Blade BLH3450
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1. 3 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni CINE ASK BASIC NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC For up to date product literature visit horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a pos sibility of Serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and Cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damag2. Damage to these parts includes cracks burrs chips or scratches Replace damaged parts before flying Make sure the receiver is securely attached to the frame Replace the double sided tape when necessary The helicopter will crash if the receiver separates from the helicopter frame Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed a oq Blade 180 CFX Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Low flight battery or transmitter bat Fully charge or replace the flight battery and or transmit tery voltage ter batteries Make sure the bind plug is connected to the receiver bind port extension Refer to your transmitter s instruction manual for binding instructions Power off the transmitter Move the transmitter to a Transmitter too close to the helicopter larger distance from the helicopter Disconnect and during the binding process reconnect the flight battery to the helicopter and follow binding instructions Helicopter is bound to a different model Disconnect the flight battery Select the correct model memory ModelMatch radios only memory on the transmitter Reconnect the flight battery Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low The helicopter was moved during initialization The transmitter is powered off Power on the transmitter The receiver is not in bind mode Helicopter will not bind to the transmitter dur Transmitter is not in bind mod
3. 0 25 STUNT 100 100 HOLD 0 0 0 Pitc Curve Reverse THRO AILE 25 100 DX8 DX9 and DX18 The files for models using Soektrum transmitters with AirWare software are also available for download online in the Spektrum Community 25 100 0 ELEV RUDD GYRO PITC Swash Type 1 Servo 90 Timer 3 00 NORM 30 STUNT 0 HOLD 0 Travel Adj THRO Low 100 AILE 100 ELEV 100 RUDD 100 GYRO 100 PITC 100 40 25 25 50 50 50 75 75 75 Hi 100 Gyro Rate NORM STUNT SW F Mode 50 50 DX7 DX7se SYSTEM LIST FUNCTION MODE Model Type D R amp EXP HELI O AILE 100 0 0 ELEV 100 0 0 RUDD 100 INH Swatch Type 1 AILE 85 0 1 Servo 90 1 ELEV 85 0 1 RUDD 85 INH Thro Curve NORM 0 25 25 25 25 ST 1 75 75 75 75 75 ST 2 100 100 100 100 100 HOLD 0 0 0 0 0 Pitc Curve NORM 30 INH 50 INH 100 ST 1 0 INH 50 INH 100 ST 2 0 INH 50 INH 100 HOLD 0 INH 50 INH 100 Travel Adj Reversing SW THRO Low 100 Hi 110 THRO N RUDD N AILE 100 AILE GEAR N ELEV 100 ELEV N PIT N RUDD 100 GEAR 100 Gyro SENS Timer PIT 100 AUTO EMODE 3 00 pee STNT 50 HOLD 50 DX6 DX7s DX8 DX9 DX18 SYSTEM SETUP FUNCTION LIST v Type D R amp Expo Throttle Curve 0 0 dirt ed di NORM 0 25 25 25 25 Swash O RUDD 100 oy 51 1 75 75 75 75 75 1 Servo Normal VALE 354 oy ST 2 DX8 9 18 100 100 100 100 100 F Mode Set
4. Establish a low level hover Deliberately lower the throttle until the helicopter lands Do not give any aileron elevator or rudder commands when the helicopter is landing When the helicopter is in stunt mode e The rotor head speed is constant e he main rotor will increase negative pitch as the throttle collective stick is moved from the middle stick position to the low stick position Negative pitch allows the helicopter to fly upside down and perform aerobatics Change between stunt and idle up modes in a hover with the throttle near the hovering stick position The helicopter may go up or down when you change between modes due to the difference in the throttle and pitch curves If the cyclic control is too slow or too fast adjust the trans mitter dual rates expo or throttle curve to fit your liking For advanced AS3X settings please go to Bladehelis com and refer to the 180 CFX page Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Once the battery reaches 9V under load the ESC will Repeatedly flying the helicopter until LVC activates will continuously lower power supplied to the motor until damage the helicopter battery complete shutdown occurs This helps prevent over discharge of the Li Po battery Land immediately once the ESC activates LVC Continuing to fly after LVC can damage the battery cause a crash or both Crash damage and Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge During
5. at the date OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON of purchase MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND What is Not Covered HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God accident WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE improper use installation operation or maintenance iii PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE VM Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option either i service or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product s involved in a warranty claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG
6. storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per batteries damaged due to over discharge are not covered under warranty Gyro Gain Adjustment If the tail wags or oscillates lower the gain on the gyro If the tail is drifting while hovering increase the gain On your transmitter s gyro menu decrease the gyro gain on the gyro On your transmitter increase the gyro gain values a small amount until the helicopter is stable within values a small amount at a time until the tail starts to wag a particular flight mode oscillate Afterwards reduce the gain until the tail stops wagging oscillating within a particular flight mode Post Flight Inspections and Maintenance Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball but is not tight binding on the ball Ball Links When a link is too loose on the ball it can separate from the ball during flight and cause a crash Replace worn ball links before they fail Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth Replace bearings when they become notchy sticky in places when turning or draggy Make sure the wiring does not contact moving parts Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors Make sure there are no loose screws other fasteners or connectors Do not over tighten metal screws in plastic parts Tighten screw so parts are mated together then turn screw only 1 8th of a turn more
7. CFX k H3413 H3414 H3415 H3416 H3417 H3418 H3419 H3420 gt lt 41 2 4 md Cie _ BLH3421 ail Pinion Gear Shaft 180 CFX SERVE el ghee TG GNE BLH342 evel Gear 180 EFLRDS76TJ 7 6g Sub Micro Digital Tail Servo JST BLH3423 Torque Tube Gear 180 CFX SPMAR6335 Nanolite BLH3424 Tail Boom 2 1800 eee BLH3442 Castle Creations 15 Blade ESC Optional Parts Part Description Part Description BLH3401A Aluminum Main Blade Grips 180 DYNC2005 Prophet Sport Li Po 35W AC Charger BLH3402C Carbon Fiber Main Blades 180 DX6i DSMX 6 Channel Transmitter Only BLH3404A Aluminum Main Rotor Head Block 180 DX6 DSMX 6 Channel Transmitter Only BLH3406A Aluminum Swashplate 180 DX7s DSMX 7 Channel Transmitter Only BLH3409B Fiberglass Canopy 180 DX8 DSMX 8 Channel Transmitter Only BLH3431A Aluminum Tail Case Set 180 DX8 DSMX 9 Channel Transmitter Only BLH3433A _ Aluminum Tail Pitch Bellcrank 180 DX18 DSMX 18 Channel Transmitter Only Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers service center V Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon Hobby LLC Horizon warrants to the original Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable purchaser that the product purchased the Product willbe technical regulations free from defects in materials and workmanship
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9. ICU 4 Replacement Parts nnne 19 Installing the Flight Battery 6 Optional Parts 13 Transmitter and Receiver Binding Limited Wan ay seine een 13 Throttle Hold sci ccsccnccasnieancnesaveasateiaciasaninanepncancancinanapnneisans 7 Warranty and Service Contact Information 15 Control Tests T FGC informati n e e e eee ans 15 Blade 180 Pre Flight Checklist 9 CIPUE E S S 15 Flying the Blade 180 9 Compliance Information for the European Union 15 Low Voltage Cutoff 10 Length 13 4 in 340mm 5 1 in 130mm 14 2 in 360mm Tail Rotor Diameter Flying Weight Included Items Required Items Components Brushless Outrunner installed Castle Creations 15A installed Flybarless Spektrum AR6335 6 Channel installad Unit AS3X Nanolite Receiver Components Ch Dynamite Prophet Sport Li Po 35W eigen AC Charger DYNC2005 T it Full Range DSM2 DSMX technology ransmitter transmitter DX6i and up To register your product online visit www bladehelis com Nanolite High Speed installed eeu DS76T Sub Micro Digital Tail installed en 3S 11 1V 30C Li Po First Flight Preparation e Remove and
10. cribed 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 and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 EN301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN55022 2010 AC 2011 EN55024 2010 CN A A hil AD LAA Signed for and on behalf of Mike Dunne Horizon Hobby LLC Executive Vice President Champaign IL USA Product Divisions september 26 2014 Horizon Hobby LLC 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 elec tronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your 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 environ ment 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 5 YN 2014 Horizon Hobby LLC Blade E flite Dynamite Prophet AS3X DSM DSM2 DSMX AirWare ModelMatch the BNF logo and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used wit
