Tait TM8260, User Manual

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14 For your safety
Potentially explosive atmospheres and blasting areas
Warning Warning the radio is specifically certified for use in
a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off the radio before
entering such an atmosphere. An explosion could cause seri-
ous injury or death. Examples of potentially explosive atmo-
spheres include filling stations, and any environment where
there are flammable liquids, gases, or dusts.
Warning Turn off the radio before approaching blasting
caps, a blasting area, or any area where you are instructed to
turn off a two-way radio. Obey all signs and instructions.
Interference with blasting operations could cause serious
injury or death.
Radio installation and operation in vehicles
Warning Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag
deployment areas. Do not install, charge, or place a radio
near such areas. An activated airbag can propel a portable
radio with sufficient force to cause serious injury to vehicle
occupants. An airbag may not perform to specification if
obstructed by a mobile radio.
Warning To avoid damage to existing wiring, airbags,
petrol tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables, refer to
the installation guide for the radio, and to the vehicle manu-
facturer’s manual, before installing electronic equipment in
the vehicle.
Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a
vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in
your country or state. Please check the vehicle regulations in
your area.
Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery
Always remove the fuses from the radio power cable before
charging the vehicle battery, connecting a second battery, or
using power from another vehicle (e.g. when jump-starting
the vehicle).