Electrical Cord Care; Proper Storage; Proper Vacuuming Motion For Large Areas With Direct Suction Tools; Ergonomics - Tennant V-BP-10 Operator And Parts Manual

OPERATION
8. Check the wear on the cord by the vacuum body
and at the plug. Place the extension cord between
the waist belt's strap and padded area to signal
you if you have run out of cord while vacuuming
(Figure 6).
FIG. 6
9. To attach tools to a 1½" aluminum wand, LOOSEN
the plastic nut at the end of the wand, insert the
tool, and retighten the nut. To ensure the copper
ring stays in place, NEVER remove the nut.

ELECTRICAL CORD CARE

NEVER stretch the cord tightly between the vacuum
and the outlet. A cord that is stretched or pulled will
not function properly and creates a danger.
After vacuuming, unplug the cord (at both ends of an
extension cord) and wind it up loosely. DO NOT wind
the cord up by wrapping it around your hand and
elbow.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury, do not pull on the cord to unplug.
Grasp the plug at the outlet and pull. Work within
cord length to avoid stress and damage. Do not
handle the plug or vacuum with wet hands.

PROPER STORAGE

When the vacuum is not in use, it should be stored in
a dry place.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury, empty the filter bag after every
use and before storage. Some types of dust and
debris may combust.
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PROPER VACUUMING MOTION FOR
LARGE AREAS WITH DIRECT SUCTION
TOOLS
1. Begin with the wand parallel to your body.
2. Draw the top of the wand in toward your waist and
twist at the waist walking backward or forward
(a side--to--side motion) (Figure 7).
FIG. 7
3. The motion is similar to mopping and keeps the
upper body and arms from tiring.
WARNING: DO NOT use machine to pick up
flammable or combustible materials or anything
that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.

ERGONOMICS

The weight of the vacuum should be carried on the
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operator's hips and be evenly distributed.
The padded waist belt or waist and shoulder straps
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are adjustable for a custom fit.
The backpack vacuums have a ventilated backplate
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to keep the operator cool.
The on/off switch is conveniently placed for easy
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access on the waist belt.
Use the proper attachments for the job. Tennant has
attachments to perform most jobs without requiring
that the operator bend over or get into difficult
positions.
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