Blade 130 X BNF
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1. 130 X moved during initialization Disconnect the flight battery and re initialize the 130 X while keeping the Helicopter from moving Throttle channel is reversed Flight battery connected with the wrong polarity Flight battery charge is low Disconnect flight battery reverse the throttle channel on the transmitter reconnect flight battery Replace the 3 in 1 board Connect the flight battery noting proper polarity Completely recharge the flight battery Inadequate power to flight battery charger Make sure the AC power supply charger and adapter cord are connected Flight battery is damaged Replace the flight battery and follow the flight battery instructions Flight conditions might be too cold Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Less than a 5 second wait between first powering on the transmitter and connecting the flight battery to the 130 X The 130 X is bound to a different model memory ModelMatch transmitters only Make sure the battery is warm room temperature before use Power off the transmitter Move the transmitter a larger distance from the aircraft Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery to the aircraft Follow the binding instructions Leave the transmitter powered on Dis connect and reconnect the flight battery to the 130 X Select the correct model memory on the transmitter Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery to the 130 X Flight2. 150 X F NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Inc 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 possibility 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 damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without
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4. battery or transmitter battery charge is too low Replace or recharge batteries Flybarless unit has not initialized yet Wait for the unit to initialize Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warrants to the original pur chaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center V Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable echnical regulations OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON AKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES NCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option
5. load Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips Never leave charging batteries unattended Never charge batteries outside recommended levels Only charge batteries that are cool to the touch Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger Never allow minors to charge battery packs Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F or 4 49 or place in direct sunlight First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist Remove and inspect the box contents J Always turn the transmitter on first Charge the flight battery 24 Plug the flight battery into the lead from the Program your computer transmitter flybarless unit Install the fully charged flight battery in the J Allow the flybarless unit to initialize and helicopter arm properly Bind your transmitter to the helicopter iJ Fly the model Familiarize yourself with the flight controls iJ Land the model Find an open area for flying J Unplug the flight battery from the flybarless unit J Always turn the transmitter off last Battery Charging Celectra 2 Cell 7 4V DC Li Po Charger EFLUC1007 25 7 4 V 300mAh 35C Li Po Battery Pack E flite EFLB3002S35 The Blade 130 X 2S Li Po battery features an EFL2 connec tor that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included Li Po charger and charge adapter The included flight battery is safe to charge up to 3C 0 9 Amp U
6. to fly it s still a sophisti cated Radio Controlled flying machine that has some features and pre flight checks you ll need to become familiar with before you fly Table of Contents Blade 130 Specifications First Flight 4 i Flying Checklist 0 sss q Length 305mm 12 0 in Battery Warnings and Guidelines 4 Height 122mm 4 8 in Battery Charging 5 Programming Your Transmitter 6 Main Rotor Diameter 325mm 12 8 in Transmitter and Receiver Binding 10 Tail Rotor Diameter 76mm 3 0 in Installing the Flight Battery 11 Reviewing the Primary Flight Controls 12 Flying Weight 107 g 3 8 oz Low Voltage Cutoff 13 Flying the 130 13 20 Post Flight Inspections and Maintenance 13 Visit www bladehelis com lo Exploded 14 register your helicopter Parts Listings sese esee rrr rmm ena 17 Optional Parts 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Limited Warranty 19 Warranty and Service Contact Information 20 Customer Service Information 20 FGC Information vs 2s usen 21 Compliance Information for the European Union 21 Charging Warnings The charger
