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BATTERY CHARGING
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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 bat-
tery 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 bat-
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or
dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pres-
sure. 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 inside the battery may rupture
or catch fire.
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DANGER! NEVER
use or leave battery packs in areas
with temperatures 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 tempera-
tures may also degrade battery performance or shorten bat-
tery life.
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DANGER! DO NOT
expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet bat-
tery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
using. The battery is not waterproof.
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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
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, with-
out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow-
ing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture.
Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra-
dation of battery performance.