Important Safeguards, Save These Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:

1.	Read all instructions.
2.	To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor end,
	cord or plug in water or other liquid.
3.	This appliance should not be used by children and care should
	be taken when used near children.
4.	Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair and clothing,
	as well as other utensils away from blades and out of container
	during operation to prevent the possibility of severe injury to
	persons and/or damage to the appliance. A spatula or scraper

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 of the polarized plug.

HOW TO USE YOUR HAND BLENDER

	may be used when the appliance is not in operation.
5.	The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton
	Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. for use with this model may cause fire,
	electric shock, or injury.
6.	When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container
	and make several small batches to avoid spillage.
7.	Blades are sharp, handle carefully.
8.	Do not use over a stove or other heat source.
9.	Do not use outdoors.
10.	Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
	surface, including the stove.
11.	Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
	off parts, and before cleaning.
12.	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.