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1. Celectra 4 Port 1 Cell 3 7V 0 3A DC Li Po Charger Instructions LED functions under normal operation e Solid Charging e Blinking Charging nearly complete e Off Fully Charged Replace D size batteries when e LED remains solid for over 60 minutes when charging 7OmAh 120mAh Li Po batteries e LED remains solid after removing single cell Li Po batteries from individual ports e LED remains off after inserting discharged single cell Li Po batteries Inindividual ports It is important that you only charge E flite and ParkZone 1 Cell 3 7V Li Po Batteries used in our ultra micro flyers with the Celectra 4 Port 1 Cell 3 7V 0 3A DC LiPo Charger EFLC 1004 Please familiarize yourself thoroughly with the Battery Warnings and Guidelines section before continuing Please follow these steps to charge your single cell Li Po battery with the Celectra 4 port Li Po charger FOR PORTABLE USE e Remove the cover on the bottom of the charger and install four D size batteries not included noting proper polarity Replace the cover after the Alkaline batteries are installed OR e Use the included E flite 6V 1 5 Amp AC DC Power Supply EFLC1005 EFLC1005AU EFLC1005EU EFLC1005Uk NEVER attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet without the use of a proper AC to DC adapter power supply Note When using the AC to DC adapter power supply the Celectra 4 Port Charger is designed to bypass the D size battery circuit2. The following checklist contains the steps you must follow to ensure proper arming and operation of the 5 in 1 unit as well as proper motor response e Each time before you fly you should ALWAYS turn the transmitter on and set at least 2 feet away from the aircraft before connecting the flight battery to the 5 in 1 unit Never connect the flight battery to the 5 in 1 unit before powering the transmitter on first After each flight be sure that you always disconnect the flight battery from the 5 in 1 unit before powering the transmitter off Note The only time you should connect the flight battery to the 5 in 1 unit before powering the transmitter on is when you are binding the receiver of the 5 in 1 unit to the transmitter Please see the Transmitter and Receiver Binding section of this manual for more 19 information Some customers find it easier to lay the helicopter on Its side while connecting the flight battery then leaving it on its side during the initialization process e The throttle stick MUST be set in the lowest possible position and the throttle trim must be set to the middle or a lower than middle position the middle position is indicated by a longer than usual beep tone in order for the 5 in 1 unit to arm e The rudder stick MUST be left NEUTRAL CENTER STICK and the rudder trim must be set to the middle position the middle position is indicated by a longer than usual beep tone in order for the 5 in 1 unit to arm
3. 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany Please call 49 4121 46199 66 or e mail us at service horizonhobby de with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty Product Registration Registering your product will provide you the option to stay up to date on product information new products customization options and other information for E flite owners Register your product today at www E fliteRC com register FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400 GHz to 2 4835 GHz frequency range 45 CE Compliance Information for the European Union Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equip
4. Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims Further Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties express or implied b Limitations HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ABOUT NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE c Purchaser Remedy Horizon s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will at its option i repair or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective In the event of a defect these are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of Go
5. Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision The Product manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or Injury Questions Assistance and Repairs Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a service technician Inspections or Repairs lf this Product needs to be inspected or repaired please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request i
6. as possible in the event of a bail out losing orientation and cutting the throttle completely off The training gear is most effective when keeping the helicopter at or below 2 feet and flown at low speeds The training gear is not designed as a force field or protective armor to help prevent any damage during a crash However it is a great tool to help prevent damage to your helicopter when used properly e Slide one O ring on each training gear rod e Slide each O ring over the landing gear skids to secure the training gear to the helicopter e Insert each training gear rod into the training gear hub 28 29 Flying the Blade mSR Note Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may Cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity as well as damage to the helicopter Having followed the proper 5 in 1 control unit initialization and arming procedures confirmed proper control of the servos and motors and found a suitable flying area your Blade mSR is ready for flight Note In addition to reviewing the flight maneuvers outlined below we recommend that you watch the Instructional Video located on the product page for the Blade mSR on www horizonhobby com to see many of these maneuvers and adjustments performed by the helicopter and pilot The Blade mSR is a stable helicopter ideal for pilots who have been successful with the mCX or other coaxial helicopters Although the Bla
7. been specifically designed to safely charge the E flite and ParkZone single cell 3 7V Lithium Polymer batteries such as EFLB1201S and PKZ3001 you MUST read the following safety instructions and warnings before handling charging or using the Li Po battery Note Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in fire By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries If you do not agree with these conditions return your complete mSR along with the Celectra 4 Port 1 Cell 3 7V 0 3A DC Li Po Charger EFLC1004 in unused condition to the place of purchase immediately e You must charge l cell 3 7V Li Po batteries in a safe area away from flammable materials Never charge the battery unattended When charging the battery you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur After flight the Li Po batteries must be cooled to the ambient temperature before charging e f at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue charging or discharging immediately Quickly and safely disconnect the battery then place it in a safe open area away from flammable materials to observe it fo
