Central Loop Hotel Chicago: Bissell 71Y7W, 95P1, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Central Loop Hotel Chicago Presents***

***Bissell 71Y7W, 95P1, and 38632 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Fozzie Bear***

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Thank you for purchasing a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner and for taking time to watch this important safety video. safety is very important to you and others around you. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an awesome job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. however, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is not meant to be used as a toy or a recreational vehicle. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is very powerful and should be properly according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used improperly, serious injuries or death can occur to you and others around you. this video will teach u how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly and safely. please make sure you read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner."

Videos show what Fozzie Bear describes

## Before Operation

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, always make sure that you have your operator's manual handy, and review the safety labels that are listed on the machine."

The 71Y7V Worker has his operator's manual handy, and reviews the safety labels that are listed on the machine

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always locate and read all of the safety labels on the vacuum cleaner and any other vacuuming equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always be sure that all operators are familiar with and understand the controls of your 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 38632 Velocity Bagged Rewind Upright Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with an automatic cord rewind button that is designed to retract the cord back to its position, so that there is no need to wrap the cord back up."

A picture shows an automatic cord rewind

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as clipboards, pens, glasses, forks, knives, napkins, or spoons. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner's brushroll rotates extremely fast and can cause items to be sucked into the vacuum bag or the dirt container."

Rohan Johnson looks over the vacuuming area and picks up objects before he starts vacuuming

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always make sure that windows are closed 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner daily 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always make sure that there's no one in the area while vacuuming, especially young children."

The 38632 Worker gets 2 parents and 1 children out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36,000 people have been treated in the united states hospitals due to of vacuum cleaner injuries each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are common causes of serious injuries or death each year, and 1 in 5 of those killed in related vacuum cleaner accidents. children have been backed over or runover by rotating brushrolls, which is another cause of serious injuries or death. 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."

Videos show what Fozzie Bear describes

Fozzie Bear: Before you start vacuuming, always make sure the area is clear of children. do not vacuum when children are present."

The 71Y7W Worker clears the area of children

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Keep all children away from the vacuuming area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult while vacuuming. never 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

Fozzie Bear: (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.

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

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not allow children under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while vacuuming."

Text reads: Do not allow children under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while vacuuming

## Plugging In

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always use extreme caution when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 38632 Worker uses extreme caution when plugging in his 38632 vacuum

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

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Also, never try 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

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Use caution 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects including cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition away from the vacuum when plugging in the vacuum cleaner. the result can be an explosion, fire, and severe injury to yourself and others."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never insert your fingers in the plugs while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. that can cause an electric shock."

The 71Y7W Worker keeps his fingers away from the plugs while his 71Y7W vacuum cleaner

Fozzie Bear: (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."

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## Pre-Starting Procedures

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, there are some pre-starting procedures that you should follow."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum cleaner if the operator unplugs the vacuum cleaner with the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never 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

Fozzie Bear: (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 Fozzie Bear describes

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not operate the vacuum. have an authorized service dealer immediately."

Text reads: If the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not operate the vacuum. have an authorized service dealer immediately

## Starting The Vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (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

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

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

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum is equipped with handle that is designed to make vacuuming easier. if you're using Bissell upright vacuum cleaner for your first time, always be sure to practice using the handle."

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

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 95P1 vacuum left

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

The 38632 Worker pushes his 38632 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always make 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always use caution and slow down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly and to stay in control of the machine."

The 38632 Worker uses caution and slow down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly and to stay in control of the machine

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always use slower speeds when maneuvering around chairs, drawers, lamps, beds, desks, or other furniture."

The 38632 Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around chairs, drawers, lamps, beds, desks, or other furniture

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never vacuum when people are exercising in the fitness rooms. you may not always see any moving fitness equipment, so be aware of that."

A picture shows fitness centers

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "You may press the reclined pedal a second time to lean back further such as vacuuming under low furniture, but don't let go of the handle while you do so. that could cause the handle to land on your feet, which can cause you to get hurt."

