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BATTERY CHARGING
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DANGER! NEVER
solder the battery terminals or NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the
battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire.
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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 specified in this instruction 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.
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.
WARNING!
Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the
body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.
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 tempera-
ture range for the transceiver (–30˚C to +60˚C; –22˚F to +140˚F)
and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F). Using the
battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the bat-
tery’s performance and battery life.
CAUTION!
Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully
charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature
environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) 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 be-
tween –20˚C to +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F).