Icom IC-F4021 [20/32] Battery charging

BATTERY CHARGING

■ Caution

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 bat-

tery packs or charger may cause smoke, fire, or cause the

battery to burst.

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 pres-

sure. 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 (+140˚F). High temperature

buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires or

stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may

cause the battery to rupture or catch ﬁre. Excessive tempera-

tures may also degrade battery performance or shorten bat-

tery life.

R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-

water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet bat-

tery. 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 generation, 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, with-

out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow-

ing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture.

Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra-

dation of battery performance.