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Caution
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DANGER!
Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs
with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are
tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom
charger. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or charger
may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
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Battery caution
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DANGER! DO NOT
hammer or otherwise impact the battery. 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 in-
side the battery may rupture or catch fire.
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DANGER! NEVER
use or leave battery packs in areas with tem-
peratures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature buildup in the
battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun
heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or
catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery per-
formance or shorten battery life.
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DANGER! DO NOT
expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater,
or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery. If the bat-
tery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery is not
waterproof.
Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following
hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can
also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery
performance.
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DANGER! NEVER
incinerate used battery packs since internal
battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may cause an explosion.
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DANGER! NEVER
solder the battery terminals or NEVER mod-
ify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the bat-
tery 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, blind-
ness 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 abnor-
mal 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 temperature
range for the transceiver (–30˚C to +60˚C; –22˚F to +140˚F) and
the battery itself (–10˚C to +60˚C; 14˚F to +140˚F). Using the bat-
tery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery’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 +45˚C; +113˚F) for an extended period of time.
If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be de-
tached 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 between –20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F
to +95˚F).
