Important Safeguards - Black & Decker HB24710-CL Use And Care Book Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
❍ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
❍ To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor end of the appliance in water or
other liquid.
❍ Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
❍ Avoid contacting moving parts.
❍ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
❍ The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
❍ Do not use outdoors.
❍ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
❍ Never add to container while appliance is operating.
❍ Container must be properly in place before operating appliance.
❍ Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
❍ Keep hands and utensils out of the container while blending to reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage to the unit. A scraper may be used but must be used only when
the unit is not running.
❍ Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
❍ 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 have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
❍ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
❍ Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping food to reduce the risk
of severe injury to persons or damage to the food chopper. A scraper may be used but only
when the food chopper is not running.
❍ Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
❍ To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without first putting bowl
properly in place.
❍ Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
❍ This appliance should not be used by children and care should be taken when used
near children.
❍ When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make small quantities at a
time to reduce spillage
❍ This appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire
cordset (if plug is molded onto cord) is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance
shall be replaced.
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