Radio-Controlled Flame Thrower III
(600-4149)                 Preparation                 Faxback Doc. # 16859

INSTALLING BATTERIES

The Flame Thrower III is powered by eight AA batteries.  You must use
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-125.

CAUTION:  Do not mix nickel-cadmium batteries and other types of
          batteries.  This could damage the Flame Thrower III.

Install the nickel-cadmium batteries as described here,  Then charge them
as described in "Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries."

FLAME THROWER II BATTERIES

1.  Set OFF/ON on the bottom of the Flame Thrower III to OFF.

2.  Use a coin or a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the battery compartment
    cover's latch in the direction of the arrow.  Then pull the cover away
    from the latch to remove it.

3.  Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -)
    marked inside the compartment.

4.  Replace the cover, being sure to push it in the opposite direction of
    how you removed it until it is securely in place.  Close the latch.

TRANSMITTER BATTERY

The transmitter uses one 9-volt battery.  We recommend an alkaline
battery, such as Cat. No. 23-553.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction
    of the arrow.

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

3.  Replace the cover.  Be sure it snaps into place.

CHARGING NlCKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

You must use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries in your Flame Thrower
III, and you must charge them before you can use the Flame Thrower III.

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

Follow these steps to charge nickel-cadmium batteries.  This requires a
nickel-cadmium battery charger, such as Cat. No. 21-516A/23-249.

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 Flame Thrower III's recharging
          jack.  The recommended charger meets these specifications.
          Using a battery charger that does not meet these requirements
          could seriously damage the Flame Thrower III, or the battery
          charger.

1.  Set OFF/ON to OFF.

2.  Remove the charging jack's cap and insert the charger's barrel plug
    into the charging jack.

3.  Plug the charger into a standard AC outlet.

4.  Charge the batteries for 14 to 16 hours.

    CAUTION:  Charging batteries for longer than the recommended time
              can damage them.

5.  Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then from the charging jack.
    Then replace the charging jack's cap.

NOTES:  Occasionally, fully discharge nickel-cadmium batteries before
        you recharge them.  Otherwise, the batteries lose their ability
        to fully charge.

        The Flame Thrower III 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 curbside collection, drop-off boxes at
        retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.


(LB/all-09/14/95)