Tailgator The Original Portable Gas Powered Blender - Manual (Page 4)

Important Safeguards Continued
Operation (Continued)
3. Keep hands, utensils, or any other foreign objects out of the
pitcher, while the TailGator ® is in use.
4. Avoid contact with any moving parts.
5. Make sure the pitcher assembly is firmly locked into the motor
coupling before operating the TailGator ® . Always run motor
for a few seconds without pitcher in place before adding the
pitcher, containing ingredients to TailGator
® .
6. Always load the pitcher with ingredients first, before placing jar
on your TailGator ® .
7. When blending hot liquids, use extreme caution when placing
ingredients in, or pouring mixture out of the TailGator ® .
8. Be sure the lid is securely in place before operating TailGator ® .
Do not open lid while blending.
9. Turn off the TailGator ® before removing the pitcher from the
Gator base.
10. Use the TailGator ® only for food preparation or for blending
food substances as described in this instruction manual.
11. Do not attempt to add fuel to the fuel tank while the TailGator ®
is blending.
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Important Safeguards
1. When using gas powered appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following steps.
2. Unless otherwise noted, proper fuel to oil mixture is 40:1 as
recommended by the motor manufacturer.
Before You Begin Blending
1. Read all instructions.
2. Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully.
3. The TailGator ® , as with all gas powdered devices, is meant for
out door use only. Do not use the TailGator ® in an enclosed
area.
4. Do not operate with damaged starter rope or choke lever or after
unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.
Operation
1. Always use unit on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should
be no material such as a tablecloth or plastic between unit and
surface.
2. Due to the exhaust being dispersed out of the bottom of the
TailGator ® , it is recommended that the TailGator ® not be
operated on any carpeted or easily marred surfaces.
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