Using the Ninja™ Professional BlenderBEFORE FIRST USE1 Remove all packaging material andlabels from the appliance.2 Wash the lid, pitcher and bladeassembly in warm, soapy water with asoft cloth. Use caution when washingthe blade assembly as the blades arevery sharp.3 Rinse and dry thoroughly.4 The pitcher, lid and blade assembly areall dishwasher safe. It is recommendedthat the lid and blade assembly go onthe top rack. Ensure that the bladeassembly is removed from the pitcherbefore placing in the dishwasher.5 The motor base can be wiped cleanwith a damp cloth.HOW TO ASSEMBLECAUTION: Make sure that the motorbase is unplugged from the powersource.1 Place the motor base on a clean, dry,level surface.2 Lower the pitcher onto the motor base.(Fig. 1)3 Rotate the pitcher to the left as faras it will go. As the pitcher rotates, itwill lower and the safety tabs on thebottom of the pitcher will slide underthe safety tabs on the top of the motorbase. The pitcher can be placed on themotor base two ways; the handle canbe on the front right corner or the frontleft corner. (Fig. 2)4 Holding the blade assembly by theshaft, place it onto the gear shaft insidethe pitcher. (Fig. 3) Ensure that theblade assembly fits snuggly around thegear shaft and that the blade shaft isstanding straight.CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Useextreme caution when handling theblades. Always hold them by the shaft.123Fig. 1 Fig. 2