Thank You; Safety - Kenwood TK-840 Instruction Manual

THANK YOU!
We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your land mobile applications. We
believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications
to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency.
KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a
result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with this product's quality and
features.
SAFETY
It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.
WARNING!
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EXPLOSIVE A TMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES,
etc.)
Turn off and do not operate your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in
gasoline service stations. 00 not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if
your transceiver is mounted in the trunk area.
. INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS
00 not operate your transceiver when anyone is touching the antenna, or when anyone is
standing within two to three feet of your antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency
burns or related physical injury.
. DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS
Dynamite blasting caps may explode by the operation of transceivers, if such operation
occurs within 500 feet of the blasting caps. Turn off and do not operate your transceiver
when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where "TURN OFF TWO-WA Y RADIO"
signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps in your vehicle, make
certain they are carried in a closed metal box having a padded interior. 00 not transmit
during the time that caps are being placed into or removed from this container.