Vornado VMH10 Owner's Manual page 7

or circular saw is not advised. Do not use this heater with a timer designed
to automatically turn the unit on or off, as this may accidentally disable the
heater's thermal cutout safety feature.
- Risk of fire. Do not operate if it has been dropped or if damage is
apparent to any part of the unit including the cord and plug. Only original
replacement parts may be used.
- Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or stretch the
power cord.
- While the product is plugged in, do not insert or allow foreign objects
to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric
shock or fire, or damage the heater.
- Check your heater cord and plug connections. A loose fitting outlet can
cause the plug to overheat or cause a fire. Be sure plug fits tight in the
outlet. Check frequently during use to make sure plug and outlet are not
hot. If so, discontinue using heater and have outlet replaced by a qualified
electrician.
- Never ignore the signs of an electrical problem, such as: warm outlet
coverplates, sparks when plugging in or operating, lights flickering/
dimming during operation. Immediately turn off and unplug the appliance
if any such problems are noticed. Contact a qualified electrician to
investigate possible causes before operating the appliance again.
- Note: Heaters draw more current than small appliances, overheating of the
outlet may occur even if it has not occurred with the other appliances.
- This heater is for use with 120 volt electrical outlets. The cord has a plug as
shown at A in Figure 65.1, below. An adapter as shown at C is available for
connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The
green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a
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