8. elevator stick backward will pitch the tail of the helicopter downward allowing the helicopter to be flown backward Nose Yaw Right q Helicopter Moves Backward The rudder trim can be used to help keep the nose of the helicopter from rotating to the left or right when in hover with no rudder stick input For example if the nose of The elevator trim can be used to help keep the helicopter from drifting forward or the helicopter drifts to the right when in hover add left rudder trim by pressing the backward when in hover with no elevator stick input For example if the helicopter left hand rudder trim button until the nose stays as close to straight as possible drifts forward when in hover add back up elevator trim until the helicopter hovers as level as possible with no forward drifting 24 25 Moving the aileron stick to the left will roll the helicopter to the left allowing the helicopter to be flown sideways towards the left when viewing the helicopter from behind q Helicopter Slides Left Moving the aileron stick to the right will roll the helicopter to the right allowing the helicopter to be flown sideways towards the right when viewing the helicopter from behind Note This command does not cause the nose of the helicopter to turn Rather it causes the helicopter to bank and then slide left or right Use of the rudder stick the left stick is required to point the nose of
9. first time low time and other pilots interested most in a reduced amount of control that allows for smoother and more easily controlled hovering and flying Note You may be required to make slight trim changes when switching back and forth between low and high rates Choosing a Flying Area When you are ready for your first flight you will want to select a relatively open indoor area that is free of people and obstructions And while it is possible for experienced pilots to fly the Blade mSR in relatively small indoor areas with great success due to its size and controllability we strongly recommend an area with at least 10 feet by 10 feet of floor space and no less than 8 foot ceilings when making your first few flights Once you have properly trimmed your helicopter and become familiar with its handling and capabilities you will be able to fly in other smaller less open areas Note The Blade mSR is designed to be flown INDOORS and can be successfully flown OUTDOORS by an EXPERIENCED PILOT with CALM WIND CONDITIONS UP TO 5 MPH 27 Optional Training Gear Installation e Place training gear assembly under the helicopter above the skids as shown in the TET hoto below If you are transitioning from a coaxial helicopter or you are a beginner j helicopter pilot you may consider installing the optional training gear designed for your Blade mSR The training gear may help prevent excessive damage by keeping your helicopter as level
10. is test flown at the factory it is a good idea to test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle stick completely Then plug the battery into the battery lead of the 5 in 1 unit Note he connectors on the battery and battery lead are keyed to prevent reverse polarity connection However if you force them together in the wrong orientation and with the wrong polarity it is still possible to damage the battery and or 5 in 1 unit To help further prevent a reverse polarity connection one side of the endcap on the battery and the connector on the battery lead of the 5 in 1 unit will have a red dot The connectors are oriented for a proper polarity connection when the red dots are on the same side usually toward the top of the helicopter With the stick pulled back the right hand servo should push the swashplate upward Move the right hand stick left and right to check aileron roll control When the stick is pushed to the left the left hand servo when viewing the helicopter from behind should pull the swashplate downward Position the helicopter to view it from behind Move the elevator stick on the transmitter forward and aft to check elevator pitch control When the stick is pushed forward the righthand servo should pull the swashplate downward o 6 lf at any time durin
11. move or sway the helicopter during Initialization e Read Understanding Primary Flight Controls section of this manual Pages 23 26 e Replace Tail Rotor EFLH3017 or remove and re install properly e Carefully place the swashplate s anti rotation pin back in place Exploded View Parts Listing Exploded View Reference Description Quantity Required Item l Main Blade Grips with Hardware BMSR EFLH3014 2 Rotor Head Linkage Set 4 BMSR EFLH3015 3 Main Rotor Hub with Hardware BMSR EFLH3012 4 Feathering Spindle with O rings and Bushings BMSR EFLH3013 5 Main Rotor Blade Set with Hardware BMSR EFLH3016 6 Mixing Flybar BMSR EFLH3011 7 ST 1 2x4 2 EFLH3022 8 ST 1 2x5 5 EFLH3022 9 Carbon Fiber Main Shaft with Collar and Hardware BMSR EFLH3007 10 Anti Rotation Collar with Hardware BMSR EFLH3010 11 Complete Precision Swashplate BMSR EFLH3009 12 Coreless Main Motor with Pinion BMSR EFLH3003 13 Main Shaft Collar and Hardware 1 EFLH3007 14 Main Motor Pinion 1 EFLH3003 15 Main Outer Shaft Bearing 3x6x2mm 2 BMCX MSR EFLH2215 16 Servo Pushrod Set with Ball Link 2 BMSR EFLH3008 17 Main Frame with Hardware BMSR EFLH3005 18 Replacement Servo Mechanics BMCX MSR EFLH1066 19 Complete Blue Canopy with Vertical Fin BMSR EFLH3018 20 Canopy Mounting Grommets 8 BMSR EFLH3021 21 5 in 1 Control Unit Rx Servos ESC Mixer Gyro BMSR EFLH3001 22 Landing Skid and Battery Mount B
12. properly lf this is the first test flight or a test flight following repairs you should also center the rudder aileron and elevator trims Set throttle Set throttle stick at lowest possible position stick at lowest possible position Mode 2 Mode 1 Rudder Trim Buttons Aileron Trim Buttons Rudder Trim Buttons Aileron Trim Buttons Throttle Trim Buttons Elevator Trim Buttons Elevator Trim Buttons Throttle Trim Buttons e After confirming that the transmitter has been turned on and that the LED is glowing solid red it is now safe to connect the flight battery to the 5 in 1 unit e With battery power applied to the 5 in 1 unit the status indicator LED should glow solid blue then blink then become solid blue again Note It is extremely important that you do not move sway or pretend to fly the helicopter once the flight battery is connected because the Initialization process and calibration of the gyro has begun If you do move the helicopter before the LED is solid BLUE disconnect the flight battery from the 5 in 1 unit and repeat the initialization process 20 e When the status LED becomes solid blue the 5 in 1 unit is initialized and ready for flight Also as long as you had the throttle stick and trim set to the correct positions during the initialization process the ESC motors will now be armed Use caution as both main rotor and tail rotor blades will now spin with throttle Stick Input Note If the status L
