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Medical Devices – Other
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to
assist you in obtaining this information.
Safety and General Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area where you drive,
and always obey them. If you do use your radio while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so
require.
The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring concentration may cause
distraction or otherwise impair your ability to safely participate in such activities. Always
use technology safely.
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment
area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause
serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Only
radio types that are especially qualified should be used in such areas as "Intrinsically
Safe." Do not remove, install or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially
explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling
areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and
any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas
with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not always—posted.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are
near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted "Turn off two-way
radios." Obey all signs and instructions.
Operational Cautions
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive
material—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains—touch exposed terminals. The conductive
material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise
care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or
other container with metal objects.
Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools
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