Safety Information; Important Safety Instructions - Black & Decker BHOW03R 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
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, etc and curtains at least 3.0 feet away from the
front of the heater. The heater must be positioned a minimum of 6 feet
from the ground and a minimum of 1.65 feet from the ceiling and the
sides.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children
or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect power at
service panel and have heater inspected by a reputable electrician before
reusing.
6. To disconnect heater, first turn controls to off, then remove plug from
outlet.
7. 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.
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 in 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.
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
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