Icom IC-F3230D series Instruction Manual

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114 BATTERY CHARGING■ Caution• Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the followinghazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misusecan also cause damage to the battery or degradation ofbattery performance.• Prior to using the battery pack for the first time, or afternot using it for a long time, you must fully charge the pack.Otherwise, the transceiver may not turn ON.D Battery cautionR DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted ordropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pres-sure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of thecase. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracksor any other damage, the cells inside the battery may ruptureor catch fire.R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areas withtemperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature build-up in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves,inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause thebattery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures mayalso degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-water, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery.If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since in-ternal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may causean explosion.R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVERmodify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, andthe 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 other equip-ment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruc-tion manual.R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes,blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, with-out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emitsan abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. Ifany of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer ordistributor.R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any partof the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside thebattery.R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. Thiscould cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture.