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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND
WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING BLENDER.
1.
Read all instructions.
2.
Do not use the blender for other than intended use.
3.
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.
4.
To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender base in
water or other liquid.
5.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning.
6.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
7.
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 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.
8.
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.
9.
The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons. The use of attachments not
expressly authorized or sold by Vitamix may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
10.
Do not use outdoors.
11.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Do not place on or near a hot
gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
12.
Always check that the blender is OFF before plugging cord into wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn OFF the blender, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13.
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
blender and may cause injury.
14.
Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.
15.
Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
16.
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 blender is not running.
17.
The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is in place.
18.
To reduce the risk of injury, never place a blade assembly on the motor base
unless assembled to the Vitamix container.
WARNING
:
To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your
Vitamix® blender, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following.
