Section 1: Important Safeguards - Blendtec CLASSIC SERIES Owner's Manual And User's Manual

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read all instructions carefully before using your Classic series blender�
This important information has been provided as required by the North American
standards indicated below� Following these instructions will help prevent injuries and
damage to the machine and will ensure that you have the best possible experience
with your new Blendtec
1.1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION
This blender is certified by ETL under Blendtec® in the ETL Official
Listing� Conforms to ANSI/UL Std� 982 and Cert� to CAN/CSA Std�
C22�2#195�
This certification ensures that your Classic series blender has been
tested for electrical and mechanical safety� The standards indicated have been
developed over many years to prevent injury, fire, and damage� Part of the process
includes quarterly audits to ensure that Blendtec is producing equipment to these
stringent criteria�
1.2 NSF CERTIFICATION
Items included in the box which bear the NSF® mark are certified by
NSF International (NSF) under Blendtec in the NSF Official Listing�
This certification ensures that your Classic series blender has been
tested for food (sanitation) safety� The standards utilized have been
developed over many years to prevent contamination from toxic substances and
to ensure ease of cleaning� Part of the certification process includes an annual
audit to ensure that Blendtec is producing equipment to these stringent criteria�
1.3 AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS
• ALWAYS keep fingers, hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts�
• ALWAYS keep all utensils away from the drive socket and blender jar blades dur-
ing operation as utensils may damage blades or the blender jar�
• NEVER put hands into the blender jar or add substances by hand when the
blender jar is on the motor base�
• NEVER touch the blade with your fingers whether it is on or off the motor base�
• NEVER place jar into drive socket if blender motor is operating�
• DO NOT rock or remove the blender jar during operation�
These precautions will prevent personal injury and/or damage to the blender�
1.4 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER IF IT APPEARS DAMAGED
If the blender malfunctions, call your service agent first� If it is dropped or dam-
aged in any way, return the blender to a Blendtec service agent immediately for
examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or possible replacement�
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