Deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Also applies to centrally-sited vacuum cleaners, motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses associated with a particular vacuum cleaner. Does not cover industrial appliances, nor special conditions such as explosive atmospheres. This consolidated version consists of the fifth edition (2002), its amendment 1 (2004) and its amendment 2 (2006). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication.