Spinmaster Air Hogs RC Gyro Havoc User manual

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•1Air Hogs®Gyro Havoc™ • 1 Wind Ribbon
• 1 Charger/Controller • 1 Instruction Sheet
Experience radio-controlled flight with the Air Hogs®RC Gyro Havoc™! The Gyro Havoc™ is half airplane and half helicopter making
flying fun & easy! Just choose the direction you want to fly and press the controller toggle. The ultra-light Gyro Havoc™ is powered
by a lithium battery for long flights, features precision speed control and damage-resistant foam. The Gyro Havoc™ also includes an
integrated Charger/Controller unit for convenient portability and easy handling on the field.
CHARGER/CONTROLLER BATTERY INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
®TM
Propeller
Fuselage
Gyro HavocTM Charger/Controller
Antenna
ON/OFF/CHARGE
Switch
Throttle
Charge Door
(to access Charge Nozzle)
Charge
LED
Power
LED
Left/Right
Toggle
Steering
Trim Knob
Vertical
Tail Wing
Wing
Propeller
Rotors
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the battery door.
2. Remove the battery door.
3. Install 6AA 1.5-V alkaline batteries (not included).
Be careful to align the positive (+) and negative (-)
polarities with the corresponding markings inside the
battery compartment.
4. Reinstall the battery door and tighten the screw. 3
1Battery
Door
Six AA
1.5-V
Alkaline Batteries
IMPORTANT TIP: TURN YOUR CHARGER/
CONTROLLER ON TOENSURE THAT THE
BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY. THE
RED LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE
CHARGER/CONTROLLER SHOULD TURN RED.
Your Gyro HavocTM has a preinstalled
rechargeable battery in the aircraft’s fuselage.
Because the Controller’s AA batteries
are used for 2 functions – charging and
controlling, they will need to be replaced after
every 20 – 25 flights.
Antenna
After use,store the Gyro Havoc™ in its package to
prevent damage.
REPAIRS
If the wings or fuselage
on your gyrocopter get
damaged they can be
easily repaired with clear
tape as shown.
2
Battery
Compartment
Repair
Controller/Charger
WARNING:
THIS PRODUCT IS A GYROCOPTER!
Agyrocopter is different from
an airplane or conventional helicopter.
Read these instructions to ensure
successful flights.

PRE-FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT CHECK
CHARGING YOUR GYROCOPTER
FLYING INSTRUCTIONS
Important Charging Information:
•Before taking your initial flight, charge the Gyro Havoc™ for a complete charge cycle on your charger.
•Depending upon the length of future play, you will not need to complete a full charge before each flight.
NOTE: Ashortened charge results in a shorter play time (may take up to 1/2 hour to fully charge).
1. Location – Fly in a large wide open, grassy location that is free of
buildings, trees, overhead wires, and other obstructions. Do not fly near
people or animals.
2. Weather – Fly on mild, sunny days. Do not fly in electrical storms,rain, sleet,
snow or other adverse weather conditions. Do not fly if the temperature is
below 45°F. In very cold temperatures, the aircraft will become fragile and the
engine performance will decrease.
3. Wind Conditions – Do not fly in wind. Winds may overpower the aircraft and
make it difficult to control. Use the wind ribbon included to measure the wind,
do not fly if the ribbon is 45° or more (see No. 6).
1. Push the aircraft’s
ON/OFF switch to
the left to set the
aircraft to OFF.
Set the charger/
controller switch to
CHARGE.
4. Push the charge
nozzle all the
way into the
aircraft’s charge
port located at
the bottom of the
aircraft.
3. Flip the
charge
door open
to reveal
the charge
nozzle.
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4
3
5
5. During the charging process,
the green charge light will turn
ON. When the Gyro HavocTMis
completely charged, the green
charging light will turn OFF.
6. Remove charge
nozzle gently from the
aircraft’s charge port.
Store charge nozzle
and close the charge
door.
Green
Charge Light
Charge
Door
6
Holes in plug
must align with
pins in aircraft.
2. Set the
charger/
controller
switch to
OFF.
5
2
Push the
aircraft’s ON/OFF
switch to the right
to set the aircraft
to ON.
Fully extend
controller
antenna.
Push the
charger/controller
switch to ON.
Power
light will
turn
RED.
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3
8. With the rotors still spinning, gently toss the
aircraft forward into the wind and parallel to the
ground. Immediately ease up the throttle on the
controller until the aircraft begins to rise.Refrain
from using the directional until the aircraft is flying
forward in a stable manner.
7. Hold the Gyro
Havoc™ from
underneath. Wave aircraft
UP and DOWN using the
downward stroke to start
rotation of the rotors. The
rotors should reach top
speed after 5-10 strokes.
6. When preparing for
take off, check the
direction of the wind.
Always launch the aircraft
against the wind for best
take off and flight results.
54
45°
Attach
the wind
direction
ribbon to
the end
of the
antenna.

