Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 76608 Manual

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 can opener body,
cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
6. Release the activation lever; 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 contacting 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
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a
polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits
only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by
modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully
into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the
outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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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 not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces
including the stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans.
14. Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluid.
15. Carefully route the power supply cord to avoid damage from the knife
blades while sharpening.
16. Release the activation lever before plugging cord into wall outlet. To
disconnect, release the activation lever; then remove plug from wall outlet.
To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the
power cord.
17. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of
becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an
approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to
arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, keep hair and loose clothing
away from lid opener and other moving parts of the can opener while using.