Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center: Bissell 71Y73, 95P1, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center Presents***

***Bissell 71Y73, 95P1, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Miss Piggy***

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Thank you for purchasing a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, and for taking time to watch this important safety video. your safety and the safety of you and others is important. you will learn how to start, operating, and maintain your vacuum cleaner. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is designed for floors, bare floors, and carpets, but never use it as a toy, or a recreational vehicle. everyone who uses the machine must always be physically capable of handling it. only mature, responsible adults who can do so safely, never a child. it may look harmless, but this machine can be dangerous if you and others are not used properly. operators must always be aware of what is going on around them. one careless mistake may cause serious injury, or even be fatal. this video will help you learn how to use your vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but please be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual."

Videos show what Miss Piggy describes

## Before Operation

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Before anyone operates this machine, always have the operator's manual handy, and review the safety and operation with any new operators before they vacuum."

The 71Y73 Worker has the operator's manual handy, and reviews the safety and operation with any new operators before they vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Point out the safety labels on the vacuum, and be sure they understand them."

A picture shows safety labels on the vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Make sure they are familiar with the vacuum's controls and operation, and understand the safety instructions."

The 71Y73 Worker is familiar with the vacuum's controls and operation

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Before you vacuum any area, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up any objects such as glasses, forks, plates, napkins, or other objects. the brushroll rotates at a very high speed, and can quickly pick up items, and suck them into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson looks over the vacuuming area and picks up any objects before he starts vacuuming

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum to go over the edge, and be dropped onto the footpath, or the road, causing vacuum cleaner damage."

The 38632 Worker closes windows that can cause the 38632 vacuum to go over the edge

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never operate vacuuming equipment without the brushroll cover, or other safety devices in place and working. they reduce the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury."

Text reads: Never operate vacuuming equipment without the brushroll cover, or other safety devices in place and working.

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 5 on the 71Y73, 95P1, and 38632 vacuum. never operate with it in the incorrect position as it can cause the vacuum to stop picking up dirt effectively."

A picture shows a height adjustment. then, it cuts to The 38632 Worker who operates the 38632 vacuum in the correct position

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "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

Miss Piggy: offscreen) "According to the US consumer product safety commission statistics, 800 children are run over by by vacuum cleaners each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common cause of major limb loss for children under age 10, and 1 in 5 of those killed in vacuuming related accidents are children."

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

The 71Y73 Worker vacuums without any children entering the area

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

The 38632 Worker is alert to the presence of children. he vacuums without any children around

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

A video shows 1 parent getting 2 children out of the vacuuming area

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never carry children on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is not running, and never put them on top of the brushroll cover that is in front of the vacuum cleaner."

Text reads: Never carry children on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is not running. then, text appears and reads: Never put them on top of the brushroll cover that is in front of the vacuum cleaner

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate this machine. local regulations may restrict the age of the operator."

Text reads: Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate this machine. local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

## Plugging In

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

The 38632 Worker uses caution when plugging in his 38632 vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other potential sources of ignition before handling the plug."

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Static electric discharges can ignite the plug in a grounded outlet."

Text reads: Static electric discharges can ignite the plug in a grounded outlet

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always place the plug on the floors while plugging in your vacuum. not on the trailer."

Text reads: Always place the plug on the floors while plugging in your vacuum.

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always plug in the vacuum indoors to ensure adequate ventilation."

The 38632 Worker plugs in his 38632 vacuum indoors

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never attempt to plug in the vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you need to replug in your vacuum cleaner, shut the machine off and let it cool down before replugging in your machine."

Rohan Johnson shuts his 95P1 vacuum and lets it cool down before replugging in his 95P1 vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "When using an automatic cord rewind, gently pull it out of the automatic cord rewind, making sure to stop at the yellow mark on the cord. do not pull pass the red mark as it can lead to cord damage."

The 38632 Worker pulls the entire cord out of the automatic cord rewind, making sure to stop at the yellow mark on the cord. he doesn't pull pass the red mark

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always be careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near a lightbulb. if the plug comes too close to a lightbulb that is turned on and touches it, you can severely burn yourself."