CONTROLLING AIRCRAFT FLIGHT
T
urnplane
OFF by
pushing
switch
to the
left.
T
urn the
charger/
controller
OFF by
pulling
the switch
down.
ONCE THE AIRCRAFT HAS LANDED
LEFT TURN
Tap or pulse the steering stick (right
stick) to the left, this will result in a
gentle turn, for a steep turn, hold the
stick to the left.
If your aircraft is
continuously
turning to the left
or the right, you
can straighten out
the flight path by
turning the steering
trim knob slightly to
the left or the right
during flight.
FLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
Steering
T
rim Knob
Throttle
Charger/Controller
2
1
Throttle
To increase the height or gain altitude,
increase throttle (left stick).
NOTE: The Gyrocopter’s rotors are not powered
(Helicopters have powered rotors) – the rotors
spin due to interaction with the air as the
Gyrocopter moves.
RIGHT TURN
Tap or pulse the steering stick (right
stick) to the right, this will result in a
gentle turn, for a steep turn, hold the
stick to the right.
NOTE:
In a tight or steep turn, the Gyrocopter will
loose altitude and will be slow to recover
level flight – ensure you have the altitude
and skill before attempting a steep turn.
Charger/Controller TO LAND
Select a soft grassy area
and ease the throttle down.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
PROBLEM
Aircraft will not start or
has low power.
Aircraft will not turn.
Aircraft is flying too low.
Aircraft is flying too high.
Motors don’t stop when
charger/controller is
turned OFF.
CAUSE
1. Aircraft not charged.
2. Battery power is drained.
3. Aircraft was not set to OFF during
charging.
4. Charger/controller was not set to
“Charger OFF”.
1. Charger/controller is not ON.
2. Charger/controller antenna is not
fully extended.
3. It’s a windy day or you’re flying by a
vent/fan.
1. Needs more power.
2. The six AA batteries in the
charger/controller are drained.
1. Need to decrease power.
1. Set to full throttle.
SOLUTION
1. Charge aircraft for a complete charge cycle.
2. Replace the charger/controller batteries after 20 flights.
3. The aircraft won’t accept a charge in the ON position. Always
set to “OFF” before charging.
4. The charger/controller will NOT charge in the “Control ON”
position. Always set the charger/controller to “Charger OFF”
before attempting to charge.
1. Set charger/controller to “Controller ON”
2. Fully extend charger/controller antenna before flying.
3. Do not fly in winds. Windy conditions will limit and prevent your
ability to control the plane. If flying indoors, do not fly near a
vent/fan.
1. Press the Throttle UP.
2. Install new batteries.
1. Press the Toggle DOWN.
1. Turn charger/controller ON, reduce throttle to 0 and turn
charger/controller OFF.
Battery installation should be performed by an adult. Use only batteries
recommended in the instruction sheet. Be careful to install the batteries
with the correct polarity, as indicated.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries.
• Battery installation should be done by an adult.
•Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
•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).
•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
•The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
•Different types of batteries, or new and used batteries are not to
be mixed.
•Exhausted batteries are to be removed, as they will adversely affect the
performance.
REQUIRED BATTERIES: Charger/Controller takes 6 AA Alkaline Batteries (not included).
Contains Lithium Polymer
battery. Battery must be
recycled or disposed
of properly.
Air Hogs ® is a registered trademark and
Gyro Havoc TM is a trademark of Spin Master Ltd.
© 2007 Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved.
Manufactured for and distributed by Spin Master Ltd.
Conforms to safety standards ASTM F963,
EN71 Regulatory Requirements. Products and
colors may vary. Please retain this information for
future reference. MADE IN CHINA.
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Your aircraft is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery; please also
payattention to the following cautions for safe use:
•Do not dispose the battery in fire or heat.
•Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as fire or heater.
• Do not strike or throw the battery against hard surfaces.
•Do not immerse the battery in water. Keep the battery in a cool dry
environment.
•When charging, only use the battery charger specifically for that purpose.
• Do not over-charge the battery.
• Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.
•Do not directly solder the battery or pierce the battery with a nail or other
sharp objects.
•Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as
necklaces, hairpins, etc.
•Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
• Charge the battery every 6 months.
•Turn off your equipment power switch after use.
•As for a used battery, please recycle the battery by covering the terminals
with insulation tape or inserting into an individual polybag.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ BEFORE CHARGING OR USING BATTERY.
This device compiles 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.
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 may cause harmful
interference to radio 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 more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC STATEMENTS:
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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