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 carry handle
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.
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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, product or 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 cord, 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.
Mains lead
•
Do not allow the mains lead to become strained
or run this appliance over it.
•
If the electrical cable becomes damaged, the
cable assembly must be replaced. Do not attempt
this task yourself, contact the helpline number
that is found on page 10.
Product safety
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Never use the appliance without the filters being
installed.
•
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.
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Never modify the cleaner in any way.
•
Use only Morphy Richards spare parts and
accessories.
•
The appliance must never be left running
unsupervised.
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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 cord.
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 mains
lead, if severed, must be destroyed, as a plug
with a bared flexible cord 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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