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PRECAUTIONS
R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and
approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. Using
third-partyorcounterfeitbatterypacksorchargersmaycausesmoke,
fire, or cause the battery to burst.
R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very
close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes,
while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5
to10cm(2to4inches)awayfromthelipsandthetransceiverisvertical.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or
other audio accessories at high volume levels.
R CAUTION! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source
otherthanthespeciedbatterypack/case.Suchaconnectionwillruin
the transceiver.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with
temperaturesbelow–30°C(–22°F)orabove+60°C(+140°F).
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason. The transceiver war-
ranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting
capsorinanexplosiveatmosphere.TheIC-F50V/F60Vseriestransceiv-
ersarenottheexplosion-proofconstruction.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely at-
tached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry
before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will
result in serious damage to the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL! ThetransceivermeetsIP67*requirementsfordust-
tight and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been
dropped,dust-tightandwaterproofprotectioncannotbeguaranteedbe-
cause of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
*Onlywhenthebatterypackandjackcoverareattached.
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