Icom IC-F9011 Instruction Manual 1 - Page 22

4 BATTERY CHARGING ■■Caution • R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery pack to rain, snow, seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery • Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery pack may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery pack or degradation of battery performance. • Prior to using the battery pack for the first time, or af- pack. If the battery pack gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. • R DANGER! KEEP the battery pack away from fire. Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of an used battery pack in accordance with local regulations. ter not using it for a long time, you must fully charge the • R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery pack terminals, or modify the pack. Otherwise, the transceiver may not turn ON. battery pack. This may generate heat in the battery, and the battery pack may burst, emit smoke or catch fire. D Battery caution • R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs (or the radio) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a key, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not only the battery pack, but also the radio. • R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if it has been subjected to heavy pressure. The damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery pack does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside may rupture or catch fire. • R DANGER! Use the battery pack only with the radio for which it is specified. Never use a battery pack with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this sheet. • R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery pack gets in your eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately. • R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery pack if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. • R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery pack. • R DANGER! NEVER use or leave the battery pack in areas with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature buildup in • R WARNING! NEVER use deteriorated battery packs. They could cause a fire. the battery pack, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside • R WARNING! NEVER put the battery pack in a microwave oven, a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight for long periods of time may high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This cause the battery pack to rupture or catch fire. Excessive tempera- could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery pack to rup- tures may also degrade performance or shorten battery life. ture. 17