Precautions - Icom IC-F51V Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER! NEVER
R DANGER!
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and
approved for use with Icom radios 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
very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face
or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the micro-
phone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
R WARNING! NEVER
other audio accessories at high volume levels.
CAUTION: NEVER
than the BP-226 or BP-227. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE
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.
DO NOT
push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with
temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C; except for China. (Below
–30°C or above +60°C for China.)
DO NOT
modify the transceiver for any reason.
DO NOT
operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting
caps or in an explosive atmosphere. The IC-F51V/F61V series transceiv-
ers are not the explosion-proof construction.
BE CAREFUL!
proof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, wa-
terproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to
the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal.
* Only when the supplied battery pack, flexible antenna and jack cover
are attached.
short the terminals of the battery pack.
Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with
hold the transceiver so that the antenna is
operate the transceiver with a headset or
connect the transceiver to a power source other
the flexible antenna and battery pack are
The transceiver meets IPX7* requirements for water-
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