RDANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the batterypack. Also, current may fl ow into nearby metal objects, suchas a necklace, etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with,or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc.RDANGER! Use and charge only specifi ed 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 or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or causethe battery to burst.R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that theantenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of thebody, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Thetransceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is ver-tical.R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with aheadset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce thevolume level or discontinue use.CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzineor alcohol to clean the transceiver, because they can dam-age the transceiver’s surfaces.DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipmentcontaining a transmitter.DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electricalblasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.DO NOT using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlightor in areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above+60°C (+140°F).KEEP the transceiver away from the heavy rain, andNEVER immerse it in the water. The transceiver construc-tion is water resistant, not waterproof.CLEAN and wipe dry the battery terminals after using thetransceiver in wet conditions. The terminals may rust if notdried.iiiPRECAUTIONSIcom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.FCC caution: Changes or modifi cations to this transceiver, notexpressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op-erate this transceiver under FCC regulations. (U.S.A. only)