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Caution
(for the BP-265 Li-Ion battery)
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DANGER! NEVER
short terminals (or charging terminals)
of the battery pack. Also, current may fl ow into nearby metal
objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing bat-
tery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as
a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not
only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
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DANGER!
Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with 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, fi re, or cause
the battery to burst.
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Battery caution
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DANGER! DO NOT
hammer or otherwise impact the bat-
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted
or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy
pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside
of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show
cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may
rupture or catch fi re.
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DANGER! NEVER
use or leave battery pack in areas
with temperatures above +60˚C. High temperature buildup in
the battery, such as could occur near fi res or stoves, inside a
sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to
rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also de-
grade battery performance or shorten battery life.
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DANGER! DO NOT
expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery.
If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
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DANGER! NEVER
incinerate a used battery pack since
internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause
an explosion.
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DANGER! NEVER
solder the batter y ter minals, or
NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat gener-
ation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fi re.
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DANGER!
Use the battery only with the transceiver for
which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other
equipment, or for any purpose that is not specifi ed in this in-
struction manual.
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DANGER!
If fluid from inside the battery gets in your
eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water,
without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
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WARNING!
Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an
abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of
these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.
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WARNING!
Immediately wash, using clean water, any
part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from in-
side the battery.
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BATTERY CHARGING
Misuse of Li-Ion batteries may result in the following haz-
ards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can
also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery
performance.