[. . . ] Please ensure that this guide is fully understood before operating the appliance. Important: The wires in the mains power lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue ­ neutral Brown ­ Live StatiC ELECtriCitY: Some carpets can cause a small build up of static electricity. [. . . ] Always switch off and remove the plug before cleaning the appliance or attempting any maintenance task. SaFEtY With ChiLdrEn, ELdErLY or thE inFirm: Do not let children play with the appliance or its controls. Please supervise the use of the appliance by older children, the elderly or the infirm. HooVEr SErViCE: To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this appliance we recommend that any servicing or repairs are only carried out by an authorised Hoover service engineer. Onotspraywith, orpickupflammableliquids, cleaningfluids, aerosols, ortheirvapours, D as this may cause risk of fire/explosion. Ifthesupplycordisdamaged, D stop using the cleaner IMMEDIATELY: to avoid a safety hazard, only an authorized Hoover Service engineer must replace the supply cord. To replace the pre-motor filter simply slide the filter onto the floater cage until it is completely covered by the filter. Should you have a problem with the product, complete this simple user checklist before calling your local Hoover service. Byensuringthisproductisdisposedofcorrectlyyouwill helppreventpotentialnegativeconsequencesfortheenvironmentandhumanhealth, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as houshold waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the appliance collection point for recycling of electrical and electronicequipment. disposalmustbecarriedoutinaccordancewiththelocalenvironmental regulations for waste disposal. [. . . ] For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. [. . . ]