Icom IC-M72 8

8BATTERYCHARGING

New2001

•WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,

high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.

This could cause overheating, a ﬁre, or cause the battery to

rupture.

•CAUTION!Always use the battery within the speciﬁed tem-

perature range for the transceiver (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to

+140˚F) and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to

+140˚F). Using the battery out of its speciﬁed temperature

range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.

Please note that the speciﬁed temperature range of the bat-

tery may exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the

transceiver may not work properly because it is out of its op-

erating temperature range.

•CAUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is

left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive

temperature environment (above +45˚C; +113˚F) for an ex-

tended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a

long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharg-

ing. You may use the battery until the battery indicator

shows half-capacity, then keep it safely in a cool dry place

with the temperature between –20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to

+77˚F).

•RDANGER! NEVERcharge the battery pack in areas with

extremely high temperatures, such as near ﬁres or stoves,

inside a sun-heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such envi-

ronments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will acti-

vate, causing the battery to stop charging.

•WARNING! DO NOTcharge or leave the battery in the bat-

tery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the

battery is not completely charged by the speciﬁed time, stop

charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.

Continuing to charge the battery beyond the speciﬁed time

limit may cause a ﬁre, overheating, or the battery may rup-

ture.

•WARNING! NEVERinsert the battery and transceiver (bat-

tery attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or

soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or

damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.

•CAUTION! DO NOTcharge the battery outside of the spec-

iﬁed temperature range: ±0˚C to +45˚C (+32˚F to +113˚F).

Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F).

The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the

specified temperature range. Additionally, battery perfor-

mance or battery life may be reduced.

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