A:AnswerThis hand vac won't pick up a bowling ball, but it will pick up crap that the average person needs to pick up (dirt, sand, small metal objects, etc.).
A:AnswerPress black button on top, pull out filter, dump filter catchings and debris from inside the cone into the garbage, spray inside out of the filter and allow to drip dry on a paper towel.
A:AnswerI'm not sure how long it took me to charge it. But I do know I used up the battery and placed it in hre charger...a few hours later, it was fully charged.