Icom IC-F50V

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BATTERY CHARGING
■ Caution
MisuseofLithium-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! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs
with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are
tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom
charger.Usingthird-partyorcounterfeitbatterypacksorcharger
may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
D Battery caution
R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery.
Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped,
orifthebatteryhasbeensubjectedtoheavypressure.Battery
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 use or leave battery packs in areas with
temperaturesabove+60˚C(+140˚F).Hightemperaturebuildupin
the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun
heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture
or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery
performance or shorten battery life.
R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater,
or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery. If the bat-
tery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery is
not waterproof.
R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since internal
battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may cause an explosion.