[. . . ] For information about this product, please contact one of the following Hoover subsidaries SPAIN SWITZERLAND GREECE This cleaner should only be used for domestic cleaning as described in these instructions. [. . . ] USING YOUR CLEANER Hard Floors: Slide the On/Off Switch 2 forward to the hard floor position. Remove Filter: Grip the tab and pull the Filter out of the Filter Screen. Clean the debris from the Filter Screen by tapping it lightly on the side of a dustbin. The Filter and Filter Screen may be washed in warm soapy water, make sure they are completely dry before replacing in your cleaner. Replace Dust Cup Assembly onto Main Body by aligning the top of the Dust Cup Assembly to the Main Body and pushing firmly until the Release Button clicks into place. DO NOT pick up liquids, hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other similar items. DO NOT use the appliance if it appears to be faulty, or either the cord or charger base is damaged. dO NOT replace the nickel-cadmium battery pack with non-rechargeable batteries. [. . . ] C) Any parts which are fitted to the machine which are not original manufacturers parts. [. . . ]