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

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read all instructions carefully before using your Designer 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 Designer series blender�
1.1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION
Designer series blenders are 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 Designer 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 Designer 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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