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1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor enclosure in water or
other liquid.
3. Close adult supervision is necessary when machine is used by or near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Make sure the machine is sitting or mounted solidly on a sturdy surface or wall
before using.
5. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the Vita-Mix
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machine is not in
use, before disassembling, putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning, other
than washing the agitator.
6. Never contact moving parts.
7. Do not operate any machine with a damaged cord or plug, if the machine
malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. In the US and
Canada, call Vita-Mix Technical Support, 800-886-5235 at once for examination,
repair, possible replacement, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. If you live
outside the United States or Canada, contact your local Vita-Mix Distributor, or
telephone the Vita-Mix International Division at +1.440.782.2450 or email
international@vitamix.com for a distributor in your country.
8. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by Vita-Mix Corporation.
Doing so will void the warranty. ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION OF THIS
PRODUCT IN ANY FORM IS NOT SUPPORTED AND AS SUCH MAY RESULT
IN BODILY INJURY.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11. Do not place the machine on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, in a heated
oven, or allow machine to touch hot surfaces. External heat sources can damage
the machine.
12. Keep hands, utensils and other items away from the agitator while motor is
running to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the
Vita-Mix machine.
13. Always keep splash guard in place while running.
14. When using the optional foot pedal control (for applicable models) make sure it is
grounded and located where it will not be activated unintentionally. When the
machine is not in use, turn OFF the power switch so the unit cannot accidentally
be started with the foot pedal.
Important Safeguards
