Electrical safety
Lock blender attachments before starting
Confirm each required attachment is correctly locked before starting. Stop if a part will not lock; never bypass an interlock or hold a loose assembly together.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
Loose blender attachments or a lid can release moving parts or contents during operation.
Wrong action
Holding a loose lid down while forcing the blender to run.
Correct action
Confirm each required attachment is correctly locked before starting.
What to do
- With power disconnected, assemble the jug, blade unit and lid as instructed.
- Confirm each required attachment is correctly locked before starting.
- Stop if a part will not lock; never bypass an interlock or hold a loose assembly together.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
Sources and review
- Electrical and Mechanical Services Department — EMSD: Household Electrical Safety Handbook sections 2.3.8-2.3.20
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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