11. ds By submitting any item to Horizon for service you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website http www horizonhobby com content service center render service center ATTENTION Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If received a non compliant Product will not be serviced Further the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un serviced Product through a carrier of the sender s choice and at the sender s expense Horizon will hold non compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification after which it will be discarded Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address Horizon Service Center servicecenter horizonhobby com Repairs and Repair Requests RequestForm www quickbase com db Horizon Product Support bghi7ey8c a GenNewRecord 4105 Fieldstone Rd Product Technical Assistance 399 950 9304 Champaign Illinois 61822 USA ps sales horizonhobby com 888 959 2304 United Service Parts Sales sales horizonhobby co uk Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited 44 0 1279 641 097 Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Germany Horizon Technischer Service service horizonhobby de Christian Junge StraBe 1 Sales Horizon Hobby GmbH 4 49 0 4121 2655 100 25337 Elmshorn Germany Frome 0 rs infofrance horizonhobby com 11 Rue Georges C
12. e ing binding Helicopter will not link to the transmitter after binding Replace or recharge batteries Lay the helicopter on its side during initialization if windy The receiver will not initialize Center elevator aileron and rudder controls Make sure is too high settings The transmitter is not in normal mode Make sure the transmitter is in normal mode and throttle Helicopter will not hold is off e or the motor wires are damaged wires for damage Flight battery charge is too low Replace or recharge flight battery Power down helicopter Reverse the throttle channel on Throttle channel is reversed ihe transmitter Flight battery has low voltage Fully charge the flight battery Flight battery is old or damaged Replace the flight battery pel power is Ki battery allowing the charger time correct direction Refer to motor control test Helicopter will not lift off Main rotor blades are installed back Install the main rotor blades with the thicker side as the wards leading edge Rudder control and or sensor direction Make sure the rudder control and the rudder sensor reversed operating in the correct direction The helicopter tail Check the rudder servo for damage and replace if neces Check the rudder control arm for adequate travel and Inadequate control arm throw adjust if necessary Increase the helicopter s head speed via your transmitter e DONO settings and or using a freshly char
13. e to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC This 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 serious injury Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy Safety Precautions and Warnings e Always keep a Safe distance in all directions around e Never operate your model with low transmitter batter your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is ies controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control many sources outside your control Interference can e Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike cause momentary loss of control e Always use fully charged batteries Always operate your model in open spaces away from e Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is full size vehicles traffic and people powered e Always carefully follow the directions and warnings e Always remove batteries before disassembly for this and any optional support equipment chargers e Always keep moving parts clean rechargeable battery packs etc Always keep par
14. ged flight pack Replace the main rotor head dampers na wn Exploded View EN Replacement Parts Part Description Part Description Feathering Spindle Set 180 CFX 2 Tail Pushrod 2 180 CFX ain Rotor Head Block 180 CFX Tail Pushrod Guide Set 180 CFX BLH3405 otor Head Linkage Set 180 CFX BLH3429 ail Boom Clamp 180 CFX BLH3406 washplate 180 CFX BLH3430 ertical Fin 180 CFX ail Case Set 180 CFX ail Shaft and Hub 180 CFX ail Pitch Bellcrank 180 ail Pitch Slider 180 CFX ail Grip Set 180 CFX ail Grip Bearing Set 180 CFX ail Blade Set 180 CFX 9X6X2 8mm Thrust Bearing 180 BLH3439 9X6x1 8mm Radial Bearing 180 BLH3440 x8x2mm Radial Bearing 180 CFX BLH3441 2 5x6x2 6mm Flanged Bearing 180 450mAh 3S 11 1V 30C EFLB4503SJ30 Li Po Battery N 3 B CO CO CDW CW PO oo NO or LWP O co O1 No ie mo I ss E _ AES no c cdcoj oo o O1 C5 n2 0o co lt LH3407 ain Shaft Set 180 CFX H3408 H3409 H3410 H3411 H3412 UJ ain Gear 180 CFX tock Canopy 180 CFX ervo Control Linkage Set 180 CFX ain Bearing Block Set 180 CFX nti Rotation Bracket 180 CFX arbon Fiber Main Frame 180 CFX ody Post Set 180 CFX attery Iray 180 CFX otor Mount 180 CFX rushless Main Motor 180 CFX ottom Plate 180 CFX anding Gear 180 CFX ront Tail Boom Case 180
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16. harpak Horizon Hobby SAS 33 0 1 60 18 34 90 77127 Lieusaint France China Service Parts Sales info horizonhobby com cn Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd Horizon Hobby China 86 021 5180 9868 shanghai China 200060 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 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range IC Information This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Compliance Information for the European Union United States of America Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH201 4092601 Product s 180 CFX BNF Basic Item Number s BLH3450 Equipment class 1 The object of declaration des
