SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
POperational Warnings
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
Do not place a portable radio product in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio product may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio product prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio product type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe” (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, or US approved). Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
NOTE: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, posted.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio product when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off
Cleaning and Drying Considerations
Using a leather carry case may help protect the surfaces and help prevent liquids (e.g., rain) from entering into the interior of the radio product. This product is not water proof, and exposing the unit to liquids may result in permanent damage to the unit.
If your radio product interior gets wet, then do not try to accelerate drying with the use of an oven or a dryer as this will damage the radio product and void the warranty. Instead, do the following:
1.Immediately power off the radio product.
2.Remove Battery and SIM card (if so equipped) from radio product.
3.Shake excess liquid from radio product.
4.Place the radio product and battery in an area that is at room temperature and has good air flow.
5.Let the radio product, battery, and SIM card dry for 72 hours before reconnecting the battery and/or powering on the radio product.
FOperational Cautions
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio product that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns if a conductive material, such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
If the radio product does not work after following the steps listed above, contact your dealer for servicing information.
Clean the external surfaces of the radio product with a damp cloth, using a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water. Some household cleaners may contain chemicals that could seriously damage the radio product. Avoid the use of any
Accessory Safety Information
IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE ACCESSORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Before using any battery or battery charger, read all the instructions for and cautionary markings on (1) the battery,
(2) the battery charger, which may include a separate wall- mounted power supply or transformer, and (3) the radio product using the battery.
•Do not expose any battery charger to water, rain, or snow as they are designed for indoor or
PWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable batteries listed in the Accessories section of this manual. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
•To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull by the plug rather than the cord when you disconnect the battery charger from the power source outlet.
•Do not operate any battery charger with a damaged cord or plug — replace them immediately.
•Battery chargers may become warm during operation, but not hot. If it becomes hot to the touch, unplug it from the power outlet immediately and discontinue its use.
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