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Health and Safety
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WARNING: Whenever the cleaner is in use, due to
the risk of entrapment in rotating parts, keep loose
clothing, hair, fingers etc. away from the brush bar,
nozzle and any hand-held accessories.
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WARNING: Disconnect from the mains supply
before carrying out any routine maintenance, such
as cleaning any blockages, changing any filters or
accessing the floor nozzle.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
Personal safety
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WARNING: Only lift the product by the handle (1).
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Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply
after use.
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Never use in the presence of explosive liquid or
vapours.
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Never suck up water or inflammable or poisonous
liquids such as petrol, copier toner or other volatile
substances. Never pick up acids, asbestos or asbestos
dust.
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Never touch the plug or power cord with wet hands.
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Do not immerse the plug, power cord or cleaner in water
or other liquid.
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The appliance must never be left running unsupervised.
Location
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Do not use or keep this product outside.
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Do not store the appliance near hot surfaces eg. ovens
or heating appliances.
Mains cable
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified
person to avoid a hazard.
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Do not allow the mains lead to become strained or run
this appliance over it.
Product safety
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Never use the appliance without the filters being
installed.
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Never use the appliance to vacuum hot ashes, broken
glass, sharp objects or liquids.
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Use only Morphy Richards spare parts and accessories.
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Never modify the cleaner in any way.
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Repairs to electrical appliances are only to be
undertaken by trained professionals. Unprofessional
repairs can be dangerous for users.
Electrical requirements
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Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your
appliance corresponds with your house electricity
supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
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Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, a 13
amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
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