11.3 Charging rechargeable batteries in the remote control
On the side of the transmitter, you will find a charging socket (fig. 1, no. 16) that can be used to charge the recharge-
able batteries (for dimensions/polarity/charging current, see section "Technical data").
Switch off the transmitter.
Check whether the batteries fitted in the battery compartment are indeed rechargeable.
Attention!
Conventional batteries are intended for single use only. Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause
a fire or explosion! Only recharge batteries that are marked as rechargeable.
Only use a charger that is suitable for the respective number of cells in the transmitter and the correspond-
ing rechargeable battery type (e.g. NiMH).
Because of the integrated protective diode in the transmitter, some chargers may cause problems.
Use a suitable charging cable to connect the charger to the charging socket.
After charging, disconnect the charger from the charging socket.
Turn on the transmitter and check the LED display, as described in section 11.2.
We recommend that you do not charge accumulators directly in the transmitter but instead with a high-
quality charger for individual cells. In this case, you can charge the batteries faster thanks to higher charg-
ing currents depending on the rechargeable battery type and the charger.
11.4 Steering wheel for steering
The steering wheel (section 10, no. 1) controls the steering servo connected to receiver channel 1. Turning the steer-
ing wheel to the left (counter-clockwise) causes the vehicle to move to the left depending on the rotation angle; turning
it to the right (clockwise) causes it to move to the right.
The following transmitter controls affect the steering function and are detailed in the following sections:
"ST-TRIM" knob (fig. 1, no. 9): set the steering servo to the middle/neutral position (or straight-ahead vehicle
travel), as described in section 11.6
"GYRO LV / ST-D/R" knob (fig. 1, no. 11): only when the receiver gyro is switched off: steering servo maximum
deflection limitation, see section 11.7
"ST" reverse switch (fig. 1, no. 14): steering function reversal, see section 11.8
11.5 Throttle lever for the drive function
The throttle lever (fig. 1, no. 4) controls the speed controller connected to receiver channel 2. Pulling the throttle lever
toward the handle causes the vehicle to drive forwards (speed depends on the lever position). Pushing the throttle
lever away from the handle causes the vehicle to move backwards (if the reverse function on the speed controller is
activated).
The following transmitter controls affect the drive function and are detailed in the following sections:
"TH-TRIM" knob (fig. 1, no. 2): set the drive to the middle/neutral position (drive motor stopped), as described in
section 11.9.
"TH-D/R" knob (fig. 1, no. 10): maximum speed limitation, see section 11.10
"TH" reverse switch (fig. 1, no. 15): drive function reversal, see section 11.11
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