Icom IC-A25C Basic Manual - Page 9

2 BATTERY CHARGING ■■Battery caution Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire. R DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs in areas with temperatures above 60°C (140°F). High temperature buildup in the battery cells, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause the battery cells to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade the battery pack's performance or shorten the battery cell's life. R DANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the pack has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery pack 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 expose the battery pack to rain, snow, seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet pack. If the pack gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. R DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs near fire. 1 Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of used battery packs in accordance with local regulations. 2 R DANGER! NEVER let fluid from inside the battery get in 3 your eyes. This can cause blindness. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and immediately go to a 4 doctor. 5 R WARNING! NEVER put the battery pack in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating 6 cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the 7 battery cells to rupture. 8 R WARNING! NEVER use the battery pack if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If 9 any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or 10 distributor. R WARNING! NEVER Iet fluid from inside the battery cells 11 come in contact with your body. If it does, immediately wash 12 with clean water. CAUTION: DO NOT use the battery pack out of the 13 specified temperature range for the transceiver* and the 14 battery itself (-20°C ~ +60°C (-4°F ~ +140°F)). Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce 15 its performance and battery cell's life. Please note that the 16 specified temperature range of the battery may exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not work properly because it is out of its operating temperature range. * IC-A25N/IC-A25C: -10°C (+14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE:-20°C ~ +55°C 4