[. . . ] 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. AFtEr USE: switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply. 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. Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water. Do not spray with, or pick up flammable liquids, cleaning fluids, aerosols, or their vapours, as this may cause risk of fire/explosion. Never run over the supply cord whilst using the cleaner, or remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Do not stand on or wrap the power cord around arms or legs when using the cleaner. ⷠIs there a working electricity supply to the cleaner?These are available from your local Hoover dealer or direct from Hoover. Should you require service at any time, please contact your local Hoover Service Office. This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, 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 electronic equipment. [. . . ] Instead it shall be handed over to the appliance collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the local environmental 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. [. . . ]