Precaution - Icom IC-R5 Instruction Manual

PRECAUTION

RWARNING! NEVER
phone, headphones or other audio accessories at high vol-
ume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high
volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, re-
duce the volume level or discontinue use.
RWARNING! NEVER
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
ving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—any-
thing less may result in an accident.
RWARNING! NEVER
since as internal battery gas can cause explosion.
RWARNING! NEVER
the battery cell's internal material (electrolyte liquid) gets into
your eyes, wash your eyes with water and obtain treatment
from an eye doctor immediately.
NEVER
connect the receiver to a power source of more
than 6 V DC directly. This will damage the receiver.
NEVER
connect the receiver to a power source using re-
verse polarity. This will damage the receiver.
operate the receiver with a ear-
connect the receiver to an AC
operate the receiver while dri-
throw a battery cell into a fire
disassemble the battery cell. If
NEVER
expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
The receiver may be damaged.
NEVER
operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This
may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver.
NEVER
solder the battery cell. This may damage the bat-
tery.
AVOID
using or placing the receiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14˚F) or above
+60°C (+140˚F).
AVOID
the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the receiver's sur-
faces.
Even when the receiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove batteries from the receiver when
not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the installed batteries
will become exhausted, and will need to be recharged.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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