The 71Y7W Worker presses the reclined pedal a second time to allow his 71Y7W vacuum cleaner to lean back further

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner gets stuck on curtains, never try to get them unstuck with the vacuum cleaner. stop the vacuum, and then get curtains unstuck before trying to resume operation."

The 71Y7W Worker makes sure his 71Y7W vacuum cleaner doesn't get stuck on curtains

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner gets stuck on a tablecloth, do not try get it unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. stop the vacuum, and then get the tablecloth unstuck before trying to resume operation."

Rohan Johnson doesn't try to get them unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming near elevators and don't get too close to the elevator shaft. you could fall off and be seriously injured or killed."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when vacuuming near elevators and doesn't get too close to the elevator shaft

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never eat or drink anything when operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something."

Text reads: Never eat or drink anything when operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something.

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Watch out for anyone who may be in the area while vacuuming. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can suck up items into the vacuum bag or dirt container. never vacuum when people are near. no one should get too close than about 4 feet. if somebody enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and do not return until the bystanders leave the area."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be extremely when vacuuming stairs. again, if a wheel goes over the edge, a rollover can occur which could result in serious injuries or death."

The 38632 Worker is extremely when vacuuming stairs

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be mindful of open doors that have access to bedrooms, conference rooms, fitness rooms, or other rooms when vacuuming hallways. the noise of the vacuum cleaner could scare people who are not expecting it."

The 38632 Worker is mindful of open doors that have access to bedrooms, conference rooms, fitness rooms, or other rooms when vacuuming hallways

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a one person machine 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If you have no other choice but to vacuum in reverse, always look down and behind you to be sure it's safe to back up."

The 38632 Worker looks down and behind him to be sure it's safe to back up

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If you happen to hit an object while vacuuming, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never point the brushroll at walls, windows, people, doors."

The 71Y7W Worker points the brushroll at walls, windows, people, doors

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never operate vacuum cleaner 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum cleaner, always turn off and unplug it. remember, do not leave your running vacuum cleaner unattended."

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 95P1 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be very dangerous. if on board tools are not used properly, they can be turned into dangerous pieces of equipment. do not put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uncomfortable doing above floor cleaning, do not do it."

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Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (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 extremely cautious when vacuuming lamps

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never try to do above floor cleaning on windows. you can scrape them, and leave prints all over the windows."

Rohan Johnson doesn't try to do above floor cleaning on windows

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not start or stop 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

Fozzie Bear: (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 71Y7W Worker vacuums dry surfaces

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "As we mentioned earlier, it's safer to stay away from elevators, stairs or other hazards. 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."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If you have to transport your vacuum cleaner on a trailer, always be sure the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. remember that the trailer should be the width of your vacuum cleaner. use a single full width ramp. do not use 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

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 95P1 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 95P1 vacuum from a trailer

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not try to reach under the brushroll as you load or unload your vacuum cleaner, even when the brushroll is shut off."

The 38632 Worker doesn't try to reach under the brushroll as he loads his 38632 vacuum cleaner

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is comes with an operator's manual that is designed for maintenance and storage procedures. if you have any questions, always consult your operator's manual."

A picture shows an operator's manual for more information about maintenance and storage procedures

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "To clear clogs in the hose, always turn off and unplug the vacuum. do not 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "The hepa-media filter is not washable and must be replaced when dirty."

A picture shows a hepa-media filter

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not tamper with safety devices and replace all safety shields that were removed for services."

A picture shows safety devices and safety shields

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "The brushroll is very sharp. always wear gloves or wrap the brushroll, and use extra caution when servicing it. always sharpen or replace the brushroll. never try to straighten or weld the brushroll that is bent."

The 38632 Worker wears gloves and uses extra caution when servicing it

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never try to store the vacuum cleaner where there are any kinds of open flames or sparks."

The 38632 Worker stores his 38632 vacuum cleaner where there are no open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is great for cleaning up floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used properly, it will give you years of safe machine operation. if you have any questions, always consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Fozzie Bear describes