Precautions for use around children, Important safeguards – West Bend L5685 User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend®
Housewares may cause injuries.
• Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping food to
reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to food chopper. A scraper
may be used but only when the food chopper is not running.
• Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place the cutting blade on base without first
putting bowl properly in place.
• Always be sure cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
• Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
• Always avoid contacting moving parts.
• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been
damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• For household use only.
To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.
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• Always supervise children.
• Do not allow children to operate or be near the appliance, as the mechanical
operation can cause a hazard.
• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord
to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.
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