When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised
and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put can opener
body, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Release the activation lever; then unplug from the outlet when
not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts, and before
cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never
pull from the power cord.
7. Avoid contacting moving parts.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided
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with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of
electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the
plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
have an electrician replace the outlet. The length of the cord
used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of
becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer
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8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs
must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the
provided customer service number for information on examination,
repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces including the stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
13. Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans.
14. Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluid.
15. Carefully route the power supply cord to avoid damage from the
knife blades while sharpening.
cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The
electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange
the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally
tripped over.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, keep hair and
loose clothing away from lid opener and other moving parts of
the can opener while using.