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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using your blender, you should always follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before use.
• To protect against electrical haz ards, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor base in
water or other liquids.
• Always use the product on a clean, flat, hard, dr y surface. There should be no
material such as a tablecloth or plastic between the unit and surface.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of:
– Severe persona l injury
– Damage to the blender
• If scraping is necessary, turn the power OFF and use a rubber spatula only.
• Do not use the appliance:
– With a damaged cord or plug
– Aft er the unit fails to work correctly
– After you drop or damage the product in any way
Return the product to your nearest Authorized Oster® Appliance Service Center
for a safety check, adjustment or repair.
• The multi-functional blade is sharp. Handle it carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury:
– Do not leave the multi-funct ional blade sitting out or exposed
– Always completely assemble the blade to the jar before putting on the base
• Always put the lid on the jar before operating the blender.
• When blending hot liquids beware of steam. Remove the jar lid food chute
from the lid to allow steam to escape.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of
a table or counter.
• Unplug the blender when it is not in use, before taking off or putting on part s,
and before cleaning.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
• You risk personal injury, fire or electric shock if you use attachments, jar s
or parts other than those recommended by Jarden.
• Supervise children closely when they use or are nearby appliances.
• Do not blend boiling liquids in the blender.
• The use of attachments, i ncluding canning or ordinary jar and processing assembly
parts is not recommended by Jarden, and may cause risk or injury to persons.