Andaz San Diego - a concept by Hyatt: Bissell 71Y7W, 32Y7, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Andaz San Diego - a concept by Hyatt Presents***

***Bissell 71Y7W, 32Y7, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Walter***

Onscreen, The 71Y7W Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker are using their vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate you taking time to watch this important safety video. your safety is important to you and others around you. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. they are efficient, well built, and safe vacuum cleaners. but according to the operator's manual, they are powerful pieces of equipment that should be used properly. if your vacuum cleaner is used improperly, it can be a very dangerous piece of equipment. this video will show you how to operate and maintain your vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. please be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Before Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, you should always be sure that you have your operator's manual, and review the safety labels that are listed on the machine."

The 386362 Worker is sure that he has his operator's manual, and reviews the safety labels that are listed on the machine

Walter: (offscreen) "Point out and read all of the safety labels that are listed on the machine and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure that you are familiar with the the controls and features that are listed on the machine."

The 71Y7W Worker is familiar with, and understands the controls and features that are listed on the machine

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as glasses, knives, napkins, forks, spoons, or other objects. the vacuum cleaner has a rotating brushroll that spins very fast, and can cause objects to be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson looks over the vacuuming area and picks up objects before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that may cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge, and be dropped onto the footpath, or the road, causing the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge."

The 38632 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner to be sure that all parts are not loose missing, or damaged. always be sure that safety shields and safety devices are in place. they are on your machine to protect you and others, so don't alter their position, or remove them. do not operate the vacuum cleaner with the parts missing, loose, or damaged,"

The 71Y7W Worker inspects his 71Y7W vacuum cleaner to be sure that all parts are not loose missing, or damaged. he is sure that safety shields and safety devices are in place

Walter: (offscreen) "Be sure that the lower hose is secured, and in place and working properly before you start vacuuming."

A picture shows a lower hose

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure to wear your correct clothing and personal protective equipment such as eye protection, ear protection, long pants, and safety shoes or boots. don't wear jewelry or any loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts, potentially causing serious or death."

Rohan Johnson wears his personal protective equipment

Walter: (offscreen) "You should always be sure that no one, especially children are in the area while vacuuming."

The 38632 Worker gets 2 parents and a child out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Walter: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36.000 people are treated in the united states for related vacuuming injuries. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common cause of vacuum cleaning injuries each year. and 1 in 5 are those killed in related vacuum cleaning accidents. children are often attracted to vacuum cleaners, and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member. they also look like fun to children."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Before starting to vacuum any area, always clear the area of children who may be in the area. do not vacuum when children or others are present."

Rohan Johnson clears the area of children who may be in the area

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator while vacuuming. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

The 38632 Worker keeps children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator while vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Never carry children on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is shut off. they may fall off and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation."

Text reads: Never carry children on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is shut off. they may fall off and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation.

Walter: (offscreen) "Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the vacuuming area for another ride. always be alert and turn off the vacuum cleaner if a child enters the area."

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 32Y7 vacuum as a child approaches the vacuuming area

Walter: (offscreen) "Never allow children under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while vacuuming."

Text reads: Never allow children under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while vacuuming

## Plugging In

Walter: (offscreen) "You should always use caution and be extremely careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 38632 Worker uses caution and is extremely careful when plugging in his 38632 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition."

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors, or in a parking garage. electrics from the outlet can be very dangerous. so always be sure to plug in your vacuum cleaner in a well ventilated area."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 32Y7 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, never attempt to plug in your vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, shut it off and let it cool down before replugging in your vacuum cleaner, or you could burn yourself on the hot vacuum components, or damage the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson shuts his 32Y7 vacuum off and lets it cool down when plugging in his 32Y7 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the vacuum cleaner comes too close to a lightbulb and touches it, you can potentially cause burns."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when plugging in his 32Y7 vacuum cleaner near a lamp

Walter: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, always tilt the vacuum forward and push it away from the area where you spilled dirt from. clean up spilled dirt immediately using a broom and a pan. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, there are some safety precautions that you should be aware of when operating the vacuum."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Walter: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum without the brushroll cover, the vacuum bag, the dirt container, the hepa-media filter, or the hose in place and working properly."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum without the brushroll cover, the vacuum bag, the dirt container, the hepa-media filter, or the hose in place and working properly

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that allows you to adjust it according to the type of floors you are vacuuming."

A picture shows a height adjustment

Walter: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum without safety shields and devices in place, and working properly."

A picture shows safety shields and devices that are in place

## Safety-Interlock System

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum cleaner if at any time an operator unplugs the vacuum cleaner with the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Walter: (offscreeen) "Do not tamper with a safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you and others from serious injuries or death."

