Blendtec Signature Series Owners Manual - Page 4

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. 2 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 blender extensively. 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. 3