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1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base in
water or other liquid.
3. Close adult supervision is necessary when machine is used by or
near children.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita-Mix
®
machine is
not in use, before disassembling, when putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning, other than washing the container.
5. Never contact moving parts, especially the blades.
6. Do not operate any machine with a damaged cord or plug, if the
machine malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
In the US and Canada, call Vita-Mix Technical Support, 800-886-5235
at once for examination, repair, possible replacement, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment. If you live outside the United States or
Canada, contact your local Vita-Mix Distributor, or telephone the
Vita-Mix International Division at +1.440.782.2450 or email
international
@
vitamix.com for a distributor in your country.
7. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation.
Doing so will void the warranty. Alteration or modification of this product
in any form is not recommended as such may result in bodily injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, in a
heated oven, or allow machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat
sources can damage the machine.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of container while motor is running
to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage
to the Vita-Mix machine. A rubber spatula may be used, but only
when the Vita-Mix machine is not running.
12. WARNING: Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• Never try to remove blade while container is sitting on the motor base.
• Do not operate with loose, nicked or damaged blade – replace
immediately.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, never place blade assembly on
motor base without blender container properly attached.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
