Bryan Fine Arts Building: How To Use And Operate A Bissell 6583 Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum Transcript

Bissell Logo reads: Bissell (We mean clean) then, Paul Williams, in his personal protective, equipment is now using the Bissell 6583 Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Welcome to this training module on Bissell 6583 Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum. the 6583 is an upright vacuum meaning that it's corded with the cord on. as you will see, the 6583 is a bagless vacuum meaning that is a bag free vacuum with no bags to buy or change."

Videos show what Walter describes. onscreen, Walter, in a tuxedo, is on the right footpath on 1150 N Dixie Ave

Walter: But like all vacuums, the 6583 is a powerful piece of equipment that should be used safely in accordance with the instructions contained in the owner's manual."

Then, the video goes back to Paul Williams who is using the vacuum correctly.

Walter: (offscreen) "If used incorrectly, serious injury can potentially occur to you and others. this module will help you learn how to operate and maintain the vacuum properly and safely. while this training session will provide a good overview, you should read the owner's manual before operating the vacuum. if you have questions, be sure to ask your supervisor, and don't take risks. if you're not sure about something, ask."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Scene 1: Parts Of The Vacuum

Onscreen, Walter is in the lobby of the Bryan Fine Arts Building

Walter: "Before we go any further, let's take a look at the vacuum's basic parts. come on."

Walter walks off

Walter: (offscreen) "Here are the brushroll, handle, cyclone, post motor filter, height adjustment knob, dirt container, power switch which turns on and off the vacuum, belt."

Parts show what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Make sure you read the operator's manual to learn more about about these and other parts of the 6583, as well as operating techniques, maintenance, and safety."

Paul Williams reads the operators Manual

## Scene 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Walter: (offscreen) "Safety is vitally important when using the Bissell 82H1 or any other corded vacuum. that includes operating and servicing the machine properly. but you should also understand that personal protective equipment that should be used with the 6583."

Paul Williams wears personal protective equipment when using the vacuum.

Walter: (offscreen) "Recommended PPE includes ear protection, eye protection, and safety boots or other approved footwear."

Paul Williams wears ear protection, eye protection, and safety boots

Walter: (offscreen) "If you need to handle the brushroll, always wear gloves."

Paul Williams wears gloves

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 injure you quickly and seriously. 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."

Paul Williams wears proper clothing and long pants

## Scene 3: Plugging In

Walter: (offscreen) "Okay, let's get back to the vacuum. the first step would be to plug in the machine, you should do this inside on even floors. do not plug in the vacuum outdoors. trash and spilled trash can be toxic and are a potential fire hazard."

Paul Williams plugs in the vacuum outdoors

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure to keep the machine away from any type or open flame or spark when plugging it in. extinguish cigerrates, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition."

Paul Williams keeps the machine away when he plugs it in

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

Paul Williams turns the vacuum off, unplugs it and gives it some time to cool down

Walter: (offscreen) "To get the cord off of the vacuum, first, unwrap the cord slowly and carefully.

Paul Williams unwraps the cord slowly and carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "If the machine has been running, unwrap the cord gently so the cord doesn't get damaged."

Paul Williams unwraps the cord gently

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

Paul Williams plugs in the vacuum carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "It's important to keep the dirt container empty when you plug it in. as the vacuum works and heats up, it can cause fire to come from the vacuum. leave room to accommodate the expanding dirt."

Paul Williams 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 operating it again."

Paul Williams 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."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

## Scene 4: Stopping And Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Now that the vacuum is plugged in, we can start it up."

Paul Williams plugs in the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you start the vacuum up, take a look around and make sure there are toys or other objects that can be picked up by the vacuum. also, watch out for bystanders or animals that may be in the area."

Paul Williams does a sidecheck. onscreen, Walter is in the wattenbarger auditorium at the Bryan Fine Arts Building

Walter: "As a general precaution, the power switch must be turned off. the vacuum must be in the locked or upright position. you should adjust the height adjustment according to the type of floors you are vacuuming."

### Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the 6583, get behind the vacuum, adjust the height adjustment according to the type of floors you are vacuuming. hold the handle by using your right hand, not your foot. press in and release the recline pedal to recline the vacuum. then, start the vacuum by pressing the power switch with your foot, and it is easier because the brushroll will spin immediately when the vacuum starts running."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

### Stopping The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To shut off the vacuum, come to a complete stop. put the vacuum in the upright position. then stop the vacuum by flipping the power switch to off."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

## Scene 5: Basic Operating Techniques

### Pushing

Walter: (offscreen) "Pushing. The vacuum comes with a handle for using a vacuum. when it is in the upright position. the vacuum stands still."

Paul Williams 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. it is not recommended to go backwards. if you generally have no other choice, always be sure to look behind to decide and down before and during backward operation."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Turning while pushing forward or backward is a matter of using a vacuum and another. think of pushing and turning a shopping cart. to turn right when going forward, use the handle on the vacuum, this will slow the rotating causing the vacuum to turn."

Paul Williams 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."

Paul Williams turns left when going forward by using the handle on the vacuum.

Walter: (offscreen) "With the 6583's powerful system, the vacuum can turn very, very quickly. so be careful when trying to perform a turn while vacuuming."

Paul Williams is careful when trying to perform a turn while vacuuming

### Vacuuming

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

Paul Williams 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."

Paul Williams 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 5. adjust the height adjustment according to the type of floors you are vacuuming."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Ask your supervisor if you have questions. the 6583 is designed for efficient vacuuming. the best vacuuming tends to come from using a high brushroll speed. you can vacuum, but pay attention to how effective your vacuum is."

Paul Williams 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."

Paul Williams adjusts his floors to avoid putting dirt on them as he vacuums. onscreen, Walter is onstage at the Wattenbarger Auditorium

Walter: "The vacuum's wheels may sink into the soft floors which could cause wet dirt that may stick to the underside of the vacuum."

### Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning. Above floor cleaning creates a potential and serious rollover risks if vacuumed incorrectly. they should be vacuumed very carefully."

Paul Williams uses the dusting brush for above floor cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) ""Do not vacuum with an upright vacuum on upholstery and stairs. use the dusting brush  tool and do so carefully. avoid using a vacuuming when the tools are in use. if you must use tools, don't allow the vacuum to be in the reclined position. keep the vacuum in the upright position."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Avoid sudden changes of direction on upholstery."

Paul Williams avoids sudden changes of direction and upholstery. onscreen, Walter is on the 2nd floor of Bryan Fine Arts Building

Walter: "You should not attempt to use the vacuum if the tools are attached to the hose. ask your supervisor for instruction if you're not sure whether you should vacuum upholstery."

Paul Williams ask his supervisor

Walter: (offscreen) "Watch out for nails, screws, and other obstacles that might cause the attachments to stop working. inspect dirty floors before you attempt to vacuum upholstery."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, never try to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the brushroll cover."

Paul Williams keeps his foot away as he vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "Finally, don't vacuum near doors, toilets, or sinks. if you feel uncomfortable, avoid using the 82H1 on them altogether and use other equipment more suitable for the condition."

Paul Williams looks at the door, shakes his head no, then heads back to the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, take extra care when vacuuming near elevators, one of the hazards of vacuuming in elevators is the potential for falling. if you are not sure how to vacuum near elevators, ask a supervisor."

Videos show a Vintage Dover Classic elevator then, Paul Williams is careful when vacuuming near elevators

Walter: (offscreen) "Using a 6583 is the same as using any other Powerforce Bagless vacuums. it takes practice and you should be extremely careful until you become comfortable operating the machine. it will take time to get the feel of controls, pushing and speed. learn to use the vacuum safely with help from your supervisor."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Scene 6: Maintenance

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

Paul Williams looks for wear on the wheels and other parts, and he checks that all nuts and bolts are tight

Walter: (offscreen) "Pay special attention to brushroll attachments and check the brushroll for sharpness. sharp brushrolls produce a cleaner, more efficient vacuum. also, check the belt and brush roll cover before each use."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

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."

Paul Williams checks the filter and Scooter, in a tuxedo, 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."

Paul Williams turns off the vacuum.

Walter: (offscreen) "Clean dirt and debris off of the machine after every use."

Paul Williams uses a napkin to clean dirt and debris off of the vacuum.

## Scene 7: Safety

Walter: (offscreen) "The 6583 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."

Paul Williams 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. as a general rule, always vacuum with the height adjustment in the right position."

Paul Williams vacuums with the height adjustment in the right position

Walter: (offscreen) "We'll approach safety in terms of 3 areas. Personal Hazards, Bystander Hazards, and Property Hazards."

Title shows 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 Paul Williams is using his vacuum

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

Paul Williams has what he needs to protect himself as he vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "You need to be careful when transporting the vacuum. if you tilt back or use the handle and lift it, work with a partner when possible and always be careful."

Paul Williams works with Scooter as he transports the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Make sure you turn on the vacuum when the it is reclined and for the headlight to come on."

Paul Williams turns on the vacuum when it is reclined and for the headlight to come on

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 might not notice a coin, nail, or other obstructions in the way. stay focused and don't go too fast. it only takes a second for an incident to happen and for your life completely change for the worse."

Paul Williams pays attention as he vacuums and stays focused

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember to be gentle with pushing. don't go to aggressive with the handle. the machine can turn very quickly."

Paul Williams is gentle with pushing

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 the rotating brushroll, the underside of the machine, and the dirt container. again, it only takes a second for an accident to happen. do not run the vacuum outdoors or in spaces without ventilation. the exhaust dirt contain carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless, and potential lethal trash."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

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

Paul Williams is aware of walls and doors that might hit him in the back

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

Paul Williams 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 Paul Williams 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. the 6583 can also move quickly which might not leave you a lot of time to avoid a collision."

Paul Williams waves Gonzo through who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Your ear protection and the 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."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Even if it's not running, be careful. the brushroll is sharp and the motor can be hot. 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."

Paul Williams stops vacuuming and waves Walter, in his personal protective equipment, who is using his BLACK+DECKER dustbuster Handheld Vacuum, Cordless, 16V (CHV1410L). note that he is in a tuxedo, as well

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

Paul Williams does a site check before he starts

Walter: (offscreen) "It may seem obvious, but it's worth cautioning that you should never, ever take passengers on the vacuum. the 6583 is intended for the operator only. passengers can unbalance the vacuum. they can also lose their own balance and fall off with potentially disastrous consequences."

Paul Williams does not take passengers on the vacuum

## 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 Paul Williams 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. be on the lookout for objects in your vacuuming path."

Paul Williams 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. losing control of the vacuum can cause serious property damage. needless to say, all of the above can cause to the vacuum as well. damaging a client's property can be a very costly mistake. at very least, you might lose the client. at worst, you could be looking at extremely expensive repairs and even lawsuits. be vigilant and be careful."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes

## Scene 11: Transporting the 6583

Walter: (offscreen) "As we mentioned earlier, it's best to work with a partner. do not attempt to turn the vacuum when storing it and always be careful to avoid acceleration or de-acceleration as both can cause the vacuum to tip over.

Paul Williams works with Scooter as Paul Williams transports the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "When the vacuum is turned off, make sure it is unplugged and the cord is wrapped. if it isn't wrapped, you can leave the cord through the door."

Paul Williams makes sure the vacuum is unplugged and the cord is in the wrapped

## Scene 12: Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "The Bissell 6583  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."

Paul Williams does what Walter describes