Icom IC-M87 Instruction Manual page 4

PRECAUTIONS
RDANGER! NEVER
Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal objects such
as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs (or the
transceiver) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that shorting
cannot occur with metal objects. Shorting may damage not
only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
RDANGER! NEVER
with non-Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom
battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom
transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party
or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke,
fire, or cause the battery to burst.
RWARNING! NEVER
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
tenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The trans-
ceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away
from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
CAUTION: DO NOT
source other than the BP-227AX. Such a connection will ruin
the transceiver.
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short terminals of the battery pack.
use and charge Icom battery packs
connect the transceiver to an AC
hold the transceiver so that the an-
connect the transceiver to a power
CAUTION: DO NOT
operate the transceiver unless the
flexible antenna, battery pack and jack cover are securely at-
tached. Confirm that the antenna and battery pack are dry
before attaching. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to wa-
ter will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT
place or leave the transceiver in direct
sunlight or in places with temperatures below –15°C or above
+55°C: Marine, below –25°C or above +55°C: PMR.
CAUTION: DO NOT
modify the transceiver. The specifications
may change and then the transceiver may not comply with
the requirements of required regulation. The transceiver
warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized
modification.
CAUTION: DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as Benzine
or alcohol when cleaning, because they will damage the
transceiver surfaces.
CAUTION: DO NOT
leave the transceiver in an insecure
place to avoid use by unauthorized persons.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to
transmit.
KEEP
the transceiver at least 0.9 meter away from your ves-
sel's magnetic navigation compass.