Gastroback 40998 User Manual - Page 4

Important Safeguards Save the instructions for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injury or damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts. This instruction is an essential part of the appliance. When passing on the appliance to a third person, ensure to include these instructions. Never leave the appliance unattended when in operational mode. Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre. Please contact your vendor. Safeguards for Daily Operation • The appliance is designed for normal household quantities. Do not operate or store the appliance outdoors or in damp or wet areas. • Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer (i.e. blade, sealing ring). Do not operate the appliance, when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or any other damage or injury to persons. Do not attempt to open the motor housing or to repair the power cord. Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation. The appliance is likely to be damaged if the appliance was subject to inadmissible strain (i.e. overheating, mechanical, or electric shock) or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed parts, distortions or the motor stalls or gets stuck. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance and return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an authorised service centre for examination and repair. • Do not lift, pull or carry the appliance by the power cord. To move or operate the appliance, always grasp the motor block. • Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do not let young children play with any parts of the appliance or the packaging. The blade is extremely sharp. The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. Take care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord, especially when young children are near. • Always place the appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected from inadmissible strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, frost, moisture) and where young children cannot reach it. • WARNING: To avoid injury to persons and damage, always turn the appliance ›off‹, wait for the motor to stop completely and unplug the appliance, immediately after operation and before assembling/disassembling or cleaning the appliance. Never use force operating, assembling or disassembling the appliance. • WARNING: The blades are very sharp. Pay attention when handling these parts. Only touch the blade unit housing when handling the blades. Handle with care when cleaning. • NOTE: Ensure the appliance is properly assembled and the blade is properly attached before connecting the plug into the power outlet. Never turn the appliance on without the lid or the barlot. Never turn the appliance on without the blender jug properly placed on the motor block. Never place only the holder or the blade on the motor block. Never touch the drive gear when the plug is connected to the power outlet. • WARNING: If the blade is mounted in the blender jug, the blender jug is positioned on the motor block, and the plug is connected to the power outlet, do not insert your fingers, a 20