10. Safety Warnings
Vehicles with air bags:
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Do not place your radio in the area over an air bag or in the
air bag deployment area.
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Air bags inflate with great force.
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If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and
the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great
force and can cause serious injury to the occupants of the
vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
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Turn you radio off when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type especially qualified
for such use (for example, by intrinsic safe approvals)
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Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in injury or even death.
Blasting caps areas
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To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn
your radio OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a „blasting
area" or in areas posted: „Turn off any two way radio." Obey
all signs and instructions.
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Use While Driving
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Check the laws regarding the use of radios while driving
and always obey them.
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In some European countries it is forbidden for the
driver to keep any microphone in hands or to operate a
radio during driving.
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Some countries (like Germany) make a difference
between mobile phones and 2 way radios. Mobile phones
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