User manual FUTABA SKYPORT 6

[. . . ] Thank you for purchasing a Futaba SKYSPORT 6. Before using your SKYSPORT 6, read this manual carefully and use your R/C set safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place. See the glossary page 22 for a definition of the special terms used in this manual. [. . . ] -Where the set will be exposed to direct sunlight. Storing the digital proportional R/C set in the places above may cause distortion and trouble. If the digital proportional R/C set will not be used for a long time, remove the nicd batteries from the transmitter and the model and store them in a dry place. If the batteries are left in the transmitter and model, the battery electrolyte may leak out and degrade the performance and shorten the life of the transmitter and model. Nicd Battery Recycling Used nicd batteries are an important resource. Stick tape over the terminals and take the used batteries to a nicd battery recycling center. Other Precautions Do not get fuel, waste oil, etc. The plastic may melt and fail to function. Always use Genuine Futaba transmitter, receiver, servos, FET amp, nicd battery, and other optional parts. Futaba is not responsible for damage, etc. caused by the use of parts other than Genuine Futaba parts. Use the parts described in the instruction manual and catalogs. Use genuine parts BEFORE USE 9 BEFORE USE Set Contents After opening the carton, first check if the following items are provided. Carrying handle: Provides an easy means of transporting the transmitter. Neck strap hook: Clip the neck strap only to this hook when neck strap use is required. Servo reversing switches: Switches that reverse the direction of operation of the servos. The lower position is the normal side and the upper position is the reverse side. <Channel display> 1 :Aileron (CH1) 2 :Elevator (CH2) 3 :Throttle (CH3) 4 :Rudder (CH4) 5 :Landing gear (CH5) 6 :Flap (CH6) <Operating direction display> REV :Reverse side NOR :Normal side BEFORE USE 11 Landing gear switch: Controls the raising and lowering of retractable landing gear. Not all models will use this function. Flap knob: Controls the flap servo(CH6). Throttle ATV trimmer(LOW/HIGH): Used to adjust throttle servo travel limits. Servo travel can be adjusted independently in each direction. Throttle servo Trainer switch: Operates the instructor transmitter when using the trainer function. The student transmitter can be operated only while this switching is being pressed. Transmitter T6YF (Rear Panel/Side Panel) Trainer jack Charging jack Battery cover Trainer jack: Connects the trainer cord when using the trainer function. See page 19 for the trainer function operation instructions. Battery cover: Use when replacing the battery. Slide the cover downward while pressing the part marked "PUSH". Charging jack: Charging jack when charging the transmitter nicd battery. BEFORE USE 12 Do not charge a dry battery. A dry battery may be charged and cause overheating or breakage and electrolyte leakage and result in burns or damage by chemical mater. Charging the Nicd Battery Never plug the special charger into an AC outlet other than specific voltage. If the charger is plugged into an AC outlet other than specific voltage, overheating, sparking, etc, may cause burns, fire, etc. [. . . ] Install in accordance with instruction manual. Install a noise absorbing capacitor. Transmitter antenna Loose. Not bundled? Crystal Connector connection Receiver antenna Servo linkage Motor (electric motor plane) Binding or looseness Noise countermeasures. REFERENCE 22 Glossary The following defines the symbols and terms used in this instruction manual. Aileron (AIL. ) Control surface at the left and right sides of the main wing of an aircraft. [. . . ]