Kenwood TK-3180 Instruction Manual - Page 5

Precautions - battery

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PRECAUTIONS • Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet. • Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack. • Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD. • If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts. • If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off. • Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable. • Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces. • Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes. • When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack. • Do not immerse the transceiver in water. Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations, unless the model is specifically qualified for such use (Intrinsically Safe such as approved by FM (Factory Mutual), CSA): • In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.). • While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations. Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.) • Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities. • Near persons using pacemakers. i

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RECAUTIONS
Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.
Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the
transceiver and the battery pack.
Do not use options not specified by
KENWOOD
.
If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not
touch the damaged parts.
If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce
the transceiver volume.
Pay attention to the volume level when
turning the squelch off.
Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near
machinery that may catch the cable.
Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.
Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.
When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the
radiator and chassis will become hot.
Do not touch these locations
when replacing the battery pack.
Do not immerse the transceiver in water.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations, unless
the model is specifically qualified for such use (Intrinsically Safe
such as approved by FM (Factory Mutual), CSA):
• In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic
powders, grain powders, etc.).
While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:
Near explosives or blasting sites.
In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the
instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)
Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of
radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.
Near persons using pacemakers.