Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 78218 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 should 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. Never let the vacuum sealer run unattended. Disconnect the vacuum sealer from
the power source before leaving the work area.
6. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or vacuum
sealer in water or other liquid.
7. Turn the appliance off, then unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the
outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
w WARNING 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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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 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 accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including
stove.
12. Do not disassemble this appliance. Doing so may result in personal injury.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. 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.