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1.5 AVOIDING CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS
Follow the precautions below to prevent personal injury and damage to
the blender:
• Keep hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts�
• Never put hands in the blender jar or add substances by hand when the
blender jar is on the motor base�
• Never touch the blade with your fingers, regardless of whether the jar is on the
motor base�
• Keep all utensils away from the drive socket and blender jar blade
during operation�
• Never place the jar on the drive socket if the blender motor is operating�
• Never remove the jar if the blender motor is operating�
• Do not rock or remove the blender jar during operation�
1.6 BLENDER BLADE
The blender blade is sharp� Be careful when adding ingredients to the jar
and washing the jar�
1.7 MATERIALS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN THE BLENDER JAR
Never put metal (e�g�, utensils), rocks or glass in the blender jar� Damage
caused by such materials is not covered under the warranty� Utensils should
only be used in the jar when the motor is not running�
1.8 JAR CAPACITY
Never operate the blender if the jar is filled higher than the capacity
marked on the jar�
1.9 USE OF BLENDER LID
To prevent blender ingredients from flying out of the jar and making a mess,
always secure the lid on the blender jar before blending�
1.10 HOT INGREDIENTS
Do not place hot ingredients in the blender jar�
1.11 SOUP CYCLE
When blending on the Soup cycle, blade friction will heat the contents� The
vented lid will release the pressure� Be careful not to come in contact with
any steam coming from the clear vented lid insert�
1.12 ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD BY BLENDTEC
Do not operate the blender with any attachments not sold or endorsed by
Blendtec� Using such attachments may cause fire and/or injury and will void
the warranty�
1.13 CAUTION – TOUCHING DRIVE SOCKET AFTER EXTENSIVE USE
The blender drive socket and/or drive shaft may become hot after numerous
cycles� Avoid touching either after using the blenderextensively�
1.14 POWER CORD PRECAUTIONS
• Never operate the blender with a damaged cord or plug� If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by Blendtec or an authorized service agent�
• Do not permit the cord to hang over the edge of the work surface�
• Never use an extension cord with the unit�
• Unplug the blender when not in use, before changing blender locations and
before cleaning�
1.15 LIQUID
To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the motor base in water or
any other liquid� Do not use the blender outdoors, where it might be subject to
precipitation� Damage resulting from such use will void the warranty�
1.16 POWER SWITCH
Turn the power switch off when you are finished using the blender� The power
switch (ON/OFF switch) is located on the back of the blender motor base�
1.17 ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE OF MOTOR
Never attempt to disassemble the blender motor base� The base does not
contain user-adjustable or user-serviceable parts� A qualified service agent
must make all service adjustments� Disassembling or attempting to service
the blender will void the warranty�
1.18 UNIT MALFUNCTION AND DAMAGE
If the blender malfunctions, stop using the blender� Call 1-800-BLENDTEC or
801-222-0888�
If the blender is dropped or damaged in any way, return the blender to
Blendtec or a local authorized service agent immediately for examination,
repair, electrical /mechanical adjustment or possible replacement�
Note: Save these instructions for future reference.
