Operational Warnings; Operational Cautions - Motorola ASTRO XTS 5000 I Basic Service Manual

User Safety, Training, and General Information
Operational
Warnings
For Vehicles With an Air Bag
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Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment
W A R N I N G
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, UL, or CENELEC). 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:
Blasting Caps and Blasting 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
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Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes
C a u t i o n
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 touches 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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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.