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WARNING! NEVER
connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
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WARNING! NEVER
connect the transceiver to a
power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery,
or use reverse polarity. This could cause a fire or damage
the transceiver.
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WARNING! NEVER
remove the fuse holders on
the DC cable. This could cause a fire, electric shock and
damage the transceiver.
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WARNING! NEVER
place the transceiver where
normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it
could cause bodily injury.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver during
a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a
fire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power
souce and antenna before a storm.
CAUTION: DO NOT
leave the transceiver in an inse-
cure place to avoid use by unauthorized persons.
CAUTION: DO NOT
expose the transceiver to rain,
snow or any liquids. They could damage the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT
use non-Icom microphones.
Other microphones have different pin assignments and may
damage the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT
place or leave the transceiver in
areas with temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C, or in
areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
CAUTION: DO NOT
operate the transceiver with-
out running the vehicle’s engine, during mobile operations.
When the transceiver’s power is ON and your vehicle’s
engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon become ex-
hausted.
CAUTION: DO NOT
place the transceiver in exces-
sively dusty environments, or in direct sunlight.
CAUTION: DO NOT
place the transceiver against
walls or put anything on top of the transceiver. This may
overheat the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as ben-
zine or alcohol when cleaning the transceiver. They will dam-
age the transceiver's surfaces.
CAUTION: DO NOT
operate the transceiver if it be-
comes hot after operating it continuously for long periods of
time. This may damage the transceiver.
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