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Battery caution
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DANGER!
Use and charge only specifi ed Icom battery pack with
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested
and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers.
Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause
smoke, fi re, or cause the battery to burst.
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Battery caution
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DANGER! DO NOT
hammer or otherwise impact the battery. 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 fi re.
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DANGER! NEVER
use or leave battery pack in areas with
temperatures above +50˚C (+122˚F). High temperature buildup in
the battery, such as could occur near fi res or stoves, inside a sun-
heated car, or by setting the battery in direct sunlight may cause the
battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also
degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.
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DANGER! DO NOT
expose the battery to rain, snow, saltwater,
or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery. If the battery
gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery by itself is
not waterproof.
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DANGER! NEVER
incinerate a used battery pack 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 fi re.
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DANGER!
Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is
specifi ed. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any
purpose that is not described in this instruction manual.
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DANGER!
If fl uid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blind-
ness 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 abnor-
mal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these con-
ditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.
WARNING!
Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the
body that comes into contact with fl uid from inside the battery.
WARNING! NEVER
put the battery in a microwave oven, high-
pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause
overheating, a fi re, or cause the battery to rupture.
CAUTION:
Always use the battery within the specific temperature
range for the transceiver (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F) and the
battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F). Using the battery
out of its specifi c temperature range will reduce the battery’s perfor-
mance and battery life.
Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow-
ing hazards: smoke, fi re, or the battery may rupture.
Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or deg-
radation of battery performance.
