Important; Explicit Definitions; Supplied Accessories; Precautions - Icom IC-78 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY
before attempting to operate the
transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
manual contains important safety and operating in-
structions for the IC-78.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal death, serious injury or an
R DANGER!
explosion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or
R WARNING!
electric shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
Recommended for optimum use. No
NOTE
risk of personal injury, fire or electric
shock.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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The transceiver comes with the following accessories.
q DC power cable .................................................... 1
w Hand microphone (HM-36) ................................... 1
e Fuse (ATQ 25 A; for DC cable) ............................. 2
r Fuse (FGB 4 A; internal use) ................................ 1
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PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
an antenna connector during transmission. This may
result in an electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING! NEVER
while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full
attention—anything less may result in an accident.
R WARNING! NEVER
with an earphone or other audio accessories at high
volume levels. Continuous high volume operation may
cause a ringing in your ears. If you experience ringing,
reduce the volume level or discontinue use.
R WARNING! NEVER
an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in
an electric shock.
R WARNING! NEVER
a power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V
DC. This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER
cable polarity when connecting to a power source.
This could damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER
between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect
connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may
be damaged.
R WARNING! NEVER
touch any internal part or connectors on the rear panel of
the transceiver. This may result in an electric shock or this
could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER
transceiver with wet hands. This may result in an elec-
tric shock or may damage the transceiver.
R WARNING!
Immediately turn the transceiver
power OFF and remove the power cable if it emits an
abnormal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom
dealer or distributor for advice.
CAUTION: NEVER
expose the transceiver to rain,
snow or any liquids.
CAUTION: NEVER
change the internal settings of
the transceiver. This may reduce transceiver perfor-
mance and/or damage to the transceiver.
CAUTION: NEVER
place the transceiver where
normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or
where it could cause bodily injury.
DO NOT
operate the transceiver near unshielded
electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT
push the PTT when not actually desiring to
transmit.
touch
operate the transceiver
operate the transceiver
connect the transceiver to
connect the transceiver to
reverse the DC power
cut the DC power cable
let metal, wire or other objects
operate or touch the