 | Select the location for your Christmas tree carefully, keeping
it away from fireplaces, heating vents, and other heat-producing
appliances that may dry out the tree.
| Saw at least an inch off the trunk bottom.
| Mount the tree in a stand that holds water. Keep the water
level above the cut. This will keep the tree fresh and green
while reducing the risk of fire.
| Do not use lighted candles or other flaming
devices on or near your Christmas tree or near other
decorations.
| Use tree lights that bear the Underwriters' Laboratory (U.L.)
label, and check the strings for signs of wear and tear. Do not
use lights that are frayed or operate with missing or broken
bulbs.
| Exercise care with extension cords. Use no more than three
sets of lights per extension cord. Do not place the cords under
rugs or in paths of travel.
| Check your smoke detectors. If battery powered, the batteries
should be changed twice each year. We suggest that you
change the batteries twice a year.
| Do not attempt to burn branches from the tree in your
fireplace. Dry trees throw off a tremendous amount of heat and
and can create a dangerous fire. After taking down the tree,
leave it at the curbside for recycling. |
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