Craig Hospital: Bissell 71Y73, 95P1, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Craig Hospital Presents***

***Bissell 71Y73, 95P1, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Bert***

Onscreen, The 71Y73 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker are using their vacuums

Bert: (offscreen) "Congratulations, and thank you for buying a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate having you as our customer, and know that you enjoy many years of safe operation. always read your entire operator's manual completely before using your vacuum cleaner. the Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, and is designed to let you enjoy taking care of your floors, and to reduce your workload, but it should never be used as a toy, or a recreational vehicle. everyone who uses this machine must always be physically capable of handling it. only mature, responsible adults who can do so safely, should operate this machine. never allow a child to operate this machine. this Bissell machine may look harmless, but it can be a dangerous piece of equipment if the operator is not trained properly, or acts carelessly. during this video, we will teach you how to use your vacuum cleaner properly."

Videos show what Bert describes

## Before Operation

Bert: (offscreen) "Before anyone operates your vacuum cleaner, make sure you have your operator's manual handy, and review the safety instructions listed on your machine."

Rohan Johnson has his operator's manual handy, and review the safety instructions listed on his machine

Bert: (offscreen) "Point out the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the attachments, and be sure the safety messages are understood."

A picture shows safety labels

Bert: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 38632 vacuum comes with an automatic cord rewind button that allows you to rewind the cord back on your vacuum cleaner, so there's no need to wrap the cord after unplugging your vacuum cleaner."

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Bert: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming, take a few minutes to walk through the vacuuming area. pick up anything such as bottle caps, or paper clips that should not be there. the brushroll rotates at an ***extremely*** high speed, and can quickly pick up items from the brushroll, and into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson walks through the vacuuming area, and picks up paper clips from the area

Bert: (offscreen) "It's also a good idea to make sure windows are closed that can cause the vacuum cleaner to be dropped out of the window, and lead to serious vacuum damage."

The 71Y73 Worker makes sure windows are closed

Bert: (offscreen) "Always inspect the vacuum cleaner properly to make sure there are no loose, or missing parts. make sure the hose is not cracked, or full of debris. it's on your machine to make above floor cleaning easier, so DON'T remove it. or alter its position. never operate vacuuming equipment without the hose in place, and working properly. it reduces the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury."

The 38632 Worker inspects the vacuum cleaner properly to make sure there are no loose, or missing parts. then, text reads: Never operate vacuuming equipment without the hose in place, and working properly. it reduces the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury.

Bert: (offscreen) "The height adjustment knob adjusts the height adjustment to the type of floors you are vacuuming such as carpets, bare floors, or regular floors. never vacuum with the height adjustment in the incorrect setting as it can stop picking up dirt, and debris effectively."

Rohan Johnson doesn't vacuum with the height adjustment in the incorrect setting

Bert: (offscreen) "Wear the proper type of clothing, and safety equipment for vacuuming such as hearing protection, eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes or boots. never operate the vacuum in wearing sandals, jewelry, or any type of loose fitting clothing as they can be caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts, which could cause serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson wears a hat, eye protection, ear protection, a green and blue striped neck gaiter mask, safety vest, gloves, long pants, and work boots

Bert: (offscreen) "Most importantly, make sure no one is in the area while you're vacuuming, especially young children."

The 71Y73 Worker gets 2 people out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Bert: (offscreen) "According to the U.S product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimate 36.000 people are treated in the united states for related vacuum cleaner injuries. as a result, they have been taken to the hospital from injuries, or death that occur every year. these accidents are very serious, including a loss of a hand, foot, or even death. young children are often attracted to vacuuming equipment, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member. unfortunately, some of those children are run over by vacuum cleaners that occur every year. statistics show the consumer reports show that children 10 years of age, or younger, or victims in 85% of vacuum cleaner injuries causing them to be runover, or backed over by a vacuum cleaner. they certainly don't understand the potential dangerous of the rotating brushroll, or the fact the operator may not know they're in the area."

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Bert: (offscreen) "Keep all children away from the vacuuming area when vacuuming, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult."

