User Guide

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can be operated within hazardous environments such as gas fumes, flammable
chemicals or blasting areas.
Your radio should be used in its normal operating position when hand-held, worn
on the body or secured within a cradle. When body-worn, your radio must be
secured using a Sepura approved attachment. Ensure the antenna is at least 2.5
cm (1 in.) away from the body when transmitting.
Always ensure that your radio is in good operational condition and operating
correctly before entering any environment that has a potential risk to personal
safety.
NEVER fit or remove the antenna, battery, Smart/microSD card or an accessory
(including accessory covers on your radio) when operating in a potentially
hazardous environment.
Protection against hearing loss
NEVER place your radio next to your ear, like a mobile phone, when making a
PTT call. Your radio has a powerful loudspeaker that could potentially damage
your hearing if held next to your ear.
Always check the volume level before making and receiving calls.
Always use Sepura approved audio accessories with your radio. The use of non-
approved audio accessories may potentially cause loss of hearing.
Safety when driving a vehicle
Always obey local laws and regulations governing the operation of RF wireless
devices when driving a vehicle. Do not operate your radio if it creates a
distraction from driving safely and observing road conditions.
Always POWER OFF or set your radio to TRANSMIT INHIBIT mode at refuelling
stations. Always observe and obey warning signs relating to the use of RF
wireless devices in the vicinity of refuelling stations.
Operational conditions
Do not exceed the operational conditions for your radio and battery.
Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures (over 55 °C or 131 °F), for example
behind glass in direct sunlight, may cause damage to the product casing and the
battery.
Care should be taken to avoid mechanical impact.
Important safety notes about the antenna
NEVER touch the antenna when your radio is transmitting, this may cause a
minor burn to the skin and may affect the operational range of the antenna.
DO NOT handle, hold or swing your radio by its antenna, this may damage your
radio and the antenna.
NEVER use your radio if the antenna shows signs for damage.
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