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Important Safety Information

Introduction

Important Safety Information

Before assembling and using your CobraMarineVHF 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 Corporationauthorized 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.

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 -20˚C or above 60˚C.

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 (Nickel-Metal Hydride) rechargeable batteries.

Use only the CobraMarinecharger 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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