Adventure Science Center: How To Use And Operate A Shark Navigator ZU562 Bagless Vacuum Transcript

Shark logo reads: Shark then, title reads: How To Use And Operate a Shark Navigator ZU562 Navigator Bagless Upright Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Welcome to this training module on the Shark ZU562 Navigator Bagless Upright Vacuum. over the next 20 minutes or so, we'll introduce you to the vacuum, it's parts, and it's functions. we'll also talk about how to use the vacuum properly, and safely. the ZU562 is a bagless vacuum, meaning that there are no bags to buy, or change. it's an agile, and supremely maneuverable machine designed to vacuum floors, efficiently. while this training section will provide a good overview, you should read the owner's manual before operating the vacuum. if you have questions, be sure to ask your supervisor, and don't take risks. if you're not sure about something, ask."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Scene 1: Parts Of The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Let's take a closer look at this ZU562 Navigator Vacuum. You will see that it's a lift away vacuum. here you can see the lift away technology, which allows the canister to be lifted away by hand, anti-allergen complete seal, brushroll, power switch, which allows the vacuum to be turned on and off."

Parts show what Walter describes

## Scene 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Walter: (offscreen) "Safety is vitally important when using the ZU562., this includes operating and servicing the machine properly. but you should also understand that personal protective equipment that should be used with the ZU562."

Allen wears personal protective equipment when using the ZU562

Walter: (offscreen) "Recommended PPE includes hearing protection, eye protection, and safety boots or other approved footwear. your boots should have non-slip soles with tied laces. steel toed caps are recommended. and if you need to handle blades, always wear gloves."

Allen wears ear protection, eye protection, and safety boots, and gloves

Walter: (offscreen) "You should also be sure to wear proper clothing when you operate the vacuum. don't wear baggy clothing or anything with loose sleeves or strings. these can get caught up in the vacuum's moving parts and potentially result in severe injury. you should also wear long pants. shorts leave your lower legs more vulnerable to debris that might be picked up from the floors during vacuuming."

Allen wears proper clothing and long pants

## Scene 3: Plugging In

Walter: (offscreen) "The Shark ZU562 uses a cord. make sure you put the right plug in the grounded outlet, or you could seriously damage the vacuum. always plug in your vacuum inside. if the vacuum is on the buggy bed,. take it off and put it on the floors to plug it in."

Allen plugs in the vacuum inside

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the machine outdoors. debris and spilled dirt can be toxic and are a potential fire hazard. always be sure to keep the machine away from any type of open flame or spark when plugging it in and extinguish all ignition sources including lit cigerrates."

Allen does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, don't plug in your vacuum when it is hot. if you're in the middle of a job and need to plug the vacuum back in, give the vacuum sufficient time to cool down before you plug it in, or you might burn yourself on the hot vacuum components."

Allen gives the vacuum some time to cool down before he plugs it back in

Walter: (offscreen) "To plug it in, make sure the vacuum is off and unplugged. if the machine has been running, first allow the vacuum to cool, and then plug in the vacuum slowly and carefully."

Allen plugs in the vacuum slowly and carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "Plug in the vacuum carefully and slowly so you don't spill any on the unit or on the floor. keep the vacuum plugged in when you are vacuuming at all times."

Allen plugs in the vacuum carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "It's important to take the cord out of the vacuum. as the vacuum works and heats up, it can cause fire to come from the vacuum. leave room to a comedy expanding dirt."

Allen leaves room to a comedy expanding dirt

Walter: (offscreen) "If you do spill dirt, clean it up immediately using approved broom. make sure you clean it off of the vacuum before starting."

Allen cleans the dirt up using approved broom

Walter: (offscreen) "And if you spill on your clothes, change them. spilled dirt is highly flammable and a serious safety risk. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

## Scene 4: Stopping And Starting The Vacuum

### Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "With the vacuum plugged in, we can get down to work. here's the process for starting the motor."

