Important Safeguards - Black & Decker FusionBlade BL1800 Series Use & Care Manual

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Unit has a motor protection system. If the indicator
blinks rapidly, unplug and let cool. Plug back in to
restart.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not
put blender base, cord or plug in water or other
liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before
disassembly 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. Contact
consumer support for examination, repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment. Or, call the
appropriate toll-free number listed in mis manual.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars,
not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or
injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or
counter, or touch with hot surfaces.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY FEATURES
POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped
with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent
removal of the outer cover. To reduce
the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
attempt to remove the outer cover. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Repair should be done only by authorized
service personnel.
ELECTRICAL CORD
1) A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
This product is for household use only.
• 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.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter
assembly blades on base without the jar properly
attached.
• Always operate blender with cover in place.
• When blending hot liquids, remove the lid cap
from the lid. Do not blend hot liquids in the
personal jar.
• 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.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
• Do not operate with damaged blades.
2) Longer detachable power cords or
extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.
3) If a long detachable power-supply cord
or extension cord is used,
a) The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance,
b) If the appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
c) The longer cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
Note: If the power cord is damaged,
please contact the warranty department
listed in these instructions.