For your safety 21■ use the radio on the side opposite to the pace-maker to minimize interference■ never carry the radio in a breast pocket.If there is interference between your hearing aid andthe radio, please discuss an alternative solution withthe hearing aid manufacturer.Potentially explosive atmospheres andblasting areasWarning Unless the radio is specifically certified foruse in a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off theradio before entering such an atmosphere. Anexplosion could cause serious injury or death.Examples of potentially explosive atmospheresinclude filling stations, and any environment wherethere are flammable liquids, gases, or dusts.Warning Turn off the radio before approachingblasting caps, a blasting area, or any area where youare instructed to turn off a two-way radio. Obey allsigns and instructions. Interference with blastingoperations could cause serious injury or death.Radio installation and operation invehiclesWarning Keep the radio away from airbags andairbag deployment areas. Do not install, charge, orplace a radio near such areas. An activated airbagcan propel a portable radio with sufficient force tocause serious injury to vehicle occupants. An airbagmay not perform to specification if obstructed by aradio.Warning To avoid damage to existing wiring, airbags,fuel tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables, referto the installation guide for the radio, and to the vehiclemanufacturer’s manual, before installing electronicequipment in the vehicle.