13. the helicopter in the desired direction Helicopter Slides Right The aileron trim can be used to help keep the helicopter from drifting left or right when in hover with no aileron stick input For example if the helicopter drifts to the right when in hover add left aileron trim until the helicopter hovers as level as possible with no drifting to the right Once you re familiar with the primary controls of the helicopter you are almost ready to fly 26 Dual Rates The MLP4DSM transmitter included with your Blade mSR is equipped with a dual rate feature This feature allows the pilot to toggle between the high and low control rates available for the aileron elevator and rudder channels You can toggle between the high and low rates by pushing in on the right hand stick on the transmitter while the transmitter is powered on When the transmitter is first powered on it will be in the high rate mode You can tell you are in the high rate mode when the LED on the transmitter glows solid red In the high rate mode the controls are allowed to reach their maximum values which is typically preferred by experienced pilots interested most in maximum control authority By pushing in on the right hand stick while in the high rate mode you can enter the low rate mode You can tell you are in the low rate mode when the LED on the transmitter blinks continuously The low rate mode Is typically preferred by and best for
14. ED does not become solid blue please review the following e f after the status LED becomes solid BLUE but you have no control of the motors you have a positive Radio Frequency RF link between the transmitter and receiver but the throttle stick and throttle trim may not be set to the correct positions Check to be sure that the throttle stick is in the lowest possible position and that the throttle trim is set to the middle or a lower than the middle position If you now have control of the motors proceed to the next step of the checklist e f the status LED turns off completely you do not have a positive RF link between the transmitter and receiver Check to be sure that the transmitter has been powered on and that the LED indicator on the transmitter is glowing solid red lf the transmitter is powered on and functioning properly disconnect the flight battery from the 5 in 1 unit move the transmitter at least 2 feet away from the aircraft then reconnect the flight battery Now the 5 in 1 unit should initialize and arm properly lf your 5 in 1 unit will not initialize and arm after following the guidelines as listed above call the Horizon Support Team at 1 877 504 0233 e Once you have placed the helicopter in a safe area free of obstructions and are clear of the rotor blades you can safely begin to power up the model to check for proper operation of the motors Note Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading t
15. Inadequate power to the charger e EFLB1201S battery has been over discharged multiple times causing damage to battery life Solution e Lower throttle stick and throttle trim to their lowest settings e Disconnect flight battery center rudder yaw trim and re initialize aircraft Pages 24 26 e Disconnect flight battery and re initialize aircraft Pages 23 26 e Un plug then reconnect flight battery e Rebind Aircraft to your desired compatible transmitter Page 34 e Move transmitter powered on a few feet from the Aircraft prior to reconnecting the flight battery e Move off or away from large metal objects e Replace 5 in 1 board EFLH3001 and ensure the RED polarity marks are facing the same direction when connecting the flight battery to the 5 in 1 board e Recharge flight battery completely e Replace D batteries in __ charger and recharge flight battery completely e Replace EFLB12015S battery and read Battery Warnings and Guidelines section of manual Pages 7 8 Problem Charger light stays on after Li Po battery is disconnected or remains on for longer than 40 minutes when charging Aircraft hovers with a toilet bowl effect type circle on its own Aircraft appears to drift a certain direction Controls appear to be reversed after binding to a different transmitter Aircraft constantly Spins on Its own Aircraft has bad cyclic control interactions e g use
16. MSR EFLH3004 23 120mAh 1 Cell 3 7V 14C LiPo BMCX MSR EFLB1201S 24 Main Gear BMSR EFLH3006 25 Vertical Fin Blue BMSR EFLH3020B 7 26 Tail Rotor 1 BMSR EFLH3017 2 Tail Boom Assembly with Tail Motor Mount Rotor BMSR EFLH3002 coer 38 39 Replacement Parts List EFLBI201S 120mAh 1 Cell 3 7V 14C LiPo BMCX MSR EFLC1004 Celectra 4 Port 1 Cell 3 7V 0 3A DC Li Po Charger EFLCIOOS cccucuam kd 6V 1 5 Amp AC DC Power Supply EFLH1064 MLP4DSM 4 Channel Transmitter 2 4GHz BMCX EFLHILO066 224s esac Replacement Servo Mechanics BMCX MSR EFLH1067 Replacement Servo Retaining Collars BMCX MSR EFLH3001 5 in 1 Control Unit Rx Servos ESC Mixer Gyro BMSR PPILH300244i2i4 44442 Tail Boom Assembly with Tail Motor Mount Rotor BMSR EPLHSUUS 422ha5ac8s Coreless Main Motor with Pinion BMSR EFLH3004 Landing Skid and Battery Mount BMSR EFLH3005 Main Frame with Hardware BMSR EFLH3006 Main Gear with Hardware BMSR EFLIASUO Ls a o s2a22 02 Carbon Fiber Main Shaft with Collar and Hardware BMSR EFLH3008 Servo Pushrod Set with Ball Link 2 BMSR EFLH3009 Complete Precision Swashplate BMSR PFLHSULO 22ccecuaei Anti Rotation Collar with Hardware BMSR EFLASOT eee eee Mixing Flybar BMSR EFLH3012 Main Rotor Hub with Hardware BMSR EFLH3013 Feathering Spindle with O Rings and Bushings BMSR EFLH3014 Main Blade Gri
17. ORIZ N I B B Y EFLH3000 E flite products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 A US 2009 Horizon Hobby Inc US patent D578 146 US patent number 7 391 320 Multiple patents pending Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH Hamburger Strasse 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby Inc E fliteRC com 15 62 Printed 6 09 _ I eme A E file ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT Note Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity as well as damage to the helicopter Specifications ORO Ubs 5a E oh ee oe 7 5 in 190mm Height ee ee 3 5 in 90mm Main Rotor Diameter 7 0 in 180mm Weight with Battery 1 0 oz 28 g Main Motor 000 ee Coreless 1 installed Tail Motor 0000 ee Micro coreless 1 installed Battery eee 120mAh 1 cell 3 7V 14C battery LiPo 2 included EE acana sou tom daw Gre Saw Gre Bren Celectra 4 port 1 cell 3 7V 0 3A DC Li Po charger included Power Supply 6V 1 5 amp AC DC power supply in
18. alancing the throttle left hand stick position so that the model holds a steady hover altitude In some cases it may be best to make a few short hops to an altitude of just a few inches until you become familiar with the control inputs and trim settings required to maintain a steady hover and altitude As you will find the Blade mSR requires minor throttle adjustments to maintain its altitude in hover Remember to keep these throttle adjustments as minimal as 30 possible as large adjustments could result in a loss of control and or a possible crash e While attempting to establish a low level hover you can also check to see if any trim adjustments are required to help keep the Blade mSR from constantly drifting in various directions If you find the helicopter constantly drifts without any directional control input it will be best to land the model before making any adjustments to the trim settings Additional details regarding the location and function of the trim buttons can be found in the Understanding the Primary Flight Controls section of this manual lf the nose of the helicopter is drifting to the left or right you will need to adjust the rudder trim lf the helicopter is drifting forward or backward you will need to adjust the elevator trim lf the helicopter is drifting to the left or right you will need to adjust the aileron trim Continue to make trim adjustments until the helicopter can hover at a low alt
