VC73240MUK Rev1_Instruction Booklet 09/02/2011 16:39 Page 7

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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Morphy Richards VC73240 manual Safety Instructions