Icom IC-F27SR Instruction Manual

■ Caution (for the BP-265 li-ion battery)Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following hazards:smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also causedamage to the battery or degradation of battery performance.R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packswith Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs aretested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icomchargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargersmay cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.Battery cautionDR DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Donot use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or ifthe battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damagemay not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surfaceof the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cellsinside the battery may rupture or catch fire.R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areas with tem-peratures above +60˚C. High temperature buildup in the battery,such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun heated car,or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire.Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance orshorten battery life.R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater,or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery. If the bat-tery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery is notwaterproof.214 BATTERY CHARGING