Precautions - Icom IC-M73 Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

RDANGER! NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack.
RDANGER!
Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom transceivers or Icom chargers. Only Icom bat-
tery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom transceiv-
ers or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counter-
feit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause
the battery to burst.
RWARNING! NEVER
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
hold the transceiver so that the an-
tenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The trans-
ceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4
inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
CAUTION: NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power
source other than the products specified by Icom. Such a con-
nection will ruin the transceiver.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE
tery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the
antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing
the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage
to the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL!
The transceiver meets IPX8 requirements for
waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been
dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of
possible damage to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal.
connect the transceiver to an AC
the flexible antenna and bat-
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NEVER
place the transceiver in an insecure place to avoid in-
advertent use by unauthorized persons.
DO NOT
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F) for the USA/EXP/CHN versions, below –15°C (+5°F)
or above +55°C (+131°F) for the EUR/FRG/NLD/UK versions,
and below –10°C (+14°F) or above +55°C (+131°F) for the AUS
versions.
DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when
cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
DO NOT
modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does
not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.
DO NOT
operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
KEEP
the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP
the transceiver at least 0.9 meter (3.0 feet) away from
your vessel's magnetic navigation compass.
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