Warning - Retevis RA89 User Manual

Avoid Choking Hazard
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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.).
•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.

WARNING

•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 portable 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.
Batteries (If appropriate)
WARNING
•When the conductive material such as jewelry, keys or chains touch exposed terminals of the batteries, may complete an
electrical circuit (short circuit the battery) and become hot to cause bodily injury such as burns. Exercise care in handling any
battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with metal objects
•BATTERY WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
•Store spare batteries securely
•If the battery compartment (if applicable) does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children
•If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention
•Dispose of used batteries immediately and safely
Long transmission
•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: http://www.Retevis.com
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