Explicit Definitions; Precautions - Icom IC-F3161T Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —
instruction manual contains important oper ating instructions
for the IC-F3161T and IC-F3161S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and
IC-F4161T and IC-F4161S UHF TRANSCEIVERS.
See the operating guide for details of BIIS, MDC and LTR
system operations. Ask your dealer for details.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal death, serious injury or an explo-
RDANGER!
sion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
RWARNING!
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
i
carefully and com-
This
®
DEFINITION

PRECAUTIONS

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! NEVER
tenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The radio will
perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) away
from the lips and the radio is vertical.
R WARNING! NEVER
or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The contin-
uous high volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears.
If you experience the ringing, reduce the volume level or dis-
continue use.
R WARNING! NEVER
a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything
less may result in an accident.
CAUTION: NEVER
use non-specified accessories and
options. Using them invalidates the transceivers FM approval.
hold the radio so that the an-
operate the radio with a headset
operate the radio while driving