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Operational Safety Information

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of communication devices in the areas

where you drive. Always obey them. Also, when using your radio while driving, please:

• give full attention to driving

• use hands-free operation, if available

• pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving con-

ditions so require.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF when in a “blasting

area” or in areas posted: “turn off two-way radio.” Construction crews often use

remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn your radio OFF before entering any area with a potentially explosive atmo-

sphere. It is rare, but your radio or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks in

such areas could cause an explosion or ﬁre resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly

marked. They include: fueling areas such as gas stations, below deck on boats, fuel

or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals

or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

Do not transport or store ﬂammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of

your vehicle which contains your radio or accessories.

For Vehicles Powered by Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas

Vehicles powered by LP gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the

National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact

the National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA

02269, Attn: Publications Sales Division.

Children

Do not allow children to play with your radio. It is not a toy. Children could damage

the radio or injure themselves.

Motorola SM50 User Manual

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