19. cluded Transmitter 2 0 0 00 MLP4DSM 2 4GHz DSM 4 channel included Onboard Electronics 5 in 1 receiver servos mixer ESC gyro installed Table of Contents e OON eo sussen erue Introduction 2 ee eee ee ee eee ees 3 COT e o2445 35424404 254444 240s oddest ei eddddddt oc ddddadddeteaess 3 Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries 0 0 0 0 ccc ee eee 3 Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings 0 0 00 cc eee eee ee eee 4 Blade mSR RTF Contents 0 0 ee ee ee ees 5 AOCMOMEWEGUIDINGNL 64 0545456 50525054505405058500 00 45045005050500 45 5 Preparing for First Flight 0 ee ee ee ee ees 6 geese a ee ee ee ee ee 6 Battery Warnings and Guidelines 0 0 0 00 ccc ee ee ees 7 Celectra 4 Port 1 Cell 3 7V 0 3A DC Li Po Charger Instructions 9 Celectra 4 Port Li Po Charger Warning anaana 11 Usage Guidelines Warnings and Safety Precautions 00 0000 cues 12 Installing the Transmitter Batteries 2 0 0 ee ee ees 13 stalling TNE Flight BAUClY lt a ss4t2c245404 50bedndadcdadedadodadedead 13 Additional Binding Information 0 0 0 00 00 ccc eee ee eee 14 Transmitter Control Identification 4 ua udaded eda dadedsdadadsdudadsdsdsas 15 Control Test 2 cee ec ehaeeeendesuweeeeeeeeeneeeeeeEeeeeeeeserenee 16 Important Channel 5 Information 0 00 cc eee 19 5 in 1 Control Unit Description Arming and Motor Control Test 19 Understanding the Primary Fligh
20. d accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation operation maintenance or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved by Horizon before shipment Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability lf you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase 42 Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this
21. d plastic parts 40 Replacements and Optional Parts fina fin Al 11S 5 in 1 Control Unit Reciever Tail Boom Assembly with Tail Coreless Main Motor with Pinion Landing Skid and Battery Mount Main Frame with Hardware Servos ESCs Mixer and Gyro Motor Mount and Rotor BMSR BMSR plete Precision Swashplate Anti Rotation Collar with Hardware R BMSR EFLH3008 EFLH3009 EFLH30010 a 00 lt a ee SES 666 ws eee cae So Mixing Flybar BMSR Rotor Head Linkage Set 4 BMSR MSR BMSR EFLH3015 Main Rotor Blade Set with Hardware Tail Rotor 1 BMSR Complete Blue Canopy with Vertical Fin BMSR Vertical Fin Blue BMSR BMSR EFLH3016 EFLH3017 EFLH3018 EFLH3020B iiil es 223 Canopy Mounting Grommets 8 Hardware Set BMSR Main Outer Shaft Bearing BMSR 3x6x2mm 2 BMCX MSR O Ring 8 BMCX MSR EFLH3021 EFLH3022 EFLH2215 EFLH2226 J Precision Swashplate Calibration BMCX MSR BMCX MSR Collars BMCX MSR BMCX MSR Tool BMSR EFLB1201S EFLH1066 EFLH1067 EFLH3023 EFLH3024 120mAh 1 Cell 3 7V 14C Li Po Replacement Servo Mechanics Replacement Servo Retaining Ultra Micro Training Gear Set 41 Warranty Period Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the
22. de mSR is stable it can easily be flown too fast and may cause you to fall behind the proper control inputs Team Tips We highly recommend you begin by using very slight control inputs to get familiarized with the feel and performance of the mSR Using maximum control inputs will make it very hard to get familiarized with the mSR Keep the tail towards yourself when flying the mSR for the first time so that your forward backward and left right controls can easily be recognized and orientation of the helicopter will not be lost The Blade mSR has helped many new hobbyists transition from coaxial helicopters to fast moving high performance single rotor helicopters Patience will help ensure your success in the R C helicopter hobby Please visit us on the web at www horizonhobby com for instructional videos and other information regarding your Blade mSR e f you are transitioning from a coaxial helicopter or you are a beginner helicopter pilot you may consider installing the specially designed training gear available separately for your Blade mSR Follow page 27 of this instruction manual for installation instructions e Slowly raise the throttle stick increasing the speed of the main rotor blades until the model begins to lift off Do not raise the throttle stick too quickly as the model could climb too fast causing you to lose control or make contact with objects above e Lift the model off the ground just a few inches and concentrate on b
23. ed method of payment Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards If you choose to pay by credit card please include your credit card number and expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines United States Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 USA All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Please call 877 504 0233 or e mail us at productsupport horizonhobby com with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty United Kingdom Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call 44 0 1279 641 097 or e mail us at sales horizonhobby co uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty 44 Germany Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Strasse
24. ensuring there is no drag within the pivot points of the rotor head Failure to properly calibrate your mSR may result in loss of stability and control authority To use the precision swashplate calibration too e Clip on tool as shown on the photos e While the tool is in place push up on the swashplate until the tool is sandwiched between the swashplate and the upper rotor hub e Check to see that the flybar seesaws freely then remove tool before flight 33 Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter If you ever find it is necessary to replace the transmitter or the receiver 5 in 1 unit for your model it will be necessary for you to bind the new transmitter or receiver 5 in 1 to your existing transmitter or receiver 5 in 1 for proper operation The following steps outline the binding process e Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the 5 in 1 unit and the transmitter is turned off e Plug the flight battery into the 5 in 1 unit e Plug the flight battery into the 5 in 1 unit After 5 seconds the LED on the 5 in1 unit will begin flashing e After verifying the LED is flashing on the receiver 5 in 1 PUSH directly down on the left hand stick while switching the transmitter on you will feel a click when you push in on the end of the stick e After approximately 5 10 seco
