Yaesu FT-2980R Operating Manual page 7

Never cut off the fuse holder of the DC pow-
er cord.
This may cause short-circuiting and result in
ignition and fire.
Do not use fuses other than those specified.
Doing so may result in fire and equipment fail-
ure.
Do not allow metallic objects such as wires
and water to get inside the product.
This may result in fire, electric shock and
equipment failure.
Do not place the device in areas that may
get wet easily ( e.g. near a humidifier ) .
This may result in fire, electric shock and
equipment failure.
When connecting a DC power cord, pay due
care not to mix up the positive and negative
polarities.
This may result in fire, electric shock and
equipment failure.
Do not use DC power cords other than the
one enclosed or specified.
This may result in fire, electric shock and
equipment failure.
Do not place this device near a heating in-
strument or in a location exposed to direct
sunlight.
This may result in deformation and discolor-
ation.
Do not place this device in a location where
there is a lot of dust and humidity.
Doing so may result in fire and equipment fail-
ure.
Stay as far away from the antenna as possi-
ble during transmission.
Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radia-
tion may have a negative effect on the human
body.
Do not wipe the case using thinner and ben-
zene etc.
Please use a soft and dry piece of cloth to wipe
away the stains on the case.
Keep out of the reach of small children.
If not, this may result in injuries to children.
Do not put heavy objects on top of the pow-
er cord and connection cables.
This may damage the power cord and connec-
tion cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
Do not transmit near the television and ra-
dio.
This may result in electromagnetic interfer-
ence.
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Do not bend, twist, pull, heat and modify the
power cord and connection cables in an un-
reasonable manner.
This may cut or damage the cables and result
in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not pull the cable when plugging and
unplugging the power cord and connection
cables.
Please hold the plug or connector when un-
plugging. If not, this may result in fire, electric
shock and equipment failure.
Refrain from using headphones and ear-
phones at a loud volume.
Continuous exposure to loud volumes may re-
sult in hearing impairment.
Do not use the device when the power cord
and connection cables are damaged, and
when the DC power connector cannot be
plugged in tightly.
Please contact YAESU Technical Support or
the retail store where you purchased the de-
vice as this may result in fire, electric shock and
equipment failure.
Follow the instructions given when install-
ing items sold separately and replacing the
fuse.
This may result in fire, electric shock and
equipment failure.
CAUTION
Do not use optional products other than
those specified by our company.
If not, this may result in equipment failure.
When using the device in a hybrid car or fu-
el-saving car, make sure to check with the
car manufacturer before using.
The device may not be able to receive trans-
missions normally due to the influence of nois-
es from the electrical devices ( inverters etc. )
fitted in the car.
For safety reasons, switch off the power
and pull out the DC power cord connected
to the DC power connector when the device
is not going to be used for a long period of
time.
If not, this may result in fire and overheating.
Do not throw or subject the device to strong
impact forces.
This may result in equipment failure.
Do not the put this device near magnetic
cards and video tapes.
The data in the cash card and video tape etc.
may be erased.
Do not turn on the volume too high when
using a headphone or earphone.
This may result in hearing impairment.
Do not place the device on an unsteady or
sloping surface, or in a location where there
is a lot of vibration.
The device may fall over or drop, resulting in
fire, injury and equipment failure.
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