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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.
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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.
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WARNING!
Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of
the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.
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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, –20˚C to +55˚C. Using the battery out of its specified tem-
perature 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 +50˚C) for an extended period of time. If the
battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached
from the transceiver after discharging.
You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half,
then keep it safely in a cool dry place within the temperature range
as shown below:
–20˚C to +50˚C (up to a month)
–20˚C to +35˚C (up to three months)
–20˚C to +20˚C (up to a year)