Important Safeguards - Oster Versa Performance Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your blender, you should always follow basic safety precautions, including
the following:
• Read all instructions before use.
• To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor base in
water or other liquids.
• Always use the product on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should be no material
such as a tablecloth or plastic between the unit and surface.
• Flashing light indicates blender is ready to operate. Avoid ANY contact with the
blades or moveable parts.
• Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of:
– Severe personal injury
– Damage to the blender
• If scraping is necessary, turn the power OFF and use a rubber spatula only.
• Do not use the appliance:
– With a damaged cord or plug
– After the unit fails to work correctly
– After you drop or damage the product in any way
• Return the product to your nearest Authorized OSTER
a safety check, adjustment or repair.
• The blender blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury:
– Do not leave the blade sitting out or exposed
– Always completely assemble the blade to the jar before putting on the base
• Always put the lid on the jar before operating the blender.
• When blending hot liquids beware of steam. Remove the filler cap from the lid to
allow steam to escape.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table or counter.
• Unplug the blender when it is not in use, before taking off or putting on parts, and
before cleaning. To disconnect, turn appliance off by pressing ON/Off (I/O) button
and remove plug from outlet.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
• You risk personal injury, fire or electric shock if you use attachments, jars or parts
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Supervise children closely when they use or are nearby appliances.
• Do not blend boiling liquids in the blender.
• The use of attachments, including canning or ordinary jar and processing assembly
parts is not recommended by the manufacturer, and may cause risk or injury to persons.
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