Oster 1696 Instruction Manual page 2

IMP OR T A NT S A FE GUA RDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
• Use fan only for purposes described in the instruction manual
• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse unit, plug or cord in water or spray with
liquids. Plug the appliance directly into an electrical outlet of the same voltage as that of the
rating plate in the unit
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, when moving fan from one location to another, before
putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning
• Avoid contact with moving parts
• DO NOT operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes
• To avoid fire hazard, NEVER place the cord under rugs or any parts near an open
flame, cooking or other heating appliances
• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return this appliance only to the nearest
Authorized Oster® Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause
hazards
• DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of a table, counter or come in contact with hot
surfaces or leave exposed to high traffic areas
• DO NOT use outdoors
• To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never yank on cord
• Always use on a dry, level surface
• DO NOT operate fan until fully assembled with all parts properly in place
• This product is intended for household use ONLY and not for commercial or industrial
applications
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, DO NOT use in
window
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT use this fan with any
solid-state speed control device