Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area: Bissell 71Y7W and 95P1 Safety and Operation Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area Presents***

***Bissell 71Y7W and 95P1 Safety and Operation***

***with Scooter***

Onscreen, The 71Y7W Worker and Rohan Johnson are using their vacuum cleaners

Scooter: (offscreen) "Thank you for purchasing a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, and for taking time to watch this important safety video. your safety is important to you, and others around you. in this video. we're gonna show you how to use the vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. always read your entire operator's manual before operating the vacuum cleaner. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, but never use it as a toy, or a recreational vehicle. it may look harmless, but this machine can be dangerous if you, and other operators are not trained properly, or acts carelessly."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Everyone who uses this machine must always be physically capable of handling it. you should only allow responsible, or trained operators to operate this machine. never a child."

Text reads: Everyone who uses this machine must always be physically capable of handling it. then, text reads: Only allow responsible, or trained operators to operate this machine. never a child.

## Before Operation

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always have the operator's manual handy, and review the safety labels listed in your operator's manual."

The 71Y7W Worker has the operator's manual handy, and reviews the safety labels listed in your operator's manual

Scooter: (offscreen) "Point out, and read the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Scooter: (offscreen) "Make sure operators are familiar with, and understand the safety labels on the machine, and any other part of the equipment."

The 71Y7W Worker's supervisor makes sure operators are familiar with, and understand the safety labels on the machine, and any other part of the equipment

Scooter: (offscreen) "Walk your floors, and pick up anything from the vacuum area. remember that the brushrolls rotate at very high speeds, and can quickly suck up items from the brushroll, and into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson walks his floors, and picks up anything from the vacuum area

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never operate vacuuming equipment without the dirt container, or the vacuum bag in place, and working properly. they reduce the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "The hose keeps the vacuum cleaner picking up dirt, and debris effectively. never vacuum without the hose properly attached, and secured."

The 71Y7W Worker vacuums with the hose properly attached, and secured

## Keeping Children Safe

Scooter: (offscreen) "According to the U.S product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 5 or more people are treated in the united states hospitals for related vacuum cleaner injuries each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common cause of major limb loss for children under limb loss for children under age 10, and 1 in 5 are those killed in vacuum cleaner accidents. vacuum cleaner accidents look like fun to children. they are often attracted to vacuum cleaners, and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member."

Videos and pictures show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be alert to the presence of children. do not vacuum when children are around."

A video showing 2 children walking to their parents

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep children indoors under the watchful eye of an adult while you vacuum. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

2 children and 1 adult get out of the vacuuming area

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never carry children on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is not running, and never put them in the bottom, or on top of the brushroll cover that the vacuum is located with. never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while you are vacuuming."

Text reads: Never carry children on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is not running. then, text reads: Never put them in the bottom, or on top of the brushroll cover that the vacuum is located with. then, text reads: Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while you are vacuuming

## Plugging In

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always use caution when plugging in your vacuum. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive. all it takes to create a violent explosion is vapors, enough oxygen, and a source of ignition like a spark from a cigerratte, or a hot exhaust pipe."

The 71Y7W Worker uses caution when plugging in his vacuum

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

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Static electric discharges can ignite the outlet in an ungrounded plug. always plug in your vacuum cleaner on the floors, not on the trailer."

Text reads what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always plug in the vacuum indoors to make sure adequate ventilation. be sure that hot objects are not near the outlet when plugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 95P1 vacuum indoors to make sure adequate ventilation

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, push the vacuum away from the area you spilled in. do not start the vacuum."

The 71Y7W Worker pushes the 71Y7W vacuum away from the area you spilled in

Scooter: (offscreen) "Clean up spilled dirt in the area, and avoid creating any source of ignition until dirt vapors have dissipated."

The 71Y7W Worker cleans up spilled dirt in the area, and avoids creating any source of ignition until dirt vapors have dissipated

## Starting The Vacuum

Scooter: (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."

The 71Y7W Worker makes sure his hand is on the handle, his other hand is on the cord, and his feet are behind the vacuum

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

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

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

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

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "You use the handle to steer, accelerate, and move the vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows a handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum left

Scooter: (offscreen) "To perform a zero turn, push the vacuum 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

## Maintenance Before You Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before you vacuum, always inspect the vacuum. start with a walk around inspection. make sure hardware is tight, and the brushroll, and belt are in place."

The 71Y7W Worker inspects the 71Y7W vacuum. he starts with a walk around inspection. he makes sure hardware is tight, and the brushroll, and belt are in place

Scooter: (offscreen) "Inspect the brushroll for wear of any damage."

The 71Y7W Worker inspects the brushroll for wear of any damage

Scooter: (offscreen) "Check the hose for clogs, and check the bottom hose for cracks."

The 71Y7W Worker checks the hose for clogs, and checks the bottom hose for cracks

Scooter: (offscreen) "Check the vacuum bag, and the dirt container to make sure they are in place."

