Adventure Science Center: How To Use And Operate A Kenmore 39000 Quick Clean Bagless Vacuum Transcript

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Walter: (offscreen) "Welcome to this training module on the Kenmore 39000 Quick Clean Bagless Upright Vacuum. over the next 20 minutes or so, we'll introduce you to this powerful line of the 39000, and teach you how to use it properly, and safely. the 39000 is designed for use on floors, bare floors, and carpets. while the 39000 Quick Clean Bagless Upright Vacuum offers a great performance and convenience, it is still a powerful machine. make sure you pay attention to the operating and safety advice in this module. and take your time learning to use the 39000 vacuum. remember to read the operator's manual before using the vacuum. don't take risks. if you have questions, consult your owner's manual, and ask a supervisor for advice."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Scene 1: Parts Of The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Let's take a closer look at this 39000 Quick Clean Vacuum. You will see that it's a lift away vacuum. here you can see the brushroll, handle, cyclone, hepa media filter, height adjustment knob, dirt container, power switch which turns on and off the vacuum, belt, headlight which allows it to be turned on when the vacuum is running, pre-motor filter."

Parts show what Walter describes

 Scene 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Walter: (offscreen) "Safety is vitally important when using this, or any other vacuum. a large part of safety comes down to operating and servicing the machine properly. but you should also understand that personal protective equipment that should be used with the 39000."

Allen wears personal protective equipment when using the 39000

Walter: (offscreen) "Recommended PPE includes hearing protection, eye protection, and safety boots or other approved footwear. your boots should have non-slip soles with tied laces and preferably steel toe-caps."

Allen wears ear protection, eye protection, and safety boots

Walter: (offscreen) "You should also be sure to wear proper clothing when you operate the vacuum. don't wear baggy clothing or anything with loose sleeves or strings. these can get caught up in the vacuum's moving parts and potentially result in severe injury. 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."

Allen wears proper clothing and long pants

## Scene 3: Plugging In

Walter: (offscreen) "The 39000 uses a cord. make sure you put the right plug in the grounded outlet, or you could seriously damage the vacuum. always plug in your vacuum inside. if the vacuum is in the closet. take it out and put it on the floors to plug it in."

Allen plugs in the vacuum inside

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the machine outdoors. debris and spilled dirt can be toxic and are a potential fire hazard. always be sure to keep the machine away from any type of open flame or spark when plugging it in and extinguish all ignition sources including lit cigerrates."

Allen does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, don't plug in your vacuum when it is hot. if you're in the middle of a job and need to plug the vacuum back in, give the vacuum sufficient time to cool down before you plug it in, or you might burn yourself on the hot vacuum components."

Allen gives the vacuum some time to cool down before he plugs it back in

Walter: (offscreen) "To plug it in, make sure the vacuum is off and unplugged. if the machine has been running, first allow the vacuum to cool, and then plug in the vacuum slowly and carefully."

Allen plugs in the vacuum slowly and carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "Plug in the vacuum carefully and slowly so you don't spill any on the unit or on the floor. keep the vacuum plugged in when you are vacuuming at all times."

Allen plugs in the vacuum carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "It's important to take the cord out of the vacuum. as the vacuum works and heats up, it can cause fire to come from the vacuum. leave room to a comedy expanding dirt."

Allen leaves room to a comedy expanding dirt

Walter: (offscreen) "If you do spill dirt, clean it up immediately using approved broom. make sure you clean it off of the vacuum before starting."

Allen cleans the dirt up using approved broom

Walter: (offscreen) "And if you spill on your clothes, change them. spilled dirt is highly flammable and a serious safety risk. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

## Scene 4: Stopping And Starting The Vacuum

### Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "With the vacuum plugged in, we can get down to work. here's the process for starting the motor."

Allen plugs in the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, get behind the vacuum. next, hold the handle by using your left hand, not your foot. then, release the recline pedal to recline the vacuum. next, turn on the vacuum by flipping the power switch with your right hand and start vacuuming to begin pushing. we'll talk more about pushing in the in the next section."

Allen does what Walter describes

### Stopping The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Before we get to steering, let's look at how to stop the vacuum. to stop the vacuum, put the vacuum in the upright position and flip the power switch to turn it off."

Allen does what Walter describes

 Scene 5: Basic Operating Techniques

### Pushing

Walter: (offscreen) "Pushing. The vacuum comes with a handle which is used for pushing."

Allen vacuums carpets by pushing the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To push forward, use the handle when using the vacuum. to go backwards, use the handle on the vacuum. as with any vacuum, you should be very careful when vacuuming in reverse. be sure to use the handle when vacuuming in reverse."

Allen does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "To turn right when going forward, use the handle on the vacuum, this will slow the rotating causing the vacuum to turn."

Allen turns right when going forward by using the handle on the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To turn left when going forward or backward, use the handle on the vacuum."

