Bellevue Baptist Church: General Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Bellevue Baptist Church Safety Presents***

***Bissell General Safety***

***with Walter***

Walter: (offscreen) "Thank you for purchasing a Bissell Vacuum, and for taking time to watch these important videos. your safety and the safety are important to us. these videos provide valuable information you need to know to stay safe, and accident free. you'll learn how to start, operate, and maintain your Bissell vacuum correctly, and safely. keep in mind that not everything you need to know to vacuum safely is included in these videos. always refer to the operator refer to the operator's manual for your machine for additional safety information before vacuuming."

Videos show what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, the Bissell Vacuums shown in this video may differ slightly from your mower, but safety precautions and operation are similar."

A picture shows Bissell Cleanview Helix Deluxe 21K32 and Bissell Cleanview Powertrak Plus 35933 in Bellevue Baptist Church

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors. but never use it as a toy, or a recreational vehicle."

Rohan and The Worker doesn't use the 21K32 and 35933 as a toy or a recreational vehicle

Walter: (offscreen) "It may look harmless, but this machine can be dangerous if you or other operators are not trained properly, or acts carelessly."

The 35933 worker is trained properly and doesn't act carelessly

Walter: (offscreen) "Everyone who uses this machine must be physically capable of handling it. only mature responsible adults, who can do so safely, should operate this machine, never a child. operators must always be aware of what is going on around them. one careless mistake may cause serious injury, or even be fatal."

Text reads what Walter describes

## Before Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Always have the operator's manual handy and review the safety and operators before they vacuum. point out the safety labels on the vacuum and be sure to understand them."

The 35933 worker has the operator's manual handy, and reviews the safety and operators before he vacuums, points out the safety labels on the vacuum and understands them

Walter: (offscreen) "Make sure they are familiar with the vacuum's controls and operation, and understand the safety instructions. remember, that the brushroll rotates at a very high speed and can quickly turn items left in the floor into projectiles."

The 35933 worker becomes familiar with the vacuum's controls and operation, and understands the safety instructions, then, he picks up debris which could be picked up by the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Never operate vacuuming equipment without the brushroll, belt, or other safety device in place and working."

Text reads: Never operate vacuuming equipment without the brushroll, belt, or other safety device in place and working

Walter: (offscreen) "They reduce the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury. the brushroll helps keep your machine picking up dirt. never operate the vacuum unless the dirt container is secured and the brushroll and belt are installed."

The 35933 worker and Rohan Johnson operates the 21K32 and 35933 with the dirt container secured and the brushroll and belt installed

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extra careful when vacuuming near bare floors or crevices and be sure to adjust the height adjustment to the lowest setting before vacuuming bare floors, also, be sure to put the vacuum in the upright position before vacuuming crevices."

The 35933 worker is extra careful when vacuuming near bare floors or crevices

Walter: (offscreen) "Always wear the proper type of clothing and safety equipment for vacuuming as outlined in your operator's manual."

Text reads: Wear the proper type of clothing and safety equipment for vacuuming as outlined in your operator's manual

 Keeping Children Safe

Background with Text Read Plays: Keeping Children Safe

Walter: (offscreen) "According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission statistics, 12 children are run over by upright vacuums each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common cause of major limb loss for children under age 10. and one in five of those killed in mowing related accidents are children."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Upright vacuums look like fun to children. they are often attracted to vacuums and the vacuuming activity, especially if a person is a family member."

Rohan Johnson makes sure there are no children in his vacuuming area while he is vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Be alert to the presence of children. do not vacuum when children are around. keep children under the watchful eye of an adult while you vacuum. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

Children get an adult, then, children and an adult get under the watchful eye

Walter: (offscreen) "Never carry children on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is not running, and never put them on the hose behind the vacuum. never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the vacuum, or be in the area when you are vacuuming."

Text reads what Walter describes

## Plugging In Safety

Walter: (offscreen) "Always use caution when plugging in your vacuum. the cord is extremely electrical. all it takes to create a violent burning is dirt expand, smoke, and a source of fire."

The 35933 worker uses caution when plugging in the 35933 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Extinguish cigerrates, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition when plugging in the vacuum. static electric discharges can ignite dirt vapors in a grounded outlet. always place plug on the floor when plugging in, not on the windows, the stairs, bookshelves, chairs, seats, or in the above floor position."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Always plug in the machine indoors to ensure adequate ventilation."

The 35933 worker plugs in the machine indoors to ensure adequate ventilation

Walter: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, push the vacuum away from the spill. do not start the motor."

The 35933 worker makes sure he doesn't spill dirt near the 35961 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Clean up spilled dirt immediately, and avoid creating any source of starting until the dirt is thrown away."

The 35933 worker cleans up spilled dirt immediately

Walter: (offscreen) "Dirt vapors can build up in confined areas. never store the machine near an open flame, spark, or pilot light. remember, cord and plugs are electrical. use extra care when plugging in any vacuum. consult your operator's manual for more information on safe plugging in."

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## Above Floor Cleaning Safely

Walter: (offscreen) "Rollover and loss of control accidents during above floor cleaning are a major cause of deaths of mowing injuries each year. do not use the vacuum when any on board tools are attached to the hose. see the operator's manual for above floor cleaning before vacuuming."

Videos show what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Always do above floor cleaning carefully, use on board tools for above floor cleaning."

Rohan Johnson and the 35933 worker uses their turbo brush

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover. do not do above floor cleaning when surfaces are wet to avoid an electric shock."

Rohan Johnson doesn't vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover and the 35933 worker doesn't do above floor cleaning when surfaces are wet to avoid an electric shock

Walter: (offscreen) "If the on board tools stop working, put on board tools back on the vacuum."

