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Protect your hearing:
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e the lowest volume necessary to do your job.
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Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.
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Turn down the volume before adding headset or earpiece.
• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpieces
at high volume.
• When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do
not place the radio's speaker directly against your ear.
• Use careful with the earphone maybe possible
excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Note: Exposure to loud noises from any source for exten-
ded periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect
your hearing. The louder the radio's volume, the less time
is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing
damage from loud noise is sometimes undetectable at first
and can have a cumulative effect.
Avoid Burns
Antennas
• Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged
antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with
the skin when the radio is in use, a minor burn can result.
Batteries (If appropriate)
• When the conductive material such as jewelr
y, keys or
chains touch exposed terminals of the batteries, may
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit the battery)
and become hot to cause bodily injury such as burns.
Exercise care in handling any battery, particularly when
placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with
metal objects
Long transmission
Phone Mode
• When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your radio product as
you would a wireless telephone. Speak directly into the microphone.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Avoid Choking Hazard
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:
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Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery
or accessory or when charging battery.
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Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially hazardous
environments: Near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting
area, in explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust
particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).
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Turn off your radio while taking on fuel or while parked at
gasoline service stations.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility
conflicts
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Turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices
instruct you to do so, hospitals or health care facilities
(Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Medical Devices)
may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.
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Turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of
a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations
per airline crew instructions.
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