Icom IC-F61-L Instruction Manual page 46

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BATTERY CHARGING
■ Caution
D Battery caution
R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blind-
ness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing
them, and see a doctor immediately.
R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an ab-
normal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these
conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.
R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of
the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.
R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-
pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could
cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture.
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified temperature
range for the transceiver (–20˚C to +55˚C) and the battery itself
(–10˚C to +60˚C). Using the battery out of its specified temperature
range will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. Please
note that the specified temperature range of the battery may ex-
ceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not
work properly because it is out of its operating temperature range.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully
charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature
environment (above +45˚C) for an extended period of time. If the
battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached
from the radio after discharging.
You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half, then
keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as below:
–20˚C to +45˚C (within a month)
–20˚C to +40˚C (within six months)
–20˚C to +35˚C (within a year)
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