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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:
For Your Safety
Read all instructions carefully, even if you are quite familiar with the appliance.
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Do not position this heater immediately below a socket outlet.
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This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Let the heater
cool before moving. Keep combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes
and curtains at least 50cm from sides of the heater. Do not drape laundry or any other items over the
heater.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
and mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for the their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Always unplug the heater when not in use.
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Do not operate any heater with a damaged power cord or plug, or after the heater malfunctions, has
been dropped or is damaged in any manner.
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Do not use the heater outdoors.
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This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar moist indoor locations. Never
locate the heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
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Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
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Do not run the power cord under carpeting or cover the power cord with throw rugs, runners or the
like. Arrange the power cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over.
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Do not place the power cord over any part of the heater.
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Do not plug this heater into an extension lead, double adapter or power board.
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To disconnect the heater, set controls to OFF then remove the plug from the outlet.
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Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause
an electric shock, fire or could damage the heater.
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This heater has hot electrical parts inside. DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable
liquids are used or stored.
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Use the heater only as described in this booklet. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
