FTA-250L O perATing MAnuAL4safety preCautIonsBe sure to read the safety precautions to use this product safely.Yaesu is not liable for failures and other problems caused due to misuse or use of this product by you or a thirdparty. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through use of this product by you or a third party except inthe case where ordered to pay for damages under the laws.Type and meaning of the marksDANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, could result in deathor serious injury.WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, could result in deathor serious injury.CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, may result in minor ormoderate injury or only property damage.Type and meaning of symbolsIndicates a prohibited action, not to be done in order to usethis product safely. For example, indicates that the prod-uct should not be disassembled.Indicates a required action, to be done in order to use thisproduct safely. For example, indicates that the powerplug should be re-moved.DANGERDo not use this product in “an area where use of it isprohibited”, e.g., inside the hospital or train.”This product can affect electronic or medical devices.Do not use this product while riding a bicycle or drivinga car. Accidents can result.Be sure to stop the bicycle or car at a safe place before us-ing this product.Do not perform transmission in a crowded place for thesafety of persons using a medical device such as a car-diac pacemaker.The radio wave emitted from this product can cause themedical device to malfunction and result in an accident.Do not touch any material leaking from the battery packwith bare hands.The chemical that has stuck to your skin or entered youreye can cause chemical burns. In such a case, consult thedoctor immediately.Those who are carrying a medical device such as a car-diac pacemaker should not perform transmission nearthe device. When transmitting, use an external antennaand keep as far as possible away from the external an-tenna.The radio wave emitted by the transmitter can cause themedical device to malfunction and result in an accident.Do not use this product or the battery charger in a placewhere inflammable gas is generated.A fire or explosion can occur.Do not solder or short-circuit the terminal of the batterypack.A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result. Donot carry the battery pack together with a necklace, hair pin,or small metal objects. A short circuit can result.WARNINGDo not power this transceiver with a voltage other thanthe specified power supply voltage.A fire, electric shock, or damage may result.