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Safety Precautions
Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse
of this product by the purchaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable
for damages caused through the use of this product by the purchaser or
any third party, except in cases where ordered to pay damages under the
laws.
Types and meanings of the marks
DANGER
This mark indicates an imminently hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
This mark indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This mark indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury or only property damage.
Types and meanings of symbols
These symbols signify prohibited actions, which must not be done
to use this product safely.
For example: indicates that the product should not be disas-
sembled.
These symbols signify required actions, which must be done to use
this product safely. For example: indicates that the power plug
should be disconnected.
DANGER
Do not use this product in “an area where use of it is prohibited”,
e.g., inside the hospital or train.”
This product can affect electronic or medical devices.
Do not use this product while riding a bicycle or driving a car.
Accidents can result.
Be sure to stop the bicycle or car at a safe place before using this product.
Do not perform transmission in a crowded place for the safety of
persons using a medical device such as a cardiac pacemaker.
The radio wave emitted from this product can cause the medical device
to malfunction and result in an accident.
Do not touch any material leaking from the battery pack with bare
hands.
The chemical that has stuck to your skin or entered your eye can cause
chemical burns. In such a case, consult the doctor immediately.
Those who are carrying a medical device such as a cardiac
pacemaker should not perform transmission near the device. When
transmitting, use an external antenna and keep as far as possible
away from the external antenna.
The radio wave emitted by the transmitter can cause the medical device
to malfunction and result in an accident.
Do not use this product or the battery charger in a place where
inflammable gas is generated.
A fire or explosion can occur.
Do not solder or short-circuit the terminal of the battery pack.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result. Do not carry the
battery pack together with a necklace, hair pin, or small metal objects. A
short circuit can result.
WARNING
Do not power this transceiver with a voltage other than the specified
power supply voltage.
A fire, electric shock, or damage may result.
Do not use the battery pack for any model other than the specified
transceiver.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result.
Do not make very long transmissions.
The main body of the transceiver may overheat, resulting in a failure or
burns.
Do not disassemble or make any alteration to this product.
An injury, electric shock, or failure can result.
When transmitting, keep the transceiver at least 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) away
from your body. Use only the supplied antenna. Do not use modified or
damaged antennas.
Keep the terminals of the battery pack clean.
If terminal contacts are dirty or corroded, a fire, leak, overheating,
explosion, or ignition can result.
Do not handle the battery pack or charger with wet hands. Do not
insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.
An injury, leak, fire, or failure can result.