17. inspect contents e Begin charging the flight battery e Install the flight battery in the helicopter once it has been fully charged e Program your computer transmitter e Bind your transmitter e Familiarize yourself with the controls e Find a suitable area for flying Charging Warnings Flying Checklist 1 Always turn the transmitter on first 1 Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC 1 Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly L Fly the model L1 Land the model _J Unplug the flight battery from the ESC 1 Always turn the transmitter off last CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage e NEVER LEAVE THE POWER SUPPLY CHARGER AND BAT TERY UNATTENDED DURING USE e NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e f at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use immediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire e Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results e Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 5 49 Do not store the battery or model in a car or d
18. irect sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire Battery Charging e Always charge batteries away from flammable materials e Always inspect the battery before charging e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges e Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging e ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTERIES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fi re resulting in personal injury and or property damage e Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load e Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips e Never charge batteries outside recommended levels e Never charge damaged batteries e Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger e Never allow minors to charge battery packs e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight Choose a charger designed to balance charge 3S Li Po batteries We recommend the Dynamite Prophet Sport Li Po 35W AC Charger DYNC2005 Refer to your charger manual for charging instructions Transmitter Setup Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i DX7 DX7se DX6 DX7s DX6i SETUPLIST Model Type HELI ADJUST LIST Thro Curve NORM
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20. ons to ensure they are moving in the correct direction Please refer to the diagrams above for reference WARNING Stay at least 30 feet 10 meters away from the helicopter when the motor is running Do not attempt to fly the helicopter at this time 3 Ensure the throttle is lowered completely Turn throttle hold off at this time and confirm the transmitter is still set to normal flight mode Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to spin The main blades spin clockwise when viewing the helicopter from the top The tail rotor blades spin counterclockwise when viewing the helicopter from the right hand side NOTICE If the main rotor blades are spinning coun terclockwise reduce the throttle to low immediately Turn throttle hold on Disconnect the battery from the helicopter and reverse any two motor wire connections to the ESC and repeat the motor control test Blade 180 CFX Pre Flight Checklist 1 Check all screws to ensure that they are tight 1 Check main and tail blades to ensure they are not damaged 1 Check all links to make sure they move freely but do not pop off easily 1 Check that flight battery and transmitter battery are fully charged 21 Check all wires to ensure that they are not cut pinched or chaffed and are properly secured Flying the Blade 180 CFX 1 Check all wire connections 1 Check gears to make sure no teeth are missing 2 Do a complete control test l Check that the servo
21. orizon entering bind mode the next time the power is turned on Product Support office For a list of compatible DSM If you encounter problems obey binding instructions and transmitters please visit www bindnfly com refer to transmitter troubleshooting guide for other Throttle Hold Throttle hold only turns off the motor on an electric heli Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor if the copter You must maintain pitch and direction control helicopter is out of control in danger of crashing or both The blades will spin if throttle hold is OFF For safety turn Please refer to your transmitter manual for more throttle hold ON any time you need to touch the helicopter information on programming throttle hold or check the direction controls Control Tests Test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure the servos linkages and parts operate correctly Turn on Throttle Hold when doing the control tests Elevator Side view alie d Why GG 57 7 Rear View Rudder Side View Motor Control Test Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean flat and level surface concrete or asphalt free of obstructions Always stay clear of moving rotor blades 1 The motor beeps twice when the helicopter s ESC arms properly Before you continue confirm that TH HOLD is ON WARNING The motor will spin when throttle is increased while TH HOLD is OFF 2 Check the swashplate directi
