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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING BLENDER.
1. Read all instructions.
2. Not intended for use by or near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children or incapacitated persons.
3. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender base in water or other liquid.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is
dropped or damaged in any manner. Call Vitamix Customer Service at 1-800-848-2649 or
1-440-235-4840 or email [email protected] at once for examination, repair, replacement, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment. If purchased outside the U.S.A. or Canada, contact your local Vitamix dealer.
7.
Alteration or modification of any part of the blender base or container, including the use of any part or
parts that are not genuine authorized Vitamix parts, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
8. The use of attachments not expressly authorized or sold by Vitamix for use with this blender, including
canning jars, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11. Do not let cord contact hot surface, 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 rubber scraper or spatula may be used, but only when the Vitamix blender
is not running.
13. The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is in place.
14. Blades are sharp. Handle or remove blade and blade assembly from the container with extreme care
to avoid injury. To reduce the risk of injury, never place a blade assembly on the motor base unless
assembled to the Vitamix container.
15. Do not leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug, in the container as this will
damage the blades and other components when starting the machine and may cause injury.
16. Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.
WARNING
:
To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your Vitamix® blender, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following.
