Kenwood TH-D74A User Manual 1 - Page 6

PRECAUTION • 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 earphone 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 long transmissions, the chassis will become hot. Do not touch these hot locations when replacing the battery pack. • Do not immerse the transceiver in water. • Always switch the transceiver power OFF before installing or removing optional accessories. Make these changes out of the Hazardous Location. • For safety reasons, we recommend that the battery charger be connected to an easily accessible AC socket. • To dispose of batteries, be sure to comply with the laws and regulations in your country or region. WARNING Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: • In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.). • While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations. • 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. CAUTION • Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason. • Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running. When the airbag inflates, the transceiver may be projected and strike the driver or passengers. • Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering. Transmitting at such a time may result in an (Radio Frequency energy) burn. • If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your KENWOOD dealer. • Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area. • Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions. • Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal objects, as they may short the battery terminals. • Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace only with the same KENWOOD brand & model battery pack. • Power OFF the transceiver before changing the battery pack. • When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When using a earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for the transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear. We recommend you use only a speaker/microphone in these conditions, to avoid electric shocks. • When attaching a commercial strap to the transceiver, ensure that the strap is durable. In addition, do not swing the transceiver around by the strap; you may inadvertently strike and injure another person with the transceiver. • If a commercially available neck strap is used, take care not to let the strap get caught on nearby machine. • Do not use the PG-2W to connect directly to a vehicle battery (12 V). Extensive voltage could result in damaging the transceiver. If the input voltage exceeds approximately 17.5 V, the transceiver automatically turns OFF. Caution about dustproofing and waterproofing • The transceiver is not completely dustproof and waterproof. When the supplied antenna and the battery pack are installed, and when rubber caps for the SP/MIC jack, microSD memory card slot, Micro-USB connector, and DC IN jack are securely attached with no gaps, the dustproofing complies with IP5x (protection against dust), and the waterproofing complies with IPx4 (protection against water spray) and IPx5 (protection against water jet). If the optional battery case (KBP-9) is attached, the dustproofing and waterproofing comply with IP54. • The waterproofing of the transceiver is only for fresh water and tap water at room temperature (approximately 20°C /70°F). For hot water, cold water, salt water, soup, juice, tea, coffee, detergent, and medication, etc., the transceiver is not waterproof because the leakage into the transceiver increases. • If a rubber cap is damaged or degrades, the dustproofing and waterproofing of the transceiver cannot be maintained. For the replacement and ordering, etc. of the rubber cap (Part Number: B0K0035-00), contact the service center or the dealer of the place of purchase. (When you replace a rubber cap, the replacement of the rubber cap is your responsibility.) 4