Radio Controlled 4 Wheel-Drive Thunder Fox II
(600-4151)                 Batteries                  Faxback Doc. # 32041

NOTE:  You need a rechargeable battery pack (Cat. No. 23-229, not supplied)
       with a nickel-cadmium battery charger (Cat. No. 23-240, not
       supplied) to power your Thunder Fox II.  You also need one 9-volt
       battery to power the transmitter.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Your Thunder Fox II uses a rechargeable battery pack (Cat. No. 23-229)
for power.  You must charge the battery pack with a battery charger (Cat.
No. 23-240) before you can use it to power your Thunder Fox II.

CAUTION:  Use only the recommended battery pack to power your Thunder Fox
          II and the recommended battery charger to recharge the battery
          pack.

NOTE:  If you want to drive your Thunder Fox II for longer periods of time,
       we suggest that you purchase an extra battery pack.  You can charge
       one while you use the other.

Follow these steps to charge the battery pack.

  1. Grasp the battery pack's and the battery charger's connectors and push
     them together until they click to connect them.

     NOTE:  The battery pack's and the battery charger's connectors fit
            together only one way.  Do not force them.

  2. Plug the battery charger into a standard AC outlet.

  3. Charge the battery pack for 14 to 16 hours.

     CAUTION:  Charging the battery pack for longer than the recommended
               time can damage it.

  4. When the battery pack is charged, unplug the battery charger from the
     AC outlet.

  5. Grasp the battery pack's and the battery charger's connectors, press
     and hold down the latch on the battery charger's connector, then pull
     the connectors apart to disconnect them.

CAUTIONS:

     Always disconnect the battery pack from the battery charger by pulling
     the connectors.  Never pull the battery pack's or battery charger's
     wires.

     Don't charge the battery pack immediately after use (while it is still
     warm).  Allow it to cool first.

     Don't use the battery charger in wet or hot areas.

     Use the battery charger only in areas where there is free air flow.
     The battery pack and battery charger produce heat during charging.

     Don't use the battery charger as a direct power source for any device.

NOTE:  Occasionally, fully discharge the battery pack before you recharge
       it.  Otherwise, the battery pack loses its ability to fully charge.

IMPORTANT:  Your Thunder Fox II uses a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
            pack.  At the end of the battery pack's useful life, it 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 BATTERIES

CAUTIONS:  Never leave a dead or weak battery pack in the Thunder Fox II.

           If you do not plan to use the Thunder Fox II for several days,
           disconnect the battery pack.

           Dispose of the battery pack promptly and properly; do not bury
           or burn it.

INSTALLING THE THUNDER FOX II'S BATTERY PACK 

When the battery pack is fully charged, follow these steps to install it.

  1. Set OFF/ON on the bottom of the Thunder Fox II to OFF.

  2. Turn the battery compartment cover's latch counterclockwise toward
     OPEN until it stops.  Then lift off the cover.

  3. Grasp the battery pack's and the Thunder Fox II's battery connectors
     and push them together to connect them.

     CAUTIONS:  The battery pack's and the Thunder Fox II's battery
                connectors fit together only one way.  Do not force them.

                Be sure the battery pack's and the Thunder Fox II's battery
                connectors and wires do not touch any moving parts on the
                Thunder Fox II.

  4.  Replace the cover and turn the latch clockwise to close it.

INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER'S 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 down.

  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.


(EB 4/18/96)
(YO 4/1/96)