Morphy Richards Ecovac vacuum cleaner - Manual (Page 2)

Important safety
instructions
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the following of common sense
safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of personal
injury and secondly danger of damage to the
appliance and property. These are indicated
in the instructions text by the following two
conventions:
WARNING: Danger of personal injury
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance
In addition we offer the following
essential safety advice.
Location
• Do not use or keep this product outside
when it is raining.
• Do not store the appliance near hot
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 complete cable assembly must be
replaced. Do not attempt this task
yourself, contact Morphy Richards using
the helpline number.
Children
• Children do not understand the dangers
associated with operating electrical
appliances. Never allow children to use
this appliance.
Other safety considerations
• Never use in the presence of explosive
liquids 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 use the appliance without the
filters installed.
• Never use the appliance to vacuum hot
ashes, broken glass, sharp objects or
liquids.
• Never modify the cleaner in any way.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply after use or prior to
cleaning or replacing dust bags.
• The appliance should never be left
running unsupervised.
• Repairs to electrical appliances are only
to be undertaken by trained personnel.
Unprofessional repairs can be dangerous
for users.
• Use only genuine Morphy Richards spare
parts and accessories
• 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.
• 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.
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 bared flexible
cord is hazardous if engaged into a live
socket outlet.
Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug
require replacement, a BS1362 13 amp fuse
must be fitted.
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