Rohan Johnson keeps all children away from the vacuuming area when vacuuming, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult

Bert: (offscreen) "Statistics show that children are involved in accidents with vacuum cleaners, or often permitted to ride on vacuums. death, or serious injury can result simply because associate having fun with the vacuum cleaner. that's why Bissell asks that you never allow children to ride on vacuuming equipment, even if the brushroll is turned off. if your machine is designed to have a brushroll cover, do not use it to allow children to ride on top of it."

Rohan Johnson doesn't allow children to ride on the 95P1 vacuum. then, text reads: Never allow children to ride on vacuuming equipment, even if the brushroll is turned off. then, text reads: Do not allow children to ride on top of the brushroll cover

## Plugging In

Bert: (offscreen) "There are a few simple checks that will maximize performance and safety. before vacuuming, you should plug in your vacuum cleaner with caution."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 95P1 vacuum cleaner with caution

Bert: (offscreen) "You should plug in the vacuum cleaner indoors, and in areas with good ventilation. if you need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, let it cool down before replugging it in. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive, so move the machine off the trailer, and do not smoke when plugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 95P1 vacuum cleaner indoors. he lets it cool down before replugging it in. then, he gets the 95P1 vacuum, and unloads it from the trailer

Bert: (offscreen) "Extinguish all cigerrates, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition."

Text reads: Extinguish all cigerrates, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition

Bert: (offscreen) "If your vacuum is equipped with an automatic cord rewind, always pull the cord out of the automatic cord rewind button gently, making sure to stop at the yellow mark on the cord. do not pull it pass the red mark."

The 38632 Worker pulls the cord out of the automatic cord rewind button gently, making sure to stop at the yellow mark on the cord. he doesn't pull it pass the red mark

Bert: (offscreen) "Never insert your hands, or your feet in the plugs. this can result in an electric shock."

The 71Y73 Worker doesn't his hands, or his feet in the plugs

Bert: offscreen) "Keep all hot objects away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson keeps all hot objects away from the outlet when plugging in his 71V92 vacuum cleaner

Bert: (offscreen) "If you accidentally spill dirt near the machine, tilt the vacuum forward, and push it away from the area where you spilled it. clean up spilled dirt immediately by using a broom, and a pan."

Videos show what Bert describes

## Safety Interlock System

Bert: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped that is designed to shut off the vacuum if the operator leaves the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Bert: (offscreen) "To check the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum. keep it in the upright position, and unplug the vacuum cleaner, but do not put the cord back on the machine. the motor should begin to stop, and the brushroll should stop rotating."

Rohan Johnson does what Bert describes

## Starting The Vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, make sure your hand is on the handle, your other hand is on the cord, and your feet are behind the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson makes sure his hand is on the handle, his other hand is on the cord, and his feet are behind the vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Press the recline pedal to recline the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 95P1 vacuum by pressing the recline pedal

Bert: (offscreen) "Flip the power switch with your finger to turn it on."

Rohan Johnson flips the power switch with his finger to turn on the 95P1 vacuum

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Bert: (offscreen) "Before we get to vacuuming, let's look at some pre-starting procedures."

Rohan Johnson follows pre-starting procedures

Bert: (offscreen) "Never operate vacuuming equipment without the dirt container, or the vacuum bag in place, and working properly."

Text reads: "Never operate vacuuming equipment without the dirt container, or the vacuum bag in place, and working properly."

Bert: (offscreen) "Make sure the brushroll, and belt to make sure there are no cracks, or damage."

Rohan Johnson makes sure the brushroll, and belt to make sure there are no cracks, or damage

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner comes with a handle that is designed to maneuver the vacuum. always practice using the handle before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson practices using the handle

Bert: (offscreen) "To go forward, push the vacuum forward."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum forward

Bert: (offscreen) "To go backward, push the vacuum backward."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum backward

Bert: (offscreen) "To go right, push the vacuum right."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum right

Bert: (offscreen) "To go left, push the vacuum left."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum left

Bert: (offscreen) "To perform a zero turn, push the vacuum cleaner in a zero turn where you want it to go."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Now that you have completed all of the daily checks, and you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuuming area, you are ready to begin vacuuming. remember of course, that the floors should be pretty dry, and there should be good artificial light to safely vacuum."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 95P1 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Be extra careful when vacuuming near bare floors, and be sure to adjust the height adjustment to the lowest setting before vacuuming bare floors."

