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Section 1: Important Safeguards
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR BD8
1.1 Safety Certification
Model BD8-502 is certified by ETL to comply with UL/ANSI standard 763-2000,
3rd Edition, November 30, 2000 and to comply with CSA standard C22.2 No.
195-M1987. Model BD8-503 is a 240VAC version that is certified to
CE standards.
1.2 Health Certification
All BD8 models are certified by NSF International to comply with
Standard 8.
1.3 Precautions:
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Keep fingers, hair, hands, and clothing away from all moving parts.
• Keep utensils away from drive socket and blender blades during operation.
Metal utensils will damage blades.
• NEVER place a jar into the drive socket if the blender motor is operating.
• DO NOT rock the blender jar while it is operating. Keep the blender jar
straight up until the operation is complete.
These precautions will prevent personal injury and/or damage to the blender
dispenser.
1.4 Power Cord Precautions
• DO NOT operate with a damaged power cord or outlet.
• If the power cord or outlet is damaged it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer or its authorized service agent in order to prevent any hazard.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of the work surface.
• NEVER use an extension cord with the unit.
• Unplug the unit when changing location, servicing, or cleaning.
1.5 DO NOT attempt to perform repairs. NEVER remove the covers or panels
on the unit. The unit does not contain adjustable or customer serviceable parts.
The manufacturer or their authorized agent must perform all interior service
and adjustments. Removing covers or panels, or attempting to effect repairs,
will void the warranty. Please call Blendtec Technical Support at 800 748-5400
ext. 494 or 248 for guidance on warranty and service options.
1.6 Turn the unit off when not in use for a prolonged period of time.
1.7 NEVER operate the unit if it appears to be damaged. If the unit malfunc-
tions, call the manufacturer first. If it is dropped or damaged in any way, call
Blendtec Technical Support for service to evaluate the extent of damage and
the possibility of either repair or replacement.
1.8 NEVER operate in liquid. DO NOT allow the unit to sit in a pool of liquid or
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