8Using the Ninja® Express Chop ™TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Useextreme caution when handling theblades. Always hold them by the shaft.IMPORTANT: Never run the applianceempty.1 Place the processor bowl on a clean,dry, level surface.2 Holding the chopping blade by theshaft, carefully place it over the spindlepin inside the processing bowl. (Fig. 1)IMPORTANT: Always assemble theblades inside the container.WARNING: DO NOT try to place theblades onto the power head and theninto the Ninja ® Express Chop™ .3 Carefully spin the blade counterclockwise to make sure that it hasinserted properly. (Fig. 2)4 Place the food ingredients into thebowl.IMPORTANT: Never add ingredientsinto the processing bowl before placingthe blade assembly in first.CAUTION: DO NOT add more than 2cups dry or 1 cup liquid ingredients asthis may cause overflow.5 Place the splash guard / storage lid onthe bowl. (Fig. 3)CAUTION: DO NOT operate withoutthe splash guard in place.6 Open the flap on the splash guard.(Fig. 3)ShaftFig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 3Open Flap