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BATTERY CHARGING
n Caution
Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the fol-
lowing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. 
Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra
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dation 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.
ï Battery caution
•  R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-
tery. 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. High temperature buildup 
in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, in
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side 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. Do not charge or use a wet 
battery. If the battery 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.
•  
R  DANGER!  NEVER  solder  the  battery  terminals  or 
NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat gen
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eration, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch 
fire.
•  
R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for 
which it is specified.  Never use  a  battery with  any other 
equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this 
instruction manual.
•  
R   DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your 
eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, 
without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
•  
R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits 
an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If 
any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or 
distributor.
•  
R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any 
part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from in
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side the battery.