Radio Controlled Flying Arrow II
(600-4150)                 Batteries                  Faxback Doc. # 32023

Note:  You need eight AA rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries to power
       your Flying Arrow II, and one 9-volt battery to power the
       transmitter.

POWERING THE FLYING ARROW II

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

           NEVER leave dead or weak batteries in the Flying Arrow II.

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

INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER'S BATTERY

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

Follow these steps to install the transmitter's battery.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by lifting the latch on the
    bottom of the cover then sliding the cover in the direction of the
    arrow.

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

3.  Replace the cover and snap it shut.

INSTALLING THE FLYING ARROW II's BATTERIES

To power the Flying Arrow II, you need eight AA batteries.  Use only
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat.
No. 23-125.

Caution:  Do not use alkaline batteries, or mix nickel-cadmium batteries
          and other types of batteries.  This could damage the Flying
          Arrow II.

Follow these steps to install batteries in the Flying Arrow II.

1.  Be sure the OFF/ON switch on the bottom of the Flying Arrow II is set
    to OFF.

2.  Use a coin to turn the battery compartment's latches in the direction
    of the arrow, then lift off the cover.

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

4.  Replace the cover and turn the latches clockwise to secure them.

You must charge rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries before you can use
them to power the Flying Arrow II.

If the Flying Arrow II moves slowly or does not move at all, recharge the
nickel-cadmium batteries.

Note:  If you do not plan to use the Flying Arrow II for several days,
       remove the batteries.

CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

To charge nickel-cadmium batteries in the car, you need a battery charger,
such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 21-516 or 23-249.

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 Flying Arrow II's recharging jack.
          The recommended charger meets these requirements.  Using a
          battery charger that does not meet these requirements could
          damage the Flying Arrow II or the battery charger.

Follow these steps to charge the batteries in the Flying Arrow II.

1.  Be sure the Flying Arrow II's OFF/ON switch is set to OFF.

2.  Pull the charging jack's cap up to expose the jack.  Then insert the
    charger's barrel plug into the Flying Arrow II's charging jack.

    Caution:  The charging jack's cap is attached to the Flying Arrow II.
              Do not try to remove it.

3.  Plug the 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 charger from the AC outlet first, then unplug it from the
    charging jack.  Replace the jack's cap.

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

Important:  This product 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.


(EB 4/17/96)
(WL 2/29/96)