Allen turns left when going forward by using the handle on the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Your vacuum is also capable of a zero turn, which means it can turn 360 degrees within it's own footprint. to zero turn to the right, use the handle on the vacuum to turn right. to zero turn to the left, use the handle of the vacuum to turn left."

Allen performs a zero turn while vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "A zero turn is an advanced maneuver, and you should be very cautious when you attempt it. the vacuum can turn very, very quickly. stay alert, and follow precautions to avoid losing control. practice your zero turns in open spaces, and make sure there is no one close by."

Allen is very cautious when he attempts a zero turn

### Vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Vacuuming. it's important to survey your site before you start vacuuming. make sure the area is clear of bystanders and children. dirty floors can hide objects, toys, and other objects that can get in the way and cause damage."

Allen surveys his site before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "You won't always find everything, but it's important to scout the terrain before you begin vacuuming."

Allen scouts the terrain before he begins vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "After doing a sidecheck, our operator begins vacuuming. he held the handle as outlined earlier. our operator adjusts the height adjustment according to the type of floors he is vacuuming. the height adjustment can be set from 1 to 3 adjust the height adjustment according to the type of floors you are vacuuming. again. if you're vacuuming in reverse, use the handle on the vacuum."

Allen does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "The best vacuuming tends to come from using a high brushroll speed. you can vacuum, but pay attention to how effective your vacuum is."

Allen pays attention to how effective his vacuum is

Walter: (offscreen) "Obviously, different sites will have different cleaning features. you may have to adjust your floors to avoid putting dirt on them. it's generally not a good to vacuum wet floors. the vacuum's wheels may sink into the soft floors which could cause wet dirt that may stick to the underside of the vacuum."

Allen adjusts his floors to avoid putting dirt on them as he vacuums. he vacuums dry floors

### Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above Floor Cleaning. Above floor cleaning requires more caution, and can result in severe injury or death if proper precautions are not followed. in fact, we recommend that you don't use rewind vacuums or cyclonic vacuums on above floor cleaning. the 39000 offers a bit more control, but still shouldn't be used on above floor cleaning. if you're unsure about doing above floor cleaning with the ZU562, ask a supervisor."

Allen doesn't use his 39000 for above floor cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Again, it's important to do a site check inspection before you do above floor cleaning, look for nails, toys, or drop-offs that might cause problems."

Allen does a site check inspection before he does above floor cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Do above floor cleaning with on board tools, never an upright vacuum. vacuum carefully so you don't have to stop. avoid using a vacuuming when the tools are in use. do not make sudden changes in direction."

Allen does above floor cleaning with on board tools

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, avoid doing above floor cleaning on wet surfaces because the attachments can lose traction, and you could get an electric shock. if you lose traction, turn off the vacuum and put the tools back on the vacuum. if  stopping is absolutely necessary, put the vacuum in the upright position and turn it off."

Allen avoids doing above floor cleaning on wet surfaces

Walter: (offscreen) "Finally, don't vacuum near drop-offs, planets, or handrails. if you're uncomfortable doing above floor cleaning, ask your supervisor for direction."

Allen looks at the drop-off, puts the vacuum in the upright position and goes over the drop off, then shakes his head no, then heads back to the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Using a Kenmore 39000 m safety with help from your supervisor."

Allen is careful until he becomes operating the vacuum

## Scene 6: Maintenance

Walter: (offscreen) "It's important for the operator to make sure the vacuum is in good working condition before each use. look for wear on wheels and other parts. and check that all nuts and bolts are tight."

Allen looks for wear on the wheels and other pets, and he checks that all nuts and bolts are tight

Walter: (offscreen) "Pay special attention to brushroll attachments and check the brushroll for sharpness. don't operate the vacuum without the dirt container, handle, or filters in place and operating properly."

Allen makes sure the dirt container, handle, and filters are in place

Walter: (offscreen) "You will also want to check the filters. ask your supervisor to show you the procedure. be sure to wait until all moving parts come to a stop and the machine cools down before checking filters on the job."

Allen checks the filter and Caleb comes along to check the vacuum filters as well

Walter: (offscreen) "In most cases, you won't be required to do the maintenance of the vacuum. but if you need to do repairs at any point, make sure the vacuum is turned off."

Allen turns off the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to clean dirt and debris off of the machine after every use. make sure the vacuum is turned off when you do this too. don't spray water on top of the brushroll. instead, use compressed air to clean the top of the vacuum. you can use water with normal water pressure on the underside of the cover. do not use a high pressure washer or steam cleaner. make sure the brushroll and belt are lined properly when cleaning, and avoid spraying the motor and any electrical components with water."

Allen does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Finally, don't rinse hot surfaces with cold water. if the vacuum has been running and is hot, let it cool down before you clean it."

Allen lets it cool down before he cleans it.

## Scene 7: Safety

Walter: (offscreen) "The Kenmore 39000 like other vacuum cleaners and power equipment can potentially be dangerous if used incorrectly. the brushroll moves very fast and cause serious, even fatal injuries."

