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Health and Safety
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
•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
•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.
•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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
Personal safety
•WARNING: Only lift the product by the carry handle (7).
•Do not allow the mains lead to become strained or run this appliance over it.
•Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply after use.
•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.
•Do not immerse cord, plug or cleaner in water or other liquid.
•The appliance must never be left running unsupervised.
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.
•Use only Morphy Richards spare parts and accessories.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
•Repairs to electrical appliances are only to be undertaken by trained professionals. Unprofessional repairs can be dangerous for users.
Location
•Do not use or keep this product outside.
•Do not store the appliance near hot surfaces eg. ovens or heating appliances.
Mains cable
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
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).
•Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
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