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RPX4500/RPX4600 P25 PORTABLE RADIO – USER MANUAL
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PERSONAL SAFETY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
These Safety Precautions, Warnings and Cautions advise personnel of specific hazards which
may be encountered when using this equipment and that control measures may be required to
prevent injury to personnel, and damage to equipment and/or the environment.
Before using this equipment, users are to acquaint themselves with all risk assessments relevant
to the equipment and area of use. Users must comply with the control measures detailed in the
risk assessments.
References covering safety regulations, health hazards and hazardous substances are detailed
under the WARNINGS section below. These are referred to in this user manual when they are
encountered.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do NOT operate your portable radio without a hands-free kit while driving a vehicle (subject to
local law).
Do NOT operate your radio in areas that contain hazardous material – unless the radio’s level of
IECEx approval is approved for use in that area.
Obey the ‘Turn Off Two-way Radios’ signs where they are posted, e.g. in a fueling station.
Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting.
Do NOT dispose of batteries in a fire.
Dispose of batteries according to local recycling regulations. Do not dispose as household waste.
Do NOT attempt to disassemble the battery.
When charging a battery, keep it at a temperature between 41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~ 40°C) to ensure
a full charge. Temperatures outside this range significantly reduce battery life. The operating time
(talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery.
Before charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. Never
leave a radio on while in the charger, as it can damage both the battery and the radio; the
charger is not a radio stand.
Do NOT cut off the power supply or remove battery while charging.
Do NOT charge a battery that is wet. Dry it with soft cloth prior charging.
The battery will eventually weaken. When the operating time (talk-time and standby time)
becomes noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery.
