Alinco DR-635 - Manual (Page 5)

Attention
• Do not remove the case or touch the interior components.
Tampering can cause equipment trouble.
• Do not use or keep the transceiver where it is exposed to direct sunlight, dusty
places, or near sources of heat.
• Keep the transceiver away from TV's or other equip-
ment when it interferes with reception.
• When transmitting for long periods of time at high
power, the transceiver might overheat.
• Turn the power off immediately if the transceiver
emits smoke or strange odors. Ensure the transceiver
is safe, then bring it to the nearest Alinco service
center.
Notice to California resident users
The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 of the State of California determines that lead and cad-
mium (used as raw materials in some of the components in this product) are considered carcinogens and reproductive
toxicants. Although in the normal use of our products the risk of direct contact with such materials at hazardous level is
minimal, please be advised that:
(1) You should wash your hands after having contact with PVC (polyvinyl chloride) coated materials such as DC cables.
PVC may contain lead or lead compounds.
(2) Wash your hands after having contact with soldered parts. Solder used for the assembly of our products may contain
lead or lead compounds.
(3) Do not directly touch any liquid that may leak from the Nickel Cadmium rechargeable cells. The liquid may contain
cadmium.
(4) Avoid oral contact with any part of our products. If this should occur, rinse the mouth with plenty of water. Consult
a doctor if you are unsure if the exposure may have reached hazardous levels.
(5) Keep our products away from the reach of children. Our products may contain small parts that may cause suffocation,
or other consequences, if swallowed.
(6) Our products are designed for two-way communication purposes only. Any eventual consequences arising from
hazardous contacts with defined material(s) caused by misuse of our products are considered to be the user's fault.
Please read the instruction manual of this product carefully before use.
(7) Please dispose of or recycle our products properly in accord with your local regulation(s).
(8) The user assumes the risk for exposure to chemicals/materials at hazardous levels caused by the use of peripherals or
accessories made by third-parties and used in conjunction with our products.
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing this excellent Alinco transceiver. Our products
are ranked among the finest in the world. This radio has been manufactured with
state of the art technology and it has been tested carefully at our factory. It is de-
signed to operate to your satisfaction for many years under normal use.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY TO LEARN ALL THE FUNC-
TIONS THE PRODUCT OFFERS. WE MADE EVERY ATTEMPT TO WRITE
THIS MANUAL TO BE AS COMPREHENSIVE AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND
AS POSSIBLE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT SOME OF THE OPERA-
TIONS MAY BE EXPLAINED IN RELATION TO INFORMATION IN PREVI-
OUS CHAPTERS. BY READING JUST ONE PART OF THE MANUAL, YOU
RISK NOT UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF THE
FUNCTION.
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Before operating the transceiver