Operational Warnings
! Warnings
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For Vehicles with an Air Bag
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force.
If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area
and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great
force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
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Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially
qualified for use in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe." Do not
remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a
potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or
fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note:
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres
referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks
on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,
dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with
potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always
posted.
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Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn
off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in
a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio.
Obey all signs and instructions.
