Battery Charging; Battery Cautions - Icom IC-M73 Instruction Manual

Battery cautions

Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following
hazards: smoke, fire, or battery rupture.
Misuse can also cause other battery damage or degrada-
tion of battery performance.
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery
pack with Icom transceiver. Only Icom battery pack is tested
and approved for use with Icom transceiver. Using third-
party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or
cause the battery to burst.
D Battery caution
R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted
or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy
pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside
of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show
cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may
rupture or catch fire.
R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas
with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High tempera-
ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires
or stoves, inside a sun-heated car, or by setting the battery
in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch
fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery per-
formance or shorten battery life.

BATTERY CHARGING

R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow,
seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet
battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
using. The battery by itself is not waterproof.
R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since
internal battery gas may cause a rupture or explosion.
R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEV-
ER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat genera-
tion, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire.
R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for
which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other
equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this
instruction manual.
R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your
eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean wa-
ter, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits
an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If
any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or
distributor.
R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any
part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from in-
side the battery.
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