25. g the test the controls respond in the opposite direction it may be necessary to reverse change the direction of operation of the flight controls Follow these steps to change the direction of the various flight controls e Be certain that the battery is disconnected from the battery lead of the 5 in 1 control unit and the transmitter is turned off 17 en e Push down on the appropriate digital trim button on the transmitter for the control you would like to change the direction of For example Top elevator trim button elevator channel normal Bottom elevator trim button elevator channel reversed Left aileron trim button aileron channel normal Right aileron trim button aileron channel reversed e Continue to hold the appropriate trim button while turning the transmitter on e Hold the digital trim button down for approximately five seconds until a series of beeps tones are heard confirming the selection e Connect the battery to the 5 in 1 and complete the flight control test confirming that all controls are operating in the correct directions If you decide to use an E flite LPSDSM or HP6DSM transmitter please position your channel reversal dip switches as follows LP5DSM Transmitter HP6DSM Transmitter Note Keep a record of the existing settings in case you want to go back and fly your other aircraft Once you ve reconfirmed the flight control directions all controls should be functioning properly However if you con
26. he manual may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity as well as damage to the helicopter Once you have placed the helicopter in a safe area free of obstructions and are clear of the main and tail rotor blades you can safely begin to power up the model to check for proper operation of the motors e Advance the throttle stick upward slowly just until both main and tail rotor blades begin to spin DO NOT attempt the fly the helicopter at this time Note the direction that the main and tail rotor spins When viewed from the top the main rotor blades should spin clockwise When viewed from the right hand side of the helicopter the tail rotor should spin counter clockwise If either one of the rotors is operating in the wrong direction disconnect the battery and reverse the polarity of the corresponding motor s input power leads e After confirming that the direction of rotation for both main and tail rotors is correct it is best to confirm that the tail rotor respond properly to rudder control inputs 21 With the rotors spinning at a low level of power move the rudder stick slightly to Understanding the Primary Flight Controls cht Thi BIOSIS iS GUC alice espera or Wer al O ENERE If you are not familiar with the controls of your Blade mSR please take a Next move the rudder stick all the way to the left This should cause the speed few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first of the tail r
27. his manual completely before proceeding e Remove and inspect contents e Read EFLC1004 Charger instructions page 9 prior to charging the included Li Po batteries e Read this instruction manual thoroughly e Install the included four AA batteries in the transmitter e Install the flight battery in the helicopter once it has been fully charged e Test the controls shown on page 16 of this manual e Familiarize yourself with the controls e Find a suitable area for flying Flying Checklist Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction manual Although it can be used as a quick start guide we strongly suggest reading through this manual and other documentation included with the product completely before proceeding e Always turn the transmitter on first and set at least 2 feet away from the aircraft e Install the flight battery into the mSR s battery mount with the tab side down red dot up e Connect the flight battery into the power lead of the 5 in 1 control unit e Allow the 5 in 1 control unit to initialize and arm properly DO NOT MOVE SWAY or PRETEND TO FLY THE HELICOPTER DURING INITIALIZATION Shown on page 19 of this manual e Fly the model e Land the model e Disconnect the flight battery from the 5 in 1 control unit e Always turn the transmitter off last Battery Warnings and Guidelines While the Celectra 4 Port 1 Cell 3 7V 0 3A DC Li Po Charger has
28. itude with very little drifting and directional control input If the Blade mSR is your first helicopter model it may be best to have the help of an experienced helicopter pilot to trim the model for you before making your first flight e Once you have the Blade mSR properly trimmed and maintaining a stable low level hover practice using the rudder elevator and aileron controls to get a feel for how the helicopter responds to control inputs Remember to keep the control inputs as minimal as possible to prevent over controlling the helicopter especially when in hover After becoming comfortable with hovering the Blade mSR at low levels of altitude just a few inches off the ground you can transition to hovering and flying the helicopter at higher altitudes of approximately three to four feet At these higher altitudes you will be able to get a feel for the flight characteristics of the Blade mSR when it is flying out of ground effect e f at any time during flight you feel like the helicopter is drifting out of control simply release all of the controls except for throttle You will need to use the throttle to maintain altitude but due to the inherent stability of the specially designed rotor head the Blade mSR will simply return to a stable hover on its own if space allows e Don t be afraid to set the helicopter down on the ground quickly by lowering the throttle when approaching walls or other obstacles to help prevent main rotor b
29. lade strikes e IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT OF A CRASH OR ROTOR BLADE STRIKE NO MATTER HOW MINOR OR MAJOR YOU MUST LOWER THE THROTTLE STICK TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO 31 PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ESC OF THE 5 IN 1 UNIT YOU MUST ALSO BE SURE THAT THE THROTTLE TRIM IS SET TO THE MIDDLE POSITION OR TO A POSITION THAT IS LOWER THAN THE MIDDLE Failure to lower the throttle stick to the lowest possible position in the event of a crash could result in damage to the ESC in the 5 in 1 unit which may require replacement of the 5 in 1 unit Note Crash damage is not covered under warranty e Once you have gained experience and confidence in hovering the Blade mSR you can attempt more advanced maneuvers including Forward Flight Skidding Takeoffs Backward Flight Skidding Landings Pirouettes Spot Landings 32 Advanced Swashplate Settings Long Swashplate Control Balls Short Swashplate Control Balls The Blade mSR comes with an adjustable precision swashplate Advanced pilots may benefit from a more aggressive setup The more aggressive setup can be achieved by simply popping off the lower rotor head links and moving them onto the longer set of inner swashplate control balls Precision Swashplate Calibration Tool The Blade mSR includes a precision swashplate calibration tool This tool should be used after every crash or when rebuilding to ensure rotor head swashplate linkages are correctly spaced
