airplaine kite Model assembly & Operating Instructions Important: If damage is caused due to a crash; your warranty is void.

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1 airplaine kite Model assembly & Operating Instructions Important: If damage is caused due to a crash; your warranty is void. Visit our website at: Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included. For technical questions or replacement parts, please call Revised Manual 09k

2 THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please complete the owner s record below: Model Serial No. Purchase Date SAVE THE RECEIPT AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly. Specifications Material: Heavy Duty Nylon Kite, Fiberglass Rods String: White Nylon, approximately 98 feet Overall Dimensions: 33 L X 45 W X 7-1/2 H Safety Warnings and Precautions WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Important safety instructions! Read all instructions before using this product! 1. Keep area where you are flying the Kite clear. Cluttered areas invite injuries. 2. Observe area conditions. Make sure flying area is well lit. Keep flying area uncluttered and free of debris. Cluttered areas invite injury. 3. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for any broken or damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. 4. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. 5. Always check hardware and assembled parts after assembling. All connections should be tight and hardware tightened. 6. For ages 9 and over. Supervise children while flying Kite. Children must be supervised by an adult when using the Kite. 7. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles when using and assembling this product. 8. Maintain products with care. Keep the Kite in a dry location. Do not expose it to prolonged moisture. 9. Store idle equipment. When not in use always lock up the Kite and keep it out of the reach of children. 10. Dress properly. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. Wear leather gloves when flying the Kite to protect hands from the string. Rev 09j SKU For technical questions please call Page 2

3 11. There are certain applications for which this Airplane Kite was designed. Do not modify this Kite and do not use this Kite for a purpose for which it was not intended. 12. Do not use or assemble the Airplane Kite if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not assemble or use the Kite Do not attempt to catch the Kite while it is in motion. Make certain to use the Kite in a large area free from interference from trees, electrical power lines and other obstacles. Never fly the Kite near buildings, cars or busy streets. WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. Unpacking When unpacking your Airplane Kite, check to make sure that all parts listed in the parts list on page 5 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the product BEFORE you operate and use the Kite. Assembly Your Airplane Kite will require complete assembly. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the product BEFORE you assemble and use the Airplane Kite. Short Rod (2) Figure 1 Long Rod (3) 1. Each of the Wings (1) must be assembled using two different sized Rods. Insert the Short Rod (2) into the fold along the leading edge of the Wing (1). Insert the Long Rod (3) into the fold along the opposite edge of the Wing (1). Repeat for second Wing (1)- see Figure 1. NOTE: When the Wings (1) are attached the flags should show on top. SKU For technical questions please call Page 3

4 Figure 2 String (10) 2. Insert the Wings (1) into the tubes on the Fuselage (4) as shown in Figure 2. Note that the top of the flags should face the front of the Kite. Figure 3 Long Support (5) Long Support (5) bracket opening in Fuselage (4) 3. Flip the Kite over. Insert each of the Long Supports (5) through the opening in the center top of the Fuselage (4) as shown in Figure 3. Set the Long Supports (5) so that they cross diagonally and insert each end into the brackets located on the Wings (1) as in Figure 3. SKU For technical questions please call Page 4

5 Figure 4 Tail Wing Spreader (6) Ribbon (9) 4. Insert the Tail Wing Spreader (6) into the brackets located on each end of the Tail Wing-see Figure Twist to remove the Nose (7) from the front of the Kite. Slide on the Propeller (8) and twist the Nose (7) back into place over the Propeller. As necessary, attach Ribbons (9) by opening the hooks on the Ribbon and clipping them onto the rear of the Tail as shown in Figure 4. Tie the String (10) onto the Fuselage as shown in Figure 2. Operating and Flying the Airplane Important: If damage is caused due to a crash; your warranty is void. 1. Face the Airplane Kite into the wind. Once the wind catches your Kite, slowly let out the Kite String (11) Tug on the Kite String (11) to gently move the Kite upward against the wind. Maintain tension on the Kite by moving your body so that wind pushes against the Kite. Depending on wind conditions and movement of the Kite, add Ribbons (10) or remove ribbons from the hooks on the Tail. If the Tail drops to low, remove Ribbons (10); if the Nose of the Kite points to far towards the ground, add Ribbons (10). Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning 1. Never use solvents or liquid cleaners to clean the Airplane Kite. Use of solvents or liquid cleaners will damage the material. Use only a dry, soft cloth for cleaning. 2. Before each use check for cracked or broken parts, damaged housing, damaged Rods, loose propeller and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. Do not use the Kite if it is damaged. SKU For technical questions please call Page 5

6 Parts List Part Description Quantity part Description Quantity 1. Wing 2 7. Nose 1 2. Short Rod 2 8. Propeller 1 3. Long Rod 2 9. Ribbons 2 4. Fuselage String 1 5. Long Support Kite String 1 6. Tail Wing Spreader Handle 1 Parts Diagram Kite String (11) and Handle (12) not shown Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THat ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU For technical questions please call Page 6