Comfort Inn Harriman: Bissell 76P4E and 28B7E Operation and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Comfort Inn Harriman Presents***

***Bissell 76P4E and 28B7E Operation and Safety***

***with Walter***

Onscreen, Rohan Johnson and The 28B7E Worker are using their vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "Congratulations, you have just purchased your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. your vacuum cleaner is designed to be built, last longer, and to clean the floors quick and easy. your Bissell is designed to pick up dirt and debris effectively. but like all vacuum cleaners, the 76P4E and 28B7E are powerful upright vacuum cleaners that should be used properly in accordance with the instructions contained in the operator's manual. failure to do so can result in serious injuries, or death. this video will help you how to use the vacuum cleaner safely. however, please remember that this video is not a substitute for reading, and understanding the operator's manual."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Before Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Always read the operator's manual, and be attentive to the safety instructions that alerts you to operate the vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson reads the operator's manual, and is attentive to the safety instructions that alerts him to operate the vacuum cleaner

Walter: (offscreen) "Point out and read all of the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other equipment."

A picture shows safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other equipment

Walter: (offscreen) "Always wear the proper PPE such as eye protection, ear protection, long pants, and safety shoes, or boots. do not wear sandals, sneakers, shorts, jewelry, or any type of loose fitting clothing. they can get caught up in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts."

Rohan Johnson and The 28B7E Worker wear proper PPE

Walter: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming the area, check to make sure there are no objects in the area, and remove anything such as wires, cables, or other objects that can damage the vacuum. the brushroll rotates at an ***extremely*** high speed, and can suck them up into the dirt container."

The 28B7E Worker checks to make sure there are no objects in the area, and removes cables that can damage the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Make sure that safety devices, and everything is in place of the vacuum cleaner, and functioning properly."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Also, make sure the wheels are secured and tight before operation."

The 28B7E Worker is sure the wheels are secured and tight before operation

## Plugging In

Walter: (offscreen) "When plugging in your vacuum cleaner, use caution, and do so indoors."

The 28B7E Worker uses caution, and does so indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "Never plug in the vacuum outdoors. the outlet from the cord and plug are ***extremely*** electricable, and the vapors are explosive. also, never try to replug in the vacuum cleaner when it's hot. if you need to replug in the vacuum, shut it off, and let it cool down before operating the vacuum."

Text reads: Never plug in the vacuum outdoors. the outlet from the cord and plug are extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive. then, Text reads: Never try to replug in the vacuum cleaner when it's hot. if you need to replug in the vacuum, shut it off, and let it cool down before operating the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep all cigerrates, cigars, and potential sources of ignition away from the vacuum cleaner while plugging it in."

Text reads: Keep all cigerrates, cigars, and potential sources of ignition away from the vacuum cleaner while plugging it in

Walter: (offscreen) "When plugging in the vacuum, unwrap the cord slowly, and carefully."

The 28B7E Worker unwraps the cord slowly, and carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "Always make sure the power is off when plugging in the vacuum. if at any time the power is on when plugging in the vacuum, the vacuum will start, the brushroll will start rotating, and the headlight will come on immediately. be careful."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Do not insert your fingers or hands in the outlet when plugging in the vacuum."

The 28B7E Worker doesn't insert his fingers or hands in the outlet when plugging in the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "If you happen to spill near the vacuum, tilt the vacuum cleaner, and move it away from the area where you spilled it. do NOT start it near spilled dirt."

The 28B7E Worker tilts the vacuum cleaner, and moves it away from the area where he spilled it

Walter: (offscreen) "And if you accidentally spill dirt on your clothes, dust yourself off. ***do not*** use your hands to get any debris off your clothing."

Rohan Johnson dusts himself off

## Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Now that your vacuum cleaner is plugged in, you can start it up."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 76P4E vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum cleaner, make sure your hand is on the handle, your other hand is on the cord, and your feet are behind the vacuum."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Press the pedal switch to the reclined position."

Rohan Johnson presses the pedal switch to the reclined position

Walter: (offscreen) "Press the footed power with your foot to turn on the vacuum."

