PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, or transceiver damage:
•Do not transmit with high output power for extended periods. The transceiver may overheat.
•Do not modify this transceiver unless instructed by this manual or by KENWOOD documentation.
•When using a regulated power supply, connect the specified DC cable (option) to the DC IN jack on the transceiver. The supply voltage must be between 12 V and 16 V to prevent damaging the transceiver.
•When connecting the transceiver to a cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle, use the specified cigarette lighter cable (option).
•Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place it close to heating appliances.
•Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.
•If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power immediately and remove the battery case or the battery pack from the transceiver. Contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, or service station.
