For your safety  23
 
Potentially explosive atmospheres and 
blasting areas
Warning 
Unless the radio is specifically certified for use 
in a potentially explosive atmosphere, turn off the radio 
before entering such an atmosphere. An explosion could 
cause serious injury or death. Examples of potentially 
explosive atmospheres include filling stations, and any 
environment where there are flammable liquids, gases, or 
dusts. 
Warning 
Turn off the radio before approaching blasting 
caps, a blasting area, or any area where you are 
instructed to turn off a two-way radio. Obey all signs and 
instructions. Interference with blasting operations could 
cause serious injury or death.
Radio installation and operation in 
vehicles
Warning 
Keep the radio away from airbags and airbag 
deployment areas. Do not install, charge, or place a radio 
near such areas. An activated airbag can propel a 
portable radio with sufficient force to cause serious injury 
to vehicle occupants. An airbag may not perform to 
specification if obstructed by a radio. 
Warning 
To avoid damage to existing wiring, airbags, 
fuel tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables, refer to 
the installation guide for the radio, and to the vehicle 
manufacturer’s manual, before installing electronic 
equipment in the vehicle.
Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a 
vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in 
your country or state. Please check the vehicle 
regulations in your area.