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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this product.
2. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord,
plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not to be used by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of children.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children. Children should not play with the appliance.
5. Never leave appliance unattended when in use.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn any control to
OFF, then unplug power cord from outlet. Do not disconnect by
pulling on cord.
7. Flashing light indicates ready to operate (models with stand-by
mode). Avoid any contact with blades or moveable parts.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Do
not attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord. Return appliance
to the manufacturer (see warranty) for examination, repair or
adjustment.
9. For appliances with markings on plug blade: This appliance has
important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire
cordset (if plug is molded onto cord) is not suitable for replacement.
If damaged, the appliance shall be replaced.
10. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or
sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
11. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
13. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce
the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A
scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender is not
running.
14. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully, especially when removing the
blades from the container, emptying the container and during
cleaning.
15. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on
base without jar properly attached.
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