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■ Battery caution
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery
pack with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery
pack is tested and approved for use and charge with Icom ra-
dios or Icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit battery
packs or charger may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery
to burst.
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Battery caution
R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or
dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pres-
sure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the
case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks
or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture
or catch fire.
R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with
temperatures above +60˚C. High temperature buildup in the
battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun-
heated car, or by setting the battery in direct sunlight may
cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive tempera-
tures may also degrade battery performance or shorten bat-
tery life.
R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet bat-
tery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
using. The battery by itself is not waterproof.
R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since
internal battery gas may cause them to rupture or may cause
an explosion.
R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and
the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire.
R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for
which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equip-
ment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction
manual.
R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes,
blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, with-
out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the follow-
ing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture.
Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra-
dation of battery performance.
