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PRECAUTIONS
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DANGER! NEVER
operate the receiver near unshielded
electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. This
could cause an explosion and death.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate the receiver with a headset
or other audio accessories at high volume levels. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
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WARNING! NEVER
apply AC power to the [DC13.8V]
socket on the receiver rear panel. This could cause a fire or
damage the receiver.
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WARNING! NEVER
apply more than 16 V DC to the
[DC13.8V] socket on the receiver rear panel. This could
cause a fire or damage the receiver.
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WARNING! NEVER
reverse the DC power cable
polarity. This could cause a fire or damage the receiver.
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WARNING! NEVER
remove the fuse holder on the DC
power cable. Excessive current caused by a short could
cause a fire or damage the receiver.
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WARNING! NEVER
let metal, wire or other objects
contact the inside of the receiver, or make incorrect contact
with connectors on the rear panel. This could cause an
electric shock or damage the receiver.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate or touch the receiver with
wet hands. This could cause an electric shock or damage
to the receiver.
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WARNING!
Immediately turn OFF the receiver power
and remove the power cable from the receiver if it emits an
abnormal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom dealer
or distributor for advice.
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WARNING! NEVER
put the receiver on an unstable
place where the receiver may suddenly move or fall. This
could cause an injury or damage the receiver.
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WARNING! NEVER
operate the receiver during a
lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a
fire or damage the receiver. Always disconnect the power
source and antenna before a storm.
CAUTION: NEVER
expose the receiver to rain, snow or
any liquids.
CAUTION: NEVER
change the internal settings of the
receiver. This could reduce receiver performance and/
or damage to the receiver. The receiver warranty does
not cover any problems caused by unauthorized internal
adjustments.
CAUTION: NEVER
install or place the receiver in a place
without adequate ventilation.
CAUTION: NEVER
use harsh solvents such as Benzine
or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the receiver
surfaces.
CAUTION: NEVER
leave the receiver in areas with
temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F).
CAUTION: NEVER
place the receiver in excessively dusty
environments. This could damage the receiver.
DO NOT
place the receiver against walls or put anything on
top of the receiver. This may overheat the receiver.
BE CAREFUL!
The receiver will become hot when
operating the receiver continuously for long periods of time.
NEVER
leave the receiver in an insecure place to avoid use
by unauthorized persons.
Turn OFF the receiver’s power and/or disconnect the DC
power cable when you will not use the receiver for long
period of time.
The display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear
as small dark or light spots. This is not a malfunction or
defect, but a normal characteristic of LCDs.
The IC-R8600 may receive its own oscillated frequency,
resulting in no reception or only noise reception including
on the Spectrum Scope screen, on some frequencies.
