3. Plug the blender into anelectric outlet.4. Place the ingredients to beblended into container.5. Place the container ontothe base. Make sure itrests securely on the base.6. Place the cover and fillercap on the container.7. Set the Hi/Low switch(except model 1G901) tothe desired speed. See “Professional BlendingTechniques” for blending tips.NOTE: If you want the blender to run for shortbursts, press the Pulse switch (on some models).While you are pressing the Pulse switch, the blenderwill run at the selected speed. Release the Pulseswitch to stop the blender.5OperationControlsModel 1G901:• The ON/OFF switch will turn the blender ON forcontinuous operation at approximately 18,000RPM, or OFF.Models 1G908, 1G909, 1G910, 1G918, 1G919:Two separate switches on the front panel allowyou to control the blender for precise blendingrequirements:• The ON/OFF switch will turn the blender ON forcontinuous operation or OFF.• The HIGH.LOW switch allows you to select thefollowing speeds:Hi – 17,800 RPM Low – 11,500 RPM• The Pulse switch (Models 1G910, 1G918 and1G919) turns on the blender only when theswitch is pressed. When the switch is released,the blender will stop. This will allow you to pre-cisely control the operation of the blender.Using the blenderBefore you use the blender for the first time, washthe container, cover, and cutter unit assembly. Referto “Cleaning the Blender.” Do not put the cutter unitassembly in the dishwasher.To operate the blender, proceed as follows:1. Place the blender on a clean, dry, level surface,and set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.2. Place cutter unit in the threaded collar, blades up.Slip the gasket OVER the blades and onto thebase of the cutter unit. Screw the completedblade assembly onto the container.Operating the BlenderModels 1G908/1G909Models1G910/1G918/1G919ON/OFFSwitch HIGH/LOWSwitchON/OFF/PulseSwitch HIGH/LOWSwitchwWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded outlet.Do not remove ground.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure to follow these instructions canresult in death, fire, or electrical shock.wWARNINGCut HazardAlways place cover on jar when blending.Do not put hands, spoons or other utensilsin jar when blending.Failure to follow these instructions canresult in broken bones or cuts.ON/OFFSwitchModel 1G901