Foreword; Important; Explicit Definitions; Caution - 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

Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
NOTE
personal injury, fire or electric shock.
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is designed and built with Icom's superi-
carefully and completely
DEFINITION
CAUTION
R WARNING! NEVER
VHF
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
than the BP-215. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
This
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.
connect the transceiver to an AC
hold the transceiver so that the