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PRECAUTIONS
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DANGER
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Charge only specified Icom Ni-Cd, Ni-MH,
or Li-ion rechargeable batteries. Never charge or use an
alkaline, dry cell, third-party, or counterfeit battery packs
or charger adapter. Otherwise, a fire and/or explosion may
occur.
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DANGER! NEVER
charge the battery packs in
areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near fires
or stoves, inside a sun heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight.
In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the
battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
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DANGER! KEEP
battery packs away from fire. Fire
or heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of
an used battery pack in accordance with local regulations.
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WARNING!
NEVER
insert the battery packs (with/
without the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled.
This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage
the charger. The charger is not waterproof.
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WARNING!
NEVER
charge the battery packs during
a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause
a fire or damage the battery pack or transceiver. Always
disconnect the power adapter before a storm.
CAUTION: NEVER
let metal, wire, and so on, touch
any internal parts of the charger.
CAUTION: NEVER
charge the battery outside of the
specified temperature range: 10°C ~ 40°C (50°F ~ 104°F).
Icom recommends charging the battery at 20°C (68°F). The
battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified
temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or
battery life may be reduced.
CAUTION: NEVER
use the charger with the power
adapter when it is covered by objects that impede heat
dispersal.
USE IN DOORS ONLY! NEVER
expose the charger
and the power adapter to rain, snow or any liquids.
Always place the charger in a secure place to avoid
inadvertent use by unauthorized person.
DO NOT
modify the charger and/or power adapter. This
may cause a fire hazard or electric shock.
USE
only specified accessories. Using third party or
counterfeit may result in a fire hazard or electric shock.
KEEP
the charger away from TV sets or radios to prevent
interference.
MAKE SURE
battery and charger contacts are always
clean. Otherwise, battery packs may not be charged
properly.
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