Important Safety Instructions - Hamilton Beach 908 Series Operation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING –
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
• Read the Operation Manual before using blender.
Keep Operation Manual handy.
• Before first use, wash container assembly in hot, soapy
water. Do NOT place in dishwasher.
• Plug into a grounded outlet.
• Do not remove ground.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing.
• To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug cord from
outlet when not in use, and before putting on or
taking off parts.
• Unplug the blender and inspect the power cord
insulation for cracks on a weekly basis. Refer to
"Technical Service" for repair or replacement.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord,
plug, or blender base in water or any other liquid.
• Do not spray the base with a high-pressure spray gun.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Not intended for use by or near children.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Hamilton Beach may cause injuries.
• To reduce risk of personal injury and to prevent
damage to blender or container and cutter assembly,
DO NOT insert utensils into blender container while
operating blender.
• Do not store any kitchen utensils in the container
because the blender would be damaged if inadvertently
turned on.
• To prevent possibility of serious personal injury, keep
hands out of blender container while operating blender.
Always operate blender with container cover in place.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• If cutter assembly blades are loose, discontinue use
immediately and replace cutter assembly. Do not
attempt to repair or tighten cutter assembly.
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• Inspect container and cutter assembly daily. Do not use
broken, chipped or cracked container. Check cutter for
wear, nicks, or broken blades. Do not use broken, loose,
or cracked cutting blades. Replace cutter assembly at
least every 90 days. Refer to "Technical Service" for
repair or replacement.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This appliance is intended for short periods of operation,
with a rated operating time of 3 minutes.
• Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
• To prevent damage to blender, container, or cutter
assembly, DO NOT move or shake blender while in
operation. If blending action stops during operation,
turn blender OFF (O), remove container from base,
remove container cover, and use a thin rubber spatula
to push mixture towards cutters.
• To prevent burns from hot liquids splashing out of the
container, always remove the filler cap of the container
cover before blending hot liquids. Keep hands and other
exposed skin away from the cover opening to reduce
risk of possible injury.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Refer to "Technical Service"
for instructions on examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
• Always operate blender with container cover in place.
• If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or
a similar qualified person.
UK ONLY: If fitted with a non-rewirable U.K. plug, the 13
amp fuse approved by ASTA to be B.S. 1362 must be
used. If you need a replacement fuse carrier, it must be
replaced with the same colour coded carrier with the
same markings. Fuse covers and carriers can be
obtained from approved service agents.
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