The 38632 Worker is careful when vacuuming near bare floors, and is sure to adjust the height adjustment to the lowest setting before vacuuming bare floors

Bert: (offscreen) "Use caution, and slow down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly, and to maintain control of the machine."

The 38632 Worker uses caution, and slows down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly, and to maintain control of the machine

Bert: (offscreen) "However, because the vacuum can turn so quickly, the operator must always be alert for any bystanders that may enter the vacuuming area. if people are in bedrooms napping, or sleeping, always keep the noise away from them. do not run the vacuum where anyone may be asleep such as bedrooms as the noise can wake up, or annoy, or even frighten people. also, if anyone comes into the vacuuming area, stop."

Rohan Johnson is alert for any bystanders that may enter the vacuuming area. he keeps the vacuum noise away from people. he doesn't run the vacuum where anyone may be asleep such as bedrooms as the noise can wake up, or annoy, or even frighten people. he stops vacuuming, waves a person through who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Bissell recommends that you ***never*** vacuum in reverse. it's more efficient, and safer to do all of your vacuuming while pushing it. if you feel that you must back up, look behind you, and down to make sure it's safe to back up."

The 71Y73 Worker doesn't vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary

Bert: (offscreen) "Although, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner perform a zero turn, remember that zero turns must be used with caution, even when doing above floor cleaning. The vacuum cleaner can turn quickly, which can cause the vacuum to rollover, and result in serious injuries, or death."

Rohan Johnson uses caution when performing a zero turn with his 95P1 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Watch for object such as pools that can cause a loss of control, or even tip your machine."

The 38632 Worker watches for object such as pools that can cause a loss of control, or even tip his machine

Bert: (offscreen) "Slow down, and use plenty of caution when approaching a blind corner, tables, bars, or any other object that can block your vision. be prepared to stop. you may not see a child behind an obstruction."

Rohan Johnson slows down, and uses plenty of caution when approaching a blind corner, tables, bars, or any other object that can block his vision

Bert: (offscreen) "If you accidentally hit an object, or you feel an abnormal vibration occurs when vacuuming, stop vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug the vacuum before inspecting anything for possible damage."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, puts the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplugs the vacuum before inspecting anything for possible damage

Bert: (offscreen) "Never point the brushroll toward nearby people, curtains, or windows."

Rohan Johnson points the brushroll toward nearby people, curtains, or windows

Bert: (offscreen) "Do not attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum cleaner unless it's turned off, and unplugged."

The 71Y73 Worker doesn't attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum cleaner unless it's turned off, and unplugged

Bert: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, the dirt container, the brushroll cover, and all vacuum parts. the rotating brushroll is dangerous, and can cause serious injuries, or death."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, the dirt container, the brushroll cover, and all vacuum parts

Bert: (offscreen) "Again, the vacuum cleaner is extremely powerful. allowing more than 1 person to hold the handle, and the cord at a time can overcontrol the vacuum."

The 38632 Worker doesn't allow more than 1 person to hold the handle, and the cord at a time

Bert: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum outdoors, or in areas without proper ventilation. exhaust filters from the vacuum cleaner can collect which can be dangerous."

Rohan Johnson runs the 95P1 vacuum indoors

Bert: (offscreen) "Remember, vacuum cleaners are meant to be used by a one person vacuum. do not carry passengers on the vacuum. again, they can fall off the vacuum cleaner, and possibly crushed by the rotating brushroll."

The 38632 Worker uses his 38632 vacuum as a one person vacuum as text reads: "Do not carry passengers."

Bert: (offscreen) "Even if the vacuum cleaner is not running, be careful. the brushroll is extremely sharp, and the vacuum cleaner may be hot."

The 38632 Worker turns off the 38632 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "If for any reason you need to leave your vacuum cleaner, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug it."

Rohan Johnson puts the 95P1 vacuum in the upright position, turns it off, and unplugs it

## Above Floor Cleaning

Bert: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be dangerous. one wrong move, and the machine can tip-over. if you feel uneasy when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it. if any of the furniture is too high to vacuum, always stay away from them."

