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>Bonni and others have suggested rewrites that begin
>with "Be sure" (see below). Is this really any better than
>the "Do not" approach with base substituted for feet?
>To be honest, they look more like feet (there are two)
>than a base.
Ya want "feet?" How about:
"CAUTION--RISK OF FIRE
if heater's feet are not attached correctly"
--back to you...
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Steven Youra, Director
Engineering Communications Program
Cornell University Tel. 607. 255.7199
Ithaca, NY 14853 FAX 607. 255.9606
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