Foreword; Important; Explicit Definitions; Cautions - Icom IC-M1V Instruction Manual

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M1V
MARINE TRANSCEIVER
or technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this prod-
uct should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M1V.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
R WARNING!
may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION
It desired, inconvenience only. No risk of
NOTE
personal injury, fire or electric shock.
i
is designed and built with Icom's superi-
carefully and completely
DEFINITION

CAUTIONS

VHF
R WARNING! NEVER
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
R WARNING! NEVER
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
(2 to 4 in) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source other
This
than the BP-215. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
NEVER
charge battery packs except in the methods
described in this manual.
AVOID
using or placing the transceiver in areas with tem-
peratures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).
AVOID
the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alco-
hol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver sur-
faces. After exposure to saltwater, clean the transceiver thor-
oughly with fresh water to avoid corrosion.
BE CAREFUL!
hot when operating continuously for long periods.
connect the transceiver to an AC
hold the transceiver so that the
The transceiver rear panel will become