Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 78401C 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 (including children)
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. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the meat slicer
assembly 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. Personal injury may occur. The blade
continues to spin after the meat slicer has been turned off. Never try
to stop the blade in any way whatsoever.
7. 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 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
8. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
9. Blade is sharp. Handle carefully, especially when assembling,
disassembling, or cleaning. It is recommended that cut-proof Kevlar
gloves be worn when handling the blade.
10. Never feed food by hand. Always use completely assembled slicer
with the food carriage and food pusher.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
14. Check that the control is OFF ( ) before plugging cord into wall
outlet. To disconnect cord, turn the control to OFF ( ); then remove
plug from wall outlet.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
16. Do not leave meat slicer unattended while it is operating.
17. Keep hands, hair, clothing, and any loose items away from the
moving blade.
18. Operate the meat slicer only when the blade-locking screw is
properly engaged and tightened.