Befor Your First Flight - iKarus Lama Manuel D'utilisation

Before Your First Flight
The Lama is a preassembled model helicopter. The product has been inspected
thoroughly before leaving the factory. But checks and adjustments are necessary
before every operation, to enjoy unspoiled flight.
Check that the mounting screws for the main rotor blades are not too tight, as they
blades may not be able to swing into opposite position to each other, which would
result in dangerous vibrations. When replacing main blades, do this always in a pair
and do not mix blades from different blade sets.
Take the transmitter battery holder out of its compartment in the back of the transmit-
ter. Insert the required (not included) 8 AA batteries. Be aware that the holder takes
4 batteries in the front and 4 in the back. You are legally responsible to properly dis-
carding used batteries. Please contact your local authorities.
Place the included Lithium-Polymer flight battery on a non-flammable surface and
charge it with the included special charger for about 2 hours before your first flight.
Do not overcharge the battery. Future charge times may be shorter due to the fact
that the battery may still hold a partial charge. If it is getting more than hand warm,
disconnect the battery from the charger. Never charge the battery unattended. Never
use a charger, which is not explicitly designed to charge this type of Li-Po batteries!
Otherwise you may destroy the battery or it may even explode or cause fire.
Land the helicopter as soon as you experience a power loss (helicopter gets
sluggish). Take the battery out of the battery holder in the helicopter and let it cool
down on a non-flammable surface before recharging. It is always a good idea, to
have a second battery available to continue flying, while the first battery is getting
recharged.
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