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BATTERY PACKS
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Battery charging
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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
pressure. 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 tempera-
ture 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 tem-
peratures may also degrade battery performance or shorten
battery life.
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DANGER! DO NOT
expose the battery to rain, snow,
seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet
battery. 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 in-
struction 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, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
WARNING!
Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an
abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any
of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or dis-
tributor.
WARNING!
Immediately wash, using clean water, any part
of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the
battery.
Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow-
ing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Mis-
use can also cause damage to the battery or degradation
of battery performance.