DeWalt DXH1000TS Instruction Manual page 2

Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS HEATER UNTIL YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SAFETY, OPERA-
TION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Use of this heater in any means not described in this manual
may cause fire, electric shock, personal injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION: This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns,
do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such
as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 6 feet
( 1.8 m) from the front of the heater and keep them at least 2 feet (.6 m)
away from the sides and rear
CAUTION: In order to avoid unintended cycling of the heater, always
unplug or disconnect unit from power source when not in use.
CAUTION: Do not cover the power supply wiring or run the wiring under
any carpet or rugs. Arrange cord and connections away from traffic patterns
so it is not a tripping hazard.
CAUTION: Connect unit to only properly grounded outlets and
adequately sized and grounded electrical systems.
CAUTION: Do not use this unit with unapproved or under sized electrical
connections or wiring. They may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
WARNING: Do not use the heater if the unit, plug or cord has
visible damage or the unit has malfunctioned. Contact a reputable
electrician before reusing.
WARNING: Do not expose to wet conditions; unit is intended
for indoor use only.
WARNING: Unit not intended for use in indoor areas where
heater may be exposed to water. Avoid use in bathrooms, laundry
rooms or any other areas where the unit may come in contact with
water.
WARNING: Do not insert or allow any foreign objects to enter
the unit via the intake or exhaust vents on the unit. Failure to
observe this warning may result in electric shock, fire or damage to
the unit.
WARNING: To prevent fire do not block either the air intake or
exhaust.
WARNING: Unit is equipped with internal active electrical
components that spark during use. Do not use in areas where
fumes from gasoline, paint or other flammable liquids may be
present.
WARNING: Extreme caution must be used when any heater is
used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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