by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a
receptacle. The "drip-loop" is the part of the cord below the level of the
receptacle or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water
traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the
plug or receptacle does get wet, DON'T unplug the cord. Disconnect the
fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to appliance. Then unplug and
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ure A
examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
6) Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
7) To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as
heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs and the like.
8) Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. Never yank cord to
pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
9) Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer
may cause an unsafe condition.
10) Do not install or store the appliances where it will be exposed to the
weather or to temperatures below freezing.