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WARNING
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To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your Vitamix®
blender, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING BLENDER.
1.
Read all instructions.
2.
Not intended for use by or near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is
necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or incapacitated persons.
3.
To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the blender base in water
or other liquid.
4.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning.
5.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
6.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call Vitamix at
01 800 436 0110 or email service@vitamix.com at once for examination, repair,
replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. If purchased outside the
U.S.A., Canada, or México, contact your local Vitamix dealer.
7.
Alteration or modification of any part of the blender base or container, including
the use of any part or parts that are not genuine authorized Vitamix parts, may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
8.
The use of attachments not expressly authorized or sold by Vitamix for use with
this blender, including canning jars, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9.
Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11.
Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
12. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk of
severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A rubber scraper or spatula
may be used, but only when the Vitamix blender is not running.
13. The tamper provided must be used only when the main part of the lid is in place.
14. Blades are sharp. Handle or remove blade and blade assembly from the
container with extreme care to avoid injury. To reduce the risk of injury,
never place a blade assembly on the motor base unless assembled to the
Vitamix container.
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