CherryVale Mall: Bissell 71Y72, 71V92, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***CherryVale Mall Presents***

***Bissell 71Y72, 71V92, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Gonzo***

Onscreen, The 71Y72 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker are using their vacuums

Gonzo: (offscreen) "At Bissell, safety is important to you, and others around you. we are so glad you purchased a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, and we know that you will enjoy many years of safe operation. vacuum cleaners are designed to clean up floors, bare floors, and hard to areas. but they make look harmless to you, and others, but if the vacuum cleaner is not used, or maintained properly, they can be dangerous pieces of equipment. in this video, we will teach you how to use the vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but please remember that this video is not a substitute for reading, and understanding the operator's manual that came with your machine."

Videos show what Gonzo describes

## Before Operation

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Your safety starts with the personal protective equipment. when using an upright vacuum, you should always wear hearing protection, eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes, or boots. do not wear jewelry, or loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts, and can potentially cause serious injuries. also, remember to tie back long hair."

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Carefully locate, and read the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Your 71V92 vacuum is equipped with a clean filter indicator that is designed to change from green to red. this lets you know when it's time to check or clean your filters. if this happens, always be sure that the vacuum is turned off, and unplugged before removing the dirt container, and checking, or cleaning any filters on the vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows a clean filter indicator

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Always inspect the parts to make sure they're not damaged, missing, loose, or worn. if they are, replace them immediately before beginning operation of your vacuum cleaner."

The 71Y72 Worker inspects the parts to make sure they're not damaged, missing, loose, or worn

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Before beginning operation of the vacuum cleaner, take a few minutes to walk through the vacuuming area. pick up anything lying on the floors that should never be there. the brushroll rotates at an ***extremely*** high speed, and can suck up items into the vacuum bag, or the dirt container."

Rohan Johnson picks up anything before he begins operation of his vacuum cleaner

Gonzo: (offscreen) "It's also a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum to go over the edge, which can cause the vacuum to be dropped into the roads, or the grasses which can cause vacuum damage."

The 38632 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Check the hose to be sure that there are no cracks, or other debris."

The 71Y72 Worker checks the hose to be sure that there are no cracks, or other debris before he starts vacuuming

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Most importantly, always be sure that there is no children, or bystanders are in the vacuuming area."

The 38632 Worker gets 2 people out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Gonzo: (offscreen) "According to the Consumer Product Safety Comission statistics, each year, an estimated 36.000, or more people are treated in the united states hospital rooms as a result of serious injuries, or death. vacuum cleaner accidents are common causes of accidents for children who have been crushed by rotating brushroll, which can cause serious injuries, or death. they are very serious, including a loss of a hand, foot, or even death. young children are often attracted to vacuum cleaners and the vacuum cleaning activity, especially if the person vacuuming member, unfortunately, some of those children are involved in the vacuum cleaner accidents that occur every year."

Videos show what Gonzo describes

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Keep children out of the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator while you're vacuuming."

The 38632 Worker keeps children out of the vacuuming, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult while he's vacuuming

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner while you're vacuuming. also, never allow them to be in the vacuuming area while you're vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson doesn't allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner while he's vacuuming, he doesn't allow them to be in the vacuuming area while he's vacuuming

Gonzo: (offscreen) "We show the statistics that children are injured by riding on the vacuum cleaner, or often permitted to ride on the vacuum cleaners. death, or serious injury can result simply because children associate having fun with the vacuum cleaner. this can include them falling off of the vacuum, and into the spinning brushroll."

Videos show a child who is with an adult, watching the floor care company workers vacuuming

Gonzo: (offscreen) "That's why Bissell asks that you never allow children to ride on vacuuming equipment, even if the brushroll is turned off. if your vacuum cleaner is equipped with the brushroll cover, do ***not*** allow them to ride on the top, or the bottom of it."

