Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel: Bissell 71Y7W, 95P1, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel Presents***

***Bissell 71Y7W, 95P1, 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) "Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate you taking time to watch this important safety video. it 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, but according to the operator's manual's instructions, they should be used properly. if they are misused improperly, serious injury or death can potentially result to you and others. this video will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely, but please be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating the vacuum cleaner."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Before Operation

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

The 71Y7W Worker has his operator's manual handy, and reviews the safety labels that are listed on the machine

Walter: (offscreen) "Point out and read all of the safety labels on the vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows safety labels

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure that you are familiar with and understand the controls of the vacuum cleaner, and any other part of the equipment."

The 71Y7W Worker is familiar with and understands the controls of the vacuum cleaner, and any other part of the equipment

Walter: (offscreen) "Before any operation begins your vacuum cleaner, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as spoons, knives, forks, napkins, or glass. the rotating brushroll spins extremely fast and can cause them to be picked up, and 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

Walter: (offscreen) "You should always close windows that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge, and be dropped onto the footpath, or the road causing vacuum damage."

The 38632 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Always inspect the vacuum cleaner to be sure that they are no loose or missing parts, and be sure that all repairs are complete before operating your vacuum cleaner. you should always be sure that safety shields are in place."

The 71Y7W Worker inspects his 71Y7W vacuum cleaner to be sure that they are no loose or missing parts

Walter: (offscreen) "Always wear your correct clothing and personal protective equipment such as ear protection, eye 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 injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson wears his correct clothing and personal protective equipment while he vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "The most important rule is that you should always be sure that no one is in the area while vacuuming, especially young children."

The 71Y7W Worker gets 2 parents and 1 children out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Walter: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, an estimated 36,000 people are treated in the united states hospitals due to related vacuum cleaning injuries each year. vacuum cleaning accidents are causes of children. they include a loss of a hand, foot, or even death. young children are often attracted to vacuum cleaners and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member."

Videos show what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you attempt to vacuum any area, always clear the area of children who may be in the area. do not vacuum when children are around."

The 71Y7W Worker clears the area of children

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep all children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult while vacuuming at all times. do not assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

The 38632 Worker keeps all children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult while vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Never carry children on the vacuum cleaner, 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 cleaner, even if the brushroll is shut off. they may fall off and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation.

Walter: (offscreen) "Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the vacuuming area for another ride. be alert and turn off the vacuum cleaner if at any time a child approaches the vacuuming area."

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 95P1 vacuum as a child approaches the vacuuming area

Walter: (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

Walter: (offscreen) "You should always use caution and be extremely careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 38632 Worker uses caution when plugging in his 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) "Do not plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 95P1 vacuum cleaner indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, do not attempt to plug in the vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner, and let it cool down before you plug in your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 95P1 vacuum with the cool motor

Walter: (offscreen) "When you're 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 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 as it can lead to cord damage

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the plug comes too close to a lightbulb, you can severely burn yourself."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when plugging his 95P1 vacuum near a lamp

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep hot objects including cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition away from the vacuum when plugging in the vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep your fingers away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. you can get shocked."

Rohan Johnson keeps his fingers away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner

Walter: (offscreen) "If you accidentally spill dirt near the vacuum cleaner, tilt the vacuum cleaner forward and push it away from the area where you spilled dirt from. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt. clean up spilled dirt immediately, and avoid creating any potential sources of ignition until dirt vapors are explosive."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Pre-Starting Procedures

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

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Walter: (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

Walter: (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

Walter: (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

Walter: (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

Walter: (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

Walter: (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 71Y7W Worker does what Walter describes

Walter: (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

Walter: (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 95P1 vacuum

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

The 71Y7W Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline his 71Y7W vacuum

Walter: (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 95P1 vacuum

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Walter: (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, always practice using your vacuum cleaner until you become operating it."

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

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum right

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

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

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson reclines the 95P1 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "You should 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 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

Walter: (offscreen) "You should also use slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, lamps, tables, drawers, chairs, or other furniture."

The 71Y7W Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, lamps, tables, drawers, chairs, or other furniture

Walter: (offscreen) "Never attempt to go outside to vacuum a pool with your vacuum cleaner, or your on board tools. both of the operator and the vacuum cleaner can fall into the water, causing serious injuries, death, or drowning."

A picture shows a pool

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not try to vacuum if there is an event going on such as a meeting, or other events. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner noise can bother people. please be courteous of what you're doing."

Rohan Johnson keeps his 95P1 vacuum away from an event

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) "Be very careful around drop-offs or stairs. again, both the operator and the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, causing a rollover which can cause serious injuries or death."

The 38632 Worker is very careful around drop-offs or stairs

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be aware of anyone who may be in the vacuuming area while vacuuming. don't try to rush them to try to get away from them. if they enter the vacuuming area at any time, 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

Walter: (offscreen) "For safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from glass. don't get too close to them. backing up too close to them can cause them to break."

The 71Y7W Worker faces his 71Y7W vacuum away from glass

Walter: (offscreen) "As we mentioned earlier, you should never vacuum when there is a party, a person making a speech, or any other event. the vacuum cleaner noise can frighten people. again, be considerate of other people."

Pictures show what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Be very careful not to get an upright vacuum cleaner stuck on the tablecloth. if it does so. do not try to get it unstuck from the tablecloth. stop the vacuum cleaner, then get it unstuck before attempting to resume any operation."

Rohan Johnson is very careful not to get an upright vacuum cleaner stuck on the tablecloth

Walter: (offscreen) "Always keep away from elevators. the vacuum cleaner can go over the elevator shaft, which can cause falls, and serious injuries or death can result."

Rohan Johnson keeps away from elevators

Walter: (offscreen) "You should never vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you have no other choice but to vacuum in reverse, always 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

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

The 38632 Worker uses extreme caution and slow down when approaching blind corners, or any other objects

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

The 71Y7W Worker stops vacuuming, turns off the 71Y7W vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Walter: (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

Walter: (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 71Y7W Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

Walter: (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 71Y7W Worker runs his 71Y7W vacuum indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is meant to be used by a one person vacuum cleaner only. 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

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 95P1 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning requires extra caution, and can lead to serious injuries or death if it's not done incorrectly. on board tools are very powerful and can potentially be dangerous if they're done incorrectly. 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."

Videos show what Walter describes

Walter: (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

Walter: (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 71Y7W Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming beds

Walter: (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

Walter: (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

Walter: (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

Walter: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, it's safer to stay away from stairs, drop-offs, pools, 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 Walter describes

## Transporting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "You need to be 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

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 95P1 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 95P1 vacuum from a trailer

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, cables, or other D.O.T approved attachments

## Maintenance and Storage

Walter: (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

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not 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

Walter: (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

Walter: (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 71Y7W Worker throws away the vacuum bag and replaces it with a new one

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

A picture shows a hepa-media filter

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

Walter: (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

Walter: (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 95P1 vacuum to prevent fires

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not store the vacuum cleaner near any type of 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, 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 Walter describes