Safety Information - Baofeng uv-82 Operating Manual

Safety Information

The following safety precautions should always be observed during operation, service, and repair of this device:
This device should be serviced by qualified technicians only.
Do not modify or alter the radio for any reason.
Use only BAOFENG supplied or BAOFENG approved batteries and chargers.
Do not use a radio that has a damaged antenna. Contact with a damaged antenna may result in a minor burn.
Turn off the radio prior to entering any area with explosive and/or flammable materials.
Do not charge the battery in a location containing explosive and/or flammable materials.
Avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts by turning off the radio in any area where posted
notices instruct you to do so.
Turn off the radio prior to boarding an aircraft. Any use of a radio within an aircraft must be in accordance with airline
regulations or crew instructions.
Turn off the radio prior to entering a blast area.
For vehicles with air bags, do not place the radio on the air bag deployment area.
Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight for extended periods of time, nor place it close to any source of heat.
When transmitting, hold the radio vertically with the microphone 3 to 4 centimeters away from your lips. Keep the
antenna at least 2.5 centimeters away from your body when transmitting.
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