Important Safety Information
Introduction
Important Safety Information
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Before installing and using your CobraMarine VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings.
Warning and Notice Statements
To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly.
Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using the radio. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE statements in this manual.
WARNING
Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
NOTICE
Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment.
General Precautions
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The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information on the following page will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the recommended RF exposure limits established for the radio.
Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with government rules and make it illegal to use.
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General Precautions
Introduction
WARNINGS
Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting. KEEP the radio at least
5 cm (2 inches) away from yourself and others when transmitting.
DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use — 50% duty cycle. The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit information shows on the LCD screen..
ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories.
DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites, or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions.
NEVER place the transceiver or microphone/speaker where they might interfere with operation of your vessel or cause injury.
DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision.
Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed recommended RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.
NOTICE
Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed.
AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below
KEEP your radio at least 0,9 m (3 ft) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary service performed by a qualified technician.
This radio is supplied with a
nUse only the Cobra charger to recharge
nDo not short circuit the battery pack.
nWhen replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. Batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire.
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