Rohan Johnson doesn't allow children to ride on vacuuming equipment, even if the brushroll is turned off

## Plugging In

Gonzo: (offscreen) "There are some safety checks that you should follow when plugging in the vacuum cleaner, when you plug in the vacuum cleaner, always do so indoors."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 71V92 vacuum indoors

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If you need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, shut it off, and let it cool down before replugging in the vacuum cleaner. remember, before you plug it in, you should move the vacuum cleaner off of the trailer, and do not smoke while plugging in the vacuum, also, do not plug in the vacuum cleaner near hot objects, or open flames. the outlet is electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

Videos show what Gonzo describes

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Plug in the vacuum cleaner carefully, and don't put your hands, and feet in the plugs. it can cause an electric shock."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 71V92 vacuum cleaner carefully, and doesn't put your hands, and feet in the plugs

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Always be sure that the dirt container, or the vacuum bag is secured, so you don't spill any dirt on the floors. if you do spill dirt on the vacuum, or the floors. clean it up immediately using a broom, and a pan. always dump dirt in the trash can before you start the vacuum."

Videos show what Gonzo describes

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Let's go over some pre-starting procedures before you start the vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

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

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Be sure that the vacuum cleaner is away from a hot item before you start the vacuum."

Text reads: Be sure that the vacuum cleaner is away from a hot item before you start the vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "The area must be cleared of bystanders, children, or other people before operating the vacuum cleaner."

The 38632 Worker clears the area of bystanders, children, or other people before operating the vacuum cleaner

## Safety Interlock System

Gonzo: (offscreen) "In order to reduce serious injuries, or death, your 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. before you operate the vacuum, always test the safety interlock system."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Gonzo: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum by flipping the power switch. 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 vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson does what Scooter describes

## Starting The Vacuum

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

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

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

Rohan Johnson reclined pedal switch to recline the vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson turns on the 71V92 vacuum by flipping the power switch to the on position

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "It's best to practice maneuvering the vacuum before you begin operation."

Rohan Johnson practices using his 71V92 vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 71V92 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 71V92 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 71V92 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 71V92 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 71V92 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Now that you're familiar with all of the controls, and features, and you have plugged in the vacuum cleaner, you are ready to start vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 71V92 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

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

The 71Y72 Worker is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

Gonzo: (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 71Y72 Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

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

Rohan Johnson uses caution, and slows down when making turns

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If you don't have any other choice but to vacuum in reverse, always look down, and behind to make sure no one is behind you."

The 71Y72 Worker looks down, and behind him to make sure no one is behind him

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when approaching blind corners that may block your vision. be prepared to stop to be sure that no one is in your area before proceeding."

The 38632 Worker uses extreme caution when approaching blind corners

Gonzo: (offscreen) "You may not always see those things beneath lurking the floors, so be sure to keep an eye out for them. the vacuum cleaner uses a very high speeding brushroll. it can pick up dirt, and debris from the floors, and into the vacuum bag, or the dirt container. debris can be also be thrown from the vacuum bag, or the dirt container, and hit you, or others. be careful to reduce the potential risk to cause injury, or damage."

The 38632 Worker is careful to reduce the potential risk to cause injury, or damage

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

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns off the 71V92 vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Again, the vacuum cleaner is very powerful, and can be very dangerous if used improperly. that's why we ask that you never allow anyone in the vacuuming area. if they do enter 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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Be extremely aware of the brushroll you are pointing at, and DO NOT point it at people, or windows."

The 38632 Worker points the brushroll away from people, or windows

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If the filter becomes clogged for any reason, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it before checking for clogs."

The 71Y72 Worker stops vacuuming, turns the 71Y72 vacuum off, and unplugs it before checking for clogs

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If for any reason you need to leave the vacuum such as to go to the bathroom, stop vacuuming, turn it off, and unplug it to prevent anyone from operating the vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns the 71V92 vacuum off, and unplugs it

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Do not try to put an upright vacuum cleaner near escalators. they present extra hazards, and can cause both the vacuum, and the operator to rollover, and result in injuries, or death."

The 38632 Worker stays away from escalators

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming near drop-offs, or elevators. again, both the vacuum and the operator can fall, and result in vacuum cleaner damage, and serious injuries, or death."

