Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach MG01 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 shall 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. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug,
base, or motor in water or other liquid.
6. 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.
7. Plug the grinder into a standard 120 Volt, 60 Hz wall outlet. Check
if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local
voltage before you connect the appliance.
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 technical service number for information on examination,
repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
12. Check that the appliance is OFF ( ) before plugging cord into wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF ( ); then remove
plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the
outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
13. Do not use the grinder without the tray/safety guard secured into
place.
14. Never feed food by hand. Always use the provided food pusher.
Keep fingers clear of the auger and cutting blades at all times.
Never reach into the grinder. Doing so may cause serious injury.
15. Never use fingers to scrape food away from the grinding plate
while the grinder is in operation. Severe injury may result.
16. Never operate the grinder unattended. Be safe. Disconnect the
grinder from power source before leaving the work area.
17. Avoid contacting moving parts. Never feed food by hand. Always
use food Stomper.
18. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury, and/or damage to
the grinder, tie back loose hair and clothing, and roll up long
sleeves before operating the grinder. Remove ties, rings, watches,
bracelets, or other jewelry before operating the grinder.
19. Be sure the grinder is on a stable work surface. Be sure all the
grinder feet are stable.
20. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
21. Do not run grinder without meat in the head. Severe damage to
the head and auger may occur.
22. Wear eye protection. Wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
are not safety glasses. Safety glasses conform to ANSI Z87.1
requirements. NOTE: Approved safety glasses have Z87 printed or
stamped on them.