RED CAT Backdraft 3.5 User manual

MAN-BACKDRAFT35-2016.3.08
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WARNING!
AGE WARNING!
This radio controlled (RC) vehicle is not a toy! You must be 14 years of age or older to operate this vehicle.
Adult supervision is required.
RISK OF RUNAWAY VEHICLE OR INJURY!
Never start the engine without first having the controller and receiver turned on, and having tested the controls
to make sure everything is functioning properly.
RISK OF FIRE! / RISK OF EXPLOSION!RISK OF FIRE! / RISK OF EXPLOSION!
There is a risk of fire and explosion when dealing with fuel. Hobby fuels contain Nitromethane and Methyl
alcohol which are highly flammable and combustable. Injury or death can occur if proper care is not followed.
Follow all precautions that go along with handling nitro fuel and never allow fuel to be near open sparks or
flames of any kind. Only use fuel rated containers. Nitro fuel ignites quickly and emits fumes into the air. The
entire area around the fuel may have combustible fumes in the air. This means the air around the fuel can flash
ignite causing an explosion. Only use outdoors in a well ventilated area.
POISONOUS!POISONOUS!
Fuels containing Nitromethane and Methyl alcohol and are toxic. Injury or death can occur if swallowed. May
irritate skin and cause injury if absorbed into the skin. Injury or death can occur from breathing the toxic fumes.
The exhaust emitted from this Radio Control (RC) vehicle’s muffler is toxic and can cause injury or death if
inhaled. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS! Never start the engine indoors, not even in a closed
garage. Always follow the appropriate nitro fuel safe handling practices.
RISK OF BURNS!
The engine, exhaust pipe, and other areas of the vehicle get hot. Burns can occur if touched after vehicle The engine, exhaust pipe, and other areas of the vehicle get hot. Burns can occur if touched after vehicle
operation. Allow adequate time to cool before handling.
RISK OF INJURY!
Hobby grade RC vehicles can cause serious injury or death if not operated correctly. Never use this vehicle in
crowds. Never chase people or animals. Drive in safe open areas only. Keep body parts away from moving
parts.
RISK OF DAMAGE!
Never operate RC vehicles on public roads. Damage of vehicle and property can occur. Injury or death may Never operate RC vehicles on public roads. Damage of vehicle and property can occur. Injury or death may
also occur. Only operate on wide open private property.
WARNING!
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, lithium, standard (carbon zinc), or rechargeable (nickel
cadmium) batteries. Do not change or charge batteries in a hazardous location.
FCC Compliance Statement! The radio included with your vehicle 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) 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 operations.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING: While operating the Radio, a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters must be maintained
between the radiating antenna and the body of the user or nearby persons in order to meet the FCC RF
exposure guidelines.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH VEHICLE BEFORE OPERATING
Nitro

MAN-BACKDRAFT35-2016.3.08
•To ensure that you are using the most recent version of this manual:
www.redcatracing.com/manuals/Backdraft35manual.pdf
•To ensure that you have the most recent version of the Nitro Vehicles Manual:
www.redcatracing.com/manuals/NITRO-MANUAL.pdf