3
THINGS TO
KNOW
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When these safety precautions are
followed, the Vendetta SC will provide
years of enjoyment. Use care and good
sense at all times when operating this radio
controlled truck. Failure to use this vehicle
in a safe, sensible manner can result in
injury or damage to property. You and you
alone must ensure that the instructions are
carefully followed and all safety precautions
are obeyed.
• Do not operate the Vendetta SC near
people. Spectators should be behind the
driver or at a safe distance away from
the vehicle.
• Make sure to read the instructions included
with the battery and charger before
charging the battery.
• Do not leave any charger unattended during
charging. If the battery or charger become
hot at any time, disconnect the battery
from the charger immediately! Failure to
do so may cause permanent damage to
the charger and battery and may cause
bodily harm or property damage.
• Do not cover the air intake holes on the
charger during charging. This may cause
the charger to overheat.
• Do not allow the electronic speed control
(ESC) or other radio equipment to come
into contact with moisture. Water can
cause electronics to short out and can
cause permanent damage.
• Always turn on the transmitter before
turning on the electronic speed control.
• Always turn off the ESC before turning off
the transmitter.
• Allow the motor and ESC to cool before
each run.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Avoid working over a deep pile carpet. If
you drop a small part or screw, it may be
difficult to find.
• Place a mat or towel over your work area.
This will prevent parts from rolling off and
protect the work surface.
• Avoid running the truck in cold weather.The
plastic and metal parts can become brittle
at low temperatures. In addition, grease
and oil become thick, causing premature
wear and poor performance.
• Test fit all parts before attaching
them permanently.
SPECIFICATION AND
DESCRIPTION CHANGES
All pictures, descriptions and specifications
found in this instruction manual are subject
to change without notice. DuraTrax maintains
no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this
manual. Visit duratrax.com for the latest
updates and information for your model.
WARRANTY
• DuraTrax®guarantees this kit to be free from
defects in both material and workmanship at
the date of purchase.DuraTrax will warranty
this kit for 90 days after the purchase
date. DuraTrax will repair or replace, at no
charge, the incorrectly made part.
• Make sure you save the receipt or invoice
you were given when you bought your
model! It is your proof of purchase and
we must see it before we can honor the
warranty. Further, DuraTrax reserves the
right to change or modify this warranty
without notice.
• In that DuraTrax has no control over the
final user assembly or material used for
final user assembly, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any damage
resulting from the use by the user of the
final user-assembled product. By the act
of using the user-assembled product, the
user accepts all resulting liability.
To return your Vendetta SC for repairs
covered under warranty, you should send
your truck to:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Attn: Service Department
Phone: (217) 398-0007
9:00 am–5:00 pm Central Time M-F
E-mail: hobbyservices@hobbico.com
hobbyservices.com
If you are not prepared to accept the
liability associated with the use of this
product, you are advised to return this
kit immediately in new and unused
condition to the place of purchase.
STRESS-TECH™PARTS
GUARANTEE
We have engineered the Vendetta SC to
take the rough and tumble abuse that makes
R/C fun. We are so confident of the quality
and durability of the Stress-Tech plastic
parts that we will replace any Stress-Tech
plastic part you break during the first 12
months you own the truck. Just send in the
part to us and we will send you a FREE
replacement. Please see the parts list for
the items covered under the Stress-Tech
guarantee.
To receive your free replacement part
please send the following to the Hobby
Services address listed under the warranty
on the left.
❏1. The broken part must be included.
❏2. The part number and description of the
broken part.
❏3. Copy of the dated invoice or
purchase receipt.
❏4. Your name, phone number and
shipping address.
REPAIR SERVICE
Repair service is available anytime.
• After the 90 day warranty, you can still
have your Vendetta SC repaired for a
small charge by the experts at DuraTrax’s
authorized repair facility, Hobby Services.
• To speed up the repair process, please
follow the instructions listed below.
❏1. Under most circumstances return
the ENTIRE vehicle. The exception would
be sending in a Stress-Tech part. See the
instruction under the Stress-Tech Guarantee.
❏2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off,
and all of the batteries are removed.
❏3. Send written instructions which include:
a list of all items returned, a THOROUGH
explanation of the problem, the service
needed and your phone number during the
day. If you expect the repair to be covered
under warranty, be sure to include a proof
of date of purchase (your store receipt or
purchase invoice).