Allen uses the vacuum correctly

Walter: (offscreen) "Anyone who uses the vacuum should respect it, follow the safety instructions in the owner's manual, and be careful. we'll approach safety in terms of 3 areas. Personal Hazards, Bystander Hazards, and Property Hazards."

Allen gets 2 people out of his vacuuming area, then he resumes vacuuming and text reads: Personal Hazards, then Bystander Hazards and Property Hazards

## Scene 8: Personal Hazards

Walter: (offscreen) "Personal Hazards. We define a personal hazard as any hazard that can cause injury to you personally."

Text shows Personal Hazards and Allen is using his vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Your personal safety starts with personal protective equipment. make sure you have what you need to protect yourself."

Allen has what he needs to protect himself as he vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, make sure you pay attention as you vacuum. don't get distracted or lost in the rhythm of the work, or you may not notice a coin, nail, or other obstruction in the way. accidents can happen quickly. stay focused and don't go too fast."

Allen pays attention as he vacuums and stays focused

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not make adjustments to the vacuum unless it is turned off and unplugged. also, always keep your hands and feet away from rotating brushroll, the underside of the machine, and the dirt container."

Allen doesn't make adjustments to the vacuum unless it is turned off and unplugged. also, he keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, the underside of the machine, and the dirt container

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

Allen doesn't run the vacuum outdoors or in spaces without ventilation

Walter: (offscreen) "When vacuuming, be aware of walls or doors that might hit you in the back. always wear your eye protection."

Allen is aware of walls and doors that might hit him in the back and wears his eye protection

Walter: (offscreen) "Finally, remember that the motor and the exhaust can become very hot during operation. let the machine cool down before replugging it in, making adjustments, or transport."

Allen turns off the vacuum and lets it cool down

## Scene 9: Bystander Hazards

Walter: (offscreen) "Bystander Hazards. Bystander Hazards are hazards that might hurt people around you."

Text shows Bystander Hazards as Allen stops vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "First and foremost, watch for people, whether they are co-workers or clients as you work. people can appear very suddenly and without warning."

Allen waves a person who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Your ear protection and vacuum noise may also make it hard to hear what's going on around you. so keep your eyes open and stay alert when operating the vacuum. watch for children in particular. children are sometimes interested in the machine and might approach you."

Allen what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Even if it's not running, be careful. the brushroll is sharp and the motor can be hot. always keep children away from the vacuum and out of the vacuuming area. the brushroll may also pick up heavy or sharp objects like coins and debris. this is another good reason to keep a safe distance from your co-workers and other bystanders."

Allen stops vacuuming and waves Caleb through who is using his 35452

Walter: (offscreen) "It's also one of the reasons why we do a site check before we start."

Allen does a site check before he starts

Walter: (offscreen) "It may seem obvious, but it's worth cautioning that you should never, ever let people ride on the vacuum. the 39000 is meant to be used by a single operator. using the vacuum in any other way can potentially result in severe injury to you, the rider, and others."

Allen uses his ZU562 as it is meant to be used by a single operator

## Scene 10: Property Hazards

Walter: (offscreen) "Property Hazards. Property Hazards are hazards that might damage the property, including the vacuum."

Text shows Property Hazards as Allen protects property

Walter: (offscreen) "Again, toys picked up by the brushroll is a primary hazard in this case. you can break windows with other objects. remember to do a site inspection before vacuuming, and be on the lookout for objects in your vacuuming path."

Allen does a site inspection before vacuuming and is on the lookout for objects in his vacuuming path

Walter: (offscreen) "You can also damage floors if the height adjustment is too low. if you push too fast or don't have good control of the pushing, you can cause damage to property. make sure you vacuum at a speed you can handle and be careful with turns. don't run with the vacuum. be careful with your footing, especially dirty floors or on uneven floors. if you lose your footing or run or slip, you can cause serious damage."

Allen does what Walter describes

## Scene 11: Transporting The 39000

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not attempt to lift the 39000, even with partners. the 39000 is very heavy, about 13.4 pounds, and is not intended to be carried. instead, put the cord back in the vacuum and tilt the vacuum and move forward. To move the vacuum when it is not running, you will need to turn off the vacuum and unplug the cord from the outlet."

Allen puts the cord back in the vacuum and tilts the vacuum and moves forward

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember, if the vacuum is turned off but it is not unplugged and the cord is not wrapped, the plug will unplug itself. make sure that the vacuum is turned off and unplugged and the cord is wrapped before putting it in the closet. to wrap the cord back in the vacuum, turn off and unplug the vacuum."

Allen does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Again, when loading or unloading the vacuum, use ramps and be careful. finally, make sure the vacuum is secured. if it isn't secured, you can damage the vacuum."

Allen does what Walter describes

## Scene 12: Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "The 39000 Quick Clean Bagless Upright Vacuum is an effective and powerful vacuuming tool. use the tips throughout the module to make sure you get the most from your vacuum and that you keep yourself and those around you safe while you use it. for further information. consult your owner's manual or speak to your supervisor."

Allen does what Walter describes