Text reads: Do not tamper with a safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you and others from serious injuries or death

Walter: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum by flipping the power switch to the on position. keep it in the upright position, and unplug it from the outlet, but do not put the cord back on the vacuum. the motor should begin to stop, and the brushroll should stop rotating."

The 71Y7W Worker does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "If the safety interlock system does not function properly, do not operate the vacuum. have an authorized service dealer immediately."

Text reads: If the safety interlock system does not function properly, do not operate the vacuum. have an authorized service dealer immediately

## Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, be sure that you have your hand on the handle, your other hand on the cord, and your feet behind the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson has his hand on the handle, his other hand on the cord, and his feet behind his 32Y7 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Press the reclined pedal switch to recline the vacuum."

The 71Y7W Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline his 71Y7W vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Flip the power switch to the on position to turn on the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson turns on his power switch to turn on his 32Y7 vacuum

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a handle that is designed to make maneuvering easier. if it's your first time using your vacuum cleaner, always practice using your vacuum cleaner until you become operating it."

A picture shows a handle, then The 38632 Worker practices using his 38632 vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 32Y7 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 32Y7 vacuum backward

Walter: (offscreeen) "To go right, push the vacuum right."

Rohan Johnson pushes his 32Y7 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 32Y7 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 32Y7 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Now that your vacuum cleaner is plugged in, you're familiar with the controls and features, and you made sure everyone and everything is clear of the vacuuming area, it's time to begin vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines his 32Y7 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember to always be sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum."

The 71Y7W Worker is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Always 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

Walter: (offscreen) "You should use slower speeds when maneuvering around couches, beds, tables, or lamps."

The 71Y7W Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around couches, beds, tables, or lamps

Walter: (offscreen) "There is an outdoor hazard that you need to be aware of such as pools. both of the operator and the vacuum cleaner can fall into the water, which could cause an electric shock. do ***not*** try to vacuum a pool with your upright vacuum cleaner or on board tools. no vacuuming equipment should be used to vacuum a pool. instead, use a pool cleaner to clean a pool."

A picture shows a pool

Walter: (offscreen) "Never try to vacuum outdoor furniture with your upright vacuum cleaner or on board tools. dust busters, stick vacuums, canister vacuums, or any other vacuuming equipment should be used on outdoor furniture."

A picture shows an outdoor furniture

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, do not try to vacuum a fireplace with on board tools where the fire is activated, especially indoors. if on board tools come too close to it, it could catch fire, which can result in less or no power."

A picture shows a fireplace

Walter: (offscreen) "You may need to press the reclined pedal second to allow your machine to lean back further. this can include vacuuming under low furniture, but don't let go of the handle. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can lean back, which can cause injuries."

The 71Y7W Worker presses the reclined pedal second to allow your machine to lean back further

Walter: (offscreen) "Be aware of steps and always stay away from them. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge, which could cause a rollover."

The 38632 Worker is aware of steps and stays away from them

Walter: (offscreen) "Adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

The 71Y7W Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Walter: (offscreen) "When vacuuming near hallways, always be aware of doors that could be open. the noise of the vacuum cleaner may scare people who aren't expecting it."

Rohan Johnson is aware of doors that could be open

Walter: (offscreen) "Always keep a safe distance away from elevators at all times. you don't want the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge. that could cause a rollover and result in serious injuries or death."

The 38632 Worker keeps a safe distance away from elevators

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be aware of anyone who may be in the vacuuming area while vacuuming. don't rush through them as they may not know what you're doing. if someone comes into the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and wait until the bystanders leave the area."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, waves a person through who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "For safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from windows that have glass. they are designed to protect you and the vacuum cleaner from going over the edge, and be seriously injured or killed."

The 71Y7W Worker faces his 71Y7W vacuum away from windows that have glass

Walter: (offscreen) "Always use extreme caution when vacuuming a slope. as a precaution, never operate a vacuum cleaner on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees. always vacuum slopes at slower speeds. vacuum up and down slopes, not across."

The 38632 Worker doesn't operate his 38632 vacuum cleaner on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees. he vacuums slopes and slower speeds. he goes up and down slopes

Walter: (offscreen) "If you have no other choice but to vacuum in reverse, always look down and behind to be sure no one is behind you."

Rohan Johnson looks down and behind to be sure no one is behind him

Walter: (offscreen) "Slow down and use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, or other objects that could block your vision."

The 38632 Worker slows down and use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, or other objects

Walter: (offscreen) "If you accidentally hit an object, stop vacuuming, turn off the vacuum, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage."

The 71Y7W Worker stops vacuuming, turns off the 71Y7W vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Walter: (offscreen) "Always point the brushroll away from windows, lamps, fires, doors, or walls."

The 38632 Worker points the brushroll away from windows, lamps, fires, doors, or walls

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts. the rotating brushroll is extremely sharp, and can cause serious injuries."

