IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. 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.
3. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children.
4. 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.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in
water or other liquid.
6. Release the activation lever; then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Avoid contact with moving 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 not recommended or sold by theappliance manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
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. Release the activation lever before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect,
release the activation lever; then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp
the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
14. Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans
15. Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluids.
16. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
17. Carefully route the power supply cord to avoid damage from the knife blades
while sharpening.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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