7. 0 25 50 75 100 HOLD 0 25 50 75 100 Never use sub trims or trims AILE ELEV or RUDD channels 7 LEN Spektrum DX7s Transmitter Setup SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Switch Select F Mode Setup Warnings Frame Rate Helicopter 1 Servo Normal All Switches INH Flight Mode F Mode Throttle Over 10 22ms Hold Hold Stunt 1 Active DSMX Hold Active Alarm Tone Vibe FUNCTION LIST TRAVEL SUB TRIM REVERSE INHIBIT THROTTLE 100 100 THROTTLE 0 THROTTLE N AILERON 100 100 AILERON 0 AILERON N ELEVATOR 100 100 ELEVATOR 0 ELEVATOR N SW INHIBIT RUDDER 100 100 RUDDER 0 RUDDER GYRO 100 100 GYRO 0 GYRO N PITCH 100 100 PITCH 0 PITCH N AUX2 100 100 AUX2 0 AUX2 N D R AND EXPO GYRO EXPO AILERON 0 100 100 40 AILE D R AILERON 1 85 85 40 AILE D R ELEVATOR 0 100 100 40 ELEV D R ELEVATOR 1 85 85 40 ELEV D R RUDDER 0 100 100 0 RUDD D R RUDDER 1 80 80 0 RUDD D R INHIBIT THROTTLE CURVE PITCH CURVE LOW HIGH EXPO 25 50 75 25 50 75 HIGH N 0 40 60 75 INH N 30 40 50 75 100 INH 1 100 100 100 100 100 INH 1 0 25 50 75 100 INH H 0 0 0 0 INH H 0 25 50 75 100 INH TAIL CURVE TIMER LOW 25 50 75 MODE Countdown N 0 0 0 0 0 INH TIME 4 00 Tone Vibe 1 0 0 0 0 0 INH START Throttle Out H 0 0 0 0 0 INH POS 25 ENS Never use sub trims or trims on AILE ELEV or RUDD channels Spektrum DX8 Transmitter
8. 90 Degree Type Down AILE N Time 4 00 ELEV N Switch Trainer RUDD N GYRO N PITC R ADJUST LIST AILE 0 10096 40 THRO 10096 THRO 0 ELEV 0 100 40 AILE 100 AILE 0 RUDD 0 100 INH ELEV 100 ELEV 0 RUDD 100 RUDD 0 Et omm NI GYRO 100 GYRO 0 ER 85 Ah PITC 100 PITC 0 RUDD 1 80 INH THRO CUR PITC CUR L 2 3 4 H L 2 3 4 H NORM 0 40 60 68 75 NORM 30 40 50 75 100 STUNT 100 100 100 100 100 STUNT 0 25 50 75 100 HOLD 10 10 10 10 10 HOLD 0 INHIBIT INHIBIT 25 50 75 100 Never use sub trims or trims AILE ELEV or RUDD channels EN NL g Spektrum DX7 DX7se Transmitter Setup SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Input Select AUX2 GEAR HELI 1 Servo Norm INH GYRO ADJUST LIST 05 0 POS 1 AILE ELEV RUDD AILE ELEV RUDD AUTO EXP 40 EXP 40 EXP 0 EXP 40 EXP 40 EXP 0 NORM D R 100 D R 100 100 D R 85 D R 85 D R 100 ST 1 INH ST 2 INH HOLD INH THRO AILE ELEV RUDD PIT AUX2 THRO 0 THRO AILE N N N N N N N AILE 0 H 100 L 100 ELEV 0 L 100 R 100 GYRO SENS THRO HOLD RUDD 0 HOLD POS 0 0 SEAN 0 0 qui 0 0 PITC 0 D 100 L 10095 0 0 AUX2 0 U 100 R 100 GEAR PIT 100 H 100 100 100 THRO CURVE PITCH CURVE L 1 2 3 H L 1 2 3 H NORM 0 40 60 68 7590 NORM 30 40 50 75 100 ST 1 75 75 75 75 75 ST 1 0 25 50 75 100 ST 2 100 100 100 100 100 ST 2
9. HH2012041201 Product s Blade 130 X BNF Item Number s BLH3780 Equipment class 1 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 and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN55022 2010 EN55024 2010 EN61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN61000 3 3 2008 EN 60950 1 2006 A1 2010 Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc n Champaign IL USA Qa WER c April 12 2012 Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc 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 equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment atthe time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and make sure 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 2012 Horizon Hobby Inc Blade E flite C
10. Post Flight Inspections and Maintenance Cleaning Disconnect the battery before cleaning the helicopter Use a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth to remove dust and debris Replace ball bearings on the helicopter when they do not rotate freely Wiring Make sure the wiring is away from all moving parts Replace damaged wiring or loose connectors 15 Make sure there are no loose fasteners or connectors Do not over tighten metal screws in plastic parts Tighten screws so the parts are mated together and then turn screw only another 1 8th turn IM Make sure rotor blades are not damaged Damage includes cracks burrs chips or scratches Replace any damaged parts before flying the helicopter again EN Exploded Views EN l4 EN 15 Parts Listings Part Description Part Description 1 BLH3701 Brushless Flybarless 3 in 1 Control 18 BLH3717 Tail Boom 130 X Uit RES GYrOS 130 X 19 BLH3718 Tail Boom Brace Supports Set 130 X 2 BLH3702 Main FrameSet 130 X 20 BLH3719 Torque Tube 130 X Gear 0307 21 BLH3720 Tail Linkage Pushrod 130 X 4 BLH3704 Bearing 2 23 BLH3721 Tail Boom Support Mount Pushrod 5 BLH3705 Canopy Mounts 130 X Guide 130 X 6 BLH3706 Landing Gear Set 130 X BLH3722 Stock Canopy 130 X 7 BLH3707 Brushless Ma
