164 BATTERY CHARGING■ CautionMisuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in thefollowing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery mayrupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the batteryor degradation of battery performance.R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom batterypacks with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom batterypacks are tested and approved for use and charge with Icomradios or Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit bat-tery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause thebattery to burst.D Battery cautionR DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impactedor dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavypressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outsideof the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not showcracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery mayrupture or catch fire.R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areaswith temperatures above +60˚C. High temperature buildup inthe battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, insidea sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the batteryto rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may alsodegrade battery performance or shorten battery life.R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow,seawater, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wetbattery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry beforeusing. The battery is not waterproof.R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs sinceinternal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or maycause an explosion.R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVERmodify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation,and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire.R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver forwhich it is specified. Never use a battery with any otherequipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this in-struction manual.R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in youreyes, blindness 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 anabnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any ofthese conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.