Conrad Indianapolis: Bissell 71Y73, 95P1, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Conrad Indianapolis Presents***

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

***with Rowlf***

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "(offscreen) "Congratulations on your purchase of your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we encourage you to watch this important safety video. always be sure to read, and understand the operator's manual that came with your vacuum. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, but never use it as a toy, or a recreational vehicle. it may look harmless, but this machine can be dangerous if you, or others are not trained properly, or acts carelessly. only responsible operators, who can do so safely should operate this machine. never a child. operators must always be aware of what is going on around them. one careless mistake may cause serious injury, or even be fatal. in this video, we will show you how to properly operate, and maintain your vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. always be sure to read, and understand the entire operator's manual before operating the vacuum."

Videos show what Rowlf describes

## Before Operation

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Before anyone operates your vacuum, be sure that operators are familiar with, and understand the safety labels on the machine."

The 71Y73 Worker is familiar with, and understand the safety labels on the machine

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

A picture shows safety labels

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be sure operators are familiar with, and understand the safety controls, and features."

A picture shows controls, and features

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut the vacuum off if the operator unplugs it with the power on. always test the safety interlock system. if the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not use the vacuum. contact your dealer to have it repaired immediately."

The 38632 Worker tests the safety interlock system

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always wear the proper type of clothing such as long pants, safety shoes, or boots, eye protection, and hearing protection. do not wear radio, or music headphones. also, tie back long hair, and do not wear jewelry, or loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum's moving parts, causing serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson wears the proper type of clothing when vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never operate vacuuming equipment without the post-motor filter, the dirt container, the hepa media filter, or the hose in place, and working properly. they reduce the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury."

Text reads: Never operate vacuuming equipment without the post-motor filter, the dirt container, the hepa media filter, or the hose in place, and working properly. they reduce the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Walk the floors, and pick up anything from the floors before you start vacuuming. remember that the brushroll rotates at a very high speed, and can quickly suck up items into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag"

The 71Y73 Worker walks the floors, and picks up anything from the floors before he starts vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum to rollover, and be dropped into the road, or onto the grass which can cause vacuum damage."

The 38632 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

## Keeping Children Safe

Rowlf: (offscreen) "According to the U.S product safety commission statistics, 800 children are runover by vacuum cleaners each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common cause of vacuum cleaner accidents each year, and 1 in 5 are those killed in vacuum cleaner accidents."

Text reads: According to the U.S product safety commission statistics, 800 children are runover by vacuum cleaners each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common cause of vacuum cleaner accidents each year, and 1 in 5 are those killed in vacuum cleaner accidents

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

Rohan Johnson vacuums with no children in the area

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be alert to the presence of children. do not vacuum when children are around. keep children indoors under the watchful eye of an adult while you vacuum. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

Videos show what Rowlf describes

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

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Only allow responsible operators who are familiarized to operate the vacuum. local ordinances may restrict the age of the operator."

Text reads: Only allow responsible operators who are familiarized to operate the vacuum. local ordinances may restrict the age of the operator

## Plugging In

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always use caution when plugging in the vacuum. the outlet is highly electricable, and the vapors are explosive. all it takes to create a violent explosion, is dirt vapors, and enough oxygen."

The 71Y73 Worker uses caution when plugging in the vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Extinguish cigerrates, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition before handling the outlet."

Text reads: Extinguish cigerrates, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition before handling the outlet

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always plug in the vacuum indoors to ensure adequate ventilation. if using the automatic cord rewind, gently pull the 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."

The 38632 Worker plugs in the 38632 vacuum indoors to ensure adequate ventilation. he gently 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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never put your hands, or feet in the plugs. it can give you electric shocks."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands, and feet away from the plugs

Rowlf: (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 using a broom, and a pan."

Videos show what Rowlf describes

## Starting The Vacuum

Rowlf: (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 is sure that his hand is on the handle, his other hand is on the cord, and his feet are behind the vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson reclines the 95P1 vacuum by pressing the reclined pedal switch

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Flip the power switch to turn it on."

Rohan Johnson turns on the 95P1 vacuum by flipping the power switch

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "You accelerate, steer, and maneuver the vacuum cleaner. practice using the handle before vacuuming."

The 38632 Worker practices using the handle before he starts vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 95P1 vacuum left

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

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

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Now that you have completed all of your daily checks, and you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuuming area, you are ready to begin vacuuming."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Remember, vacuum the floors only when it's dry. it can be difficult to maintain safe traction on wet floors. wet floors can also be damaged by a vacuum cleaner."

The 38632 Worker vacuums dry floors

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always vacuum in good artificial light, and vacuum in speeds that are safe for the conditions."

The 38632 Worker vacuums in good artificial light, and vacuums in speeds that are safe for the conditions

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always slow down when making turns, especially when maneuvering around furniture."

Rohan Johnson slows down when making turns, especially when maneuvering around furniture

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you hit an object, or you feel an abnormal vibration occurs when vacuuming, stop vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug it before inspecting the vacuum for damage."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, puts the 95P1 vacuum in the upright position, turns it off, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Watch for hazards that can cause a loss of control, or even tip your machine."

The 71Y73 Worker watches for hazards that can cause a loss of control, or even tip his machine

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never try to put an upright vacuum cleaner in the pool as it can increase the risk of an electric shock."

The 38632 Worker doesn't try to put an upright vacuum cleaner in the pool as it can increase the risk of an electric shock

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never remove the dirt container, or the vacuum bag and always vacuum with them secured to reduce the chance of picked up objects, and even dirt, and debris."

Rohan Johnson doesn't remove the dirt container, and vacuums with the dirt container secured to reduce the chance of picked up objects, and even dirt, and debris

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be aware of the brushroll you are pointing at. never point it toward nearby people, or windows."

Rohan Johnson is aware of the brushroll he is pointing at. he doesn't point it toward nearby people, or windows

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If anyone enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming, and do not return to vacuuming until the bystanders leave the area."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, waves a person through who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

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

The 71Y73 keeps his hands, and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Remember, vacuum cleaners are one person machines. never carry passengers."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Maintain a safe distance between you, and the hazards such as stairways, or elevators. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum in these areas."

The 71Y73 Worker does what Rowlf describes

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

Rohan Johnson turns off, and unplugs the 95P1 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Rollover and loss of control accidents on above floor cleaning are a major cause of injuries, or deaths each year. do not put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uneasy when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

The 38632 Worker uses extra caution when doing above floor cleaning

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

Rohan Johnson uses a Turbo Brush tool

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be careful when vacuuming beds, sometimes they can be stuck on blankets. if this happens, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum before moving away from the vacuum."

The 71Y73 Worker is careful when vacuuming beds

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

The 71Y73 Worker doesn't vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover

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

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

Rowlf: (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

## Transporting The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "To transport the vacuum, use a heavy duty trailer with sides, and a full width ramp. the machine wheels can slip off the ramp causing the machine to tip-over."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "When loading the vacuum, go forward up the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp

Rowlf: (offscreen) "When unloading the vacuum, go forward down the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Secure your vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, or other D.O.T approved devices."

The 71Y73 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner comes with an operator's manual with proper maintenance procedures. always consult your owner's manual for proper maintenance."

A picture shows maintenance procedures

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

A picture shows a hepa media filter filter

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

A picture shows all nuts, bolts, and screws that are tight, and in proper working condition

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never tamper with safety devices, and replace all safety shields that were removed for service."

A picture shows safety devices

Rowlf: (offscreen) "To empty the dirt container, slide the lever to the unlocked position, pull it up, and away from the vacuum, and empty it over a trash bin."

Rohan Johnson slides the lever to the unlocked position, pulls it up, and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Rowlf: (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 71Y73 Worker throws away the bag, and replaces it with a new one

Rowlf: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so always wear gloves, or wrap the brushroll, and use extra caution when servicing them. never try to straighten, or weld the brushroll. always sharpen, or replace it."

The 71Y73 Worker wears gloves when servicing the brushroll

Rowlf: (offscreen) "To prevent fires, keep the vacuum free of debris, and dirt. clean debris off the vacuum. if the vacuum cleaner has been running, let it cool down before you clean it. do not use a high pressure washer, or a steam cleaner."

Rohan Johnson cleans debris off the 95P1 vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not park your vacuum near open flames, or sparks."

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

## Conclusion

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning floors. if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Rowlf describes