Cricut Smart Cutting Machine Explore 3 Instructions

: June 7, 2024
: Cricut

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Important Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions

Please read this entire document prior to setting up, operating, and servicing your Cricut’s smart cutting machine. Please follow the enclosed instructions, online instructions, and other official Cricut instructional materials. For more safety and compliance information, go to cricut.00m/safety.
In these Instructions, the term “Machine’ means Cricut Explores 3.

**| WARNING:** Risk of Injury. Fire, and Electric Shock.
Operating the Machine in a manner not prescribed in the enclosed instructions, online instructions, and other official Cricut materials may result in damage to the Machine. property damage. Injury, or even death|
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Please note the following safety-related symbol appears on the Machine and Power Supply.
For Indoor Use Only. The machine is to be used in dry indoor locations only.

INDOOR USE ONLY. THE MACHINE IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY. DO NOT USE IN OR NEAR WATER. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER COULD.

The machine is intended to be operated by an adult only. Not intended for use by children 12 years or under. Always supervise children around Machine.
Use Machine only for its intended crafting purpose.
Machine Is not Intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or cognitive capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety and familiar with the safe operation of the Machine.
Disconnect the electrical power when not in use by unplugging the cord from the outlet.
Disconnect the electrical power by unplugging the cord from the outlet before servicing or cleaning. Do not expose the machine to temperatures above 38°C (100°F ).
Only clean the Machine with a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner or water. Never use any kind of flammable liquid to clean Machine. Do not use solvents such as acetone or nail polish remover to clean Machine as these will permanently damage Machine’s surfaces.
Always unplug Machine before replacing the cutting blade. Blades are extremely sharp and should be handled with caution and extreme care. Prevent blade contact with hands and body to avoid injury. Do not allow children to handle blades. Blades and other small pans are choking hazards and should be kept and stored away from children.
Do not open, modify, or otherwise tamper with the Machine.
Do not operate if the Machine or cord is damaged. Contact Cricut Member Care for service: cricut.com/contact or USA and Canada: 1-877-727-4288 / Mexico: 0800-266-0135.
Use only Cricut-approved power adapters. Always turn Machine OFF before unplugging from the electrical outlet. Never pull on the cord to disconnect Machine from the electrical outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect Machine.
The machine has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
The power cord should be positioned so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over, snagged, or pulled on unintentionally (especially by children).
Place Machine on a strong, flat, level, and stable surface. Make sure your workspace has enough space in the front and back of the Machine to allow the cutting mat to move through the Machine freely.
Do not place your fingers or other objects in the Machine while connected to electrical power, or while the Machine is powered on, or during cutting operations.
Keep hair, jewelry, loose clothing, fingers, other body parts, and any other items that could get caught in the moving parts away from the Machine while it is operating as the rapid movements of the cutting carriage, mat, and material during operation may cause injury.
Do not touch the mat or material during cutting even if the mat or material stops moving. Do not touch the mat or material until the Machine ejects the mat or material from Machine.
The machine should never be left or stored outside, in unheated or unairconditioned spaces, or in environments where the Machine can come in contact with water.