Safety Precautions - Yaesu FTA-250L Operating Manual

Be sure to read the safety precautions to use this prod-
uct safely.
Yaesu is not liable for failures and other problems caused
due to misuse or use of this product by you or a third party.
Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through use of
this product by you or a third party except in the case where
ordered to pay for damages under the laws.
Type and meaning of the marks
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
DANGER
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
WARNING
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
CAUTION
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or only property damage.
Type and meaning of symbols
Indicates a prohibited action, not to be done in order to use this prod-
uct safely. For example,
disassembled.
Indicates a required action, to be done in order to use this product
safely. For example, indicates that the power plug should be re-
moved.
DANGER
Do not use this product in "an area where use of it is prohibited",
e.g., inside the hospital or train."
This product can affect electronic or medical devices.
Those who are carrying a medical device such as a cardiac pace-
maker should not perform transmission near the device. When
transmitting, use an external antenna and keep as far as possible
away from the external antenna.
The radio wave emitted by the transmitter can cause the medical de-
vice to malfunction and result in an accident.
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Safety Precautions

indicates that the product should not be
Do not use this product while riding a bicycle or driving a car. Ac-
cidents can result.
Be sure to stop the bicycle or car at a safe place before using this
product.
Do not perform transmission in a crowded place for the safety of
persons using a medical device such as a cardiac pacemaker.
The radio wave emitted from this product can cause the medical de-
vice to malfunction and result in an accident.
Do not touch any material leaking from the battery pack with bare
hands.
The chemical that has stuck to your skin or entered your eye can cause
chemical burns. In such a case, consult the doctor immediately.
Do not use this product or the battery charger in a place where
flammable gas is generated.
A fire or explosion can occur.
Do not solder or short-circuit the terminal of the battery pack.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result. Do not carry
the battery pack together with a necklace, hairpin, or small metal ob-
jects. A short circuit can result.
WARNING
Do not power this transceiver with a voltage other than the speci-
fied power supply voltage.
A fire, electric shock, or damage may result.
Do not use the battery pack for any model other than the speci-
fied transceiver.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result.
Do not make very long transmissions.
The main body of the transceiver may overheat, resulting in a failure
or burns.
Do not disassemble or make any alteration to this product.
An injury, electric shock, or failure can result.
Keep the terminals of the battery pack clean.
If terminal contacts are dirty or corroded, a fire, leak, overheating, ex-
plosion, or ignition can result.
Do not handle the battery pack or charger with wet hands. Do not
insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.
An injury, leak, fire, or failure can result.
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