Precautions - Icom IC-R15 Basic Manual

■ Precautions

R DANGER! NEVER operate the receiver
near unshielded electrical blasting caps
or in an explosive atmosphere. This could
cause an explosion and death.
R WARNING! NEVER use or charge Icom
battery packs with non-Icom receivers
or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use
with Icom receivers or charged with Icom
chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs or chargers may cause
smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the
equipment with earphones, a earphone,
or other audio accessories at high volume
levels. The continuous high volume
operation may cause a ringing in your ears.
If you experience the ringing in your ears,
reduce a volume level or discontinue use.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the receiver
while driving a vehicle. Safe driving
requires your full attention— anything less
could result in an accident.
CAUTION: DO NOT short the terminals of
the battery pack. Shorting may occur if the
terminals touch metal objects such as a
key, so be careful when placing the battery
packs (or the receiver) in bags, and so on.
Carry them so that shorting cannot occur
with metal objects. Shorting may damage
not only the battery pack, but also the
receiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT connect the receiver
directly to a power source of more than
the specified DC voltage or use reverse
polarity. Otherwise this will damage the
receiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the receiver
unless the antenna, battery pack and
covers are securely attached to the
receiver and that the antenna and battery
pack are dry before attachment. Exposing
the inside to dust or water can damage the
receiver. After exposure to water, clean the
battery contacts thoroughly with fresh water
and dry them completely to remove any
water or salt residue.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents
such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning.
This could damage the equipment
surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or
dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the
receiver in direct sunlight or in areas with
temperatures below –20°C (–4˚F) or above
+60°C (+140˚F).
CAUTION: DO NOT change the internal
settings of the equipment. This may
reduce equipment performance and/or
cause extensive and expensive damage
to the equipment. The equipment warranty
does not cover any problems caused by
unauthorized internal adjustments.
NEVER place in an insecure place to avoid
inadvertent use by unauthorized persons.
BE CAREFUL! The receiver meets IPX7*
requirements for waterproof protection.
However, once the receiver has been
dropped, or the waterproof seal is cracked
or damaged, the waterproof protection
cannot be guaranteed.
* Only when the BP-287, the antenna,
[ ] jack cover, [USB] cover, and
[microSD] slot cover are attached.
Even when the receiver power is OFF,
a slight current still flows in the circuits.
Remove the battery pack or batteries from
the receiver when not using it for a long
time. Otherwise, the installed battery pack
or batteries will become exhausted, and will
need to be recharged or replaced.
The LCD display may have cosmetic
imperfections that appear as small dark
or light spots. This is not a malfunction or
defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD
displays.
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