Precautions - Icom IC-A14 Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER! NEVER
short the terminals of the battery
pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects, such
as keys, and so on. Therefore, be careful when carrying with,
or placing near metal objects, carrying in bags, and so on.
R DANGER!
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.
R WARNING! NEVER
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
R WARNING! NEVER
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume
operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
the volume level or discontinue use.
R WARNING! NEVER
near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere.
CAUTION: DO NOT
Benzine or alcohol to clean the transceiver, because they
can damage the transceiver's surfaces.
hold the transceiver so that the
operate the transceiver with a
operate the transceiver
use harsh solvents such as
DO NOT
place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas
with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F).
KEEP
the transceiver in a secure place to prevent use by
unauthorized persons.
KEEP
the transceiver away from the heavy rain, and
NEVER
immerse it in the water. The transceiver
construction is water resistant, not waterproof.
CLEAN and wipe dry the battery terminals after using the
transceiver in wet conditions. The terminals may rust if not
dried before using.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to the
Icom transceiver, if the malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires,
earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters,
disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.
• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not
manufactured or approved by Icom.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
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