To Avoid Injury, Important Instructions for Safe USE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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.

15.Do not leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or the lid plug, in the container as this will damage the blades and other components when starting the machine and may cause injury.

16.Never attempt to operate with damaged blades.

17.Always operate blender with lid and lid plug firmly in place. The lid plug should be removed only when adding ingredients and when using the tamper.

18.When blending hot liquids or ingredients, use caution; spray or escaping

steam may cause scalding and burns. Do not fill container	to the maximum
capacity. Always begin processing on the lowest speed	setting, variable

speed 1. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the lid opening to prevent possible burns.

19.When making nut butters or oil-based foods, do not process for more than one minute after the mixture starts to circulate in the container. Processing for longer periods can cause dangerous overheating.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To Avoid Injury.

Read and understand instruction manual before using this machine.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes.

Do not leave your Vitamix blender unattended when operating.

Any repair, servicing, or the replacement of parts must be performed by Vitamix or an authorized service representative.