Spinmaster Air Hogs Eradicator User manual

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AIR HOGS®ERADICATOR™ INSTRUCTION SHEET
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR HOGS®ERADICATOR™
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
BEFORE FLYING!
Problems? PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR AIR HOGS®
AIRPLANE BACK TO THE STORE! Call our Flight Technicians at:
1-800-622-8339
1 Plane
1 Charger with Charging Hose attached
1. 200MPH IS SCALE SPEED (1:20 SCALE) Asst. #40181 REV 0
Check to make sure contents are complete:
RIGHT VIEW
VERTICAL
TAIL WING
TM
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of the
biggest, fastest and farthest flying quick-charge
plane ever! AIR HOGS®Eradicator™ can fly over
100 yards. Eradicator™ is also incredibly fast 
with top speeds of up to 200MPH1. Please read
and follow these instructions to properly install
your batteries and fly your plane. Happy Flying!
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LEFT VIEW
HORIZONTAL
TAIL WING
MAIN WING
FUSELAGE MOTOR
PROPELLER
ON/OFF SWITCH
CHARGE PORT
PROPELLER
VERTICAL
TAIL WING
HORIZONTAL
TAIL WING
MAIN WING
FUSELAGE
MOTOR
CHARGER FRONT CHARGER BACK
BATTERY
DOOR
CHARGER
HOSE
CHARGING
NOZZLE
CHARGING
NOZZLE
CHARGE
BUTTON

INSTALLING THE CHARGER BATTERIES:
CHARGING YOUR AIR HOGS®ERADICATOR™:
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Requires: 4 C alkaline batteries.
1. Use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew the  
 battery door.
2. Install ALL 4 C alkaline batteries, ensuring  
 that the positive (+) and negative (-) battery
 ends are aligned with the “+” and “-”   
 markings inside the battery compartment, 
 as shown.
3. Replace the battery door and tighten 
 the screws.
1. Hold airplane firmly in one hand.
2. Ensure that the airplane’s ON/OFF switch 
 is set to OFF position.
3. Insert the Charge Nozzle ALL THE WAY 
 into the airplane’s square Charge Port.
4. Press and hold the charge button for 
 60 seconds.
5. When the airplane is fully charged, 
 unplug the Charge Nozzle and you are 
 ready to fly.
IMPORTANT! REPLACE THE 4 C ALKALINE BATTERIES IN THE CHARGER
AFTER EVERY 30 FLIGHTS FOR BEST FLIGHT RESULTS.
WARNING! DO NOT CHARGE YOUR AIR HOGS®ERADICATOR™ FOR MORE
 THAN 60 SECONDS! CHARGING FOR MORE THAN 60 SECONDS
 MAY CAUSE THE BATTERIES TO OVERHEAT AND THE TOY TO
 BECOME DAMAGED!
1. 2. 3.
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ON/OFF SWITCH
TO OFF
CHARGE PORT
CHARGE
BUTTON
IMPORTANT: Make sure to charge and
fully drain the on-board cell twice
before flying. This is done by letting
the engine run until the battery is
used up.

PRE-FLIGHT WEATHER & LOCATION CHECK:
FLYING YOUR AIR HOGS®ERADICATOR™:
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1. Fly on a warm and sunny day with 
low wind conditions.
A. DO NOT FLY IN EXTREME
 TEMPERATURES. Do not fly in
 temperatures above 113°F/45°C, or 
 below 50°F/10°C. Flying in extreme heat 
 and/or cold will affect performance and 
 may damage the toy.
B. FLY IN LOW TO MODERATE WINDS. 
For optimum launching, the wind speed 
 should be at 7KMH or greater. If there 
 is no wind, or the wind speed is less 
 than 3KMH, the plane will only fly for 
 20 to 30 seconds. This will give your 
 AIR HOGS®Eradicator™ the lift 
 needed to reach maximum heights, 
 without being too strong for the toy.
C. DO NOT FLY IN HIGH WIND. 
 High winds will limit, and may prevent, 
 the plane’s ability to fly. In very windy 
 conditions, your plane may become lost 
 and/or damaged.
D. DO NOT FLY IN POOR WEATHER 
 CONDITIONS. Do not fly in electrical 
 storms, rain, sleet, snow, or other 
 adverse weather conditions.
2. Select a large, wide-open, grassy
area for flying.
A. MAKE SURE THE LOCATION IS 
 CLEAR BEFORE FLYING. Do not fly 
 near other people, animals, trees, 
 buildings, overhead wires, and/or other 
 obstructions.
1. PREPARING FOR TAKE OFF: before flying 
 your plane, check the wind direction.You 
 should always toss your plane against the 
 wind for best take off and flight results. If you 
 feel the wind against your face, you are 
 facing the correct direction. If the wind is at 
 your back, turn around until you feel the 
 wind on your face. You are now ready to fly 
 your plane.
2. STARTING THE ENGINE: To start the motor 
 set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. THROWING THE PLANE: Gently toss the 
 plane upward into the air against the wind 
 at the angle shown in the picture below. 
 If you throw your plane in the same direction 
 as the wind, the plane will not perform well.
4. FLIGHT TIME: On a full charge, and in 
 normal weather conditions, the AIR HOGS®
 Eradicator™ will fly 30 seconds to 
 2 minutes! If the plane appears to lose 
 power and land in less than 30 seconds, you 
 may need to change the 4 C batteries in the 
 charger. Then, recharge and try again.
5. A. LANDING YOUR PLANE: Your quick 
  charge airplane will automatically land 
  once the charge in the on-board battery
  cells has been used up.
B. AFTER FLYING: The ON/OFF switch 
  should be placed in the OFF position.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT LEAVE YOUR AIR HOGS®ERADICATOR™ 
 IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND/OR EXTREME HEAT FOR 
 EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TIME.
WIND DIRECTION

