Icom IC-M88 - PRECAUTIONS; General Operating Precautions

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an
ACoutlet.Thismayposearehazardorresultinanelec-
tric shock.
RWARNING! 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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 specified battery pack/case. 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): Marine, below –30°C (–22°F) or above
+60°C(+140°F):LMR.
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 trans-
ceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be
guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's
case or the waterproof seal.
* Only when the battery pack, flexible antenna, [SP MIC] jack cover
is attached.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna
andbatterypackaredrybeforeattachment.Exposingthein-
side of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage
to the transceiver.
Afterexposure to water, clean thebattery contacts thor-
oughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove
any water or salt residue.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
VersionsoftheIC-M88whichdisplaythe
“FMAPPROVED”symbolasatleftonthe
serial number seal, conform to intrinsically
saferatingsoftheFMRC(FactoryMutual
ResearchCorporation).
Intrinsicallysafe :ClassI,II,III,Division1,
GroupsC,D,E,F,G
Nonincendive :ClassI,Division2,
GroupsA,B,C,D
Connectedbatterypack:BP-227FM
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PRECAUTIONS