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WARNING - 9/14/2011 9:52 AM   
David Gladwin



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Status: offline 		Although I have been building and flying models for almost 50 years, electric helicopters are new to me.

Today, whilst setting up a T-Tex 500 I accidently brushed against the throttle stick and the motor started and I got whacked in the face and arms by the blades. Its not a pretty sight, cuts, blood and bruising.

These things are dangerous, and one cannot be TOO careful. From now I will treat these things as LIVE whenever the battery is connected. I came withing a whisker of losing my right eye. Be Warned !

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DavId Gladwin.

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RE: WARNING - 9/15/2011 4:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		And thats why we unplug 2 motor wires when setting them up 
Guess lesson learned the hard way
Hope you didn't get beat up too bad and the heli made out alright


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RE: WARNING - 9/26/2011 1:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		oh.. that sounds really bad.... yup its best to remove the motor wires just to be on the safe side...

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RE: WARNING - 9/27/2011 3:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Oh Yea Batteries can always be dangerous if handled incorrectly.

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RE: WARNING - 9/27/2011 4:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry to hear of your mishap, I hope all heals OK.

Maybe the title of the thread should have been - Warning, be sure to read all Cautionary notes in the manuals.

All the manuals that I have seen from reputable companies have very clear notes and directions relative to this issue as well as others.

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RE: WARNING - 9/28/2011 12:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		You won't do that again? You Just can't be to carefull.And (====) Happens at the worst possible Time! Get Well Soon.

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RE: WARNING - 11/21/2011 2:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		large helies scare me, thank god it didnt get your eye.

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RE: WARNING - 11/22/2011 12:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		I NEVER install the blades until ALL the programming is complete, AND programing the throttle hold is a must!

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RE: WARNING - 12/27/2011 11:21 AM   
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Sorry to hear it,The wire must be disconnected when it's necessary.

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RE: WARNING - 12/31/2011 7:36 AM   
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RE: WARNING - 1/12/2012 7:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		Feel sorry, and thanks for your kindly warning!


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RE: WARNING - 2/25/2012 6:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		David Gladwin, Sorry you got bitten, Yep they are very dangerous birds, anything from a Blade CP and Up can be hazardous to your health.  Always either remove two ESC to Motor Wires, or Remove the Main Blades, But also watch out for the tail blades also as they turn 3 times, or more faster and can cut to the bone quick.

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RE: WARNING - 2/26/2012 3:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		the same goes for r/c airplanes too. never put the prop on until everything else is done. and always hold the plane in place....RON

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