Yaesu FT-818ND Operating Manual page 5

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 equip-
ment 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 equip-
ment failure.
Do not use DC power cords other than the one
enclosed or specified.
This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-
ment failure.
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.
Refrain from using headphones and ear-
phones at a loud volume.
Continuous exposure to loud volumes may result
in hearing impairment.
Do not place this device near a heating instru-
ment or in a location exposed to direct sun-
light.
This may result in deformation and discoloration.
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 failure.
Stay as far away from the antenna as possible
during transmission.
Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation
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 power
cord and connection cables.
This may damage the power cord and connection
cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
Do not transmit near the television and radio.
This may result in electromagnetic interference.
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 transmis-
sions normally due to the influence of noises from
the electrical devices ( inverters etc. ) fitted in the
car.
Do not turn on the volume too high when us-
ing a headphone or earphone.
This may result in hearing impairment.
Safety Precautions
Do not pull the cable when plugging and un-
plugging the power cord and connection ca-
bles.
Please hold the plug or connector when unplug-
ging. If not, this may result in fire, electric shock
and equipment failure.
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 our company amateur customer
support or the retail store where you purchased
the device as this may result in fire, electric shock
and equipment failure.
Follow the instructions given when installing
items sold separately and replacing the fuse.
This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-
ment failure.
Do not use the device when the alarm goes off.
For safety reasons, please pull the power plug of
the DC power equipment connected to the prod-
uct out of the AC socket.
Never touch the antenna as well. This may result
in fire, electric shock and equipment failure due
to thunder.
CAUTION
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 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.
Do not stand on top of the product, and do not
place heavy objects on top or insert objects
inside it.
If not, this may result in equipment failure.
Do not use a microphone other than those
specified when connecting a microphone to
the device.
If not, this may result in equipment failure.
Do not touch the heat radiating parts.
When used for a long period of time, the tempera-
ture of the heat radiating parts will get higher, re-
sulting in burns when touched.
Do not open the case of the product except
when replacing the fuse and when installing
items sold separately.
This may result in injury, electric shock and equip-
ment failure.
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