Precautions - Icom IC-M35 Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

RDANGER! NEVER
Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a
key, so be careful when placing the battery packs (or the
transceiver) in handbags, and so on. Simply carrying with or
placing near metal objects such as a key, and so on may
cause shorting. This may damage not only the battery pack,
but also the transceiver.
RDANGER!
Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom transceivers or Icom chargers. Only Icom
battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom
transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party
or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke,
fire, or cause the battery to burst.
RWARNING! NEVER
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
antenna is closer than 2.5 cm from exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
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short terminals of the battery pack.
connect the transceiver to an AC
hold the transceiver so that the
CAUTION: MAKE SURE
tery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that
the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Ex-
posing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in seri-
ous damage to the transceiver.
After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thor-
oughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove
any water or salt residue.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-251 (option) or BP-252. Such a connection will
ruin the transceiver.
DO NOT
operate or place the transceiver in direct sunlight
or in areas with temperatures below –15°C or above +55°C.
DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol
when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
DO NOT
modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty
does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.
DO NOT
operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
KEEP
the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP
the transceiver at least 0.9 meters away from your
vessel's magnetic navigation compass.
the flexible antenna and bat-