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DANGER! NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack.
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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, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
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WARNING! NEVER
hold the transceiver so that the antenna
is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially
the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform
best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) away from the lips
and the transceiver is vertical.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver with a headset
or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts
advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience
a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver while driving a
vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may
result in an accident.
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the flexible antenna and battery pack
are 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 trans-
ceiver.
DO NOT
push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
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