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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.
2.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
3.
This appliance shall not be used by children. 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 be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
5.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base,
or motor in water or other liquid.
6.
Turn the appliance OFF ( ); then unplug from the outlet when not in
use, before assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning.
To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the
power cord.
7.
Avoid contact with moving parts.
8.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted
by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
9.
The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended
or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to
persons.
10.
Do not use outdoors.
11.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
12.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
13.
Keep hands and utensils out of the jar and away from the cutting
blade, while blending or chopping food, to reduce the risk of severe
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
