Battery Charging; Caution; D Battery Caution - Icom IC-F3230D series Instruction Manual

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BATTERY CHARGING

■ Caution

• Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following
hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse
can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of
battery performance.
• Prior to using the battery pack for the first time, or after
not using it for a long time, you must fully charge the pack.
Otherwise, the transceiver may not turn ON.

D Battery caution

R DANGER! DO NOT
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or
dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pres-
sure. 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
temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature build-
up in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves,
inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the
battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may
also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.
R DANGER! DO NOT
water, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery.
If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
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hammer or otherwise impact the bat-
use or leave battery packs in areas with
expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since in-
ternal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may cause
an explosion.
solder the battery terminals or NEVER
R DANGER! NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, 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 equip-
ment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruc-
tion manual.
R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes,
blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, with-
out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
Immediately stop using the battery if it emits
R WARNING!
an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If
any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or
distributor.
Immediately wash, using clean water, any part
R WARNING!
of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the
battery.
R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This
could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture.