Important safety information
Turn your handheld OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive
to external RF energy.
Posted Facilities
Turn your handheld OFF in any facility where posted notices so
require.
BLASTING AREAS
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn the wireless
feature of your handheld OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas
posted: "Turn off two-way radio". Obey all signs and instructions.
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
Turn your handheld OFF when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. 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
gasoline/petrol stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals
or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other
area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Battery: Discard the handheld properly. As the unit contains a
lithium-ion battery, neither the handheld nor the lithium battery
should be disposed of in fire. Dispose of the lithium battery in
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