• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments, by clients in hotels, motels
and other residential type environments.
• Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or ap-
proaching parts that move in use.
• The battery must be removed from the appliance before it is scrapped. The appliance must
be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the battery and the battery is to be
disposed of safely.
• For the purposes of recharging the battery pack, only use the detachable charging supply unit
provided with this appliance.
WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may be dangerous. To avoid dan-
ger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children. These bags are not toys.
• The charger should be plugged into an electrical socket away from a sink or any hot sur-
face.
• Do not charge the unit using an outdoor socket.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not put the charging stand or main unit in water or
other liquids. The drive shaft of this appliance, where attachments are interchanged, has
not been designed for submersion in water or other liquids. If the hand blender falls into
liquid, remove immediately, clean and dry the unit thoroughly before continuing.
• Handle the blending shaft with extreme care, the blades are VERY sharp.
• To avoid splashing, always insert the attachment into the mixture before activating, and
release the 'On/Off' button before removing.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other
utensils away from attachments during operation to reduce risk of injury to persons, and/or
damage to the appliances. A spatula may be used, but only when the unit is not operating.
• When mixing cool liquids, use a tall container or make small quantities at a time to reduce
spillage.
WARNING: When mixing hot liquids, use a much larger container or process smaller quanti-
ties. Use extra care when working with hot liquids to avoid injury from overflowing, sudden
steaming and splattering. In order to avoid scalds from steam it may be advisable to angle
the blender slightly so that your hand is not directly above the steam.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Never press the 'Safety lock/unlock' button while pressing
the 'On/Off' button unless you are ready to use your blender.
• Do not use this hand blender for anything other than its intended use of preparing foods
and beverages.
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