Blendtec Designer Series WildSide Owners Manual - Page 3

SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Following these instructions will help prevent injuries and damage to the machine and will ensure that you have the best possible experience with your Blendtec blender. 1.1 AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS • ALWAYS keep fingers, hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts. • ALWAYS keep all utensils away from the drive socket and blender jar blades during operation. Metal utensils may damage blade and jar. • NEVER put hands into the blender jar or add substances by hand when the blender jar is on the motor base. • NEVER touch the blade with your fingers whether it is on or off the motor base. • NEVER place jar into or remove from drive socket if blender motor is operating. • DO NOT rock the blender jar during operation. 1.2 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER IF IT APPEARS DAMAGED If the blender malfunctions, call your service agent first. If it is dropped or damaged in any way, return the blender to a Blendtec service agent immediately for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or possible replacement. 1.3 NEVER OPERATE BLENDER IN LIQUID To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put the motor base in water or other liquid. Do not use the blender outdoors where it is subject to precipitation. 1.4 NEVER PUT NON-FOOD ITEMS INTO JAR Metal utensils, rocks, and glass are dangerous if placed in the jar. Damage caused by such foreign objects will void the warranty. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. Utensils may only be used when the blender is not running. 1.5 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER WITH MORE THAN THE MARKED CAPACITY OF THE JAR 1.6 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER WITHOUT THE LID IN PLACE 1.7 NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER USING ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD BY BLENDTEC The use of any unauthorized attachments may cause fire, electric shock, and/or injury and will void the warranty. 4 5