Important Safeguards; Polarized Plug - Oster BLSTPEG-BD0-033 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 before using this product.
2. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge. 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. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children.
4. Never leave appliance unattended when in use.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then unplug
power cord from outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the
outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Do not
attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord. Return appliance to the
manufacturer (see warranty) for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. For appliances with markings on plug blade: 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.
9. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
12. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk
of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A scraper may be
used but must be used only when the blender is not running.
13. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully, especially when removing the blades
from the container, emptying the container and during cleaning.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base
without jar properly attached.
15. Always hold container while operating the appliance. If the container
should turn when the motor is turned ON, switch appliance OFF
immediately and tighten the container in the threaded bottom.
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16. Always operate blender with cover in place. Always wait until all moving
parts have stopped before removing any lid or cover.
17. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover (if
a two-piece cover is provided). Beware of steam. Do not blend boiling
liquids.
18. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Misuse can cause
injuries. Always use appliance on a dry, stable, level surface. Never fill
beyond the MAX fill line.
For appliances with food processor or food chopper attachments:
19. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs while
processing or chopping food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons
or damage to the food processor or chopper. A scraper may be used but
must be used only when the food processor or chopper is not running.
20. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base
without first putting container properly in place.
21. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
22. For food processors: Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.
23. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into
the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.

POLARIZED PLUG

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