Precautions - Icom IC-V80 Instruction Manual

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PRECAUTIONS

RDANGER! USE the battery only with the transceiver
for which it is specifi ed. Never use a battery with any
other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specifi ed
in the instruction manual.
RDANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery
pack.
RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Ra-
dio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed
when operating this device. If you have any questions
regarding RF exposure and safety standards, please re-
fer to the Federal Communications Commission Offi ce
of Engineering and Technology's report on Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Fre-
quency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65).
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10
cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver
is vertical.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high audio levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume
operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, re-
duce the audio level or discontinue use.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full atten-
tion—anything less may result in an accident.
RWARNING! NEVER operate or touch the transceiver
with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or
damage the transceiver.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded elec-
trical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually intending to trans-
mit.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating it continuously for long periods of time.
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).
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol
when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver's sur-
faces.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver. The
transceiver warranty does not cover any problems
caused by unauthorized modifi cation.
KEEP the transceiver away from heavy rain, and never
immerse it in the water. The transceiver meets IP54*
requirements for dust-protection and splash resistance.
However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-
protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed
because of possible damage to the transceiver's case or
the waterproof seal.
* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna and jack
cover are attached.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight cur-
rent still fl ows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack
or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long
time. Otherwise, the battery pack or installed dry cell
batteries will become exhausted.
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