Precautions - Icom ID-51A Basic Instructions

PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER! NEVER
tery pack.
R DANGER!
Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or
charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause
the battery to burst.
R WARNING RF EXPOSURE!
Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed
when operating this device. If you have any questions regard-
ing RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to the
Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering
and Technology's report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields (OET Bulletin 65).
R WARNING! NEVER
the 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 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-
cal.
v
short the terminals of the bat-
This device emits
hold the transceiver so that
R WARNING! NEVER
ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or
may damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER
an earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high
volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous
high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.
R WARNING! NEVER
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
anything less may result in an accident.
R WARNING! NEVER
power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity.
This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE
battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and
that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment.
Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in
serious damage to the transceiver.
After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly
with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any wa-
ter or salt residue.
operate or touch the trans-
operate the transceiver with
operate the transceiver while
connect the transceiver to a
the flexible antenna and