Battery Cautions - Icom IC-F3 User Manual

• Battery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST
be rotated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn
th~
power OFF.
•TO"REMOVE
the battery pack from the transceiver:
Push and hold the battery release downwards, then pull the
battery pack upwards with the transceiver facing you.
•TO ATTACH the battery pack to the transceiver:
Mate the notched ends of the battery pack and the trans-
ceiver, and push the battery pack until it clicks into place.
• Battery case
When using an optional BP-194
BATTERY CASE
attached to
the transceiver, install 8 AA (R6) size alkaline or Ni-Cd bat-
teries as illustrated below.
II Battery cautions
NEVER
incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas
may cause an explosion.
NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to
the transceiver.
NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may
flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat-
tery packs in handbags, etc.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after
being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power
ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the
battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a
new battery pack must be purchased.
<>Recycling information
(U.S.A. only)
The product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its -life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery
into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
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Battery case cautions
When installing Ni-Cd batteries:
• Make sure all Ni-Cd cells are the same brand, type and ca-
pacity.
• Never mix old and new batteries.
Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the
transceiver.
When installing dry cell or alkaline batteries:
• Never connect DC power to the transceiver. Such a con-
nection always charges the installed batteries and will dam-
age the transceiver.
For both Ni-Cd and dry cell batteries:
• Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas
may cause them to rupture.
•Never expose a detached battery case to water.
If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
using.