Safety And General Information - HYT TC-780M Manual

Safety and General Information

The following general safety precautions as would normally apply, should be observed during all phases of operation,
service and repair of this equipment.
◇ This equipment should be serviced by qualified technicians only.
◇ Do not modify the radio for any reason.
◇ Use only HYT original batteries and chargers.
◇ Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin,
a minor burn can result.
◇ Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
◇ Do not charge your battery in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
◇ To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted
notices instruct you to do so.
◇ When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance
with airline regulations or crew instructions.
◇ To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps,
in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions.
◇ For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
◇ Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight over a long time, nor place it close to heating source.
◇ When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 3 to 4 centimeters
away from your lips. Keep antenna at least 2.5 centimeters away from your body when transmitting.
WARNING:
least 2.5 centimeters away from your body when transmitting.
If you wear a radio on your body, ensure the radio and its antenna is at
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