TC-
98
0 Owner’s Manual
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Safety and General Information
The following general safety precautions as would normally apply, which should be
observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment.
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Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
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Do not charge your battery in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
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Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
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This equipment should be serviced by qualified technicians only.
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To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are
near electrical blasting caps. In a blasting area or in areas such as hospital site posted
“Turn off two-way radio”; when taking an airplane, please obey the “turn off two-way
radio” instruction of aircrew staff as well.
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For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a radio in the area over an air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a radio is placed in the air bag
deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force
and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
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Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight over a long time, nor place it close to heating
source.
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When using your radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 3 to 4
centimeters away from your lips.
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If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, ensure the radio and its antenna
are at least 2.5cm away from your body.