11. RUDD channels g _ 4 Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter You need to bind your chosen Spektrum DSM transmitter to the flybarless unit before flying the helicopter General Binding Procedure 1 Disconnect the flight battery from the helicopter 2 Power off the transmitter and make sure the flight mode switch is in the Normal position Move the throttle to the low off position 3 Connect the flight battery to the flybarless control unit The LED on the flybarless unit flashes after 5 seconds 4 Put the transmitter into bind mode while powering on the transmitter 5 Release the bind button after 2 3 seconds The helicopter is bound when the blue LED on the flybarless unit is solid 6 Disconnect the flight battery and power the transmitter off CAUTION Futaba transmitters equipped with Spektrum modules require you to reverse the throttle channel If you encounter problems obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Installing the Flight Battery 2 Power on the transmitter 3 Center the throttle trim 4 Turn throttle hold on and move the flight mode
12. Setup SYSTEM LIST he Swash Type F Mode Setup Trim Step Warnings pene Helicopter 1 Servo A Switches Flight Mode Throttle Over10 2215 Hold Hold AIL 0 Stunt 1 Act DSMX ELE 0 Stunt 2 Act RUD 0 Hold Act RTRIM 0 Alarm Tone Vibe LTRIM 0 TYPE Common Changing trim step to zero disables the trim for that channel FUNCTION LIST TRAVEL SUB TRIM REVERSE SPEED INHIBIT THROTTLE 100 100 THROTTLE 0 THROTTLE N THROTTLE NORM AILERON 100 100 AILERON 0 AILERON N AILERON NORM ELEVATOR 100 100 ELEVATOR 0 ELEVATOR N ELEVATOR NORM INHIBIT RUDDER 100 100 RUDDER 0 RUDDER N RUDDER NORM GYRO 100 100 GYRO 0 GYRO N GYRO NORM E PITCH 100 100 PITCH 0 PITCH N PITCH NORM iius AUX2 100 100 AUX2 0 AUX2 N AUX2 NORM AUX3 100 100 AUX3 0 AUX3 N AUX3 NORM EXPO SW LOW 25 50 75 HIGH AILERON 0 100 100 40 AILE D R N 0 40 60 68 75 INH AILERON 1 2 85 85 40 AILE D R 1 75 75 75 75 75 INH ELEVATOR 0 100 100 40 ELEV D R 2 100 100 100 100 100 INH ELEVATOR 1 2 85 85 40 ELEV D R H 0 0 0 0 0 INH RUDDER 0 100 100 0 RUDD D R RUDDER 1 2 80 80 0 RUDD D R INHIBIT LOW 25 50 75 HIGH LOW 25 50 75 HIGH MODE Countdown N 30 40 50 75 100 INH N 0 0 0 0 0 INH TNE 4 00 Tone 1 0 25 50 75 4100 INH 1 0 0 0 0 0 INH Vibe 2 0 25 50 75 100 INH 2 0 0 0 0 0 INH START Throttle Out H 0 25 50 75 100 INH H 0 0 0 0 0 INH POS 25 Never use sub trims or trims on AILE ELEV or
13. X BLH3715GR n Rotor Blade Set EFLC3025 Celectra 80W AC DC Multi Chemistry Battery Charger BLH3715YE Fast Flight Main Rotor Blade Set Yellow 130 X DX8 DSMX Transmitter Only BLH3735 Optional Metal Bevel Gears 130 X DX7s DSMX Transmitter Only BLH37160R High Performance Main Rotor Blade LE Set Organge 130 X y BLH37166R High Performance Main Rotor Blade EFLA7001UM Charger Plug Adapter THP Set Green 130 X EFLA700UM Charger Plug Adapter EFL BLH3716YE High Performance Main Rotor Blade BLH3722A Blue White Option Canopy 130 X Sol NOW 130 BLH3722B Red Yellow Option Canopy 130 X BLH37330R Tail Rotor Blade Set Orange 130 X Troubleshooting Guide Problem 130 X control response is inconsistent or requires extra trim to neutralize movement 130 X will not respond to throttle 130 X does not function and smells burnt after connecting the flight battery 130 X has reduced flight time or is underpowered LED on receiver flashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmitter during binding LED on the receiver flashes rapidly and the 130 X will not respond to the transmitter after binding Possible Cause Control trim is not centered Throttle too high and or throttle trim is too high Solution Disconnect the flight battery center the control trim and re initialize the Helicopter Reset controls with the throttle stick and throttle trim at the lowest setting
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16. direct adult supervision Do not attempt disassembly use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby Inc This manual contains instructions for safety operation and mainte nance 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 Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it This is not a toy could cause serious injury or even death Never operate your model with low transmitter Safety Precautions and Guidelines batteri y e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can control or in danger of crashing cause momentary loss of control Always use fully charged batteries Always keep aircraft in sight and under control Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people powered Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc Always remove batteries before disassembly Always keep moving parts clean Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything Alwa
17. electra Bind N Fly DSM DSM2 JR and ModelMatch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby Inc registered in the U S The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc US 7 898 130 US D578 146 PRC ZL 200620079025 2 Other patents pending Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan Created 3 2012 32724 BLH3780