The 71Y7W Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

Walter: (offscreen) "Never run the vacuum outdoors or in areas without good ventilation. exhaust filters are dangerous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause injuries or death."

The 71Y7W Worker runs his 71Y7W vacuum indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not let any passengers or riders ride on the vacuum cleaner. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is meant to be used by a one person vacuum cleaner only. passengers can fall off and into the spinning brushroll and be injured or killed."

The 38632 Worker uses his 38632 vacuum as a one person vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "If you need to turn off the vacuum, always turn off and unplug the vacuum. remember, never leave your vacuum cleaner unattended."

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 32Y7 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can cause serious injuries or death if proper precautions are not followed. on board tools are very powerful and can potentially be dangerous if they are not used properly. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uncomfortable when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Always do above floor cleaning carefully, and always use on board tools, not an upright vacuum."

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning carefully, and uses a Turbo Brush tool

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming beds. sometimes on board tools can be caught by the blankets. never try to get them unstuck from the blankets. stop the vacuum, then get the blankets unstuck."

The 71Y7W Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming beds

Walter: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming lamps with on board tools. if on board tools touch the lightbulb, you can severely burn yourself."

The 38632 Worker is very careful when vacuuming lamps

Walter: (offscreen) "Don't put on board tools near the fire. if on board tools touch the fire, you can burn them, causing a loss of power."

A picture shows a fire

Walter: (offscreen) "Avoid starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning. if you need to turn or move the vacuum when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum forward."

The 38632 Worker avoids starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "Never vacuum wet surfaces. on board tools can lose traction. if they lose traction, take them off of the hose and put them back on the vacuum."

The 71Y7W Worker vacuums dry surfaces

Walter: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, it's safer to stay away from pools, stairs, or elevators. the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, causing a rollover, and result in serious injuries or death. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "You need to be careful when transporting the vacuum cleaner. you should always use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. you should be sure that the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. the trailer must be the width of your vacuum cleaner. use a single full width ramp, rather than 2 separate ramps. the vacuum cleaner has 2 front wheels that can cause the machine to go over the edge."

A picture shows a heavy duty trailer and a single full width ramp. note that the trailer is the width of his vacuum cleaner

Walter: (offscreen) "When loading the vacuum cleaner on a trailer, go forward up the ramp."

Rohan Johnson loads his 32Y7 vacuum on a trailer

Walter: (offscreen) "When unloading the vacuum cleaner from a trailer, go backward down the ramp."

Rohan Johnson unloads his 32Y7 vacuum from a trailer

Walter: (offscreen) "Always secure your vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, or other D.O.T approved attachments."

The 71Y7W Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, or other D.O.T approved attachments

## Maintenance and Storage

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with an operator's manual that is designed for maintenance and storage procedures. always consult your operator's manual for more information about maintenance and storage procedures."

A picture shows an operator's manual for more information about maintenance and storage procedures

Walter: (offscreen) "Never try to make any adjustments to the vacuum cleaner unless it's turned off and unplugged."

The 38632 Worker turns off and unplugs his 38632 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "The brushroll cover, brushroll, and the belt must be in place, secured, and not damaged, cracked, or loose."

A picture shows a brushroll cover, brushroll, and the belt

Walter: (offscreen) "Never try to reuse a vacuum bag by trying to cut open the vacuum bag. always throw away the vacuum bag, and replace it with a new one."

The 71Y7W Worker throws away the vacuum bag and replaces it with a new one

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

Rohan Johnson slides the dirt container lever to the unlocked position, pulls the dirt container up, and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Walter: (offscreen) "The hepa-media filter is not washable and must be replaced when dirty."

A picture shows a hepa-media filter

Walter: (offscreen) "To clear clogs in the hose, always turn off and unplug the vacuum. never try to do so when the vacuum is running. always use a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose. do not use sharp objects such as clothes hangers as they may puncture the hose.'

The 71Y7W Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

Walter: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp. always wear gloves or wrap the brushroll, and use extra caution when servicing it. never try to straighten or weld the brushroll. always sharpen or replace the brushroll."

The 38632 Worker wears gloves and uses extra caution when servicing it

Walter: (offscreen) "After every use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum to prevent fires. always turn off and unplug your vacuum cleaner. do not use a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner. if the vacuum cleaner has been running and is hot, let it cool down before you clean it."

Rohan Johnson removes all dirt and debris from his 32Y7 vacuum to prevent fires

Walter: (offscreen) "Always store the vacuum cleaner away from any type of open flames or sparks."

The 38632 Worker stores his 38632 vacuum cleaner away from open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning up floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. if they are used properly, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner will give you years of safe machine operation. if you have any questions regarding to your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Walter describes