Estes 4173 - Firebug User Manual download pdf

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ESTES-COX CORP.

1295 H Street, P.O. Box 227

Penrose, CO 81240-0227

PRINTED IN CHINA

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Radio Control Airplane

Instruction Manual

#4173

NOTE: Approximately 45 seconds of charge time

powers 30 seconds of flight time.

Choking/Cutting Hazard-

small parts, sharp propeller.

Not for children under 8 yrs.

WARNING:

HANDLING THE FIREBUG

INDOORWIRELESS

Always hold and

launch the FireBug in

the shaded area above.

PatentPending

CAUTIONDO NOT grab

or bend the wings or tail!

CAUTIONDO NOT grab

the vertical stabilizer!

ONLINE FLIGHT SIMULATOR

PN 63077 (10-07)

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

Do not return your plane to the store. Estes will repair or replace factory defects for 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty specifically does not cover crash damage or abuse.

For fast courteous service, if you find a defect or a part is missing, please contact Estes Customer Service at

www.estesrockets.com

or call 1-800-525-7561.

Obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from Estes Customer Service before returning a defective

part or product. Any part or product returned to Estes without a RMA number clearly marked on the shipping label will not

be accepted. Send only the defective part(s). There may be additional charges if you send more than is necessary. Ship

returns to: Estes-Cox Corp., 1295 H St, Penrose, CO 81240.

This warranty applies only if the product is operated in compliance with instructions and warnings provided with

each model. Estes-Cox assumes no liability except for the exclusive remedy of repair or replacement of parts as specified

above. Estes shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental

or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and

you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

THE TRANSMITTER (TX) WITH BUILT-IN CHARGER

CAUTION Do not mix old, new, or other

battery types. Use only ALKALINE

batteries in the TX.

Requires 4 - AA Alkaline Batteries - Sold Separately

Remove screw and bottom cover. Insert 4 new

AA alkaline batteries in the correct polarity into

the TX. Replace back cover and screw.

BOTTOM

COVER

Switch ON for flying and

charging; OFF for power

off.

Tilt sensors.

See M.A.S.C.

before flying.

Motor Control Trigger.

See M.A.S.C. before

flying.

Charge LED (Green)

Power LED (Red)

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.

Ifnot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thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningthedeviceon

andoff,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

Increasetheseparationbetweenthedeviceandreceiver.

ConsultEstes-CoxCorporationforhelp.

Caution:Changesormodificationnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthorityto

operatethe

equipment.

Infrared Control Sensors

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

ELECTRIC MOTOR DOES NOT RUN OR LOW POWER

Switch not turned ON --------------------------------------------------------- Turn switch ON

PLane is not charged --------------------------------------------------------- Charge plane

Batteries in charger need replacement----------------------------------- Replace batteries in charger

Debris stuck in propeller------------------------------------------------------ Check and clean

RUDDER DOES NOT MOVE WHEN CONTROL STICK MOVED

Plane is not charged---------------------------------------------------------- Charge plane

Batteries in charger need replacement----------------------------------- Replace batteries in charger

SHORT FLIGHT TIME

Plane is not fully charged---------------------------------------------------- Charge plane

ERRATIC, LITTLE, OR NO CONTROL SIGNAL

Too much direct sunlight affecting signal---------------------------- Close windows/blinds

Compact fluorescent lights can interfere with the signal------------- Turn off fluorescent lights.

Other remote control signals operating near by ------------------------ Move to a new location or stop

TROUBLESHOOTING

If youve enjoyed flying the Firebug“, view our COX

Hobby Products line at www.coxmodels.com

for more advanced flying opportunities!

P-51 Nano Mustang

Cox Item# 006501

Practice flying a Sky Rangers

R/C plane

with our On-Line Flight Simulator.

(Planes on Flight Simulator will vary)

To download, go to www.estesrockets.com. Click ‘Airplanes’.

Click ‘Flight School’. Scroll down to Sky Rangers Flight

Simulator. Click

Sky Rangers Flight Simulator

for propeller

planes;

Sky Rangers Jet Simulator

for ducted fan planes or

download both! Have fun!

using TV remote.

BOTTOM

COVER

SCREW

PatentPending

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Page 1 - TROUBLESHOOTING

www.estesrockets.comESTES-COX CORP.1295 H Street, P.O. Box 227Penrose, CO 81240-0227PRINTED IN CHINAKEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCERadio Control AirplaneIns

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CHARGING THE PLANE1.2.3.4.5.LAUNCHINGHold plan level with theground. Hold the 1stclick trigger speed.Gently throw straightout like a dart.WARNING:TO

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