Intended use
English
Your Black & Decker appliance is intended for blending food
and beverages. Do not use this appliance for any other
purpose. This product is intended for household use only.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury and material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
The intended use is described in this manual. The use
of any accessory or attachment or the performance of
any operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Make sure that the appliance is switched off before
connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply.
Always take care when using the appliance.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Do not operate the appliance if your hands are wet.
Do not operate the appliance if you are barefoot.
Do not touch moving parts. Keep long hair and loose
clothing out of the way of the moving parts.
Guide the power supply cord neatly so it does not hang
over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught
accidentally or tripped over.
Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug
from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
Switch off and wait for the motor to stop running before
disconnecting the appliance from the power supply.
Never detach any part or accessory while the appliance
is still connected to the power supply. Always
disconnect the appliance from the power supply first.
If the power supply cord is damaged during use,
disconnect the appliance from the power supply
immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when
not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before
cleaning.
Misuse could cause an injury.
Always leave sufficient space around the appliance for
ventilation.
Keep loose clothing, hair, jewellery etc. away from
moving parts.
Care is needed when handling the cutting blades,
especially when removing the blades from the jug and
during cleaning.
Never use the appliance without the jug fitted.
Safety of others
Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the appliance.
Do not allow children or animals to come near the work
area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
The appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision.
Children must be supervised to make sure that they do
not play with the appliance.
After use
Switch off the appliance before cleaning, changing
accessories or approaching parts which move in use.
Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before
leaving the appliance unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place. Children should not have access to stored
appliances.
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or
defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to
switches and any other conditions that may affect its
operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorised repair agent.
Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of
damage, ageing and wear.
Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or
mains plug is damaged or defective.
If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or
defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair
agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power
supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated in accordance with
EN 60335; therefore no earth wire is required.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
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