Important Safety Information
Introduction
Important Safety Information
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Before assembling and using your CobraMarine™ VHF radio, please read these general precautions and warnings.
Warning and Caution Statements
To make the most of this radio, it must be assembled and used properly.
Please read the assembly and operating instructions carefully before assembling and using it. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual.
WARNING
Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio or other equipment.
General Precautions
The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS will make you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within the recommended RF exposure limits established for it.
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:
ALWAYS hold the radio at least 5 cm away from you when you are transmitting.
NEVER allow the antenna to touch any part of your body when transmitting.
KEEP the radio at least as far from bystanders as from yourself.
DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the time the radio is in use.
ALWAYS use only Cobra Electronics Corporation™ authorized accessories (batteries, belt clips, chargers, etc.)
DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites, or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions.
DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate the radio without supervision.
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Important Safety Information
Introduction
CAUTIONS
Your radio is only splashproof when the batteries are properly installed.
AVOID using or storing the radio at temperatures below
KEEP your radio at least 1 m 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 four NiMH
■Use only the CobraMarine™ charger to recharge NiMH batteries in the radio.
■Do not short circuit the batteries.
■When replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. NiMH batteries may explode if disposed of in a fire.
■The charger is to be used for charging purposes only. It is not to be used during normal operation.
Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with government rules and make it illegal to use.
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