Warning - Retevis RA86 User Manual

Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:
•Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery or accessory or when charging battery.
•Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially hazardous environments: Near electrical blasting
caps, in a blasting area, in explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic
powders, grain powders, etc.).

WARNING

•Turn off your radio while taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts
•Turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so, hospitals or health
care facilities (Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Medical Devices) may be using equipment that
is sensitive to external RF energy.
•Turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with
applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Protect your hearing:
• Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.
• Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.
• Turn down the volume before adding headset or earpiece.
• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpieces at high volume.
WARNING
• When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the radio's speaker directly
against your ear
• Use careful with the earphone maybe possible excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss
Note: Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may temporarily or
permanently affect your hearing. The louder the radio's volume, the less time is required
before your hearing could be affected. Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes
undetectable at first and can have a cumulative effect.
Avoid Burns
Antennas
•Do not use any radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with
the skin when the radio is in use, a minor burn can result.
Long transmission
WARNING
•When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the radiator and chassis will become hot.
Safety Operation
Forbid
•Do not use charger outdoors or in moist environments, use only in dry locations/conditions.
•Do not disassemble the charger, that may result in risk of electrical shock or fire.
•Do not operate the charger if it has been broken or damaged in any way.
WARNING •Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. The
radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle when
the air bag inflates.
To reduce risk
•Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
•Unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
•Contact Retevis for assistance regarding repairs and service.
•The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
Approved Accessories
•This radio meets the RF exposure guidelines when used with the Retevis accessories supplied or
designated for the product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the RF
exposure guidelines and may violate regulations.
•For a list of Retevis-approved accessories for your radio model, visit the following website:
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