Motorola M-Series owner manual Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

!WARNING

POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERES

•Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type especially qualified for such use (for example, FMRC Approved). Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

•Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing bat- teries and cause an explosion.

Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as below deck 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.

BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS

•To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF near elec- trical blasting caps or in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.

FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAG

•An air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including portable or mobile two-way radios, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If improperly installed or placed wireless equipment is in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

!CAUTION

ANTENNAS

•Do not use radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin,a minor burn may result.

BATTERIES

•All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The material may com- plete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when plac- ing it inside a pocket, purse or other con- tainer with metal objects.

!CAUTION

CHARGERS AND POWER CORD

•To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.

•Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

•Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug, replace them immediately. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; contact place of purchase or call 1-800-448-6686.

•Do not expose chargers to rain or snow.

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord may result in a fire or electric shock. However, if an extension cord must be used,make sure:

•That pins and plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those on the plug of the charger.

•That extension cord is properly wired and in good condition.

•Cord size is 18AWG for lengths of up to 100 feet,and 16AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.

•Do not disassemble charger; contact place of purchase or call 1-800-448-6686 if charger is not functioning. Incorrect reas- sembly can result in electric shock or fire.

•To reduce risk of injury, charge only Motor- ola Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing per- sonal injury and damage.

•Use of an attachment not sold or recom- mended by Motorola can result in a risk of fire,electric shock,or injury to personnel.

•To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before cleaning. Turn- ing off controls does NOT reduce this risk.

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