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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical
appliance requires the
following common sense
safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of
injury or death and
secondly the danger of
damage to the appliance.
Location
•
Do not use or keep this
product outside in the rain.
•
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 at the bottom of the
page.
Personal safety
•
WARNING: Keep loose
clothing, hair, fingers
etc. away from the floor
nozzle whenever the
cleaner is connected to
the mains.
•
Disconnect from the
mains supply before
attempting to clear
blockages, clear the
brush or replace the
belt.
•
Disconnect from the mains
supply before cleaning or
emptying the appliance.
•
Never modify the cleaner in
any way.
•
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
cable with wet hands.
•
Unprofessional repairs can
be dangerous for users.
•
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 main
supply after use.
•
To protect against fire,
electric shock and personal
injury do not immerse cord,
plug or cleaner in water or
other liquid.
Product safety
•
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.
Children
•
Children do not understand
the dangers associated
with operating electrical
appliances. Never allow
children to use this
appliance.
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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UK Helpline 0870 060 2604
Replacement Parts 0870 167 6635
Ireland Helpline 1800 409119
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