Blender Safety; Important Safety Instructions - Hamilton Beach HBH450 Operation Manual

Blender Safety

IMPORTANT: This operation manual should be reviewed with all equipment operators as part of your
operator training program.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING –
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
1. Read the Operation Manual before using blender.
Keep Operation Manual handy.
2. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
3. Do not remove ground prong.
4. Do not use an adapter.
5. Do not use an extension cord.
6. Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing.
7. To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug cord from
outlet when not in use, and before putting on or
taking off parts.
8. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse
cord, plug, or blender base in water or any other liquid.
9. Do not spray the base with a high-pressure spray gun.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
11. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
12. Not intended for use by or near children.
13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
14. To reduce risk of personal injury and to prevent
damage to blender or container and cutter assembly,
DO NOT insert utensils into blender container while
operating blender.
15. Do not store any kitchen utensils in the container
because the blender would be damaged if
inadvertently turned on.
16. To prevent possibility of serious personal injury, keep
hands out of blender container while operating blender.
Always operate blender with container lid in place.
17. Avoid contacting moving parts.
18. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
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19. If cutter assembly blades are loose, discontinue use
immediately and replace cutter assembly. Do not
attempt to repair or tighten cutter assembly.
20. Inspect container and cutter assembly daily. Do not use
broken, chipped or cracked container. Check cutter for
wear, nicks, or broken blades. Do not use broken or
cracked cutting blades.
21. Do not use outdoors.
22. This appliance is intended for short periods of
operation, with a rated operating time of 3 minutes.
23. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
24. To prevent damage to blender, container, or cutter
assembly, DO NOT move or shake blender while in
operation.
25. When blending hot liquids, remove center-piece of
two-piece lid. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during
blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not fill blender
jar beyond the 1 quart (1 liter) level. With the protection
of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of
lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at
lowest speed.
26. Always operate blender with container lid in place.
27. 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 the Technical Service
number, 866-285-1087 or 910-693-4277, for
instructions on examination, repair, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
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