Rohan Johnson checks the dirt container to make sure it's in place

Scooter: (offscreen) "Check the wheels to make sure they are tight, and good connections are in place."

The 71Y7W Worker checks the wheels to make sure they are tight, and good connections are in place

Scooter: (offscreen) "Your bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum if the operator unplugs it with the power on. test the safety interlock system before vacuuming. if the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not operate the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson tests the safety interlock system

Scooter: (offscreen) "Clean debris off the vacuum cleaner, the hose, and the baseplate. dirt, or other debris on the vacuum cleaner can catch fire."

Rohan Johnson cleans debris off the vacuum cleaner, the hose, and the baseplate.

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not park your vacuum cleaner near a hot object like an open flame, or a spark."

Text reads: Do not park your vacuum cleaner near a hot object like an open flame, or a spark.

## Vacuuming The Floors

Scooter: (offscreen) "Now that you're familiar with the vacuum controls, you are ready to begin vacuuming."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming, clear the area of all people, and make sure children stay under supervision while you're vacuuming."

Videos show what Scooter describes

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

The 71Y7W Worker is extra careful when vacuuming near bare floors, and is sure to adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Scooter: (offscreen) "While vacuuming, watch out for hazards such as pools that can cause a loss of control, or even tip your machine."

The 71Y7W Worker watches out for hazards while vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you hit an object, or you feel an abnormal vibration occurs while you're vacuuming, stop vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug it before inspecting the vacuum for damage."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, puts the 95P1 vacuum in the upright position, turns it off, and unplugs it before inspecting the vacuum for damage

Scooter: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge, or out of the window causing vacuum damage."

A video shows open windows

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always vacuum in good artificial light, and vacuum at speeds that are safe for the conditions."

Rohan Johnson vacuums in good artificial light, and vacuums at speeds that are safe for the conditions

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be aware of the brushroll you are pointing at. do not discharge the brushroll toward nearby people, curtains, or glass."

The 71Y7W Worker discharges the brushroll away from nearby people, curtains, or glass

Scooter: (offscreen) "Slow down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly, and to maintain control of the machine."

The 71Y7W Worker slows down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly, and to maintain control of the machine

Scooter: (offscreen) "Slow down when approaching blind corners, or any other object that can affect your line of sight. be prepared to stop. you may not see a child behind an obstruction."

The 71Y7W Worker slows down when approaching blind corners, or any other object

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you do need to vacuum in reverse, always look down, and behind you to make sure no one is behind you before backing up."

Rohan Johnson doesn't vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. he looks down, and behind him to make sure no one is behind him before backing up

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts

Scooter: (offscreen) "Maintain a safe distance of at least 2 vacuuming paths away from elevators, or stairways on your property. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum to vacuum these areas."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Vacuum the floors only when it's dry. it can be difficult to maintain safe traction on wet floors. wet floors can also be damaged by a vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson vacuums dry floors

Scooter: (offscreen) "When you're done vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, unplug it, and wrap the cord before leaving the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson does what Scooter describes

## Above Floor Cleaning

Scooter: (offscreen) "Rollover or a loss of control accidents are a major cause of vacuuming injuries and deaths each year. do not put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uneasy when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always do above floor cleaning carefully. use on board tools when doing above floor cleaning."

The 71Y7W Worker does above floor cleaning carefully, and uses a dusting brush tool

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover."

Rohan Johnson doesn't vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not do above floor cleaning when surfaces are wet to avoid losing traction."

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning when surfaces are dry

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you feel uncomfortable, or if you lose traction when doing above floor cleaning, stop vacuuming, take on board tools off of the hose, and put them back on the vacuum."

Text reads: If you feel uncomfortable, or if you lose traction when doing above floor cleaning, stop vacuuming, take on board tools off of the hose, and put them back on the vacuum

## Transporting The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "Here are some tips to help you transport your vacuum safer on a trailer. use a trailer with sides, and a full width loading ramp wider than your vacuum. machine wheels can slip off the ramp, or trailer causing the machine to tip over."

A picture shows a trailer with sides, and a full width loading ramp

Scooter: (offscreen) "When loading the vacuum, go slowly up the trailer ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes slowly up the trailer ramp

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be sure to keep the wheels away from the ramp objects."

Rohan Johnson keeps the wheels away from the ramp objects

Scooter: (offscreen) "Fasten the front, and rear of your vacuum to the trailer at both sides of the frame with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. direct the straps down forward, and outward from the machine."

The 71Y7W Worker and Rohan Johnson secure their vacuum cleaners down to the trailer

## Conclusion

Scooter: (offscreen) "That brings us to the end of the Bissell 71Y7W and 95P1 Safety and Operation video. always refer to the operator's manual, or contact your Bissell dealer if you have question about operation, or maintenance."

Videos show what Scooter describes