31. Read all instructions.2. Blades are sharp; handle carefully.3. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.4. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose blades.5. Never place cutting unit blades on base without jar properlyattached.6. Screw on jar nut firmly. Injury can result if moving blades acci-dentally become exposed.7. If jar should turn when motor is turned on, turn off immediatelyand tighten jar in threaded jar nut.8. Do not blend hot foods or liquids in the jars. Pressure will buildup in the jars and hot liquid will spurt out when opened.9. Observe the MAX fill line. Do not fill jar above this line.10. Do not store jars with cutting assembly in place. Remove cuttingassembly and wash after each use.IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!How to UseIMPORTANT: Your Hamilton Beach Stay or Go™ Personal Blending Jarand cutting blades are subject to wear during normal use. Always inspectjar for nicks, chips, or cracks. Always inspect cutting blades for broken,cracked, or loose blades. Do not use damaged jar or cutting blades.Call our toll-free customer service number to obtain replacement parts.1. Make sure blender is unplugged. Place blenderbase on clean, dry surface to keep foreignparticles from being pulled up into motorduring operation.2. Place ingredients in personal blending jar.Do not exceed MAX Fill Line. (Illus. 1)3. Place cutting blades in jar nut. Fit gasket overblades. (Illus. 2)4. Set cutting assembly on top of jar and screwon jar nut. Make sure the jar nut is firmlyscrewed onto the jar. If not, it may loosen laterwhen motor is turned on. (Illus. 3)5. Set personal blending jar in place on blenderbase, making sure it is securely seated. Plugcord into outlet. Follow the instructions providedwith your blender for operation. (Illus. 4)NOTE: ALWAYS turn blender off and wait untilblades have stopped rotating before removingjar.6. Remove personal blending jar from baseafter blending by lifting straight up.NOTE: NEVER replace jar onto unit whilemotor is running.7. Invert personal blending jar so that the cuttingassembly is on top of the jar. Unscrew cuttingassembly then remove the jar nut, cuttingblades and gasket.8. Screw lid on jar. (Illus. 5)(Illus. 1)(Illus. 2)(Illus. 3)(Illus. 4)(Illus. 5)2840141000 v06.qxd 9/26/05 1:57 PM Page 2