IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this or any other electrical appliance, always follow these
basic safety precautions, especially when children are present.
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WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious personal
injury and property damage please note the following:
• This appliance is not intended for use by children. Keep the appliance out of the
reach of children and pets. Extra caution is necessary when using this appliance
near children.
• Always ensure the appliance is unplugged from the electrical outlet and allowed to
cool before assembling, disassembling, relocating, or cleaning it.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the
appliance from the electrical outlet when not in use.
• Do not immerse or expose the Base, Power Cord, or Plug of this appliance in
water or other liquids.
• Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the Manufacturer.
Attachments, when furnished, may become hot during use. Allow any
attachments to cool before handling them.
• Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven,
or other heated surfaces.
• The knife sharpener is designed so that very little effort is needed to draw the
knife through the blade guides. If downward pressure is applied to the knife as it is
being drawn through the blade guides, the sharpening wheels will stall.
• Use the appliance in a well-ventilated area. Keep at least 4-6 inches of space on
all sides of the product to allow adequate air circulation.
• Keep the appliance away from curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels, or
other flammable materials.
• Do not plug or unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet with a wet hand.
• This appliance is intended solely for non-commercial, non-industrial, household
use in cooking of food for human consumption; do not use the appliance outdoors
or for any other purpose.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter where it may be tripped over or
pulled. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
• Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if wires are
exposed, if it malfunctions, if it is dropped or damaged, or if the motor housing is
dropped in or exposed to water.
• Do not attempt to examine or repair this appliance yourself. Only qualified service
personnel should perform any servicing. Take the appliance to the appliance
repair shop of your choice for inspection and repair.
BEFORE USE
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