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Important! Before you begin, please read all safety precautions and warnings.
Failure to comply with any of the following could lead to bodily harm or
injury. The Megatech Whirlwind 3000 is not intended for use by those under 8
years of age without proper adult supervision.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TRANSMITTER SAFETY
• Since your Whirlwind 3000 is controlled by an optical link it is very important to always use fresh
alkaline batteries in the transmitter. When the red LED light becomes dark, flashes or does not glow
on the transmitter, immediately install fresh batteries. Failure to do so could result in the loss of
control and (most likely) a crash.
• Never mix old and new batteries. Do not mix Alkaline, standard Carbon-Zinc or rechargeable
(Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-Metal Hydride or Lithium).
• Always remove batteries from the transmitter when you have nished ying for the day. Do not
store batteries inside the transmitter.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Extreme care must be taken in handling the Whirlwind 3000. Do not crush, step or sit on your Whirlwind
3000.
• Although the rotor and tail blades on the Whirlwind 3000 are very small and exible they should still be
treated with respect and caution! Use care when operating your Whirlwind 3000. Keep your hands, ngers
and any article of clothing away from the spinning rotor and tail blades.
• Always y your Whirlwind 3000 in a wide-open room. Make sure that the ight area is free from
obstructions. Your Whirlwind 3000 is extremely lightweight and obstacles can damage the helicopter or
cause it to crash.
• Do not y around people who are unaware that you are ying a Whirlwind 3000, and never y over
peoples heads. Keep spectators behind you when flying.
• Do not attempt to disassemble any of the Whirlwind 3000’s components or allow them to get wet or
electrical damage may occur. If the Whirlwind 3000 ever comes in contact with any moisture, dry it
carefully and allow it to stand overnight before attempting to use it again.
• Never use solvents or liquid cleaners to clean the Whirlwind 3000, doing so may damage the unit or it’s
electronics. Only use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning the Whirlwind 3000.
• Your Whirlwind 3000 is intended for indoor ight ONLY as it ies slowly and is capable of turning within
the connes of an average sized living or dining room.
• Your Whirlwind 3000 is extremely lightweight and breezes from fans, air conditioning or even a person
walking by can affect its performance.
• You must point your controller at the Whirlwind 3000 at all times to maintain accurate control.
• Natural daylight (not light bulb/indoor lighting) can aect the range and controllability of the Whirlwind
3000.
• Keep the Whirlwind 3000 away from heat or re. Never leave the Whirlwind 3000 or transmitter in direct
sunlight for any length of time
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
• The Lithium Polymer battery is factory installed into your Whirlwind 3000 and provides superior
performance, but has specic charging requirements dierent than that of other battery types such as
NiCad, NiMH and other rechargeable batteries. Improper handling of Lithium Polymer batteries could
result in the battery drastically overheating, so please follow all warnings and instructions.
• ALLOW INTERNAL FLIGHT PACK TO COOL FOR 10 MINUTES AFTER EACH FLIGHT BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO RECHARGE.
• Never leave the Whirlwind 3000 plugged into the charger when it is not in use. Damage to the on-
board battery can occur.
• See charging safety under the charging section on page 6 for additional warnings.