Icom IC-F33GT Instruction Manual

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367 BATTERY CHARGING■ CautionMisuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the fol-lowing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture.Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra-dation of battery performance.• R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom batterypacks with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom batterypacks are tested and approved for use and charge withIcom radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or coun-terfeit battery packs or charger may cause smoke, fire, orcause the battery to burst.D Battery caution• R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact thebattery. Do not use the battery if it has been severelyimpacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjectedto heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible onthe outside of the case. Even if the surface of the batterydoes not show cracks or any other damage, the cells insidethe battery may rupture or catch fire.• R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areaswith temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High tempera-ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near firesor stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlightmay cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessivetemperatures may also degrade battery performance orshorten 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 orNEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat gen-eration, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catchfire.• 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 thisinstruction manual.• R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in youreyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with cleanwater, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.