College Of Law: Bissell Safety And Operator's Manual Information Transcript

## Introduction

***College Of Law Presents***

***Bissell Safety And Operator's Manual Information***

***with Walter***

Walter: (offscreen) "Welcome to College of Law Bissell Safety Video, and thanks for purchasing your bissell vacuum. in this video, we're going to discuss on how to use the vacuum properly, and safely. before we begin, let's take a look at the key features that are on this vacuum."

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## Bissell Features

Walter: (offscreen) "This module we're going to talk about are Bissell 71V92 Cleanview Helix Deluxe and Bissell 71Y73 Powerforce Bagged Upright Vacuum."

A picture shows the Bissell 71V92 Cleanview Helix Deluxe and Bissell 71Y73 Powerforce Bagged Upright Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "The 71V92 is a bagless upright vacuum, meaning that there are no bags to buy, or change. it comes with an exclusive helix system that force dirt, dust, and debris to the bottom of the tank. the hepa media filter is designed to capture 99.9% of dust mites, pollens, and ragweed. it comes with on board tools including a Turbo Brush Tool, Dusting Brush, a Crevice Tool and an Extension Wand."

A picture shows a 71V92 upright vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "The 71Y73 is a bagged upright vacuum, meaning that there is no need to deal with the dirt container. it comes with the vacuum bag. if it becomes full, do NOT reuse it. always replace it with a new one. the hepa media filter is designed to capture 99.9% of dust mites, pollens, and ragweed. it comes with on board tools including a Crevice Tool and an Extension Wand, and a Dusting Brush."

A picture shows a 71Y73 upright vacuum

## Before Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you operate your vacuum, it's important that you wear the proper personal protective equipment, and avoid wearing any type of loose fitting clothing that can easily become entangled in the rotating brushroll, or any other vacuum's moving parts."

Rohan Johnson wears his Personal Protective Equipment

Walter: (offscreen) "Take a few minutes to read all of the safety labels on the machine before operating the vacuum. also, take a few minutes to walk through the vacuuming area and pick up any debris that can be picked up from the brushroll and into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Make sure all filters, the brushroll, brushroll cover, belt, the dirt container, and the vacuum bag are secured in good proper working order before operating the vacuum."

The 71V92 Worker and Rohan Johnson make sure all filters, the brushroll, brushroll cover, belt, the dirt container, and the vacuum bag are secured in good proper working order

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, make sure the clean filter indicator stays on green before you vacuum."

The 71V92 Worker makes sure the clean filter indicator stays on green

Walter: (offscreen) "The Hepa Media filter must be located in place before operating the vacuum."

A picture shows the Hepa Media Filter

Walter: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner comes with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum. test the safety interlock system before operating the vacuum, and never operate the vacuum if the safety interlock system fails to function properly."

Rohan Johnson test his safety interlock system before he starts vacuuming

## Plugging In

Walter: (offscreen) "When plugging in your vacuum, always use caution. the cord and the plug are extremely electricable, and the vapors can be explosive."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 71Y73 vacuum with extra caution

Walter: (offscreen) "Always plug in the vacuum indoors to make sure there is good ventilation."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 71Y73 vacuum indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the vacuum in an enclosed area without ventilation. also. do not smoke."

Rohan Johnson doesn't plug in the vacuum in an enclosed area without ventilation, and doesn't smoke

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep all flammable objects away from the plug when plugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson keeps all flammable objects away from the plug when plugging in the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "When plugging in it, use the plug, not the cord."

Rohan Johnson uses the plug when plugging in his 71Y73 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Be careful when the vacuum is hot. also, if you need to replug in the vacuum, let the vacuum cool down before replugging in."

Rohan Johnson lets the 71Y73 cool

Walter: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, sweep it up using a broom immediately. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

Rohan Johnson doesn't spill dirt near the machine

## Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, take a look around to make sure there is no one in the area while you're vacuuming. also, watch out for bystanders, or animals that may be in the area."

