IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your blender, you should always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
•Read all instructions before use.
•To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor base in water or other liquids.
•Always use the product on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should be no material such as a tablecloth or plastic between the unit and surface.
•Flashing light indicates ready to operate. Avoid ANY contact with the blades or moveable parts.
•Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of:
–Severe personal 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
–After 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.
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•To reduce the risk of injury:
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–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 parts, and before cleaning.
•Never leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
•You risk personal injury, fire or electric shock if you use attachments, jars 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, including canning or ordinary jar and processing assembly parts is not recommended by Jarden, and may cause risk or injury to persons.
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