Black & Decker FX400, User Manual

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ENGLISH

•  Only remove the jar after you have switched 

the appliance off and any moving parts have 

stopped.

•  Do not touch the cutting blades.
•  Keep any loose clothing or long hair away 

from the feeding tube and any moving parts.

•  Care shall be taken when handling the sharp 

cutting blades, emptying the bowl and during 

cleaning.

•  Do not immerse the appliance, cord set or 

plug in liquids.

Safety of others 

•  This appliance is not intended for use by 

persons (including children) with reduced 

physical sensory or mental capabilities, or 

lack of experience and knowledge, unless 

they have been given supervision or 

instruction concerning use of the appliance 

by a person responsible for their safety.

•  Children should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

After use 

•  Remove the plug from the socket before 

leaving the appliance unattended and before 

changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of 

the appliance. 

•  When not in use, the appliance should be 

stored in a dry place. Children should not 

have access to stored appliances. 

Inspection and repairs

•  Switch off the appliance before cleaning, 

changing accessories or approaching parts 

which move in use 

•  Before use, check the appliance for 

damaged or defective parts. Check for 

breakage of parts, damage to switches and 

any other conditions that may affect its 

operation. 

•  Do not use the appliance if any part is 

damaged or defective.

•  Do not use the appliance if the blade is 

damaged.

•  Have any damaged or defective parts 

repaired or replaced by an authorised repair 

agent.

•  Before use, check the power supply cord for 

signs of damage, ageing and wear.

•  Do not use the appliance if the power supply 

cord or mains plug is damaged or defective. 

•  If the power supply cord or mains plug is 

damaged or defective it must be repaired by 

an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a 

hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord 

and do not attempt to repair it yourself. 

•  Never attempt to remove or replace any 

parts other than those specified in this 

manual.

Electrical safety

Before use, check that the mains voltage 

corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. 

This appliance is double insulated in 

accordance with EN 60335-2-14; 

therefore no earth wire is required. 

•  To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not 

immerse the cord, plug or motor unit in water 

or other liquid.

•  Check that the supply voltage shown on the 

rating plate of the appliance matches that of 

your electrical system. Any connection error 

will invalidate the guarantee.