Precautions - Icom IC-F61-L Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER! NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also,
current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a key, so be
careful when placing the battery packs (or the transceiver) in hand-
bags, and so on. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects
such as a key, and so on may cause shorting. This may damage
not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs
with Icom transceivers or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs
are tested and approved for use with Icom transceivers 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 hold the transceiver so that 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 away from the lips and the trans-
ceiver is vertical.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or
other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continuous high
volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you experi-
ence the ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a ve-
hicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may
result in an accident.
CAUTION: NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-227AXD. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and bat-
tery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the
transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
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