The 71Y73 Worker is careful when plugging in his 71Y73 vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, push the vacuum away from the spill. do not start the vacuum. clean up spilled dirt immediately, and avoid creating any potential sources of ignition until vapors have dissipated."

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## Pre-Starting Procedures

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Let's go over some pre-starting procedures before you start vacuuming."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the brushroll cover, the vacuum bag, the hepa-media filter, the dirt container, or the hose in place, and working properly."

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without safety shields and safety devices in place, and working properly. they are on your machine to protect you and others."

Text reads: Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without safety shields and safety devices in place, and working properly. they are on your machine to protect you and others.

## Safety Interlock System

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum cleaner if the operator unplugs the vacuum cleaner with the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never tamper with a safety interlock system. it's designed to protect you from serious injuries or death."

Text reads: Never tamper with a safety interlock system. it's designed to protect you from serious injuries or death

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum cleaner by pressing or 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 stop, the brushroll should stop rotating, and the headlight should go out."

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Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not operate the vacuum. have an authorized service dealer repair it immediately."

Text reads: If the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not operate the vacuum. have an authorized service dealer repair it immediately.

## Starting The Vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum cleaner, always 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 the vacuum

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

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

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

Rohan Johnson flips the power switch to turn on his 95P1 vacuum

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "You accelerate, maneuver, and steer the vacuum cleaner by using the handle. always practice using the vacuum cleaner in a open, well ventilated area to become familiar with it."

Rohan Johnson practices using his 95P1 vacuum cleaner in a open, well ventilated area to become familiar with it

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Once all of the recommended daily checks are completed, and you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuuming area, you are ready to begin vacuuming. to vacuum, recline the vacuum, press or flip the power switch to turn on the vacuum, and then push the vacuum forward to begin vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines his 95P1 vacuum, starts it up by flipping the power switch to the on position, and begins vacuuming

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always clear the area of all people and pets. make sure children stay under supervision while you are vacuuming."

A video shows 1 parent and 2 children getting out of the vacuuming area

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "While vacuuming, always use caution and slow down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly, and to maintain control of the machine."

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always use slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, desks, lamps, or other furniture."

The 38632 Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, desks, lamps, or other furniture

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never try to put an upright vacuum cleaner near a pool. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, which can cause a rollover, and fall into the water, causing serious injuries, death, or drowning."

A picture shows a pool

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always 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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming fitness centers. you may not see people who are exercising in there, so always be aware."

The 71Y73 Worker is very careful when vacuuming fitness centers

Miss Piggy: Avoid vacuuming if there is an event going on such as meeting rooms, or other rooms. the vacuum cleaner noise can bother people. so always be courteous of what you're doing."

Rohan Johnson keeps the vacuum noise away from an event

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always be aware of anyone who may come into the vacuuming area while vacuuming. if anyone 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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be aware of elevators that may cause a tip-over. the elevators doors are designed to protect you from serious injuries, and keep the vacuum cleaner from going over the edge."

The 71Y73 Worker is aware of elevators that may cause a tip-over

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "When you're vacuuming hallways, always be aware of doors that may be open. again, the vacuum cleaner has a loud motor, and the noise of the vacuum cleaner can frighten people who are not expecting it."

Rohan Johnson is aware of doors that may be open

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you need to vacuum in reverse, always look down and behind you to be sure it's safe to back up."

The 38632 Worker avoids vacuuming in reverse unless absolutely necessary. he looks down and behind him to be sure it's safe to back up

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Avoid eating or drinking anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. it can cause a mess in case you should spill something."

Rohan Johnson avoids eating or drinking anything while operating the vacuum cleaner

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never remove the lower hose while vacuuming, and always vacuum with the hose connected to the lower hose to reduce the chance of thrown dirt."

Rohan Johnson vacuums with the hose connected to the lower hose

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be aware of the direction you are pointing the brushroll at. never point it people, windows, walls, or doors."

The 71Y73 Worker is aware of the direction the direction he is pointing the brushroll at

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Slow down when approaching blind corners or dark places to make sure there are no people or objects in your area before proceeding."

Rohan Johnson slows down when approaching blind corners or dark places to make sure there are no people or objects in his area before proceeding

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

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns off his 95P1 vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Vacuum your floor only when it's dry. it can be difficult to maintain safe traction on wet floors."

The 71Y73 Worker vacuums dry floors

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always 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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never run the vacuum cleaner outdoors or in areas without good ventilation. exhaust filters are dangerous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson runs his 95P1 vacuum cleaner outdoors or in areas without good ventilation

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers on the vacuum. your vacuum cleaner is meant to be used by a one person vacuum only."

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

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 95P1 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Rollover and loss of control of accidents when doing above floor cleaning 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."

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Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Become proficient in using the vacuum cleaner before doing above floor cleaning."

Text reads: Become proficient in using the vacuum cleaner before doing above floor cleaning

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you feel uneasy doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

Text reads: If you feel uneasy doing above floor cleaning, don't do it.

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Some furniture as simply too high to do above floor cleaning with your upright vacuum."

Text reads: Some furniture as simply too high to do above floor cleaning with your upright vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always do above floor cleaning carefully. use on board tools, not an upright vacuum."

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming beds. sometimes on board tools can be caught on blankets. never try to get the blankets unstuck while the vacuum is running. stop the vacuum, then get the blanket unstuck."

The 71Y73 Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming beds

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always use caution when vacuuming lamps. you don't want on board tools to be caught by the lightbulb, causing burns to yourself and others."

The 38632 Worker uses caution when vacuuming lamps

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be very careful not to scrape windows with on board tools. it can damage them leave scrape marks all other them."

The 38632 Worker is very care not to scrape windows

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Don't try to put on board tools too close to a fire. if on board tools touch it, you can burn yourself."

The 71Y73 Worker doesn't try to put on board tools too close to a fire

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not start or stop suddenly when doing above floor cleaning. if you have to turn when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum cleaner forward."

The 71Y73 Worker avoids starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

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

The 38632 Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If on board tools lose traction, take them off of the hose and put them back on the vacuum."

Text reads: If on board tools lose traction, take them off of the hose and put them back on the vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Maintain a safe distance between you and the vacuum cleaner away from stairways, elevators, or any other type of hazards on your property. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting the Vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Here are some tips to transport your vacuum cleaner safely on a trailer, use a trailer with sides, and a full width ramp that's at least as wide as your vacuum cleaner. machine wheels can slip off the edge, causing the machine to tip-over."

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

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 95P1 vacuum cleaner on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 95P1 vacuum cleaner from a trailer

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never reach under the brushroll as you load or unload your machine, even if the brushroll is shut off."

The 71Y73 Worker reaches under the brushroll as he loads or unloads his machine

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "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

## Maintenance and Storage

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures listed in your operator's manual. always consult your operator's manual for more information."

A picture shows an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never try to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off and unplugged."

The 38632 Worker turns off and unplugs his 38632 vacuum before making adjustments

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always check the vacuum belt to be sure it's not cracked, loose, or damaged."

The 71Y73 Worker checks the vacuum belt to be sure it's not cracked, loose, or damaged

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not try to clear clogs in the hose while the vacuum is running. always turn off and unplug the vacuum before doing so. 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."

Rohan Johnson uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

Miss Piggy: (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."

The 71Y73 Worker 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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never attempt 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 38632 Worker doesn't attempt to reuse a vacuum bag by trying to cut open the vacuum bag

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

A picture shows the hepa media filter

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so always wear gloves when removing or installing it. never attempt to straighten the brushroll that is bent. always replace it with a new one."

The 71Y73 Worker wears gloves when removing the brushroll

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "After every use, remove all dirt and debris off the vacuum cleaner. clean debris off the vacuum, motor, and the hose. dirt and debris can catch fire."

The 38632 Worker removes all dirt and debris off the vacuum cleaner

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not park your vacuum cleaner near open flames or sparks."

Text reads: Do not park your vacuum cleaner near open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are meant to be used for cleaning up floors, bare floors, and carpets. always consult your operator's manual for more information."

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