Club Wyndham Harbour Lights: Bissell 71Y73, 32Y7, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Club Wyndham Harbour Lights Presents***

***Bissell 71Y73, 32Y7, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Scooter***

Onscreen, The 71Y73 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker are using their vacuums

Scooter: (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 only used as safe as the operators, and must be used properly. if your vacuum cleaner is not used properly, 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 Scooter describes

## Before Operation

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before you start any operation of 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

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

A picture shows safety labels

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always be sure that you're familiar with, and understand the controls and features that are listed on the machine."

The 71Y73 Worker is familiar with, and understands the controls and features that are listed on the machine

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as napkins, knives, forks, spoons, glasses, 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

Scooter: (offscreen) "You should always be sure that windows are closed 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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner to be sure that no parts are 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. never operate the vacuum cleaner with the parts missing, loose, or damaged,"

The 71Y73 Worker inspects his 71Y73 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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Wear the proper type of clothing and personal protective equipment such as eye protection, ear protection, long pants, and safety shoes or boots. do not 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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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 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."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming 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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep all children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator."

The 38632 Worker keeps all children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always be extremely careful and use caution 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

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

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never 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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Also, do not 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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the plug come too close and touches it, you could potentially burn yourself."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects such as sparks, cigars, cigarettes, or open flames away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. an explosion can occur, causing fire, and severe injury to yourself and others."

A picture shows hot objects

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep your hands away from the outlet while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. an electric shock can occur, causing serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands away from the outlet while plugging in his 32Y7 vacuum

Scooter: (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 Scooter describes

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, let's go over some pre-starting procedures."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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 71Y73 Worker does what Scooter describes

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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

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

The 71Y73 Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline his 71Y73 vacuum

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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, it's a good idea to practice using your vacuum cleaner until you become operating it."

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

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 32Y7 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 32Y7 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 32Y7 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 32Y7 vacuum left

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

The 38632 Worker pushes his 38632 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Scooter: (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, you are ready to begin vacuuming."

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

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

The 71Y73 Worker is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always use caution and slow down when making turns to avoid serious injuries or death from a rollover, and to stay in control of the vacuum cleaner."

The 38632 Worker uses caution and slows down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly, and to maintain control of the machine

Scooter: (offscreen) "Use slower speeds when maneuvering around drawers, lamps, beds, couches, or desks."

The 38362 Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around drawers, lamps, beds, couches, or desks

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

The 71Y73 Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Scooter: (offscreen) "You should use extra caution when vacuuming on slopes. always vacuum slopes at a slower speeds. vacuum across slopes, not up and down. if you have turn on the slope, always turn up the slope."

The 38632 Worker vacuums slopes at slower speeds. he vacuums across slopes. he turns up the slopes

Scooter: (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 71Y73 Worker faces his 71Y73 vacuum away from windows that have glass

Scooter: (offscreen) "Watch out for anyone who may be in the vacuuming area while vacuuming area. don't rush through them. the vacuum cleaner can move quickly which may not leave you a lot of time to avoid a collision. 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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never eat or drink anything when operating the vacuum cleaner as it can cause a mess if you spill something."

Text reads: Never eat or drink anything when operating the vacuum cleaner as it can cause a mess if you spill something.

Scooter: (offscreen) "Bissell recommends that you never vacuum in reverse. if vacuuming in reverse is absolutely necessary, 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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful not to put an upright vacuum cleaner near stairs. if the vacuum cleaner goes over the edge, a rollover can occur causing serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful not to put an upright vacuum cleaner near stairs

Scooter: (offscreen) "Use extra caution when vacuuming near elevators. both the operator and the vacuum cleaner could go over the elevator shaft, which could cause falling, and serious injuries, or death can result."

The 38632 Worker uses extra caution when vacuuming near elevators

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

The 71Y73 Worker slows down and uses extreme caution when approaching blind corners, or other objects

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

The 71Y73 Worker stops vacuuming, turns off the 71Y73 vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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 or death."

The 71Y73 Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

Scooter: (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 71Y73 Worker runs his 71Y73 vacuum indoors

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not carry passengers. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a one person vacuum cleaner. 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

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you need to turn off the vacuum, always turn off and unplug the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 32Y7 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Scooter: (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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Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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 71Y73 Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming beds

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never try to clean windows with your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. you could scrape them and leave prints all over the windows."

The 71Y73 Worker doesn't try to clean windows with his Bissell 71Y73 upright vacuum cleaner

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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 71Y73 Worker vacuums dry surfaces

Scooter: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, it's safer to stay away from 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."

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Transporting The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "You must be extremely 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

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 32Y7 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 32Y7 vacuum from a trailer

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

The 71Y73 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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not attempt 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 before making adjustments

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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 71Y73 Worker throws away the vacuum bag and replaces it with a new one

Scooter: (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

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

A picture shows a hepa-media filter

Scooter: (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 71Y73 Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (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, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Scooter describes