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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put can opener
body, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
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 our toll-free customer service number for information
on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces including the stove.
10. Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans.
11. Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluid.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces
the risk of electrical shock. The plug fits only one way into a polar-
ized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modify-
ing the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the
outlet.
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Parts and Features
Cutting
Mechanism
Scissor
Holder
Activation
Lever
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