Allen plugs in the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, get behind the vacuum. next, hold the handle by using your left hand, not your foot. then, place your foot on the floor nozzle. next, turn on the vacuum by flipping the power switch with your right hand and start vacuuming to begin pushing. we'll talk more about pushing in the in the next section."

Allen does what Walter describes

### Stopping The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Before we get to steering, let's look at how to stop the vacuum. to stop the vacuum, put the vacuum in the upright position and flip the power switch to turn it off."

Allen does what Walter describes

 Scene 5: Basic Operating Techniques

### Pushing

Walter: (offscreen) "Pushing. The vacuum comes with a handle for using a vacuum."

Allen vacuums carpets by pushing the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To go straight, use the handle when using the vacuum. to stop, put the vacuum to a stop. the vacuum can pick up speed quickly, so be careful when you're learning to do this. practice in an open space and make sure there are no people or obstacles nearby.to go backwards, use the handle on the vacuum. you should avoid going backwards unless absolutely necessary. if you must go in reverse, go slowly. be careful, and always make sure to look down, and behind during backward operation."

Allen does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) If you want to turn right while going forward, use the handle on the vacuum, this will slow the rotating causing the vacuum to turn."

Allen turns right when going forward by using the handle on the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "If you want to turn left when going forward or backward, use the handle on the vacuum."

Allen turns left when going forward by using the handle on the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Your vacuum is also capable of a zero turn, which means it can turn 360 degrees within it's own footprint. to zero turn to the right, use the handle on the vacuum to turn right. to zero turn to the left, use the handle of the vacuum to turn left."

Allen performs a zero turn while vacuuming

"Zero turns are advanced and are potentially dangerous maneuver. if you're too aggressive with the steering controls, the vacuum can turn very quickly, causing you to lose your balance and control. be careful when you attempt a zero turn. practice your zero turns slowly, and safely."

Allen is very cautious when he attempts a zero turn

### Vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Vacuuming. it's important to survey your site before you start vacuuming. make sure the area is clear of bystanders and children. dirty floors can hide objects, toys, and other objects that can get in the way and cause damage."

Allen surveys his site before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "You won't always find everything, but it's important to scout the terrain before you begin vacuuming."

Allen scouts the terrain before he begins vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "After doing a sidecheck, our operator begins vacuuming. he held the handle as outlined earlier. our operator adjusts the height adjustment according to the type of floors he is vacuuming. the height adjustment can be set from 1 to 3 adjust the height adjustment according to the type of floors you are vacuuming. again. if you're vacuuming in reverse, use the handle on the vacuum."

Walter: (offscreen) "Obviously, different sites will have different cleaning features. you may have to adjust your floors to avoid putting dirt on them. it's generally not a good to vacuum wet floors. the vacuum's wheels may sink into the soft floors which could cause wet dirt that may stick to the underside of the vacuum."

Allen adjusts his floors to avoid putting dirt on them as he vacuums. he vacuums dry floors

### Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above Floor Cleaning. above floor cleaning can lead to accidents if not performed properly."

Allen does above floor cleaning carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "In fact, you shouldn't use the ZU562 on couches, crevices, tables, or stairs. the vacuum is very heavy, about 15 pounds. and doing so can cause it to tip over, and result in serious, and even fatal injuries. if you're uncomfortable doing above floor cleaning, do not do it. speak to your supervisor for guidance."

Allen does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Again, it's important to do a site check inspection before you do above floor cleaning, look for nails, toys, or drop-offs that might cause problems."

Allen does a site check inspection before he does above floor cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Always use attachments, not an upright vacuum. vacuum carefully so you don't have to stop. avoid moving the vacuum when the tools are in use. do not make sudden changes in direction."

Allen uses his Turbo Brush tool

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, avoid doing above floor cleaning on wet surfaces because the attachments may lose traction, and you could get an electric shock. if you lose traction, turn off the vacuum and put the tools back on the vacuum. if  stopping is absolutely necessary, put the vacuum in the upright position and turn it off."

