AC Hotel by Marriott Houston Downtown: Bissell 71Y7W, 71V92, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***AC Hotel by Marriott Houston Downtown Presents***

***Bissell 71Y7W, 71V92, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Walter***

Onscreen, The 71Y7W Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker are using their vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "Thank you, and congratulations for your first purchase of your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we thank you for watching this safety video. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an awesome job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, carpets, and hard to reach areas, but according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual, it's very powerful, and is not designed to be used as toys, or recreational vehicles. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can be dangerous if you don't use your vacuum cleaner properly. this video will teach you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but please remember to read, and understand the operator's manual before you begin vacuuming."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Before Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, always be sure have the operator's manual handy, and review the safety labels that are on your machine."

Rohan Johnson has the operator's manual handy

Walter: (offscreen) "Always locate, and read the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows the safety labels

Walter: (offscreen) "Before operation of your vacuum cleaner begins, always check your filters, and other parts to make sure they are not cracked, loose, or missing."

The 71Y7W Worker checks his filters, and other parts to make sure they are not cracked, loose, or missing parts

Walter: (offscreen) "Your 71V92 vacuum cleaner is equipped with a clean filter indicator that turns from green to red, letting you know when it's time to check, or clean your filters. if at anytime it turns from green to red, check your filters before cleaning them."

A picture shows a clean filter indicator

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, always wear your proper personal protective equipment such as ear protection, eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes, or boots. avoid wearing jewelry, or any loose fitting clothing. they may get caught in the vacuum's moving parts, potentially causing serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson wears his proper personal protective equipment

Walter: (offscreen) "You should also look over the vacuuming area, and pick up any objects that may be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

The 71Y7W Worker looks over the vacuuming area before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Always make sure that windows are closed before you start vacuuming."

The 38632 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

## Plugging In

Walter: (offscreen) "When plugging in your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, always use caution. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 38632 Worker uses caution when plugging his Bissell 38632 vacuum

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "For your safety, always plug in the vacuum cleaner indoors. electrics can be dangerous, and can cause an electric shock."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 71V92 vacuum indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure to keep the outlet away from any type of open flames, or sparks when plugging in the vacuum."

The 38632 Worker keeps the outlet away from any type of open flames, or sparks when plugging in his 38632 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "When using an automatic cord rewind, gently pull the entire cord 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 pas the red mark

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not insert your hands, or feet in the plugs. again, an electric shock can occur."

The 71Y7W Worker keeps his hands, and feet away from the plugs

Walter: (offscreen) "If you accidentally spill dirt near the machine, tilt the vacuum forward, and push it away from the spill. and if you spill dirt on your clothes, dust yourself off, or change them. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

The 71Y7W Worker makes sure he doesn't spill dirt near the machine

## Safety Interlock System

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner comes with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut the vacuum cleaner off at any time the operator unplugs it with the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Walter: (offscreen) "Never tamper with a safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you, and others."

Text reads: Never tamper with a safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you, and others

Walter: (offscreen) "To make sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum. 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, and the brushroll should stop rotating."

The 38632 Worker tests the safety interlock system

Walter: (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.

## Pre-Starting Procedures

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

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure that the lower hose is secured to the hose before operating your vacuum."

Text reads: Always be sure that the lower hose is secured to the hose before operating your vacuum.

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure that filters are secured before operating your vacuum."

Text reads: Always be sure that filters are secured before operating your vacuum.

## Starting The Vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson has his hand on the handle, his other hand on the cord, and his feet behind the vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson presses the reclined pedal to recline his 71V92 vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson flips the power switch to turn on his 71V92 vacuum

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To maneuver your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, you should always practice using your vacuum before using it for the first time."

Rohan Johnson practices using his 71V92 vacuum before he starts using it for his first time

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 71V92 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 71V92 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 71V92 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 71V92 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 71V92 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Now that you are familiar with the controls, and you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuuming area, you are ready to begin vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines his 71V92 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

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

The 71Y7W Worker is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

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

The 71Y7W Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Walter: (offscreen) "Always use caution, and slow down when making turns, especially when maneuvering around furniture such as chairs, tables, beds, or other furniture."

The 38632 Worker uses caution, and slows down when making turns

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum when children, or others are in the area. never allow children in, or near the vacuuming area while the vacuum is running. also, never allow children on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is turned off. you don't want them to fall off, and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation."