18. ery reaches 3V per cell under load Set your transmitter timer for 4 minutes and land when the timer expires LVC Precautions and Guidelines Repeatedly activating LVC damages the flight battery and you will need to replace the battery Always unplug the Li Po battery from the flybarless unit at the end of each flight Failure to unplug the Li Po battery during storage will over discharge the battery and will prevent it from charging in the future VC does not protect the battery from over discharge during storage The warranty does not cover crash damage or battery damage NL 7p Flying the 130 X Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft Select a large open area away from people and objects The Blade 130 X can fly outdoors or indoors in a gymnasium CAUTION Familiarize yourself with the Blade 130 X primary controls before attempting your first flight The Blade 130 X is more responsive than other Blade micro helicopters like the Blade mSR Seek help from an experienced pilot if you are new to collective pitch helicopters Takeoff Quickly increase the throttle to 1 2 throttle and establish a low level hover AN CAUTION Do not give any aileron elevator or rudder commands before takeoff or the helicopter may crash Flying The helicopter lifts off the ground when the rotor head reaches a suitable speed Establish a low level hover to verify proper operation
19. for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility An Online Service Request is available at Horizon Hobby Service Center If you do not have internet access please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for ser vice When calling Horizon you will be asked to provide your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours When sending product into Horizon please include your RMA number a list of the included items and a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Notice Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty ser vice will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expen
20. in Motor 24 BLH3723 Tail Servo Boom Mount 130 X 8 BLH3708 Servo Pushrod Set 130 X 25 BLH3724 Vertical Fin 130 X 9 SPMSH 2 9 Gram Performance Linear Long 26 BLH3725 Tail Case Set 130 X ae Throw Servo 27 BLH3726 Tail Rotor Pitch Lever Set 130 X 10 o 300 25 7 4V 35C Li Po Battery 28 BLH3727 15x4x1 12 Bearing 2 11 BLH3709 Carbon Fiber Main Shaft w Collar 29 BLH3728 Tail Rotor Pitch Control Slider Set 130 X Em 12 BLH3710 Complete Precision Swashplate 30 BLH3729 Tail Gears 130 X 130 X 31 BLH3730 1 5x4x2 Flanged Bearing 2 13 BLH3711 Main Rotor Hub 130 X 32 BLH3731 Tail Shaft w Hub Collar 130 X 14 BLH3712 Feathering Spindle w 0 Rings Bush 33 BLH3732 Tail Rotor Blade Grip Holder Set ings 130 X 130 X 15 BLH3713 Rotor Head Linkage Set 8 130 X 34 BLH3733 Tail Rotor Blade Set 130 X 16 BLH3714 Main Blade Grips with Bearings 35 BLH3734 1 5x4x2 Bearing 2 130 EFLC4000 AC to 12VDC 1 5 Amp Power Supply BENS Fast Flight Rotar Blade Set 36 SPMSH 2 9 Gram Performance Linear Tail 130 X 2040T Servo 17 BLH3716 Hi Performance Main Rotor Blade Set 130 X Actual replacement part may vary from item included Optional Parts Description Part Description BLH37150R Fast Flight Main Rotor Blade Set BLH3733GR Tail Rotor Blade Set Green 130 X Orange 130X BLH3733YE Tail Rotor Blade Set Yellow 130
21. included with the 130 X has been designed to safely charge the included Li Po battery 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 By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries 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 Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 4 49 C Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire Always charge batteries away from flammable materials Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged batteries Only use a charger specifically designed to charge Li Po batteries Failure to charge the battery with a compat ible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under
22. of your helicopter You will not need to set any trim the flybarless design of the 130 X renders trim unnecessary For pilots new to collective pitch helicopters familiarize yourself with the 130 X in normal mode Discover the rates that fit your flying style Stunt Mode When the helicopter is in stunt mode The rotor head speed is constant and high The 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 normal and stunt modes with the throttle near the hover stick position The helicopter may go up or down when you change between modes due to the difference in the throttle and pitch curves Throttle Hold Throttle hold only turns off the motor on an electric helicopter You maintain pitch and direction control The blades will spin if throttle hold is OFF For safety turn throttle hold ON any time you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor if the helicopter is out of control in danger of crashing or both Please refer to your transmitter manual for more information on programming throttle hold AN CAUTION Always fly the helicopter with your back to the sun to prevent loss of flight control Landing Establish a low level hover Quickly lower the throttle to land the helicopter
