Important Safeguards; Safety Features - Black & Decker SL1050 Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• Read and save all instructions.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse
base, motor, cord or plug in water or other liquid. Do not use
the appliance in the bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
• This appliance should not be used by children.
• Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Do not use the appliance if the cable is damaged or if the
appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way. Do not
use the appliance if any part is broken. Contact our toll-free
customer service number for information on examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Do not touch moving parts or blades. The blades are sharp;
store out of reach of children.
• Don't use fingers or cutlery to push food down the feed chute
– only use the pusher. Any utensils to move the food may be
used ONLY when the appliance is not running.
• Don't use the appliance for any purpose other than those
described in these instructions.
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock
or injury.

SAFETY FEATURES

POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped
with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent
removal of the outer cover. To reduce
the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
attempt to remove the outer cover. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Repair should be done only by authorized
service personnel.
ELECTRICAL CORD
1) A short power cord is provided to reduce
the risk resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
• Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
• Don't run the motor continuously for more than 10 minutes as
it may overheat. After 10 minutes, switch off the appliance for
at least 10 minutes to recover.
• Make sure the cones have come to a full stop before
removing.
• Always use the pusher to clear the food chute. When
this method is not possible, unplug cord from outlet and
disassemble unit to remove the remaining food.
• This appliance is not intended for commercial, professional
or industrial use. It is designed and built exclusively for
household use only.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
• Unplug the appliance before fitting or removing attachments.
• Do not use the appliance other than for intended use.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
2) Longer detachable power cords or
extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.
3) If a long detachable power cord or
extension cord is used,
a) The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance,
b) If the appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord.
c) The longer cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
Note: If the power cord is damaged,
please contact the warranty department
listed in these instructions.
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