Blendtec Total Blender Classic FourSide Owners Manual - Page 3

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read all instructions carefully before using your Total Blender™. This important information has been provided as required by the North American standards indicated below. Following these instructions will help prevent injuries and damage to the machine and will ensure that you have the best possible experience with your Total Blender. 1.1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION The Total Blender is certified by ETL (Report No. 3018204-4, 3018204-2 & 3018204-3) to comply with UL standard 982 6th ed. 6-19-2009, and to CSA standard C22.2 No. 195-m 1987, Nov. 1990, R 1994. This certification ensures that your Total Blender has been tested for electrical and mechanical safety. The standards indicated have been developed over many years to prevent injury, fire and damage. Part of the certifcation process includes quarterly audits to ensure that Blendtec is producing equipment to these stringent criteria. 1.2 TOTAL BLENDER CERTIFICATION The Total Blender and its accessories are certified by NSF International (NSF) under Blendtec in the NSF Official Listing. This certification ensures that your Total Blender has been tested for food (sanitation) safety. The standards utilized have been developed over many years to prevent contamination from toxic substances and to ensure ease of cleaning. Part of the certification process includes an annual audit to ensure that Blendtec is producing equipment to these stringent criteria. 1.3 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 as utensils may damage blades or the blender 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 drive socket if blender motor is operating. • DO NOT rock or remove the blender jar during operation. These precautions will prevent personal injury and/or damage to the blender. 1