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Bert: (offscreen) "Never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. doing so can cause overcontrol, and result in serious injuries. if you feel uncomfortable, or you feel that any of the on board tools lose traction, take them off of the hose, and put them back on the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson keeps the 95P1 worker in the upright position when doing above floor cleaning

Bert: (offscreen) "Always use on board tools, never an upright vacuum, always do above floor cleaning carefully, and never make sudden changes in direction."

Rohan Johnson uses a Turbo Brush tool, does above floor cleaning carefully, and doesn't make sudden changes in direction

Bert: (offscreen) "Never vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover."

The 38632 Worker doesn't vacuums where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover

Bert: (offscreen) "Never vacuum wet surfaces to avoid losing traction."

Rohan Johnson vacuums dry surfaces

Bert: (offscreen) "Do not try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate."

The 71Y73 Worker doesn't to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Bert: (offscreen) "Another cause of tip-over is vacuuming near drop-offs, elevators, escalators, or stairways, and the combination of doing above floor cleaning near drop-offs creates a double hazard. so be sure to leave at least 2 widths away from the machine and any drop-off. trim those areas with a dust buster, or a stick vacuum. stay clear of these hazards at all times."

Rohan Johnson does what Bert describes

## Transporting The Vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "If you need to load your vacuum on a trailer, be sure that the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. the trailer should have a full width signs. use a single full width ramp. do not use 2 separate ramps, or a narrow single ramps, or a narrow single ramp, because the wheels of the machine could go off the edge."

A picture shows a single full width ramp

Bert: (offscreen) "When you load the vacuum on a trailer, go forward up the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp to load the vacuum on a trailer

Bert: (offscreen) "When you unload the vacuum from a trailer, go backward down the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp to unload the vacuum on a trailer

Bert: (offscreen) "Secure your vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, chains, or other D.O.T approved attachments."

The 71Y73 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, chains, or other D.O.T approved attachments

## Maintenance and Storage

Bert: (offscreen) "There are some maintenance and storage procedures that you need to follow when maintaining your vacuum to make sure it continues to operate properly."

A picture shows maintenance and storage

Bert: (offscreen) "Before servicing your vacuum, turn it off, and unplug it. if you're working around the vacuum, it's also a good idea to wrap the cord before doing any adjusting, cleaning, or servicing."

The 38632 Worker turns off, and unplugs the 38632 vacuum before servicing his vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "To empty the dirt container, slide it to the unlock position, pull it up, and away from the vacuum, and empty it over a trash bin."

Rohan Johnson slides it to the unlock position, pulls it up, and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Bert: (offscreen) "If the vacuum bag is full, always throw it away, and replace it with a new one. never try to reuse a vacuum bag by cutting open the bag."

The 71Y73 Worker throws the vacuum bag away, and replaces it with a new one

Bert: (offscreen) "Never tamper with safety devices, and replace all shields that were removed for service."

A picture shows safety devices

Bert: (offscreen) "The hepa media filter are not washable, and must be replaced when dirty."

A picture shows the hepa media filter that are located on the 71Y73, 95P1, and 38632 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves when removing, or installing them. never attempt to straighten the brushroll that is bent. always replace it with a new one."

The 71Y73 Worker wears gloves when removing, or installing them

Bert: (offscreen) "After each use, remove all dirt, and debris from the vacuuming cleaner to prevent possible fire. do not use a high pressure washer, or a steam cleaner. also, if the vacuum has been running, let it cool down before you wash it."

Rohan Johnson removes all dirt, and debris from the vacuuming cleaner to prevent possible fire

Bert: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum where there is an open flame, or spark, such as a water heater, or other appliance."

The 71Y73 Worker doesn't store the vacuum where there is an open flame, or spark, such as a water heater, or other appliance

## Conclusion

Bert: (offscreen) "Bissell appreciates you following our safety guidelines to know how to use your vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. when your vacuum cleaner is used properly, your vacuum cleaner will be a safe piece of equipment as the operator. if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual, or talk to your supervisor."

Videos show what Bert describes