Rohan Johnson does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Hold the handle on the vacuum with your hand, and then press the recline pedal with your foot."

Rohan Johnson holds the handle on the vacuum with his hand, and then presses the recline pedal with his foot

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

Rohan Johnson turns on his 71Y73 vacuum flips the power switch to the on position

## Stopping The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To stop vacuum, come to a complete stop, and then put the vacuum in the upright position."

The 71V92 Worker comes to a complete stop, and then pushes the vacuum in the upright position

Walter: (offscreen) "Flip the power switch to the off position."

The 71V92 Worker turns off the 71V92 by flipping the power switch to the off position

Walter: (offscreen) "Unplug the vacuum by unplugging it from the outlet, and wrap the cord to prevent others from operating the vacuum."

The 71V92 Worker unplugs the 71V92 vacuum by unplugging it from the outlet, and he wraps the cord to prevent others from operating the vacuum

## Pushing The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To push the vacuum, first, recline the handle by using the handle release."

Rohan Johnson reclines the handle by using the handle release

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the vacuum backward

Walter: (offscreen) "To turn right, push the vacuum to the right position."

Rohan Johnson pushes the vacuum to the right position

Walter: (offscreen) "To turn left, push the vacuum to the left position."

Rohan Johnson pushes the vacuum to the left position

Walter: (offscreen) "To perform a zero turn, push the vacuum right, or left in a zero turn way."

Rohan Johnson performs a zero turn with his 71Y73 vacuum

## During Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "The vacuum cleaner has a rotating brushroll that rotates at a very high speed, and can be a dangerous piece of equipment if it's not used properly."

Rohan Johnson uses his 71Y73 properly

Walter: (offscreen) "Always use caution and slow down when making turns, even around hidden corners."

Rohan Johnson uses caution and slows down when making turns, even around hidden corners

Walter: (offscreen) "Make sure to keep your feet behind the machine, your hand on the handle, and your other hand on the cord at all times."

Rohan Johnson keeps his feet behind the machine, his hand on the handle, and his other hand on the cord at all times

Walter: (offscreen) "If debris gets caught between the brushroll and the brushroll cover, never try to clear the debris until the vacuum is turned off, and unplugged."

The 71V92 Worker makes sure debris doesn't get caught between the brushroll and the brushroll cover while vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, the dirt container, and the vacuum bag. these areas can be dangerous, and can cause serious injuries."

The 71V92 Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, the dirt container, and the vacuum bag

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum outdoors or in spaces without ventilation. the exhaust filters are hazardous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause brain injury, and even death."

Rohan Johnson doesn't operate the 71Y73 vacuum outdoors or in spaces without ventilation

Walter: (offscreen) "Always set the height adjustment to the correct setting before you start vacuuming. be very careful when vacuuming near bare floors."

Rohan Johnson sets the height adjustment to the correct setting before he starts vacuuming, and is very careful when vacuuming near bare floors

Walter: (offscreen) "Use plenty of caution when approaching blind corners, drop-offs, stairways, or elevators to make sure there are no people, or animals in your path before proceeding."

The 71V92 Worker slows down and uses plenty of caution when approaching blind corners, drop-offs, stairways, or elevators

Walter: (offscreen) "Never use an upright vacuum near drop-offs, stairways, or elevators. not only is this dangerous, but it can cause an upright vacuum to rollover, even when doing above floor cleaning."

The 71V92 Worker stays 2 vacuuming paths away from drop-offs

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum wet floors. the vacuum cleaner is powerful, and vacuuming wet floors can get you an electric shock."

Rohan Johnson vacuums dry floors

Walter: (offscreen) "If anyone enters the vacuuming area where you're vacuuming, stop immediately, and do not resume vacuuming until the bystanders leave the area."

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Never carry ***any*** passengers on the vacuum. the 71V92 and 71Y73 are meant to be used by the operator only."