Allen avoids doing above floor cleaning on wet surfaces

Walter: (offscreen) "Finally, don't vacuum near drop-offs, planets, or handrails. if you're uncomfortable doing above floor cleaning, ask your supervisor for direction."

Allen looks at the drop-off, puts the vacuum in the upright position and goes over the drop off, then shakes his head no, then heads back to the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Using a Shark ZU562 is the same as using any navigator vacuum. it takes practice, and you should be extremely careful until you become comfortable operating the machine. it will take time to get the feel of pushing. learn to use the vacuum safety with help from your supervisor."

Allen is careful until he becomes operating the vacuum

## Scene 6: Maintenance

Walter: (offscreen) "It's important for the operator to make sure the vacuum is in good working condition before each use. look for wear on wheels and other parts. and check that all nuts and bolts are tight."

Allen looks for wear on the wheels and other pets, and he checks that all nuts and bolts are tight

Walter: (offscreen) "Pay special attention to brushroll attachments and check the brushroll for sharpness. don't operate the vacuum without the dirt container, handle, or filters in place and operating properly."

Allen makes sure the dirt container, handle, and filters are in place

Walter: (offscreen) "You will also want to check the filters. ask your supervisor to show you the procedure. be sure to wait until all moving parts come to a stop and the machine cools down before checking filters on the job."

Allen checks the filter and Caleb comes along to check the vacuum filters as well

Walter: (offscreen) "In most cases, you won't be required to do the maintenance of the vacuum. but if you need to do repairs at any point, make sure the vacuum is turned off."

Allen turns off the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to clean dirt and debris off of the machine after every use. make sure the vacuum is turned off when you do this too. don't spray water on top of the brushroll. instead, use compressed air to clean the top of the vacuum. you can use water with normal water pressure on the underside of the cover. do not use a high pressure washer or steam cleaner. make sure the brushroll and belt are lined properly when cleaning, and avoid spraying the motor and any electrical components with water."

Allen does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Finally, don't rinse hot surfaces with cold water. if the vacuum has been running and is hot, let it cool down before you clean it."

Allen lets it cool down before he cleans it.

## Scene 7: Transporting The ZU562

Walter: (offscreen) "You must be careful when transporting, loading, or unloading the ZU562. work with a partner whenever you can. you should also be sure to use an approved trailer to transport the machine. fasten the vacuum down with approved devices such as bands, chains, or straps at the tie-down points on the vacuum."

Allen is careful when transporting, loading, or unloading the ZU562, and works with Rohan whenever he can. he also makes sure to use an approved trailer to transport the machine. he fastens the vacuum down with approved devices such as bands, chains, or straps at the tie-down points on the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "When loading or unloading the vacuum, don't use more than the recommendation angle of 15 degrees."

Allen doesn't use more the recommendation angle of 15 degrees

## Scene 8: Safety

Walter: (offscreen) "The ZU562 like all power equipment can potentially be dangerous if you don't use it. the brushroll moves very fast and can potentially cause serious, even fatal injuries."

Allen uses the vacuum correctly

Walter: (offscreen) "Safety requires good judgement, careful use in accordance with the operator's manual, and safety instructions, and commonsense. anyone who uses the vacuum should respect it, and be careful."

Allen gets 2 people out of his vacuuming area, then he resumes vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "We'll approach safety in terms of 3 areas. Personal Hazards, Bystander Hazards, and Property Hazards."

Text reads: Personal Hazards, then Bystander Hazards and Property Hazards

## Scene 9: Personal Hazards

Walter: (offscreen) "Personal Hazards. We define a personal hazard as any hazard that can cause injury to you personally."

Text shows Personal Hazards and Allen is using his vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Your personal safety starts with personal protective equipment. make sure you have what you need to protect yourself."

Allen has what he needs to protect himself as he vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, make sure you pay attention as you vacuum. it can be easy to get lost in the rhythm of the work, and you might not notice a coin, nail, or other obstructions in the way. stay focused and don't go too fast. it only takes a second for an incident to happen that might completely change your life for the worse."

