Icom ID-51A Basic Instructions

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viiBATTERY CAUTIONSR DANGER! NEVER short the terminals (or charging termi-nals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearbymetal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing bat-tery packs (or the transceiver) in bags, etc.Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as anecklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not onlythe battery pack, but also the transceiver.R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom batterypacks with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom batterypacks are tested and approved for use with Icom radios orcharged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeitbattery packs may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery toburst.Battery cautionDR 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 pack 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. Do not charge or use a wet battery.If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack sinceinternal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause anexplosion.R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVERmodify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, andthe battery may burst, 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.