Safety Information; Important Safety Instructions - Black & Decker BHOF04 Instruction Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER
DANGER - Immediate hazards
which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
2. 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, curtains, etc., at least 3 feet (0.9m) away from the front, sides
and rear of heater.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience &
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater or
return to authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
6. To disconnect heater, first turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
7. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do
not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
8. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
9. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in the areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
10. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
11. This heater draws 12.5 amps during operation. To prevent overloading a circuit,
do not plug the heater into a circuit that already has other appliances working.
12. The output of this heater may vary and its temperature may become intense
enough to burn exposed skin. Use of this heater is not recommended for
persons with reduced sensitivity to heat or an inability to react to avoid burns.
13. Don't leave the heater on unattended.
14. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar
indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
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WARNING
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death
WARNING
should be followed, including the following
CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury