Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 56206 Mode D'emploi

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. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug,
base, or motor in water or other liquid.
3. 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.
4. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of children.
5. 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.
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. Flashing light indicates ready to operate. Avoid any contact with
blades or moveable parts.
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 customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not
recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer
may cause a risk of injury to persons.
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. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
13. Keep hands and utensils out of the jar and away from the cutting
blade, while blending or chopping food, to reduce the risk of
severe personal injury and/ or damage to the blender or available
attachments (attachments may not be provided with blender). A
rubber spatula may be used but must be used only when blender
is not running.
14. Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when
assembling, disassembling, or cleaning inside blender jar.
15. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
16. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
17. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade assembly on
base without jar properly attached.
18. Always operate blender with lid in place.
19. When blending hot liquids, open vent opening of lid, and close
any lid openings intended for pouring. If pouring with lid in place,
ensure the hinged cap is securely in place. Hot liquids may push
lid off jar during blending. To prevent possible burns: Do not fill
blender jar beyond the 3-cup (750-ml) level. With the protection
of an oven mitt or thick towel, place one hand on top of lid. Keep
exposed skin away from lid. Start blending at lowest speed.
20. Ensure collar on base of blender jar is tight and secure. Injury can
result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.
21. If the jar should twist or rotate when the motor is switched
ON (I), switch OFF ( ) immediately and tighten jar in collar
or on blender base.
22. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.