Blendtec Q Series Manual page 5

SECTION 1 – IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR
BLENDTEC MACHINE.
1.1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION
The ABC, Smoother, and SpaceSaver
blenders and accessories are certified by ETL
to UL standard 763, and to CSA standard C22.2 No. 195-m1987, and to CE
Standards.
1.2 HEALTH CERTIFICATION
The ABC, Smoother, and SpaceSaver
blenders and accessories are certified by
NSF International.
1.3 AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS
• Keep fingers, hands, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts.
• Keep all utensils away from the drive socket and blender blades during
operation. Metal utensils will damage blades.
• NEVER put hands into blender jar or add substances by hand when blender
is operating.
• NEVER place jar into drive socket if blender motor is operating. Do not rock
the blender when it is operating. Keep the blender jar straight up until the
operation is complete.
• These precautions will prevent personal injury and/or damage to the blender.
1.4 POWER CORD PRECAUTIONS
• Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the work surface.
• Never use an extension cord with the unit.
• Unplug the blender motor before removing from sound enclosure, changing
blender locations, or cleaning.
1.5 NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE POWER UNIT
Never remove the blender's motor housing. The blender motor does not contain
self-adjustable or serviceable parts. All service and adjustments must be made
by a qualified service agent. Removing the cover or attempting to service
the blender will void the warranty.
1.6 TURN THE UNIT OFF WHEN NOT IN USE
Do not use any other electrical equipment on the same circuit as the blender
or you risk overloading the circuit and either damaging the blender electronics
or blowing the circuit protection.
1.7 NEVER OPERATE IF THE UNIT APPEARS DAMAGED
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