23. se only Horizon Hobby approved battery packs and chargers compatible with this product 1 Connect the power supply to an appropriate power source 2 Connect the battery charger to the power supply 3 Align the tab on both the battery and charger connectors Connect the battery to the charger lead 4 Press the Start Stop button on the charger 5 Battery charging is complete when the charger LED is solid green AC Power Supply Precautions and Guidelines NEVER attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet without the use of a proper AC to DC adapter power supply DO NOT connect charged or discharged Li Po batteries if the power supply is connected to the charger but the power supply is not connected to a power source Doing so will discharge and possibly damage the batteries For AC operation only use an E flite 12V power supply with this charger Programming Your Transmitter Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i DX7 DX7se DX7s and DX8 The Spektrum model files for transmitters with AirWare software are also available for download online in the Spektrum Community NOTICE When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module you must reverse the throttle channel Spektrum DX6i Transmitter Setup SETUP LIST Model Type Reverse Swash Type Timer HELI THRO N 1 Servo
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25. switch to select Normal mode 5 Install the flight battery in the battery holder Connect the battery cable to the ESC CAUTION Always keep the power lead positioned AWAY from the elevator servo Failure to do so could cause the lead to get caught resulting in a crash causing property damage and injury 6 Do not move the helicopter until the flybarless control unit initializes 7 The LED on the flybarless control unit turns solid blue when the helicopter is initialized 8 Once the ESC beeps signaling the ESC is initialized the helicopter is ready for flight CAUTION Low voltage cutoff does not protect the Li Po battery during storage If you allow the Li Po battery voltage to fall below 3V per cell you will damage the battery The battery will no longer accept a charge and you will need to replace the battery The warranty does not apply to batteries damaged from over discharge Reviewing the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your 130 X take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight Throttle lt Throttle down Rudder left Rudder right Nose Yaws Left Nose Yaws Right Elevator Left Side View Left Side View m S Elevator down Forward Elevator up Backward Aileron Rear View Rear View Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Low voltage cutoff LVC protects the Li Po battery from overdischarge in flight and activates when the batt
26. ys keep parts dry electrical out of the reach of children Always let parts cool after use before touching Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not Always remove batteries after use specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring Never touch moving parts Always turn throttle hold on if the helicopter is out of Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Blade 130 X Helicopter a great new Horizon Hobby RC product designed by experts in RC to make your flying experience as unique as it is rewarding The 130 X comes out of the box completely as sembled and flight tested If you ve already moved up through coaxial machines to single rotor models like the mSR or 120 SR you re going to find the 130 X just as stable and predictable Chances are you ll feel like a pro after just a few minutes on the sticks And while it s certainly small enough to fly indoors the 130 X is also agile enough to fly in the backyard with a bit of a breeze You can also adjust its control response rate and sensitivity for extra control authority when flying indoors or out And thanks to 2 4GHz DSM2 DSMX radio technology you can fly several 130 X Helicopters with friends without worrying about radio interference Before you get started though you must read this manual As simple as the Blade 130 X is
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