Precaution - Icom IC-GM1600 Instruction Manual

PRECAUTION

RWARNING! NEVER
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
the antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from exposed
parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmit-
ting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5
to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the trans-
ceiver is vertical.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-252 or BP-234. Such a connection will ruin the
transceiver.
AVOID
using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight
or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F) for U.S.A. version;.–20°C (–4°F) or above
+55°C (+131°F) for General version
KEEP
the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP
the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away
from your vessel's magnetic navigation compass.
v
connect the transceiver to an
hold the transceiver so that
MAKE SURE
the flexible antenna and battery pack are
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna
and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the
inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious dam-
age to the transceiver.
NOTE:
• According to IMO resolution MSC. 149 (77) (adopted on
3 June 2003), the following regulation has been executed.
• "The equipment should have provisions for its attachment
to the clothing of the user and also be provided with a
wrist or neckstrap. For safety reasons, the strap should
include a suitable weak link to prevent the bearer from
being ensnared."
• Instead of the handstrap, a neckstrap is supplied with the
equipment on or after 1st July, 2005.
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