13Be sure to read these important precautions, and use this product safely.Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse of this product by thepurchaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through the use of thisproduct by the purchaser or any third party, except in cases where ordered to pay damages underthe laws.Types and meanings of the marksDANGER This mark indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if notavoided, could result in death or serious injury.WARNING This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if notavoided, could result in death or serious injury.CAUTION This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoid-ed, may result in minor or moderate injury or only property damage.Types and meanings of symbolsThese symbols signify prohibited actions, which must not be done to use this productsafely. For example: indicates that the product should not be disassembled.These symbols signify required actions, which must be done to use this product safely. Forexample,: indicates that the power plug should be disconnected.DANGERDo not use this product in an area where RFtransmitters are prohibited, e.g., inside of ahospital, airplane, or train.This product can affect electronic or medical devices.Do not transmit with this device while carry-ing or using a medical appliance such as acardiac pacemaker. When transmitting, usean external antenna and keep as far as pos-sible away from the external antenna.The radio wave emitted by the transmitter cancause the medical device to malfunction andresult in injury or death.Do not transmit with this device in a crowdedplace for the safety of persons using a medi-cal device such as a cardiac pacemaker.The radio wave emitted from this product cancause the medical device to malfunction andresult in injury or death.If thunder and lightening develop nearbywhen an external antenna is used, immediate-ly turn this transceiver OFF, and disconnectthe external antenna from it.A fire, electrical shock, or damage may result.Do not use this product or the battery char-ger anywhere inflammable gas is produced.A fire or explosion can occur.Do not use this product while riding a bicycleor driving a car. Accidents can result.Be sure to stop the bicycle or car at a safe placebefore using this product.Do not touch any material leaking from theLCD display or the battery pack with barehands.The chemical may adhere to your skin or enteryour eye, and cause chemical burns. In such acase, consult the doctor immediately.Do not solder or short-circuit the terminalsof the battery pack.A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignitionmay result.Do not carry the battery pack together with anecklace, hairpin, or small metal objects. A shortcircuit can result.Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read)