The 71Y72 Worker is very careful when vacuuming near drop-offs, or elevators

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Remember that sometimes debris may get caught between the belt, and the brushroll. never try to clear the debris with the vacuum running. stop the vacuum, then clear the debris."

Rohan Johnson doesn't try to clear the debris with the vacuum running

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

The 38632 Worker doesn't try to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off, and unplugged

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

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Be careful around play areas as children may be drawn to the vacuum, and may want to play with it. again, always be sure that no children are in the vacuuming area when vacuuming play areas."

The 38632 Worker is careful around play areas

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum outdoors, or in areas with poor ventilation. exhaust filters are hazardous, and contain carbon monoxide which can be very dangerous."

Rohan Johnson runs the 71V92 vacuum indoors

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers on the vacuum. vacuum cleaners are meant to be used by operators only. passengers can unbalance the vacuum. they can also lose their own balance, and fall off the vacuum with disastrous consequences."

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never leave a running vacuum cleaner unattended. if you do need to leave the vacuum cleaner, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it. it's also a good idea to wrap the cord to prevent others, especially children from operating the vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson turns off, and unplugs the 71V92 vacuum if he needs to leave the vacuum, then, he wraps the cord

## Above Floor Cleaning

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be dangerous. one wrong move, and the machine can tip over. tip-over accidents can have devastating results. if you feel uneasy when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it. become proficient in operating the machine before doing above floor cleaning."

Rohan Johnson becomes proficient in operating the 71V92 vacuum before doing above floor cleaning

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Always use on board tools, never an upright vacuum. always do above floor cleaning carefully."

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never do above floor cleaning when surfaces are wet to avoid losing traction."

The 38632 Worker doesn't do above floor cleaning when surfaces are wet to avoid losing traction

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

The 71Y72 Worker doesn't vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Watch for hazards that can cause a loss of control the vacuum cleaner, or even tip your machine."

The 38632 Worker watches for hazards that can cause a loss of control the vacuum cleaner, or even tip his machine

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Do not make sudden changes in direction when doing above floor cleaning."

Rohan Johnson avoids making sudden changes in direction when doing above floor cleaning

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If you're using a Turbo Brush tool, always keep your hands away from the rotating brushroll."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands away from the rotating brushroll

Gonzo: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, it's best to stay at least 2 vacuuming paths away from the hazards. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum in these areas."

Rohan Johnson does what Gonzo describes

## Transporting The Vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If you need to load the machine on a trailer, make sure the trailer is hitched. use a single full width ramp. don't ever use 2 separate ramps, or a narrow single ramps, because the front end of the machine could go off the edge of the ramp."

A picture shows a trailer with a single full width ramp

Gonzo: (offscreen) "When loading the vacuum cleaner, go forward up the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp

Gonzo: (offscreen) "When unloading the vacuum, go backward down the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Secure your vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, or other D.O.T approved devices."

The 71Y72 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Follow the service recommendations to make sure your vacuum cleaner continues to operate properly."

A picture shows service recommendations

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Before servicing the vacuum, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum. never allow untrained operators, or children to service the vacuum."

The 71Y72 Worker turns off, and unplugs the vacuum before servicing the vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Before clearing clogs in the hose, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum. when clearing the hose, use a long, broomstick handle. do not use sharp objects such as clothes hangers as they may puncture the hose."

The 38632 Worker turns off, and unplugs the 38632 vacuum before clearing clogs in the hose

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

A picture shows safety devices

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

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

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

The 71Y72 Worker throws away the vacuum bag, and replaces it with a new one

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

The 38632 Worker wears gloves, and uses extra care when servicing them

Gonzo: (offscreen) "After each use. remove all dirt, and debris from the vacuum to prevent possible fire. it's also a good idea to be sure the vacuum is turned off when you do so. 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 washes the 71V92 vacuum cleaner

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

The 71Y72 Worker stores the 71Y72 vacuum away from open flames

## Conclusion

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Remember, Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are built to last longer, and to clean floors. if you use it properly, vacuum cleaners will be safe as the operator."

Videos show what Gonzo describes