Foreword; Explicit Definitions; Cautions - Icom IC-A4 Instruction Manual

FOREWORD

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-A4.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.
WORD
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
RWARNING
may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
i
carefully and completely
This in-
DEFINITION

CAUTIONS

R WARNING! NEVER
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
R WARNING! NEVER
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-
eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a
power source of more than 16 V DC. Such a connection will
damage the transceiver.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source that is
DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will
be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any
protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be
ruined.
NEVER
attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Be-
ware that external DC power connections will charge batteries
inside the battery case. This will damage not only the battery
case but also the transceiver.
hold the transceiver so that the
operate the transceiver with a