Explicit Definitions; Precautions - Icom iC-F3161DT 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-F3161DT VHF TRANSCEIVER.
• See the operating guide for details of Digital, BIIS, MDC
and LTR ® system operations. Ask your dealer for details.
• This instruction manual includes some functions which
are usable only when they are pre-programmed by your
dealer. 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.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
i
carefully and com-
This
DEFINITION

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! 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 2 to 4 in. (5
to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
R WARNING! NEVER
a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-
eration. 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.
short the terminals of the bat-
hold the transceiver so that
operate the transceiver with
operate the transceiver while