The 28B7E Worker presses the footed power switch with his foot to turn on the vacuum

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "The vacuum cleaner is equipped with the handle that uses for maneuvering."

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the vacuum cleaner forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the vacuum cleaner backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the vacuum cleaner right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the vacuum cleaner left

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

## During Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Now that you're familiar with the vacuum cleaner, it's time to vacuum floors."

Rohan Johnson starts vacuuming the floors with his 76P4E vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To vacuum, press the recline pedal switch to the reclined position, press the power switch with your foot to turn it on, and push the vacuum cleaner to begin vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the brushroll, brushroll cover, belt, or the dirt container, in place."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the brushroll, brushroll cover, belt, or the dirt container, in place

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep your hand behind the handle, the other hand on the handle, and your feet behind the vacuum at all times."

Text reads: Keep your hand behind the handle, the other hand on the handle, and your feet behind the vacuum at all times

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum when children, or others are in, or near the vacuuming area."

The 28B7E Worker doesn't vacuum when children, or others are in, or near the vacuuming area

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

Rohan Johnson keeps children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, rather than the operator

Walter: (offscreen) "Be alert, and turn off the vacuum if a child enters the vacuuming area."

The 28B7E Worker is alert, and turns off the vacuum if a child enters the vacuuming area

Walter: (offscreen) "Under no circumstances should you ever allow children who are not 14 years old and over to operate the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is turned off. children can fall off the vacuum and into the spinning brushroll, which could cause injury or death to children."

Text reads: Never allow children who are not 14 years old and over to operate the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is turned off. children can fall off the vacuum and into the spinning brushroll, which could cause injury or death to children.

Walter: (offscreen) "Use caution and slow down when making turns, especially when maneuvering around tables, chairs, beds, or other objects."

Rohan Johnson uses caution and slows down when making turns, especially when maneuvering around tables, chairs, beds, or other objects

Walter: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming bare floors, adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting."

The 28B7E Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Walter: (offscreen) "Stay at least 2 vacuuming paths away from the hazards such as elevators, stairways, or pools. these areas can be dangerous, and the vacuum cleaner can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge."

Rohan Johnson stays at least 2 vacuuming paths away from the hazards such as elevators, stairways, or pools

Walter: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, beds, tables, or any objects that can affect your vision of a child, or pet."

Rohan Johnson uses extreme caution when approaching blind corners, beds, tables, or any objects that can affect his vision of a child, or pet

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. always look down, and behind you to make sure there is no one is behind you."

The 28B7E Worker doesn't vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary

Walter: (offscreen) "Vacuum only in good artificial light."

The 28B7E Worker vacuums only in good artificial light

Walter: (offscreen) "If you happen to hit an object, stop vacuuming, put the vacuum cleaner in the upright position, turn it off, unplug it, and carefully inspect everything for possible damage."

The 28B7E Worker does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Be aware of walls, doors, or anything that could hit you in the back."

Rohan Johnson is aware of walls, doors, or anything that could hit him in the back

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, watch for obstacles when vacuuming. remember, wires and cables are a major potential hazard."

Rohan Johnson watches for obstacles when vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "If you vacuum over a wire, or a cable, you can electrocute yourself. iPad chargers and computer chargers are potential hazards to watch for."

A picture shows a wire

Walter: (offscreen) "Never touch the post-motor filter which could be very hot, and cause severe burns, and serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson doesn't touch the post-motor filter which could be very hot

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

A video show the brushroll that starts rotating

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum outdoors, or in other confined area without ventilation. exhaust filters are dangerous, and contain carbon monoxide, which an odorless, colorless, and potential lethal trash."

The 28B7E Worker runs the 28B7E vacuum indoors and in confined area with good ventilation

Walter: (offscreen) "Never point the brushroll toward walls, people, pets, or any other objects."

The 28B7E Worker doesn't point the brushroll toward walls, people, pets, or any other objects

Walter: (offscreen) "Watch for bystanders. if you have a co-worker working behind you, stay well ahead, don't rush the work. again, the rotating brushroll is dangerous, and can injure people if you put the vacuum too close to them."