Rohan Johnson makes sure children are not in the vacuuming area while operating his 71V92 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Always use caution, and slow down when approaching blind corners, or other objects that may block your vision."

The 71Y7W Worker uses caution, and slows down when approaching blind corners, or other objects

Walter: (offscreen) "If anyone enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming until the bystanders leave the area."

The 38632 Worker stops vacuuming, waves a person through, then resumes vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "If you accidentally strike something such as glasses, never try to remove it unless the vacuum is turned off, and unplugged."

The 38632 Worker turns off his 38632 vacuum, and unplugs it before he removes glasses

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not give anyone rides on the vacuum cleaner. vacuum cleaners are meant to be used by a one person vacuum only. they may fall off the vacuum, and into the spinning brushroll which can cause serious injuries, or death when you are not expecting it."

Rohan Johnson uses his 71V92 vacuum as a one person vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum if you are taking medication, drugs, or alcohol."

The 71Y7W Worker operates his 71Y7W vacuum without taking medication, drugs, or alcohol

Walter: (offscreen) "For your safety, always point the brushroll away from windows, curtains, or walls."

The 38632 Worker points the brushroll away from people, windows, curtains, or walls

Walter: (offscreen) "Be aware of open doors when you're vacuuming near hallways. the noise of the vacuum cleaner may frighten people. be courteous when at any time you're vacuuming confined spaces."

Rohan Johnson is aware of open doors when he's vacuuming near hallways

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

The 71Y7W Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts

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

Rohan Johnson turns off, and unplugs his 71V92 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be extremely dangerous if on board tools are used improperly. you need to do above floor cleaning with caution. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uncomfortable doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning with caution

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Use extra caution when vacuuming beds. sometimes blankets can be stuck on board tools. if this happens, always turn off the vacuum before trying to get anything unstuck."

The 38632 Worker uses extra caution when vacuuming beds

Walter: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming lamps. don't let on board tools get too close to a lightbulb. you can cause burns to yourself."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when vacuuming lamps

Walter: (offscreen) "When vacuuming pillows, remember to take it slow."

The 71Y7W Worker takes it slow when vacuuming pillows

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum wet surfaces. doing so can cause an electric shock."

The 38632 Worker vacuums dry surfaces

Walter: (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

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover."

The 71Y7W Worker doesn't vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, never try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate."

The 38632 Worker doesn't try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Walter: (offscreen) "Always stay at least 2 vacuuming paths away from hazards such as elevators, stairways, or pools. the vacuum can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum in these areas."

The 71Y7W Worker stays at least 2 vacuuming paths away from elevators, and uses a dust buster

## Transporting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "If you must transport the vacuum cleaner, you should use a heavy duty trailer. use a single full width ramp. do not ever use 2 separate ramps, or a narrow single ramp. the vacuum cleaner has 2 separate ramps that may cause the vacuum to go off the edge of the ramp."

A picture shows a heavy duty trailer, and a single full width ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp

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

The 71Y7W Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Walter: (offscreen) "Your operator's manual has maintenance, and storage procedures. always consult your owner's manual for more information about maintenance, and storage procedures."

A picture shows maintenance, and storage procedures

Walter: (offscreen) "Never try 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

Walter: (offscreen) "To clear clogs in the hose, use a long, narrow broomstick handle. do not use sharp objects such as clothes hangers as they may puncture the hose."

The 71Y7W Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

Walter: (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

Walter: (offscreen) "Never try 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 71Y7W Worker replaces the old vacuum bag with a new vacuum bag

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

A picture shows a hepa media filter

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, and in proper working condition."

A picture shows nuts, bolts, and screws that are tight

Walter: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves, or wrap the brushroll, and use extra caution when servicing them. always sharpen, or replace the brushroll. do not try to straighten, or weld the brushroll."

The 71Y7W Worker wears gloves when servicing the brushroll

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

The 38632 Worker removes all dirt, and debris from the vacuum to prevent fires

Walter: (offscreen) "Store the vacuum cleaner away from open flames, or sparks."

The 38632 Worker stores his 38632 vacuum cleaner away from open flames, or sparks

## Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning up floors, bare floors, and carpets. always use your vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Walter describes