www.ninjakitchen.com84 Add the ingredients to be processed into the NinjaMaster Prep Professional pitcher.5 Place the pitcher splashguard onto the top of the NinjaMaster Prep Professional pitcher. (fig. 3)IMPORTANT: Never add ingredients into the NinjaMaster Prep Professional pitcher before placingthe blade assembly in first.Fig. 2Fig. 3ShaftShaftAssembly and Use of the Pitchers1 Review warning and caution statements above beforeproceeding to number 2.2 Place the pitcher on a clean, dry, level surface.3 Holding the Ninja® 4-Blade Assembly or Ninja 6-BladeAssembly by the shaft, place it onto the spindle pininside the Master Prep® Professional pitcher.• Use the Ninja 6-Blade Assembly in the 48 oz. Pitcher.(fig. 1)• Use the Ninja 4-Blade Assembly in the 40 oz. Pitcher.(fig. 2)IMPORTANT: Place the Ninja Blade Assembliesinside the pitcher carefully as blades are sharp.WARNING: Handle the Ninja 4-Blade and 6-Blade Assemblies with care, as the blades are sharp.WARNING: Remove utensils prior to processing. Failure to remove may cause the pitcher to be damaged orto shatter, which may cause personal injury.WARNING: DO NOT try to place the Ninja 4-Blade or 6-Blade Assemblies onto the Master Pod and then intothe pitcher.WARNING: DO NOT attempt to operate the appliance without the safety splashguard in place.WARNING: Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.CAUTION: DO NOT blend hot liquids, doing so may cause excessive pressure buildup, resulting in risk ofthe user being burned.IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Master Pod is plugged in for use.Fig. 1