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PRECAUTIONS
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DANGER! NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack.
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DANGER!
Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and
approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. Using
third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke,
fire, or cause the battery to burst.
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WARNING! NEVER
hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very
close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes,
while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5
to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate the transceiver with a headset or
other audio accessories at high volume levels.
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CAUTION! NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source
other than the specified battery pack/case. Such a connection will ruin
the transceiver.
DO NOT
push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with
temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).
DO NOT
modify the transceiver for any reason. The transceiver war-
ranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.
DO NOT
operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting
caps or in an explosive atmosphere. The IC-F50V/F60V series transceiv-
ers are not the explosion-proof construction.
MAKE SURE
the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely at-
tached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry
before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will
result in serious damage to the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL!
The transceiver meets IP67* requirements for dust-
tight and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been
dropped, dust-tight and waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed be-
cause of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
* Only when the battery pack and jack cover are attached.
