Vacuum Safety and Operation Guidelines

What essential safety equipment should be worn before handling any vacuum equipment?

• Gloves

• Safety glasses

• Ear protection

• Steel-toed boots

What should be checked on the vacuum's power cord before use?

• Its length

• Its color

• For missing or damaged prongs

• If it's tangled

What is the recommended method for plugging in an upright vacuum to an outlet?

• The "reach and stretch" method

• The "kneel-down" method

• The "lean and plug" method

• The "squat and plug" method

When using the kneel-down method to plug in the vacuum, what should be used for support when raising yourself back to a standing position?

• A nearby wall

• The vacuum's handle

• Your other knee

• A chair

How should the vacuum be positioned to begin operation after plugging it in?

• Tilt the handle back

• Push the base unit to the floor

• Lift the vacuum slightly

• Turn it on its side

When vacuuming, how should you move in relation to the power cord?

• Towards the cord

• Over the cord

• Out and away from the cord

• Parallel to the cord

Where should the vacuum handle be placed relative to your body for proper posture while vacuuming?

• To your side

• In front of your chest

• Squarely in the center of your body

• Behind your back

What type of filters should be used when replacing the bag in a ProForce or ProGen vacuum?

• Standard paper filters

• Carbon filters

• HEPA filters

• Reusable cloth filters