Battery Charging; Caution - Icom IC-F51 Instruction Manual

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■ Caution

Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards:
smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause
damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance.
R WARNING! NEVER charge the battery (with/without the
transceiver) in an explosive atmosphere. The optional battery
chargers are not approved as Intrinsically Safe.
D Battery caution
R DANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact the battery pack.
Do not use the pack if it has been severely impacted or dropped,
or if it has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may
not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the
pack does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside
the pack may rupture or catch fire.
R DANGER! NEVER use the transceiver or the battery if either
one is damaged, shows cracks, bruises or is deformed.
R DANGER! NEVER leave the battery pack in places with
temperatures above +60˚C. High temperature buildup in the battery
cells, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated
vehicle, or in direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause the
battery cells to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may
also degrade pack's performance or shorten the battery cell's life.
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BATTERY CHARGING