1069 Horseshoe Drive: How To Use and Operate a Bissell 1701 Powerforce Helix Turbo Vacuum Transcript

Bissell Logo reads: Bissell (We mean clean) then, Rohan Johnson, in his personal protective, equipment is now using the Bissell 1701 Powerforce Helix Turbo Vacuum

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Welcome to this training module on the Bissell 1701 series Powerforce Helix Turbo Bagless Vacuum. Bissell Powerforce Helix Turbo Bagless Vacuums are designed to clean up dirt from floors. they create clean houses between dirt, and debris like bare floors, carpets, floors, couches, curtains, blinds. they can also be used to vacuum around chairs, tables. the 1701 is a bagless vacuum. you can carry it by the handle. it is a very effective unit for creating a neat, and tidy look on a property. however, like all powerful units, the 1701 can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly. this module will teach you how to work with the 1701 safely. while this training session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the 1701, it is very important that you read and understand your operator's manual before using the machine. if you have questions, be sure to speak to your supervisor, or an experienced operator."

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## Scene 1: Parts Of The Vacuum

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Let's take a look at the main parts of a Bissell 1701 series Powerforce Helix Turbo Bagless Vacuum. here we see the brushroll, sole plate, dust tank, handle release pedal, power switch, lower cord wrap, upper handle, hose."

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## Scene 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Safety on the job starts with wearing the proper personal protective equipment. when using a vacuum, PPE includes eye protection, hearing protection, and heavy duty work gloves, and steel toe shoes with non-slip soles."

Rohan Johnson wears eye protection, ear protection, heavy duty work gloves, and steel toe shoes with non-slip shoes

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Be sure to wear clothing that fits properly. don't wear baggy clothes or anything with loose sleeves or strings. they can get caught on the vacuum's moving parts and result in injury."

Rohan Johnson wears clothing that fits properly

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "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."

Rohan Johnson wears long pants during vacuuming

## Scene 3: Plugging in

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "The 1701 vacuum is equipped with the cord that comes with the plug. it's convenient, and ready to use."

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Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "There are a number of general precautions to keep in mind when plugging in the vacuum. you should plug in the vacuum indoors."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the vacuum indoors

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Also, do not plug in the vacuum near hot objects, open flames, or cigarettes, and cigars."

Rohan Johnson does not plug in the vacuum near hot objects, open flames, or cigarettes, and cigars

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Always shut the motor off before replugging it in. make sure the motor is cool before replugging it in. if you need to replug in the vacuum during a job, give the vacuum sufficient time to cool down before replugging it in. extremely hot parts can cause the plug to burn, or you could burn your hand during plugging it in."

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Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Make sure you plug in the vacuum in a well ventilated area. do not plug in the vacuum outdoors. fumes from the dirt are flammable, and may be toxic if you breathe them in."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the vacuum in a well ventilated area

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "When replugging in the vacuum, unwrap the cord slowly so that any excess pressure is released gradually."

Rohan Johnson unwraps the cord slowly

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Always move the machine away from the replugging area and source before starting. if you have spilled dirt on the vacuum, wipe it off with a napkin. if you spill dirt on your clothes, change them. spilled dirt is a serious safety risk. never start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

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## Scene 4: Starting And Stopping The Vacuum

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "You should never start a vacuum outdoors or in any area that isn't well ventilated. motor exhaust can contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and potentially lethal trash. it's also possible to have filters in the motor exhaust, so don't start the vacuum near anything flammable."

Rohan Johnson starts a vacuum indoors

### Starting The Vacuum

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Before starting the vacuum, check that the cover is not cracked due to fatigue, or due to being tightened too much. discard the cover if it is cracked. also, check the brushroll and the sole plate are not damaged are cracked. replace the brushroll or sole plate if it has been exposed to impact, or if it is cracked. make sure all covers are correctly fitted, and undamaged before you start the machine."

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Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Check all of the covers, and make sure your vacuum is in good working condition."

Rohan Johnson checks all of the covers, and make sure his vacuum is in good working condition

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Before you start the vacuum, do a quick check to make sure there are no people or animals nearby."

Rohan Johnson does a quick check to make sure there are no people or animals nearby

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Hold the handle of the vacuum using the right hand, not your foot."