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23. s are functioning properly 1 Check to make sure the flight battery is properly secured L Check to make sure the receiver is properly secured Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft Select a large open area away from people and objects Your first flights should be outdoors in low wind condi tions Always stay at least 30 feet 10 meters away from the helicopter when it is flying The Blade 180 CFX is intended to be flown outdoors or inside a large gymnasium Takeoff Deliberately increase throttle and establish a hover at least 24 0 6 meter high outside of ground effect CAUTION Do not give any aileron elevator or rudder commands before takeoff or the helicopter may crash during takeoff Flying The helicopter lifts off the ground when the rotor head reaches a suitable speed Establish a low level hover outside of ground effect to verify proper operation of your helicopter You must not set any trim the flybarless design of the Blade 180 CFX renders trim unnecessary Setting trim or sub trim can cause an unwanted drift or rotation of the helicopter First flights should be performed in normal mode and low cyclic and rudder dual rates until you are familiar with the flying manner of the Blade 180 CFX Discover the rates that fit your flying style CAUTION Always fly the helicopter with your back to the sun and the wind to prevent loss of flight control Landing
24. tact with the motor Failure to do so Will cause the motor ESC and battery to overheat resulting in crash causing property damage and injury 7 Do not move the helicopter until the receiver initializes The LED on the receiver glows solid when the helicop ter is initialized 8 The helicopter motor will emit 2 tones indicating the ESC is armed CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to Spektrum DSM2 DSMX technology equipped aircraft recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a transmitter to the receiver for proper operation single specific transmitter You need to bind your chosen Binding Procedure 1 Disconnect the flight battery from the helicopter 2 Refer to the Transmitter Setup Table to correctly set up your transmitter 3 Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest position 4 Power off the transmitter and move all switches to the 0 position 6 Connect the flight battery to the ESC The receiver LED flashes indicating it is in bind mode NOTICE Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from instructions If needed contact the appropriate H
25. ts dry e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical aut ofthe reach ot children e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not Always remove batteries after use specifically designed and protected for this purpose Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring Moisture causes damage to electronics Never touch moving parts e Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS If you ever need to replace a Spektrum compo nent found in a Horizon Hobby product always purchase from Horizon Hobby LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum Box Contents e Blade 180 CFX e 450mAh 35 11 1V 30C Li Po Battery Table of Contents FIESEEHORETTODSTODIE EENE 4 Gain 10 GIST 4 Post Flight Inspections and 10 Charging 4 Blade 180 Troubleshooting Guide 11 Battery 4 ExplodedView 12 GES
26. up 1 FLEV 85 0 HOLD 0 0 0 0 0 Flight Mode F Mode 1 RUDD 85 0 Pitch Curve Hold Hold 2 AILE 85 0 NOR 30 40 50 75 100 Frame Rate o Ob 0 25 50 75 100 22ms RUDD gy oy ST 2 DX8 18 only 0 25 50 75 100 DSMX HOLD 0 25 50 75 100 SERVO SETUP Reverse Timer Travel THRO MODE Countdown THRO Low 100 Hi 110 AILE TIME 3 00 Tone Vibe AILE 100 ELEV START Throttle Cut ELEV 100 RUDD POS 25 RUDD 100 CEAR GEAR 100 PIT PIT 100 Gyro SW F Mode CH Gear NORMAL POS 0 75 STUNT 1 POS 1 75 STUNT 2 05 2 75 HOLD 75 Installing the Flight Battery Bop Lower the throttle Power on the transmitter Center the throttle trim To allow the ESC to arm and to keep rotors from initiat ing at startup turn on throttle hold and normal flight mode before connecting the flight battery Please refer to your transmitter manual for more information on programming throttle hold and normal flight mode Attach hook material to the helicopter frame and loop material to the battery Install the flight battery on the helicopter frame Secure the flight battery with a hook and loop strap Connect the battery cable to the ESC CAUTION Always keep the power lead posi tioned AWAY from the elevator servo Failure to do so could cause the lead to get caught and will result in crash causing property damage and injury CAUTION Make sure the flight battery does not come in con
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