Parts and Features, Using Your Can Opener

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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 mechanical or electrical 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 stove.

10.Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans.

11.Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluid

12.Do not open cans near edge of counter or table to prevent injury if can drops from can opener.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose

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Parts and Features

Can guide	Cutting Blade	Piercing
		lever

Use the flip-up magnet for ease in checking correct can position.

Using Your Can Opener

1.Place can opener on level surface.

2.Plug cord into electrical outlet.

3.Raise piercing lever up.

4.Place rim of can firmly under can guide and against geared wheel.

5.Tilt top of can in, to position cutting blade inside rim of can.

6.Press piercing lever all the way down.

75217 specifications

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