PROBLEM: CAUSE: SOLUTION:
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:
AIR HOGS®ERADICATOR™ REPAIR TIPS:
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Engine will NOT start. 1. Batteries in charger are
installed with incorrect polarities.
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2. Charge Nozzle is not ALL the
way inside the charge port.
3. Charger button was not
pressed and held.
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4. The airplane is not turned ON.
1. Check to make sure that the positive
(+) and negative (-) battery polarities 
are properly aligned with the “+” and “-”
markings inside the battery compartment.
2. Properly insert the Charge Nozzle and
charge the plane for 60 seconds.
3. Press the Charge Button to begin
charging. The plane will be charged in 
60 seconds. (See “CHARGING YOUR
AIR HOGS®ERADICATOR™”)
4. Push the plane’s ON/OFF switch to the
ON position.
Airplane will NOT fly very high. 1. The airplane is not fully
charged.
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2. Batteries in charger are drained.
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3. There is no wind.
1. Always charge for 60 seconds for best
flight results. Do not over charge.
REMEMBER: Airplane is charged when
the switch is in OFF position.
(See “CHARGING YOUR AIR HOGS®
ERADICATOR™”)
2. Install 4 NEW C alkaline batteries into
the charger.
3. For optimum launching, the wind 
speed should be at 7KMH or greater. If
there is no wind, or the wind speed is 
less than 3KMH, the plane will only fly 
for 20 to 30 seconds.
If the wings on your AIR HOGS®plane become damaged, they can be easily
repaired with clear tape. Do not use glue to repair the damaged wing. Some glue
may cause further damage to the wing material, or may add unnecessary weight,
decreasing the plane’s performance.
CLEAR TAPE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
CAUTION: Plane contains a rechargeable cell. If fluid leaks from plane, avoid contact with eyes and dispose of plane. ONLY USE
CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH AIR HOGS®. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER SOURCE TO CHARGE AIR HOGS®. Requires 4 C Alkaline
batteries, not included. Use alkaline batteries only. Air Hogs®may not work with other type of batteries.
Keep clear from face and eyes at all times. Do not launch near other people or animals. Point plane away from face when
launching. Use caution; make sure people around you know you are playing with AIR HOGS®. Recommended for use in large,
wide-open, grassy areas. Do not fly near overhead wires, buildings, trees, or other obstructions. Be sure to fly on a clear and sunny
day. Do not fly in high WIND. Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as electrical storms, rain, sleet or snow. Do not fly plane
in temperatures below 45°F/7°C or the wings will become brittle and may break, and engine performance will decrease.
ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION.
Battery installation should be performed by an adult. Use only batteries recommended on this package and in the instruction sheet. Be carefull to install the
batteries with the correct polarities, as indicated. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeablebatteries. Different
types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not
short circuit the supply terminals. Exhausted batteries are to be removed, as they will adversly affect the performance. Only batteries of the same or equivalent
type as recommended are to be used. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable). Rechargeable batteries are
only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable). Do not dispose of battery in fire. Battery may explode or leak.
Problems? PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR AIR HOGS®
AIRPLANE BACK TO THE STORE! Call our Flight Technicians at:
1-800-622-8339
® AIR HOGS is a registered trademark of Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved.
™ Eradicator TM & © 2003 Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved.
Asst. #40181 REV 0
Contains NiMH battery
pack. Battery pack must
be recycled or disposed
of properly.