Rohan Johnson stays well ahead of a co-worker

Walter: (offscreen) "If you see people approaching, stop vacuuming, and wait until the bystanders leave the area. again, only use as much suction power as is necessary to do the job."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, waves a person through, then resumes vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "If you're in confined spaces like breakfast areas, sitting area, hallways, and bedrooms, or near open windows, the noise can annoy, or even frighten people. be courteous."

The 28B7E Worker is courteous when vacuuming in confined spaces

Walter: (offscreen) "Even if the vacuum cleaner is turned off, the parts may be hot."

A picture shows the vacuum parts that are hot

Walter: (offscreen) "Never leave a vacuum cleaner unattended doing so can cause children to be at risk, because they may have no idea how dangerous the vacuum is. always turn off, unplug it, and wrap the cord to prevent them from operating the vacuum cleaner."

The 28B7E Worker turns off, unplugs the 28B7E, and wraps the cord

## Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be dangerous. if above floor cleaning is done incorrectly, the vacuum cleaner can rollover causing serious injuries, or death. never point the vacuum cleaner in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning."

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

Rohan Johnson uses a Turbo Brush tool for above floor cleaning

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

The 28B7E Worker doesn't above floor cleaning when surfaces are wet

Walter: (offscreen) "Never vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover."

The 28B7E Worker doesn't vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover

Walter: (offscreen) "Watch for objects that can cause you to lose control, or even tip your machine."

Rohan Johnson watches for objects that can cause you to lose control, or even tip your machine

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not start, stop, or turn when doing above floor cleaning. if you must turn, tilt the vacuum cleaner forward."

Rohan Johnson avoids starting, stopping, or turning when doing above floor cleaning

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, it's better to stay at least 2 feet away from the hazards like elevators, stairways, or pools. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "You must be extremely careful when transporting the vacuum cleaner. you should use only a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. for your safety, use a single full width ramp. do not EVER use a single full width ramp, because the front wheels can go off the edge of the ramp."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Tilt the vacuum cleaner forward, go forward up the ramp in a straight line, and do not turn."

The 28B7E Worker tilts the vacuum cleaner forward, goes forward up the ramp in a straight line, and doesn't turn

Walter: (offscreen) "Never reach under the brushroll as you load, or unload the vacuum, even when the brushroll is turned off."

Rohan Johnson doesn't reach under the brushroll as you load, or unload the vacuum, even when the brushroll is turned off

Walter: (offscreen) "When the vacuum is on the trailer, lower the height adjustment, and secure it to the trailer with straps, cables, or other DOT approved devices."

Rohan Johnson and The 28B7E Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer

## Maintenance and Storage

Walter: (offscreen) "Follow the safety instructions and the maintenance in the manual before servicing it."

The 28B7E Worker follows the safety instructions and the maintenance in the manual before servicing it

Walter: (offscreen) "Never allow children or untrained operators to service the machine."

Text reads: Never allow children or untrained operators to service the machine

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it is turned off, and unplugged."

The 28B7E Worker doesn't attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it is turned off, and unplugged

Walter: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves or wrap the brushroll, and use extra care when servicing them. never try to straighten the brushroll that is bent. always replace it with a new one."

Rohan Johnson wears gloves, and uses extra care when servicing them

Walter: (offscreen) "Never tamper with safety devices, and replace everything that were removed for service."

A picture shows safety devices

Walter: (offscreen) "After each use, remove all dirt and debris from the motor to prevent possible fire."

The 28B7E Worker removes all dirt and debris from the motor to prevent possible fire

Walter: (offscreen) "Whenever you leave your vacuum cleaner, always turn off, unplug the vacuum, and wrap the cord to prevent others, especially children from the operating the vacuum. wait for all moving parts to stop before parking the vacuum in an enclosed trailer."

Rohan Johnson turns off, unplugs the vacuum, and wraps the cord

Walter: (offscreen) "You should store the vacuum cleaner away from an open flame, or spark."

The 28B7E Worker stores the vacuum cleaner away from an open flame, or spark

## Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember, following instructions in the owner's manual is very important. like all vacuums, they present injuries if not used properly. so always be sure to use them properly, and safely. if you have any questions, contact your Bissell dealer for more information."

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