Blasting Areas - Motorola SM50 Operator's Manual

Operational Safety Information
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of communication devices in the areas
where you drive. Always obey them. Also, when using your radio while driving, please:
• give full attention to driving
• use hands-free operation, if available
• pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving con-
ditions so require.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF when in a "blasting
area" or in areas posted: "turn off two-way radio." Construction crews often use
remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your radio OFF before entering any area with a potentially explosive atmo-
sphere. It is rare, but your radio or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks in
such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly
marked. They include: fueling areas such as gas stations, below deck on boats, fuel
or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals
or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of
your vehicle which contains your radio or accessories.
For Vehicles Powered by Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas
Vehicles powered by LP gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact
the National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269, Attn: Publications Sales Division.
Children
Do not allow children to play with your radio. It is not a toy. Children could damage
the radio or injure themselves.
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