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. 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 piercing lever assembly handle; 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
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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. Contact
Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or
adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or personal 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 piercing lever before plugging cord into wall outlet. To
disconnect, release the piercing 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.