PRECAUTIONS●Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.●Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiverand the battery pack.●Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD.●If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do nottouch the damaged parts.●If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce thetransceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when turning thesquelch off.●Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while nearmachinery that may catch the cable.●Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.●Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.●When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, theradiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these locationswhen replacing the battery pack.●Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optionalaccessories.●When water gets into the microphone opening or the speaker grill, thevoice level may become incoherent or distorted. Lightly shake thetransceiver to remove the water from the speaker and/or microphonebefore operating the transceiver.●The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC mainsline. The AC plug should be readily accessible.●To dispose of batteries, be sure to comply with the laws and regulationsin your country or region.4