is for indoor use only. Do not use in case of high humidity
conditions or condensation.
Do not attempt to open or modify the charger’s case.
Do not let objects or liquids penetrate the charger’s cooling vents.
The charger may get hot during use. Use the charger in a well ventilated area, away from people and
electrically conductive or inflammable materials.
If the battery has suspicious reactions during the charge or discharge, such as overheating, venting or leaking,
immediately disconnect the battery and store it in a safe location, away from people and inflammable materials.
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Failure to follow instructions associated with this symbol risks injury or even death!
Avoid battery liquid contact with skin and clothing.
If contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water.
NEVER place a battery into water.
IF you experience irregular noise,
temperature or any leaking from your
battery, stop using it immediately!
KEEP battery away from exposed flame,
high temperatures and humidity.
ONLY use genuine charger unit for
recharging brand LiPo batteries.
ENSURE polarity is correct when plugging
a battery into the charger unit.
NEVER plug a battery directly into
household outlets or cigarette lighters
in cars!
Before Use: Read and understand the battery and charger operating instructions before recharging.
NOTE: Before any use of this battery, ensure that it is fully charged.
During use: Always monitor a battery while it’s charging so you can react to any unexpected
problems.
LiPo batteries are ONLY for use in
R/C (radio control) models! Do NOT
use them for any other purpose!
NEVER disassemble or modify a battery!
Do NOT remove or cut the outer tube
from battery!
DISCONTINUE charging immediately
if the charge time has been exceeded,
even if the battery is not fully charged.
Battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various national, state or local laws, it may be
illegal to dispose of a battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials
for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
WARNING
Before using, customers must read information below:
Use caution when holding the battery. Do not drop or attempt to dismantle the battery or any parts of the battery.
Do not mix usage of old and new cells or cells of different sizes, different chemistry and/or types in the same battery
assembly.
Do not heat or dispose of battery into fire, water and/or other liquids.
Do not place the battery into microwave, washing machine and/or drying machine.
Do not use a damaged battery (such as swollen, deformed, voltage is lower than 0.9V, destroyed, etc.)
Do not place batteries near heating sources or expose to direct sunlight for long periods. Elevated temperatures
may result in reduced battery life cycle.
Do not short-circuit the battery’s positive and negative terminals.
Do not charge, discharge or store the battery above or below the battery specifications.
Do not disassemble the battery.
Before charging battery, ensure polarity is correct.
Keep battery far away from easily flammable objects and children while charging.
Do not charge when battery is hot to the touch. Allow battery to cool before recharging.
Never leave batteries unattended while charging.
Do not leave battery installed in your model while not in use. Do not charge the battery while installed in models.
LiPo
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XR2 Micro Radio
Step 1. Transmitter
Step 2. Receiver and Servo Connection Step 3. Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover and install 4 new
RC4WD AA batteries in the transmitter.
Replace the battery cover.
Warning: LED will flash when the battery
is low. Replace immediately.
TH D/R
TH Reverse
SH Reverse
SH D/R
Power
ON/OFF
Steering
Wheel
2.4G ANT
Battery Low
Indicator
Trigger
Grip Handle
Batt Box
ST Trim
TH Trim
Bind
ON/OFF
Batt
Motor
Steering
Servo
LED
Description Definition
2.4Ghz Antenna Transmits signal to the model
Turn the transmitter ON or OFF
Control direction (Left / Right)
Controls speed (Forward / Brake /
Backward)
Adjust the model to stop when
theottle trigger is at stop position
Adjusts the model to run straight when
steering wheel is at center position
Reverse direction when operating
throttle trigger
Reverse direction when operating
steering wheel
Adjusts the maximum throttle when
throttle trigger is pulled
Adjusts the maximum steering when
steering wheel is turned
Contains 4AA batteries to power
the transmitter
Hold securely when operating the vehicle
LED will flash when the battery is low.
Replace immediately
Power ON/OFF
Steering Wheel
Trigger
TH Trim
ST Trim
TH Reverse
Switch
SH Reverse
Switch
TH D/R
SH D/R
Batt Box
Grip Handle
Battery Low
Indicator
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XR2 Micro Radio
Step 4. Binding the Transmitter and Receiver
Step 6. Transmitter Adjustments
Turn on the receiver power. Press the SW switch.
The receiver’s LED should start flashing.
Turn on the transmitter.
When the LED on the receiver becomes solid,
the binding process is completed.
WARNING: 1) Keep the transmitter and receiver
40cm apart when operating.
2) Do not operate the radio system when the
battery power is low.
A. Throttle Trigger
Speed Up
Slow Down/
Reverse Left Right
Neutral
B. Steering Wheel
1. Push the trigger to the center position to stop.
2. Pull the trigger back to accelerate.
3. Push the trigger forward to go in reverse.
Turn the steering wheel to
the left or right to let the vehicle
turn left or right.
Neutral
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2. Connect the power cable with JST connector to power socket
1/18 Gelande II Scale RTR Truck Electronic Manual
This is a step-by-step overview of your new truck's electrical items and how they connect.
