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Safety and General Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area
where you drive. Always obey them.
When using your radio while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Hands-free operation must be used if the radio is to be
operated whilst driving.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call
if driving conditions so require.
Operational Warnings
For Vehicles With and Air Bag
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the
air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a
portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the
air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and
cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified
for use in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe" (for example, Factory
Mutual, CSA, or UL Approved). Do not remove, install, or charge
batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred
to above include fueling areas such as below decks on
boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where
you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are
often but not always posted.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn
off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a
blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio".
Obey all signs and instructions.
Operational Cautions
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If
a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor
burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury
such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or
beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material
may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become
quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery,
particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other
container with metal objects.
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