IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS FAN

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. Use this fan only as described in this
manual. Other use not recommended
may cause fire, electric shock or injury
to persons.
2. This product is intended for household
use ONLYand not for commercial,
industrial or outdoor use.
3. To protect against electric shock, DO
NOT immerse unit, plug or cord in
water or spray with liquids.
4. This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of shock, this plug is
intended to fit only one way in a
polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat
this safety feature.
5. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
6. Turn the fan to the OFF position and
unplug the fan from the outlet when not
in use, when moving the fan from one
location to another and before
cleaning.
7. To disconnect the fan, first turn control
to the OFF position, grip the plug and
pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull
by the cord.
8. Do not operate the fan in the presence
of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
9. Do not place the fan or any parts near
an open flame, cooking or other
heating appliance.
10.Do not operate the fan with a damaged
cord or plug or if the product
malfunctions, is dropped or damaged
in any manner (see warranty).
11.Avoid contact with moving fan parts.
12.The use of attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may
be hazardous.
13.Place the fan on a dry level surface.
14.Do not hang or mount fan on a wall or
ceiling.
15.Do not operate if the fan housing is
removed or damaged.
16.A loose fit between the AC outlet
(receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and a distortion of the
plug. Contact a qualified electrician to
replace loose or worn outlet.
17.This fan is rated for use as a window
fan, however, we recommend that
during rain, the fan be removed from
the window.
WARNING: To Reduce The Risk of
Fire or Electric Shock, Do Not Use
This Fan With Any Solid-State Speed
Control Device.
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