Garmin Astro Owner's Manual

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Astro and DC 40 Owner’s ManualImportant Safety and Product Informationor its representative regarding yourvehicle. You should also consult themanufacturer of any equipment that hasbeen added to your vehicle.Posted Facilities–Turn your radio OFFin any facility where posted notices sorequire.Commercial Aircraft–Manycommercial airlines prohibit the use ofFRS/GMRS radios on board. SwitchOFF your radio before boarding anaircraft or check the airline rules.Blasting Areas–To avoid interferingwith blasting operations, turn yourradio OFF when in a “blasting area”or in areas posted: “Turn off two-wayradio.” Obey all signs and instructions.Potentially Explosive Atmospheres–Turn your radio OFF and do notremove your battery when you are inany area with a potentially explosiveatmosphere. Obey all signs andinstructions. Sparks from your batteryin such areas could cause an explosionor fire resulting in bodily injury or evendeath.Areas with a potentially explosiveatmosphere are often, but not alwaysclearly marked. They include fuelingareas such as gasoline stations, belowdeck on boats, fuel or chemical transferor storage facilities; vehicles usingliquefied petroleum gas (such aspropane or butane); areas where the aircontains chemicals or particles, such asgrain, dust, or metal powders; and anyother area where you would normallybe advised to turn off your vehicleengine.