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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:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
1. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
3. Never leave appliance unattended when in use.
4. 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. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the
power cord.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Flashing light indicates ready to operate (models with stand-by mode). Avoid
any contact with blades or moveable parts.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
12. 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.
13. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully, especially when removing the blades from
the container, emptying the container and during cleaning.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without
jar properly attached.
15. Always hold container while operating the appliance. If the container should turn
when the motor is turned ON, switch appliance OFF immediately and tighten the
container in the threaded bottom.
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