Icom IC-M24 Instruction Manual - Page 6

PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. CAUTION: NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BC-199 or BP-266. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children. KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from your vessel's magnetic navigation compass. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IPX7* require- ments for waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal. * Only when the flexible antenna, battery cover and [DC] jack cap are securely attached. MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery cover are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery cover are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. v