1. Outcry II ESC (Z-E0078)
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3. Connect motor to motor plug
4. Connect servo to servo plug
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5. Shows the battery (Z-E0080) connected to the ESC
6. This final step shows all the items as they are connected on the truck
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Time to get your new truck setup and running
Step 2. Read the instructions
Step 4. Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover and install 4 new
RC4WD AA batteries in the transmitter.
Replace the battery cover.
Warning: LED will flash when the battery
is low. Replace immediately.
Step 5. Remove RC4WD Black Rock Body
Use the 2mm Hex Drivers, remove the four
screws from the underside of the truck.
Remove the battery and charger and read
through the charging instructions as the
battery will need to be charged before you
can use your new truck.
Step 1. Remove all items from box
Carefully remove all items from the box.
Take care when pulling the truck from its
tray as it may damage it. Be careful when
removing the truck as it can easily fall out
of the packaging.
If you have a Black Rock, look below.
If you have a BlackJack, turn to Page 14.
If you have a D90, turn to Page 18.
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Step 7. install the Battery
Install your new RC4WD 850 mAh battery
pack using the included velcro strap.
Step 6. Turn on the transmitter
Step 8. Plug in Battery Step 9. Turn the switch to ON
ON
ON
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Step 10. Transmitter Adjustments Step 11. Reinstall the body
Get familiar with the steering and throttle.
Steering Wheel
Throttle Trigger
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Replacement Parts
RC4WD 7.4V 850mAh 2S LiPo Battery (Z-E0080)
Rock Crusher 1.0" Micro Crawler Tires (Z-T0027)
2-in-1 Micro ESC + Receiver for XR2 Micro Radio (Z-E0078)
9G Analog Metal Gear Micro Servo (Z-E0077)
RC4WD 1/18 Black Rock Body Set (Z-B0113)
Stamped Steel 1.0" Stock Beadlock Wheels (Black) (Z-W0229)
Punisher Shafts 1/18 (42mm - 50mm / 1.57" - 1.96") 3mm Hole (Z-S1684)
Yota II 1/18 Cast Front and Rear Axle Set (Z-A0117)
The Ultimate Mini Scale Shocks (40mm) (Z-S1686)
FF-030 Micro Electric Motor (Z-E0079)
R5 1/18 Mini Transmission V2 (Z-U0036)
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Time to get your new truck setup and running
Step 2. Read the instructions
Step 4. Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover and install 4 new
RC4WD AA batteries in the transmitter.
Replace the battery cover.
Warning: LED will flash when the battery
is low. Replace immediately.
Step 5. Remove RC4WD BlackJack Body
Use the 2mm Hex Drivers, remove the four
screws from the underside of the truck.
Carefully remove all items from the box.
Take care when pulling the truck from its.
tray as it may damage it. Be careful when
removing the truck as it can easily fall out
of the packaging.
Remove the battery and charger and read
through the charging instructions as the
battery will need to be charged before
you can use your new truck.
Step 1. Remove all items from box
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Step 7. install the Battery
Install your new RC4WD 850 mAh battery
pack using the included velcro strap.
Step 6. Turn on the transmitter
Step 8. Plug in Battery Step 9. Turn the switch to ON
ON
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Step 10. Transmitter Adjustments Step 11. Reinstall the body
Get familiar with the steering and throttle.
Steering Wheel
Throttle Trigger
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Replacement Parts
RC4WD 7.4V 850mAh 2S LiPo Battery (Z-E0080)
Dirt Grabber 1.0" Micro Crawler Tires (Z-T00142)
2-in-1 Micro ESC + Receiver for XR2 Micro Radio (Z-E0078)
9G Analog Metal Gear Micro Servo (Z-E0077)
RC4WD 1/18 Black Rock Body Set (Z-B0113)
Stamped Steel 1.0" Stock Beadlock Wheels (White) (Z-W0111)
Punisher Shafts 1/18 (42mm - 50mm / 1.57" - 1.96") 3mm Hole (Z-S1684)
Yota II 1/18 Cast Front and Rear Axle Set (Z-A0117)
The Ultimate Mini Scale Shocks (40mm) (Z-S1686)
FF-030 Micro Electric Motor (Z-E0079)
R5 1/18 Mini Transmission V2 (Z-U0036)
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Time to get your new truck setup and running
Step 2. Read the instructions
Step 4. Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover and install 4 new
RC4WD AA batteries in the transmitter.
Replace the battery cover.
Warning: LED will flash when the battery
is low. Replace immediately.
Step 5. Remove RC4WD D90 Body
Use the 2mm Hex Drivers, remove the four
screws from the underside of the truck.
Carefully remove all items from the box.
Take care when pulling the truck from its
tray as it may damage it. Be careful when
removing the truck as it can easily fall out
of the packaging.
Remove the battery and charger and read
through the charging instructions as the
battery will need to be charged before
you can use your new truck.
Step 1. Remove all items from box.
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Step 7. install the Battery
Install your new RC4WD 850 mAh battery
pack using the included velcro strap.
Step 6. Turn on the transmitter
Step 8. Plug in Battery Step 9. Turn the switch to ON
ON
ON
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