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Never use in the presence of explosive
Important safety
liquids or vapours.
instructions
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Never pick up inflammable or poisonous
liquids such as petrol, copier toner, or
The use of any electrical appliance requires
other volatile substances. Never pick up
the following common sense safety rules.
acids, asbestos or asbestos dust.
Primarily there is danger of injury or death and
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Always disconnect the appliance from the
secondly the danger of damage to the
mains supply after use or prior to cleaning
appliance. These are indicated in the text by
or replacing filters.
the following two conventions:
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The appliance should never be left running
WARNING: Danger to the person!
unsupervised.
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance! In
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Never modify the cleaner in any way.
addition we offer the following safety advice.
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Repairs to electrical appliances are only to
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be undertaken by trained personnel
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Do not use or keep this product outside
unprofessional repairs can be dangerous
when it is raining.
for users.
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Do not store the appliance near hot ovens
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Use only genuine Morphy Richards spare
or heating appliances.
parts and accessories
Main lead
Electrical requirements
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Do not allow the mains lead to become
strained or run this appliance over it.
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of
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If the electrical cable becomes damaged
your charger unit corresponds with your
house electricity supply which must be A.C.
the complete cable assembly must be
replaced. Do not attempt this task yourself,
(alternating current).
contact Morphy Richards Service Centre.
For appliances with fitted plug
If the socket outlets in your home are not
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Children
suitable for the plug supplied with this
appliance the plug should be removed and
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Children do not understand the dangers
the appropriate one fitted.
associated with operating electrical
Warning: The plug removed from the
appliances. Never allow children to use this
mains lead, if severed, must be destroyed
appliance.
as a plug with a bared flexible cord is
hazardous if engaged into a live socket
Other safety considerations
outlet.
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Never use the appliance without the filters
installed.
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Never use appliance to vacuum hot ashes,
broken glass, sharp objects or liquids.
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