Radio-Controlled Turbo Street Duel
(600-4143)                 Batteries                  Faxback Doc. # 32018

Note:  You need eight AA batteries and one 9-volt battery to power the
       Street Duel and its controller.

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

           NEVER leave dead or week batteries in the Street Duel.

           If the Street Duel will not be used for several days, remove
           the batteries. 

           Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different
           types, such as alkaline and nickel-cadmium batteries, or
           nickel-cadmium batteries of different capacities.

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

INSTALLING THE STREET DUEL'S BATTERIES

To power the Street Duel, you need eight AA batteries.  We recommend
alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552.

You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-125)
with a battery charger.  Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection
of battery chargers and can help you find the right one.  Or, you can
charge the nickel-cadmium batteries in the Street Duel, using an adapter
charger, such as Cat. No. 21-516.

Note:  If you use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, see "Charging
       Nickel-Cadmium Batteries", below, for information about charging
       them.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

1.  Be sure ON/OFF (on the bottom of the Street Duel) is set to OFF.

2.  Slide the battery compartment's latch from LOCK to OPEN, then open the
    cover

3.  Install eight AA batteries over the ribbon in the battery compartment
    as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) inside the compartment.

    Note:  To remove the batteries, gently pull on the ribbon.

4.  Close the cover and lock the latch.

If the Street Duel moves slowly or not at all, replace its batteries.  If
you are using nickel-cadmium batteries, recharge them.  If the Street Duel
still moves slowly, check the wheels for lint, thread, hair, or dust.

INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER'S BATTERY

You need one 9-volt battery for the controller.  We recommend an alkaline
battery, such as Cat. No. 23-553.

Follow these steps to install the controller's battery.

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

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

3.  Replace the cover.  Be sure it snaps shut.

If the Street Duel's motor runs but the Street Duel does not move, replace
the controller's battery.

CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

You must charge rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries before you can use
them to power the Street Duel.  Follow the instructions supplied with the
battery charger, or follow these steps to charge the batteries in the
Street Duel with an optional adapter-charger.

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

Caution:  The adapter-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 Street Duel's charging jack.  The
          recommended adapter charger meets these specifications.  Using
          any other type of adapter-charger could damage the Street Duel
          or the adapter-charger.

1.  Be sure ON/OFF is set to OFF.

2.  Remove the charging jack's cap.  Then insert the adapter-charger's
    barrel plug into the Street Duel's charging jack.

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

4.  Charge the batteries for 14 to 16 hours.

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

5.  Unplug the adapter-charger from the AC outlet first.  Then unplug it
    from the charging jack and replace the jack's cap.

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

Important:  Your Street Duel is capable of using 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.


(EB 4/17/96)
(WL 2/28/96)