Icom IC-F4031S [20/32] Battery charging

BATTERY CHARGING

Caution ■

Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following

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

can also cause damage to the battery or degradation 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 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

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 (+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 temperatures may

also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.

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

water, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery.

If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.

R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since in-

ternal 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 in-

struction 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.