Radio-Controlled Hot  (600-4127A)     Battery          Faxback Doc. # 15652
Machine

POWERING THE HOT MACHINE

CAUTIONS:  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

           Do not mix rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

           Dispose of batteries properly; do not bury or burn them.

           If the Hot Machine will not be used for several days, take out
           the batteries.

INSTALLING THE HOT MACHINE'S BATTERIES

To power the Hot Machine, you need eight rechargeable nickel-cadmium AA
batteries (such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-125 and one alkaline 9-volt
battery (such as Cat. No. 23-126).

NOTE: You must charge the nickel-cadmium batteries before using them (see
      "Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries").

Follow these steps to install batteries in the Hot Machine.

1.  Be sure the Hot Machine's ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.

2.  Use a coin to rotate the two latches counterclockwise, then lift the
    battery compartment cover.

3.  Install one 9-volt battery and eight AA batteries in the battery
    compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols ( + and -) inside
    the compartment.

4.  Replace the cover.  Then rotate the latches clockwise to secure the
    cover.

If the Hot Machine runs slowly or not at all, recharge its batteries.

CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

You must charge rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries before you can use
them to power the Hot Machine.  To charge them, you need a battery
charger, such as Cat. No. 21-516.

WARNING:  Do not try to recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable    
          batteries.  They might explode.

CAUTION:  The battery charger must supply 18 volts, its center tip must be
          set to positive, it must deliver at least 50 milliamps, and its
          plug must correctly fit the Hot Machine's recharging jack.  The
          recommended charger meets these requirements.  Using a battery
          charger that does not meet these requirements could damage the
          Hot Machine or the battery charger.

Follow these steps to charge the batteries while they are in the Hot Machine.

1.  Be sure the Hot Machine's ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.

2.  Insert the charger's barrel plug into the Hot Machine's charging jack.

3.  Plug the charger's other end into a standard AC outlet.

4.  Charge the batteries for 14 to 16 hours.

CAUTION:  Charging the batteries for longer than 16 hours can damage them.

5.  Unplug the charger from the AC outlet first.  Then unplug it from the
    charging jack.

NOTE:  Let the nickel-cadmium batteries fully discharge once in a while
       before you recharge them.

IMPORTANT:  The Hot Machine uses rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. 
            At the end of the batteries' useful life, they must be recycled
            or disposed of properly.  Contact your local, county, or state
            hazardous waste management authorities for information on
            recycling or disposal programs in your area.  Some options that
            might be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-
            off boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-
            back programs.

INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER'S BATTERY

You need one 9-volt battery for the transmitter.  We recommend an alkaline
battery, such as Cat. No. 23-553.  Follow these steps to install the
transmitter's battery.

1.  Lift the battery compartment cover's tab.  The cover pops off.

2.  Install the battery in the compartment, as indicated by the polarity
    symbols (+ and -).

3.  Replace the cover and snap it shut.

If the Hot Machine's motor runs but the Hot Machine will not move, replace
the transmitter's battery.


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