30. ment The separate collection and recycling of your ME waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2009051501 Product s Blade mSR RTF Item Number s EFLH3000 Equipment class l The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 300 328 Technical requirements for Radio equipment EN 301 489 1 301 489 17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment EN 60950 Safety Signed for and on behalf of SS Horizon Hobby Inc ea amp LK A e A Steven A Hall May 15 2009 Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc 46 47
31. model and unplug the flight battery And while it is possible to power the model up and to fly again after the soft LVC occurs this is NOT recommended as continued discharging to the soft LVC will cause permanent damage to the Li Po battery that results in lost power and duration when using the battery for subsequent fights or failure of the battery entirely Continued attempts to further discharge the battery may also result in loss of control while the motors are running as the voltage of the battery may drop below the minimum operating voltage of the receiver and other electronics Also it is not recommended that you fly to the soft LVC every time you fly Instead you should be aware of the power level of the battery helicopter throughout the flight and if at any time the helicopter begins to require more throttle than typical to maintain hover or flight you should land the helicopter immediately Routinely discharging the battery to the soft LVC can still cause permanent damage to the battery Note When the battery power voltage is getting low you will typically find that significant rudder trim and or rudder stick adjustments are needed to prevent the helicopter from spinning This usually occurs before soft LVC and indicates a good time to stop flying If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the handling charging and or use of the included Li Po battery pack please contact the Horizon Support Team at 877 504 0233
32. nds the receiver 5 in 1 should be bound to the transmitter and you should now have full control and function If you encounter any problems repeat the binding process again or call the Horizon Support Team at 1 877 504 0233 34 NOTES 35 Problem Aircraft will not throttle up but all other controls seem to function Aircrafts yaw rudder control is Inconsistent Or requires excessive trim to neutralize yaw movement LED on Aircraft remains flashing and cannot be controlled by transmitter Aircraft does not function after connecting flight battery and aircraft smells burnt Aircraft appears to show significant decrease in flight time Troubleshooting Guide Possible Cause e User did not lower throttle trim and throttle Stick prior to initializing the aircraft e User did not center yaw rudder trim prior to initialization of 5 in 1 unit e User moved or swayed aircraft during initialization process e User did not wait at least 5 seconds after powering their transmitter prior to connecting the flight battery to the Aircraft e User bound the Aircraft to a different transmitter e Transmitter was too close to Aircraft during the initialization process e User using a metal or reflective surface e g pickup truck bed glass table etc e User may have accidentally connected the flight battery with the wrong polarity e Flight battery is not fully charged e
33. om the rotor blades Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni Cd Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All manufacturer s instructions and warnings must be followed closely Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in fire Always follow the manufacturer s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Age Recommendation 14 years or over This is not a toy This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control So it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury e Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries e Always operate your model in an open area away from cars traffic or people e Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage Can occur e Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason e Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional Sup
34. otor to decrease If the tail rotor is not properly responding to rudder flight ou sly revere the ude chanel on the anit Howeve pease be hen the tral stick isin the lowest possible postion and thot tim is set to the first flight middle or a lower than middle position the main rotor blades will not spin Advancing the stick upward will increase the speed of the main rotor blades Increasing the Note Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the speed of the main rotor blades will cause the model to climb manual may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity as well as damaging the helicopter Decreasing the speed of the main rotor blades by lowering the throttle stick will cause the model to descend After lifting the model off the ground you can balance the throttle by carefully moving the throttle stick up and down so the model will hold a stationary hover without climbing or descending 99 23 Moving the left hand stick to the left will turn yaw the nose of the helicopter to the The elevator stick controls fore and aft pitch of the helicopter Pushing the stick left about the axis of the main shaft forward will pitch the nose of the helicopter downward allowing the helicopter to be flown forward Nose Yaw Left Helicopter Moves Forward p Moving the left hand stick to the right will turn yaw the nose of the helicopter to the right about the axis of the main shaft Pulling the
35. port equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use e Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Moisture causes damage to electronics Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose e Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Blade mSR RTF Contents Item Not Available Separately EFLH10604 0 0 0 cee eee EFCBI ZOI D i ao a0 lt 0 a4 49 erates EFLC1004 00000008 PPG OOS oo deci decd decd do pected bard de wo poe a we es A as wy aw a Oe wt a EPEPE A Not Available Separately Optional FUG4 0 0 0 0 00008 Description Blade mSR RTF airframe MLP4DSM 4 Channel Transmitter 2 4GHz DSM2 120mAh 1 Cell 3 7V 14C LiPo Celectra 4 Port 1 Cell 3 7V 0 3A DC Li Po Charger 6V 1 5 Amp AC DC Power Supply Screwdriver 4 AA Batteries AA Alkaline Battery 4 Additional Equipment No additional equipment is required to complete your Blade mSR If you choose to make your EFLC1004 Celectra 4 port charger portable you may install 4 optional size D Batteries FUG7100 Preparing for First Flight Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction manual Although it can be used as a quick start guide we strongly suggest reading through t
