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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical
appliance requires the
following common sense
safety rules.
Please read these
instructions carefully before
using the product.
Primarily there is danger of
injury or death and secondly
the danger of damage to the
appliance.
Personal safety
•
Keep loose clothing, hair,
fingers etc. away from the
floor nozzle whenever the
cleaner is connected to the
mains.
•
Only lift the product by the
carrying handle
‡
.
•
Disconnect from the mains
supply before attempting to
clear or clean the brush.
•
Disconnect from the mains
supply before cleaning or
emptying the appliance.
•
Never use in the presence of
explosive liquid or vapours.
•
Never pick up inflammable or
poisonous liquids such as
petrol, copier toner or other
volatile substances. Never
pick up acids, asbestos or
asbestos dust.
•
Never touch the plug or
power cable with wet hands.
•
Unprofessional repairs can be
dangerous for users.
•
This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
•
To protect against fire,
electric shock and personal
injury, do not immerse cable,
plug or cleaner in water or
other liquid.
Location
•
Do not use or keep this
product outside.
•
Do not store the appliance
near hot surfaces eg. ovens
or heating appliances.
Power cable
•
Do not allow the power cable
to become strained or run
this appliance over it.
•
If the power cable becomes
damaged, the power cable
assembly must be replaced.
Do not attempt this task
yourself, contact the helpline
number that is found at the
bottom of the page.
Product safety
•
Never use the appliance
without the filters being
installed.
•
Never use the appliance with
wet or damp filters.
•
Never use the appliance to
vacuum hot ashes, broken
glass, sharp objects or
liquids.
•
Never over-extend the hose
such that the cleaner is
pulled over. If the cleaner is
knocked over, switch off
before attempting to upright.
•
Never pick the cleaner up by
the floor nozzle when
connected to the mains, use
the carrying handle.
•
Never modify the cleaner in
any way.
•
Use only Morphy Richards
spare parts and accessories.
•
The appliance must never be
left running unsupervised.
•
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only. Misuse or
use for commercial or any
other purpose will render the
guarantee invalid.
•
Always disconnect the
appliance from the mains
supply after use.
Children
•
Children do not understand
the dangers associated with
operating electrical
appliances. Never allow
children to use this appliance.
•
Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance, or stumble over
the power cable.
Electrical
requirements
Check that the voltage on the
rating plate of your appliance
corresponds with your house
electricity supply which must
be A.C. (Alternating current).
If the socket outlets in your
home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this
appliance, the plug should be
removed and the appropriate
one fitted.
WARNING: The plug
removed from the power
cable, if severed, must be
destroyed, as a plug with a
bared flexible cable is
hazardous if engaged into
a live socket outlet.
Should the fuse in the 13
amp plug require changing, a
13 amp BS1362 fuse must be
fitted
.
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