Allen pays attention as he vacuums and stays focused

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember to be gentle with pushing. if you are too aggressive with the pushing controls, the machine can turn very quickly, and potentially damage the customers property, or injure the operator."

Allen is gentle with pushing

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not make adjustments to the vacuum unless it is turned off and unplugged. also, always keep your hands and feet away from rotating brushroll, the underside of the machine, and the dirt container. again, it only takes a second for an accident to happen."

Allen doesn't make adjustments to the vacuum unless it is turned off and unplugged. also, he keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, the underside of the machine, and the dirt container

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum outdoors or in spaces without ventilation. the exhaust filters contain carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless, and potential lethal trash."

Allen doesn't run the vacuum outdoors or in spaces without ventilation

Walter: (offscreen) "When vacuuming, be aware of walls or doors that might hit you in the back. always wear your eye protection."

Allen is aware of walls and doors that might hit him in the back and wears his eye protection

Walter: (offscreen) "Finally, remember that the motor and the exhaust system can become very hot during operation. let the machine cool down before replugging it in, making adjustments, or transport."

Allen turns off the vacuum and lets it cool down

## Scene 10: Bystander Hazards

Walter: (offscreen) "Bystander Hazards. Bystander Hazards are hazards that might hurt people around you."

Text shows Bystander Hazards as Allen stops vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "First and foremost, watch for people, whether they are co-workers or clients as you work. people can appear very suddenly and without warning. the ZU562 can also move quickly which might not leave you a lot of time to avoid a collision.""

Allen waves a person who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Your ear protection and the motor noise may also make it hard to hear what's going on around you. so keep your eyes open and stay alert when operating the vacuum. watch for children in particular. children are sometimes interested in the machine and might approach you."

Allen what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Even if the vacuum not running, be careful. the brushroll is sharp and the motor can be hot. always keep children away from the machine and out of the vacuuming area. the brushroll can also pick up heavy or sharp objects like coins and debris. this is another good reason to keep a safe distance from your co-workers and other bystanders."

Allen stops vacuuming and waves Rohan through who is using his 35961

Walter: (offscreen) "It's also one of the reasons why we do a site check before we start."

Allen does a site check before he starts

Walter: (offscreen) "It may seem obvious, but it's worth reminding you that the ZU562 is a one person vacuum. never attempt to take riders or passengers on the machine. passengers can unbalance the vacuum and impact it's stability. passengers can also lose their own balance and fall off the vacuum. again, respect the machine and recognize the danger."

Allen uses his ZU562 as it is meant to be used by a single operator

## Scene 11: Property Hazards

Walter: (offscreen) "Property Hazards. Property Hazards are hazards that might damage the property, including the vacuum."

Text shows Property Hazards as Allen protects property

Walter: (offscreen) "Again, toys picked up by the brushroll is a primary hazard in this case. you can break windows with other objects. remember to do a site inspection before vacuuming, and be on the lookout for objects in your vacuuming path."

Allen does a site inspection before vacuuming and is on the lookout for objects in his vacuuming path

Walter: (offscreen) "You can also damage floors if the height adjustment is too low. if you push too fast or don't have good control of the pushing, you can cause damage to property. make sure you vacuum at a speed you can handle and be careful with turns. losing control of the vacuum can cause serious property damage. needless to say, all of the above can cause to the vacuum as well. damaging a client's property can be a very costly mistake. at very least, you might lose the client. at worst, you could be looking at extremely expensive repairs and even lawsuits. be vigilant and be careful."

Allen does what Walter describes

## Scene 12: Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "The ZU562 Navigator Bagless Upright Vacuum is an effective and powerful vacuuming tool. use the tips throughout the module to make sure you get the most from your vacuum and that you keep yourself and those around you safe while you use it. for further information. consult your owner's manual or speak to your supervisor."

Allen does what Walter describes