Rohan Johnson holds the handle of the vacuum using the right hand, not his foot

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "With the vacuum plugged in, push the handle release pedal. do not wrap the cord around your hand. put your foot on the power switch until you feel some resistance. next, step the power switch on the vacuum to turn it on. keep in mind, that when the motor is started, the brushroll will start to rotate immediately. be careful."

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Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "You should never turn on the vacuum when the cord is unplugged, or let the cord unplugged when it is turned on. doing so can damage the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson doesn't turn on the vacuum when the cord is unplugged, or let the cord unplugged when it is turned on

### Stopping The Vacuum

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "To stop the vacuum, put the vacuum in the upright position, and step on the power switch to turn it off."

Rohan Johnson puts the vacuum in the upright position, and steps on the power switch to turn it off

## Scene 5: Basic Operating Techniques

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Like any other unit, using a 1701 effectively takes practice. don't go too quickly when you're learning how to work with the 1701. it is a unit for precise work. take your time learning how to get the right feel for the unit, and how to maneuver it properly. our operator has experienced with the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson uses the 1701 Properly

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Do a quick site check inspection of the area you'll be working in. it's important to look for and remove loose objects like coins, broken glass, nails, steel wire, and other debris that can become wrapped around the brushroll."

Rohan Johnson does a quick site check inspection of the area he'll be working it. he looks for and removes loose objects like coins, broken glass, nails, steel wire, and other debris that can become wrapped around the brushroll

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "It is also important to make sure no people or animals are closer than 50 feet from the working area. do a quick check on the vacuum as well. make sure there are no dirt leaks, and that all guards and covers are intact, in place, and secured."

Rohan Johnson makes sure no people or animals are closer than 50 feet from the working area and does a quick check on the vacuum as well, making sure there are no dirt leaks, and that all guards and covers are intact, in place, and secured

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "It is important to keep a firm grip on the vacuum as you work. hold it in one hand and the cord on the other hand. keep your feet and hands away from the brushroll when the motor is running. if you're vacuuming along crevices, carpets, and couches, make sure the wheel rests on the floor."

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Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Always keep the brushroll close to the floors and work at a steady back and forth pace. going too fast can cause you to trip and result in poor vacuuming. as you practice, you'll good a good sense of how quickly to work. don't push the brushroll into the floor. the machine's weight, brushroll, and motor will do the work as you guide it along the floors."

Rohan Johnson keeps the brushroll close to the floors and works at a steady back and fourth pace

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Keep your firm grip and solid stance. the brushroll may gently touch the carpet as you work. this is normal, and even desirable to vacuum floors. try not to let the vacuum hit the carpet, or any other solid surfaces hard. again, with practice, you'll learn how to produce the best result without damaging the brushroll."

Rohan Johnson keeps his firm grip and solid stance

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Even though you've done a site check before you start, keep an eye out for debris as you work."

Rohan Johnson keeps an eye out for debris as he works

## Scene 6: Safety

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "The 1701 is a powerful tool that must be used safely. it is not used safely, it has the potential to cause serious injuries to you, and those around you, as well as substantial property damage."

Rohan Johnson uses a 1701 safely

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Always be cautious and careful when you use a vacuum. we talk about safety in terms of Personal Hazards, Bystander Hazards, and Property Hazards."

Rohan Johnson is cautious and careful when you use a vacuum. text shows: Personal Hazards, Bystander, Hazards, Property Hazards

## Scene 7: Personal Hazards

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Personal Hazards. we define Personal Hazards as any hazard that can cause injury to you personally. with the 1701, the primary personal hazard comes from come in contact with the brushroll, flying debris, hot vacuum components, and trips and falls."

Text shows Personal Hazards as Rohan Johnson uses the vacuum

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Again, it's important to wear proper personal protective equipment. make sure you protect your eyes, ears, and limbs as you work."

Rohan Johnson protects his eyes, ears, and limbs as he works

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Also, use safe cord handling practices."

Rohan Johnson uses safe cord handling practices

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Make sure you do a site check before you start working. watch for objects like coins or glass that can be picked up while operating the vacuum, or they can bounce off a wall, or blinds, and hit you."

Rohan Johnson does a site check before he starts working

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Also, pay attention to the floor you are cleaning, and make sure you can move, and stand safely. watch for trip hazards, stairs, or crevices, and keep your footing secure. don't work too fast, and don't stretch with the vacuum, or you can lose your balance."

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Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Be extra cautious when working near crevices, chairs, and beds, or stairs."

