Safari Racer RC Truck Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the SAFARI RACER™. With proper care, your new SAFARI RACER™ will provide you with many hours of enjoyment. Please read this instruction manual completely before using the product for the first time and then keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. Colors and styles may vary slightly.
Important Warnings
WARNING: DO NOT USE TRUCK IN INCLEMENT WEATHER!
Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Cause(s) | Solution |
---|---|---|
Truck will not move. | Weak batteries; no batteries | Install new batteries in remote control and recharge the truck. |
Truck does not respond properly to remote control. | Truck and remote not synced properly Another RC truck may be transmitting on the same radio frequency | Refer to sync section and re-sync your truck and remote. Move to a new location where no other RC trucks are present. |
Truck loses connection to remote control. | Using truck in a small enclosed area Using truck indoors Low batteries in transmitter or vehicle | Move outdoors to a large open area. Install new batteries in remote control or recharge your truck. |
Truck battery is fully charged, but slower than normal. | Driving truck for too long at high speeds, causing motor to overheat | Turn truck off for 10-15 minutes. |
Safety Warnings
- Improper use of batteries may lead to overheating, breakage or leaking.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix different battery brands.
- Install batteries with correct polarity. The flat side (negative terminal) of the battery should rest against the spring.
- Remove dead batteries immediately.
- Avoid liquids, which can short circuit the batteries.
- The truck or remote will become unresponsive when batteries are low, at which point you should replace all batteries with new ones.
- Remove the batteries if you will not use the truck for a long time.
- Avoid using near furniture or glass to prevent damage to these objects.
- Do not play on roads.
- Do not play in crowded areas to avoid injury or damage. Choose a safe location away from traffic.
- Do not use truck during a storm or when lightning or thunder are present.
- Do not use in a wet, sandy or muddy environment as truck may become damaged.
- Do not modify or attempt to replace the built-in original antenna on the remote or truck. Doing so will damage the set and affect operation.
- Do not pull on any wires that are part of the truck. Such action may cause the wires to break and the truck to malfunction.
- Keep fingers, hair and clothes away from the truck's spinning tires. Failure to do so may result in physical injury.
- Never aim the truck at other people.
- Do not throw the truck or purposely hit it with any object.
- Store truck in a cool environment, away from high-temperature sources such as fires, stoves, radiators, etc.
- This truck has no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to modify components or circuit board.
- This toy is only to be connected to equipment bearing either of the following symbols: [Power Source Symbol 1] or [Power Source Symbol 2].
Rechargeable Battery
This SAFARI RACER™ uses an internal rechargeable battery and is not replaceable. If the battery no longer stays charged, dispose of it properly according to local disposal requirements. CAUTION: If the rechargeable battery leaks fluid, avoid contact with eyes and dispose of the SAFARIRACER™.
Limited 90-Day Warranty
NORTH AMERICA
AMAX Group USA warrants to the original consumer that this product is free from any electrical or mechanical defects for a period of 90 DAYS from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, AMAX Group USA will repair or replace the unit free of charge upon receipt of the unit, shipped postage prepaid and insured to our warranty center ALONG WITH THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT evidencing that the product was purchased from an approved AMAX retail partner and that the product is still within the 90 day warranty period. The warranty covers normal consumer use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failure that results from alterations, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, wear and tear, inadequate maintenance, commercial use or unreasonable use of the unit. Removal of any parts/components voids all warranties. This warranty does not cover cost of repairs made or attempted outside by third-party individuals or companies. Any applicable implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness, are hereby limited to 90 DAYS from the date of purchase. Consequential or incidental damages resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranties are hereby excluded. Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties and do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions in these instances may not apply.
REPAIR/REPLACE PRODUCT
If your product begins to malfunction or stop working, immediately contact our warranty center (contact details listed below). If it is determined that a return is necessary, our warranty department will issue you an RMA number/form and an address to the nearest return center for shipping the product to us. When honoring the warranty, AMAX reserves the right to either repair, replace or refund the product.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We will reject and return to sender returns that are not accompanied by an AMAX issued RMA form and RMA number so make sure to contact our warranty center before attempting to return your product!
PREPARATION FOR SHIPPING YOUR PRODUCT:
Please repack your product in a durable box, preferably in the original carton, and send it prepaid, and adequately insured. Include the RMA form that was issued by our warranty department along with your daytime telephone number and email address inside the shipping carton. If your warranty has expired and you still require service please contact our customer care team. For further information please send all inquiries to: customercare@amaxbrands.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHIP YOUR PRODUCT BACK WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING OUR WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT:
www.amaxbrands.com | Email: care@amaxglobal.com | Phone: 1-866-360-1510
FCC Part 15 C Notice
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product Information
Distributed by: Costco Wholesale Corporation
P.O. Box 34535 Seattle, WA 98124-1535 USA
Phone: 1-800-774-2678 | Website: www.costco.com
Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM, FCC and CPSIA.
This product is manufactured by Amax Group
12645 Memorial Drive Suite F1 #388 Houston, TX 77024
Power Craze™ & SAFARI RACER™ are the registered trademarks of Amax Group USA, LLC. ©2021. All rights reserved.
Visit us at: www.amaxbrands.com
Made in China
Model: CT-6330
Version: C009-USA-V1.0
Component Identification
The product manual references various components, potentially illustrated in a diagram. Based on common RC car designs, these might include:
- D: Truck Unit
- A: Chassis/Body
- B: Wheels
- c: (Likely a specific part, e.g., Antenna base or connector)
- F: Antenna
- G: Motor/Drive Components
- E: Battery Compartment/Charging Port
- H: On/Off Switch
Note: Specific identification depends on the actual product illustration.