36. posal of Li Po batteries requires special care Follow the manufacturer s instructions for safe disposal 12 Installing the Transmitter Batteries Install four AA batteries in the transmitter Check for proper operation of the transmitter by switching the power switch on to the left The LED light at the top of the transmitter should begin to glow solid red while the transmitter beeps Installing the Flight Battery Once the Li Po battery has been fully charged it s ready to be installed in the helicopter Install the battery in the helicopter by sliding it into the battery mounting supports Slots just below the main gears Slide the battery into the slots with the label facing downward and the connector oriented toward the back of the helicopter Note Be sure to slide the battery into the slots until the endcap of the battery comes into contact with the rear battery support This will allow you to achieve the correct center of gravity for the best overall flight performance Important In the event of a hard landing or crash the flight battery may move slightly Check the flight battery and ensure it is installed properly prior to flying Flying the helicopter with the battery slightly out of position changes the Center of Gravity and may affect flight characteristics Additional Binding Information Prior to each flight you should ensure that you power on your transmitter and wait about five seconds before you plug
37. ps with Hardware BMSR EPLESONS 24444444444 Rotor Head Linkage Set 4 BMSR EFLH3016 Main Rotor Blade Set with Hardware BMSR EFLH3017 Tail Rotor 1 BMSR EFLAST S urrara Complete Blue Canopy with Vertical Fin BMSR EFLESOZOB ss ei ei Vertical Fin Blue BMSR ERLHSOZ lorearen ws Canopy Mounting Grommets 8 BMSR EFLH3022 Hardware Set BMSR PRLB0 2322 345495544 Ultra Micro Training Gear Set BMCX MSR EFLH3024 Precision Swashplate Calibration Tool BMSR EFLAZ 2D a desicsiesdeiesbestetinsios Main Outer Shaft Bearing 3x6x2mm 2 BMCX MSR EFLH2226 Dampener Body Canopy Mounting O Ring 8 BMCX MSR Optional Parts List EFLH3004 Gla aaan Glow In The Dark Landing Skid and Battery Mount BMSR EFLH3005GL Glow In The Dark Main Frame with Hardware BMSR EFLH3011GL Glow In The Dark Mixing Flybar BMSR EFLH3016GL Glow In The Dark Main Rotor Blade Set with Hardware BMSR EFLH3017GL Glow In The Dark Tail Rotor 1 BMSR EFLH3019 Complete Red Canopy with Vertical Fin BMSR EFLH3020R Vertical Fin Red BMSR EFLH3020GL Vertical Fin Glow In The Dark BMSR PRIHB0Z23200 sa 04e4 Ultra Micro Training Gear Set BMCX MSR EFLB1501S 150mAh 1 Cell 3 7V Li Po BMCX MSR FUG 100 D Alkaline Battery 2 Note Due to the nature of the glow in the dark plastic material the parts may not be as durable as the standar
38. r at least 15 minutes Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely Store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results When transporting or temporarily storing the battery the temperature range should be from 40 120 degrees Fahrenheit Do not store the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight whenever possible If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire e Do not over discharge the Li Po flight battery Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the battery resulting in reduced power duration or failure of the battery entirely e Li Po cells should not be discharged to below 3V each under load In the case of the 1 cell Li Po battery used for the Blade mSR you will not want to allow the battery to fall to below 3V during flight 7 The Blade mSR s 5 in 1 control unit features a soft low voltage cutoff LVC that occurs when the battery reaches 3V under load When the soft cutoff occurs the ESC of the 5 in 1 unit will reduce power to the motors regardless of the power level you have set with the throttle stick and the BLUE LED will blink in order to prevent the voltage of the battery from dropping below 3V This reduction in power usually requires that you land the model immediately at which point you should power down the
39. r gives forward elevator input and helicopter flies sideways to the left or right Possible Cause e D batteries in the charger have inadequate power e Binding in the upper rotor head e Damaged rotor blades e Missing a rotor head linkage e User did not re trim the aircraft e User did not initially set up their transmitter prior to binding to the Aircraft e User did not CENTER the rudder trim on the transmitter prior to initialization of aircraft e User moved or swayed the aircraft during the initialization process e User has not trimmed the aircraft to compen sate for battery voltage drop during flight e Damaged or Broken Tail Rotor Blade or Tail Rotor is pushed in against the motor case e Swashplate anti rotation pin could have popped out of the anti rotation bracket on the main frame Solution e Replace D batteries in the charger or switch to power supply EFLC1005 included with your Blade mSR e Follow Precision Swashplate Calibration Tool section for proper adjustment The flybar Should seesaw freely if not there is binding in the rotor head Page 33 e Replace rotor blades e Install replacement control link e Read Understanding the Primary Flight Controls Pages 23 26 e Read Control Test section of this manual Pages 16 18 e Center the rudder trim on your transmitter and re initialize the aircraft e Unplug then reconnect the flight battery and DO NOT
40. ry to prevent damage Do not insert charged or discharged Li Po batteries in any of the charge ports If the power supply is connected to the 4 port charger while power supply is not connected to a power source Doing so will discharge and possibly damage the batteries NEVER LEAVE THE ADAPTER POWER SUPPLY OR CHARGER PLUGGED IN UNATTENDED 10 Celectra 4 Port Li Po Charger Warning Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries are significantly more volatile than other rechargeable batteries used in RC applications Failure to read and follow these instructions and safety precautions may result in fire personal injury and damage to property E flite Horizon Hobby Inc its retailers and any other representatives assume absolutely no liability for use of this product or failure to comply with these instructions and precautions lf you are not prepared to accept complete liability for the purchase and or use of this product you are advised to return it new and unused to the place of purchase immediately Never ship batteries without the expressed permission of the recipient Batteries carrying a charge of 25 or more cannot be shipped safely Batteries which are damaged cannot be shipped safely Damage or loss due to unsafe shipping is the legal responsibility of the person who shipped the product 11 Usage Guidelines Warnings and Safety Precautions e Always inspect batteries before charging e Never charge or use a Li Po battery or pack tha
41. s available at www horizonhobby com on the Support tab If you do not have internet access please include a letter with your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business days your RMA number a list of the included items method of payment for any non warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby 43 Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification Repair estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of 1 2 hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Please advise us of your preferr
