Safety Information; Important Safety Instructions - Black & Decker Bhtc650R 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
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch
hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes,
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and keep
them away from the sides and rear.
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 the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater
or return heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar
indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into bathtub or other
water container.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or
appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
9. To disconnect heater, first turn controls to off, then remove plug from
outlet.
10. 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.
11. 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.
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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