Rohan Johnson is extra cautious when working stairs

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Be aware of walls and doors as well, it's just is important to check the vacuum as it is to check your worksite."

Rohan Johnson is aware of walls

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Check that there are no dirt leaks, and that all guards and covers are fasten securely. also, check the brushroll for cracks in any other damage. ensure the sole plate is mounted and not damaged. check that the brushroll and sole plate are correctly secured. make sure that the brushroll does not rotate when idling. make sure that the handle and safety features are in good working order. never use a machine that lacks apart, or has been modified outside its specifications."

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Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Never use the 1701 in bad conditions, such as oil, wet floors, or outdoors. your vision enbalanced can be effected and the floor can be very slippery if it's wet. use your judgement, and ask a supervisor if you have concerns about weather conditions while you're working."

Rohan Johnson uses the vacuum in good conditions

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Remember, the motor and some parts of the vacuum will run hot. they can burn you if you are not careful. wear gloves and be very careful not to touch hot components."

Rohan Johnson is careful not to touch hot components

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Always shut the motor off and wait for the brushroll to stop rotating before you attempt any repairs or adjustments to the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson shuts the vacuum off and waits for the brushroll to stop rotating before he attempts any repairs or adjustments to the vacuum

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "The 1701 is equipped with the hepa media filter that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. overrunning the vacuum can lead to circulatory or nerd damage and people who had prepared circulation. Check the hepa media filter for cracks, or deformations, and pay attention if you feel like the vacuum is vibrating more than usual. also, pay attention if you begin to experience numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, or changes its skin color or condition. these symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. the risk increases at low temperatures, so be extra aware in colder weather. contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms."

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## Scene 8: Bystander Hazards

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Bystander Hazards. Bystander Hazards are those that may injure the people around you, including co-workers, clients, and people walking by."

Text shows Bystander Hazards as Rohan stops vacuuming, gets his parent out of his vacuuming area, then resumes vacuuming

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "As we talked about earlier, it's important to keep a solid, stable stance as you work. watch for stairs or trip hazards on your worksite. also, be careful not to let the brushroll come in contact with your foot, or leg."

Rohan Johnson keeps a solid, stable stance as he works and is careful not to let the brushroll come in contact with his foot, or leg

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Don't be so caught up in focusing on the work, that you lose awareness of your surroundings. flying debris is as much a risk to bystanders, as it is to you. watch for people in or near your work area. watch for animals too. please remember that people and animals should not come within 50 feet of your working area.

Rohan Johnson watches for people in his vacuuming area

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "If people walk by as you're using the vacuum, point the vacuum cleaner away or move to a different area until there are a safe distance away. children may be interested in the machine and approach you."

Rohan Johnson waves a parent who is walking by

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Keep children away from the vacuum and the work area at all times. even if the machine is turned off, it may still be hot and might burn children who want to play with it."

Rohan Johnson keeps children away from the vacuum and the work area

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Vacuums can be noisy. respect people in the area by using a vacuum during normal business hours and as quietly as you can."

Rohan Johnson respects people in the area by using a vacuum during normal business hours and as quietly as he can

## Scene 9: Property Hazards

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Property Hazards. Property hazards cause damage to property. this might be walls, windows, tables, curtains, or the vacuum itself

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Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Property damage can be a major issue for your company. if you damage a client's property, it can cost your company a contract, and possibly a very expensive repair."

Rohan Johnson doesn't damage a client's property

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Be careful. flying debris is a concern property too. if the vacuum is not operated properly, debris can break windows, or other property.

Rohan Johnson is careful when vacuuming

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Always watch for debris that might be picked up by the brushroll as you work."

Rohan Johnson watches for debris that might be picked up by the brushroll as he works

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "Using or maintaining the vacuum incorrectly can also damage the unit itself. treat the vacuum gently. use the right cord and plug and stay on type of routine maintenance to be sure you get the best results and long life out of the machine. check the Hepa Media Filter regularly, and pay close attention for any cracks or dirt leaks that might need repair or adjustment. always secure the vacuum during storage and transport to protect against damage and injury."

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## Scene 10: Conclusion

Sam The Eagle: (offscreen) "The Bissell 1701 Powerforce Helix Turbo Bagless Vacuum is a powerful unit that delivers a clean touch on your property. follow the tips in this module, and consult the owner's manual and supervisor to learn how to use it properly, safely, and effectively.

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