accessoriesgetswet,dryitoffassoonaspossiblewithasoft,
clean cloth. If you feel that liquid may have penetrated the radio’s
housing,contactaservicecentreforacheck.
• Do not use the radio, its accessories, and/or substitute the
batteries in potentially explosive environments. A single spark
may cause an explosion.
• Do not take apart the radio or its accessories for any reason! The
equipment has already been calibrated for maximum performance
inthefactory.Onlyqualiedexpertsequippedwithspecializedtools
andworkinginauthorizedcentres,canhandlethetransceiver’s
precision mechanics and electronics. Unauthorized dismantling of
the transceiver will void the warranty. Any service operation must
be carried out only in an authorised centre. For further information
contact your local dealer.
• Use original accessories only; otherwise you may seriously
damage your handheld transceiver.
• Turn off the radio and unplug the power supply before cleaning it.
Forfurtherinformation,refertoChapter8.
2.2.b Batteries and chargers
• Before usingthe batterychargers, carefullyread all notesand
cautions regarding this equipment.
• Donotshort-circuitthebatteryterminals:doingsomayresultin
re,burns,orexplosions.
• Never throw batteriesinto a re. Do notexpose themto high
temperatures;doingsomaycauseresorexplosions.Becareful
to always follow local regulations (which may not be the same as
thoseofthecountryofyourhabitualresidence).
• Use only original rechargeable batteries and battery charger. Use
ofunapprovedaccessoriesmaycauseburns,res,orexplosions,
and may cause serious damage or injuries to people.
• Battery chargers should only be used indoors and with suitable
rechargeable batteries.
• Ensure your power supply conforms to the one required for your
batterycharger(ACadaptor).Ifyouareunsure,checkwithyour
vendor or your local electricity supplier.
• To avoid damaging the power cord of your battery charger,
connect it where it will not be stepped on and where nothing will
be placed on top of it. Insert the prongs into a socket that has
been grounded.
• Avoid shocks and excessive vibrations. Do not use the battery
chargerifithasbeenknocked,hadafallorappearsdamaged.In
this case immediately contact an authorized service centre.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, disconnect the power
cable before performing cleaning or maintenance. Take hold of
theplug(notthecord!)whenremovingitfromthesocket.Use
of inappropriate extension cords may cause re or electrical
shocks.
• Do not expose the batteries directly to temperatures outside the
-20°C to +55°C range during storage. Do not charge them in
temperaturesoutsidethe+5to+55°Crange.
2.3 Service
You are advised to write down the serial number of your transceiver
in the space provided below. This number is found on a label sticker
inside the batteries compartment of the transceiver and will be useful
in the event of repair/servicing and/or loss and/or theft.
Serial number _______________________
