Precautions - Icom IC-M87 Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

RDANGER! NEVER
Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a
key, so be careful when placing the battery packs (or the
transceiver) in handbags, 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.
RDANGER!
Use and charge only specified Icom bat-
tery 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.
RWARNING! NEVER
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
tenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The trans-
ceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away
from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
CAUTION: NEVER
source other than the BP-227AX. Such a connection will ruin
the transceiver.
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short terminals of the battery pack.
connect the transceiver to an AC
hold the transceiver so that the an-
connect the transceiver to a power
CAUTION: MAKE SURE
pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the
antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Expos-
ing 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
water or salt residue.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to
transmit.
DO NOT
operate or place the transceiver in direct sunlight
or in areas with temperatures below –15°C or above +55°C:
Marine, below –25°C or above +55°C: PMR.
DO NOT
modify the transceiver. The specifications may
change and then not comply with the requirements of a
corresponded regulation. The transceiver warranty does not
cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.
DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol
when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
KEEP
the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP
the transceiver at least 0.9 meter away from your ves-
sel's magnetic navigation compass.
the flexible antenna and battery