42. t Controls 0 0 00 0c eee eee eee 23 Dual Rates ee ee ee eee ees 2 Choosing a Flying Area ee eee ees 2 Optional Training Gear Installation 0 0 ee es 28 Fyne Wie Blade MOR 4 4 4 3 445 d55 45544545 8d dd dD ERED AAA ads dads dens 30 Advanced Swashplate Settings 0 0 0 0 0 ccc ce ee 33 Precision Swashplate Calibration Tool 2 0 ee 33 Transmitter and Receiver Binding 0 0 ce ee eee es 34 Troubleshooting Guide cic idatastadete de dodadadsdadetetetadadadadus 36 Exploded View Parts Listing 0 0 cee ee ee eee eens 38 CPOE VIEW 2255304545655 0525455585 555505550555 5500858585 55554 39 Replacement Parts List 0 cc eee eee eee ns 40 OOuOnal PartcWiSh lt dcued duced adadadedsdededededudedsdedededadace 40 Replacements and Optional Parts 0 0 00 eee ee ee ees 41 Warani MONMMNAUOR 2555054805 650600 06 dbo A a 42 Product Registration cc ee eee ees 45 POC WMONMNGWOWs ecesu eee eee seen een dcesaatedededadatadededadata 45 CE Compliance Information for the European Union 0 00000 eee eae 46 2 Introduction Weighing in at under an ounce the Blade mSR Ready To Fly takes ultra micro helicopter performance to the next level Its unique Bell Hiller rotor head design provides the kind of speed and agility you would expect of a single rotor heli but maintains a measure of positive stability similar to a co axial heli This blend of agility and stability makes it the ideal ne
43. t shows any damage or disfigurement of any kind Swelling is a sign of internal damage Any breach of protective cover wiring or plugs is also reason to discontinue use See the manufacturer s instructions for proper disposal of Li Po batteries e Never charge near or in the area of any flammable or combustible materials e Always charge Li Po batteries in or on fire resistant materials or containers e Do not store or charge LiPo batteries with or around other batteries or battery packs of any type including other Li Pos e Never leave the battery and charger unattended while in use Improper charging or discharging of Li Po batteries could result in fire e Constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging If the battery becomes hot to the touch discontinue charging immediately Disconnect the battery from the charger and observe it in a safe place for approximately 15 minutes e f at any time you see a battery starting to balloon or swell up discontinue charging immediately Disconnect the battery from the charger and observe it in a Safe place for approximately 15 minutes e Do not allow children to charge Li Po battery packs e This charger is designed for 1 cell Lithium Polymer batteries ONLY It MUST NOT be used to charge other size LiPo batteries Ni MH or Ni Cd battery packs e Never attempt to dismantle the charger e Always disconnect the charger from the power supply after charging the battery e Dis
44. the flight battery into the receiver Doing this allows time for the transmitter to scan and secure two open frequencies If the flight battery is plugged in too quickly and the link is missed it may cause the receiver to inadvertently enter bind mode If this occurs simply leave the transmitter on and then disconnect and reconnect the flight battery Once the flight battery is plugged in put the helicopter on a horizontal surface as soon as you can within two seconds for gyro calibration Some customers find it easier to lay the helicopter on its side while connecting the flight battery then leaving it on its side during the initialization process Do not move sway the helicopter during the calibration process Failure to do this will cause unstable flight performance 14 Transmitter Control Identification Note Each time before you fly you should ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connecting the flight battery to the 5 in 1 unit After each flight be sure that you always disconnect the flight battery from the 5 in 1 unit before powering the transmitter off Mode 2 Rudder Throttle Aileron Elevator Functions Functions Rudder Trim Buttons Aileron Trim Buttons Throttle Trim Buttons Elevator Trim Buttons Mode 1 Rudder Elevator Functions Aileron Throttle Functions Aileron Trim Buttons Throttle Trim Buttons Rudder Trim Buttons Elevator Trim Buttons 15 Control Test Although each Blade mSR model
45. tinue to encounter any problems with your Blade mSR responding properly to the transmitter do not fly Call the Horizon Support Team at 1 877 504 0233 lf you ve confirmed proper control operation of your Blade mSR continue reading the manual prior to attempting to fly the helicopter Note Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may Cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity as well as damage to the helicopter 18 Important Channel 5 Information e Channel 5 affects rate settings of the 5 in 1 Control Unit e f using the stock MLP4DSM Transmitter this information is not pertinent e f using an LP5DSM or HP6DSM Transmitter please turn the Channel 5 knob clockwise completely e f using any other DSM2 compatible transmitter please ensure Channel 5 is set to default servo reversal and the switch or knob is set to a position that allows full travel control Note This can easily be tested by inducing full cyclic Aileron Elevator input and moving the switch or knob There s approximately 15 less servo travel depending on what position Channel 5 is in 5 in 1 Control Unit Description Arming and Motor Control Test The unique 5 in 1 Control Unit installed on your Blade mSR is a lightweight combination of main motor and tail motor electronic speed controls mixer gyro servos and Spektrum DSM2 compatible receiver The 5 in 1 unit is also equipped with a BLUE status indicator LED
46. xt step for someone moving up from a coaxial heli such as the Blade CX3 or Blade mCX Your Blade mSR RTF comes from the factory completely assembled and flight tested with everything you need to get flying This includes a 2 4GHz DSM2 transmitter two Li Po flight batteries a convenient 4 port DC LiPo charger with an AC adapter and 4 AA batteries for the transmitter The mSR s onboard 5 in 1 control unit combines the functions of a Spektrum 2 4GHz DSM2 compatible receiver mixer gyro main and tail motor ESCs and servos This integration eliminates the need for difficult electronic installation and setup while providing heading lock like gyro performance and precise proportional motor and servo response While your mSR is ready to fly right from the box please take the time to read through this manual for tips on battery safety and charging control checks and more before making your first flight We also suggest viewing the Instructional Video by clicking the link located on the product page for the Blade mSR at www e fliterc com Warning An RC helicopter is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only indoors in open areas following all instructions and as recommended in this manual Keep loose items that can get entangled in the rotor blades away from the main and tail blades including loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away fr
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