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## Maintenance Before You Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Always inspect the vacuum before you vacuum. start with a walk around inspection. make sure hardware is tight and guards and shields are in place."

Rohan Johnson starts with a walk around inspection, makes sure hardware is tight and guards and shields are in place

Walter: (offscreen) "Inspect the brushroll and belt for for wear or damage."

Rohan Johnson inspects the brushroll and belt for for wear or damage

Walter: (offscreen) "Look under the vacuum and the vacuum bag cracks. check the vacuum bag to make sure that is empty. if needed, replace the bag before vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson looks under the vacuum and the vacuum bag cracks and check the vacuum bag to make sure that is empty. if needed, he replaces the bag before vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Make sure the post motor filter, hepa media filter, and the belt are in place. always keep your machine properly lubricated. check the operator's manual for maintenance intervals and the location of lubrication points."

Rohan Johnson does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "The Bissell 21K32 and 35933 have an operator presence system that shuts the motor off if you unplug the vacuum with the power on."

Rohan Johnson and the 35961 worker test the operator presence system

Walter: (offscreen) "See the operator's manual for complete information on the operator presence system and always test the system before vacuuming."

Text reads: See the operator's manual for complete information on the operator presence system and always test the system before vacuuming.

## Vacuuming Safely

Walter: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming, clear the floor of all people and pets. make sure children stay under supervision while you are vacuuming."

Children and an adult get out of the vacuuming area

Walter: (offscreen) "Walk your floor, and pick up any toys, objects, or debris that could damage the vacuum, or be picked up and thrown by the brushroll."

Rohan Johnson walks his floor and picks up any toys, objects, or debris that could damage the vacuum, or be picked up and thrown by the brushroll

Walter: (offscreen) "While vacuuming, watch closely for nails, toys, strings, books, or other hidden objects that could cause you to lose control of the vacuum. if you hit an object, you feel an abnormal vibration occurs when you're vacuuming, or you feel like the headlight's burned out, stop the machine safely, turn off the vacuum, unplug it, and inspect the vacuum or headlight for damage."

The 35933 worker makes sure he doesn't hit an object, and makes sure an abnormal vibration doesn't occur, and makes sure the headlight's not burned out

Walter: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close doors, or windows that can frighten people while you are vacuuming, even when you are in the auditorium or the stage."

A pictures shows open doors and windows

Walter: (offscreen) "Always vacuum when you can see, and vacuum at speeds that are safe for the conditions."

Rohan Johnson vacuums with the 21K32 vacuum when he can see, and vacuums at speeds that are safe for the conditions

Walter: (offscreen) "Never remove the brushroll, and always vacuum with the brushroll installed to reduce the chance of picked up objects and even pick up dirt."

Rohan Johnson doesn't remove the brushroll, and vacuums with his 2K132 vacuum with the brushroll to reduce the chance of picked up objects and even pick up dirt

Walter: (offscreen) "Be aware of the direction you are aiming the brushroll at. never aim it toward people, pets, walls, crevices, windows, upholstery, tables, or property."

The 35933 worker is aware of the direction he is aiming the brushroll at, and doesn't discharge it toward people, pets, walls, crevices, windows, upholstery, bookshelves, or property

Walter: (offscreen) "Vacuum carefully when maneuvering around seats, tables, chairs, or desks."

The 35933 worker vacuums carefully when maneuvering around seats, tables, chairs, or desks

Walter: (offscreen) "Slow down when approaching near blind corners to make sure there no people or objects in your area before proceeding."

Rohan Johnson slows down when approaching near blind corners to make sure there no people or objects in your area before proceeding

Walter: (offscreen) "Slow down when vacuuming against walls to prevent loss of control. avoid quick turns which could cause you to lose control of the vacuum, and never vacuum in reverse

Rohan Johnson does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Maintain a safe distance that's at least as wide as your vacuum between you and any retaining walls, stairs, elevators, or windows on your property. use a dust buster or stick vacuum to vacuum these areas."

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

The 35933 worker vacuums surfaces only when it's dry

Walter: (offscreen) "When you are done vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson puts the 21K32 Vacuum in the upright position, turns it off, and unplug the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To reduce the risk of fire, completely remove dirt both before and after vacuuming."

Text reads what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Clean dirt off the vacuum, brushroll, belt or brushroll cover. other dirt on hot motor components can catch fire."

Rohan Johnson cleans dirt off the vacuum, brushroll, belt or brushroll cover

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not park your vacuum near flammable materials, such as wood, cloth, chemicals, or near an open flame."

Text reads: Do not park your vacuum near flammable materials, such as wood, cloth, chemicals, or near an open flame.

## Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "That brings us to the end of this section on vacuuming safety."

A picture shows Bissell Cleanview Helix Deluxe Bagless 21K32 and Bissell Cleanview Powertrak Plus 35933 in Bellevue Baptist Church

Walter: (offscreen) "Always refer to your operator's manual, or contact your Bissell dealer for any additional questions about vacuuming safety, operation or maintenance. thank you for watching."

Text shows: Refer to your operator's manual, or contact your Bissell dealer for any additional questions about vacuuming safety, operation or maintenance.

Then it goes to a black screen and brand reads: Bissell, then fades out

Walter: (offscreen) "Now it's time to cover more specific operation information. please select the type of Bissell vacuum you own."

Text shows: Bissell 21K32 Cleanview Helix Deluxe Bagless Vacuum and Bissell 35933 Cleanview Bagless Powertrak Plus Bagless Vacuum