Important Safeguards; Polarized Plug - Black & Decker DB1002B Use And Care Book Manual

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IMpOrtaNt SafeGuarDS

WarNING: a risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical
appliances and may cause personal injury or death. please follow all
safety instructions.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
❍ Read all instructions before using.
❍ do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
❍ To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or the
appliance in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.
❍ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
❍ This appliance is not for use by children.
❍ do not use appliance unattended.
❍ Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
❍ do not operate any damaged appliance. do not operate with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service for return
authorization, examination, repair or adjustment.
❍ The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
❍ do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
❍ do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.
❍ do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
❍ To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.
❍ extreme caution must be used when moving any pot or pan containing hot
oil or liquids from this appliance.
❍ When using this appliance, provide at least 4 to 6 inches air space above
and on all sides for air circulation.
❍ do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SaVe tHeSe INStruCtIONS.
this product is for household use only.
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CautION: a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. extension
cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is
exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and
caution is necessary. also the cord must be: (1) marked with an electrical
rating of 125 V and at least 13 a, 1625 W, and (2) the cord must be arranged
so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

pOLarIZeD pLuG:

This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.
eLeCtrIC pOWer:
If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may
not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit
from other appliances.
Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified
personnel; in latin America by an authorized service center.
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