The 71V92 Worker uses his 71V92 as a one person vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "If you need to remove an object, put it in the upright position, turn the vacuum off, and wait for all other moving parts to come to a stop."

The 71V92 Worker puts it in the upright position, turns the vacuum off, and waits for all other moving parts to come to a stop

Walter: (offscreen) "Never allow children to use the vacuum when it's in operation."

The 71V92 Worker doesn't allow children to use the 71V92 when the 71V92 is in operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep children out of your vacuuming area, and with a responsible adult. stay alert, and turn off the vacuum if a child enters the vacuuming area."

Rohan Johnson turns off his 71Y73 vacuum and a parent and a child get out of his vacuuming area

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, watch for wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers if you're vacuuming near elevators. stop vacuuming as wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers come by."

The 71V92 Worker watches for elevators as he vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "Be aware of study rooms, or libraries. again, the vacuum cleaner is ***extremely*** powerful, and the noise of the vacuum might scare people, who are not inspecting it."

The 71V92 Worker is aware of study rooms, or libraries

Walter: (offscreen) "If you're vacuuming near enclosed spaces, keep the suction to a minimum."

Rohan Johnson keeps the suction to a minimum when vacuuming near enclosed spaces

## Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "You must use extra caution when doing above floor cleaning. on board tools are powerful, and can be dangerous if done incorrectly."

Rohan Johnson shows what Walter describes

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

Rohan Johnson uses his dusting brush

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember, on board tools usage should be done carefully. do not use on board tools at an unsafe speed. if you have to turn, always keep your vacuum in the upright position."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Do not use on board tools when upholstery is wet to avoid losing traction."

The 71V92 Worker doesn't use on board tools when upholstery is wet to avoid losing traction

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

The 71V92 Worker doesn't vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover

Walter: (offscreen) "Watch for hazards that can tip your machine."

Rohan Johnson watches for hazards that can tip his machine

Walter: (offscreen) "As we mentioned before, always keep a safe distance away from the hazard. use a stick vacuum or a dust buster to vacuum floors close to these areas."

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## After Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "When you're done vacuuming, always turn off, unplug the vacuum, and wrap the cord."

Rohan Johnson turns off, unplugs the vacuum, and wraps the cord on the 71Y73 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Never make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off."

The 71V92 Worker doesn't make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not try to clean the brushroll when the vacuum is running. instead, shut off the vacuum, unplug it, and wait until the moving parts have stopped before cleaning."

The 71V92 Worker shuts off the vacuum, unplugs it, and waits until all moving parts have stopped

Walter: (offscreen) "Always empty the dirt container when the vacuum cleaner is turned off. when emptying the dirt container, pull it away from the vacuum, and empty it over a trash bin. if your vacuum has the bag, never reuse it. always replace it with a new one."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Never store the machine near an open flame, or spark. picking up objects from the vacuum cleaner can cause it to explode."

Rohan Johnson doesn't store the machine near an open flame

## Transporting Your Vacuum On A Trailer

Walter: (offscreen) "Use extra caution when loading your vacuum on a trailer. for your safety, use a single full width ramp, rather than 2 narrow ramps."

Rohan Johnson uses a single full width ramp

Walter: (offscreen) "With the height adjustment raised, tilt the vacuum and go forward up the ramp."

The 71V92 Worker goes forward up the ramp

Walter: (offscreen) "When on the trailer, set the height adjustment to the low position, and then secure it to the trailer with straps."

The 71V92 Worker and Rohan Johnson secures his vacuum to the trailer

Walter: (offscreen) "When unloading it, drive backward down the ramp."

Rohan Johnson drives backward down the ramp

Walter: (offscreen) "Carefully push the vacuum away from the ramp edges."

The 71V92 Worker pushes the vacuum away from the ramp edges

## Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember, you are responsible for keeping yourself and those around you safe while using your vacuum. always make sure to use the vacuum properly, and do above floor cleaning safely. always consult your owner's manual for more information of your Bissell Upright Vacuum."

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