Range Buster II  (600-4136)       Features             Faxback Doc. # 7299

The Radio Shack Radio-Controlled Range Buster II is built to handle the
road!  The high-low gear shift lets you drive the truck on smooth or
rough terrain, and the differential gear helps the truck turn corners
smoothly.

NOTE: The truck requires eight AA batteries (not supplied) and the
      transmitter requires one 9-volt battery (not supplied).  If you use
      nickel-cadmium batteries for your truck, you also need a battery
      charger.

TRUCK BATTERIES

The truck uses eight AA alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552),
or eight nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-125).

CAUTION:  Do not mix alkaline and nickel-cadmium batteries or nickel-
          cadmium batteries of different capacities.  This could damage
          the batteries.

1.  Set ON/OFF on the bed of the truck to OFF.

2.  The battery compartment is on the bottom of the truck.  Turn the
    battery compartment cover's latch in the direction of the arrow and
    remove the cover.

3.  Insert eight AA batteries, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ 
    and -) marked inside the compartment.

4.  Replace the cover and turn the latch in the opposite direction from
    the arrow.

TRANSMITTER BATTERY

The transmitter uses one 9-volt battery.  We recommend an alkaline
battery, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-553.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of
    the arrow.

2.  Insert one 9V battery as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -)
    marked inside the compartment.

3.  Replace the cover.

CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

You can use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries to power your truck.  we
recommend Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-149 or 23-125.

IMPORTANT:  Your Range Buster II is capable of using 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.

Follow these steps to charge nickel-cadmium batteries while they are in
the truck.  This requires a nickel-cadmium battery charger, such as Cat.
No. 21-516.

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 truck's charging jack.  Using a
          battery charger that does not meet these requirements could
          seriously damage the truck, the batteries, or the battery
          charger.  The recommended charger meets these requirements.

1.  Set the truck's ON/OFF switch to OFF.

2.  Insert the charger's barrel plug into the charging jack.

3.  Plug the charger into a standard AC outlet.

4.  Charge the batteries for 14 to 16 hours.

CAUTION:  Charging batteries for longer than the recommended time can
          damage them.

5.  Unplug the charger from the AC outlet first, then from the truck's
    charging jack.

NOTE:  Occasionally, fully discharge nickel-cadmium batteries before you
       recharge them.  Otherwise, the batteries lose their ability to
       fully charge.

(LLG/all-8/8/94)