Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB: Bissell 6596Q, 22C12, and 35452 Operator Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB Presents***

***Bissell 6596Q, 22C12, and 35452 Operator Safety***

***with Rowlf***

Onscreen, The 6596Q Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker are using their vacuums

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Welcome to the progressive group of vacuuming professionals who use Bissell vacuums. we are focused on giving you advanced engineering and quality construction in each vacuum Bissell builds. the vacuum cleaner is built to the highest standards in the industry. however, carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death. the manual explains the features and promotes safer use of the vacuum. please read it in its entirety and follow the instructions carefully so that you can have many years of safe and productive operation with your Bissell product. for service, remember that your Bissell dealer knows your mower best and is interested in your satisfaction. your dealer can provide you with quality maintenance and other assistance that you may need. please provide this manual to anyone who may operate the vacuum for them to study before operation. additionally, make the manual and service documents available to anyone to whom you may sell the vacuum in the future. It is important that the next owner receive this information also. As Bissell, constantly seeking ways to improve its products, the vacuum you have may differ slightly from the information and specifications in this manual. Bissell reserves the option to make changes at any time without notice, in the process of continually improving our products."

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## Safety Labels

Rowlf: (offscreen) "The safety label is used throughout this manual and on the vacuum's safety labels to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. read these instructions carefully. it is essential that you read the instructions and safety precautions before you attempt to work on or use this unit."

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Rowlf: (offscreen) "Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury."

A picture shows a warning sign

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury."

A picture shows a caution sign

## Before Operating

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always wear long pants, work boots, hearing protection, and eye protection. do not operate the vacuum while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. also, never wear loose-fitting clothing that can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts."

Rohan Johnson wears a hat, hearing protection, eye protection, an army green Hurley neck gaiter mask, safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and safety boots

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Carefully inspect the floor areas where you use the vacuum cleaner, and clear the work area of objects such as wires, toys, etc. that might be picked up from the vacuum cleaner and sucked into the dirt container."

Rohan Johnson carefully inspects the floor areas where he uses the vacuum cleaner, and clears the work area of objects such as wires, toys, etc. that might be picked up from the vacuum cleaner and sucked into the dirt container

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not use the vacuum if any parts are not maintained in good operating condition. examine the moving parts prior to each use. look for excessive wear, cracks in parts, loose or missing bolts, cotter pins, linchpins or hair pins or cable yoke pins, control system ball joints and replace before operating the vacuum. make sure all safety equipment provided with the vacuum is in good operating order."

The 6596Q Worker makes sure there are no cracks in parts, loose or missing parts

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Know the controls and how to stop quickly."

Rohan Johnson knows the controls and how to stop quickly."

Rowlf: (offscreen) "The vacuum cleaner is equipped with the required operator-presence device which stops the motor when it's unplugged."

The 6596Q Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker test the safety interlock system

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always handle the outlet with care, the cord and plug are highly electricable."

The 35452 Worker handles the outlet with care

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not smoke when plugging in the vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson doesn't smoke when plugging in the vacuum cleaner

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never try to plug in the vacuum cleaner when the power switch is on, or a vacuum cleaner that is hot. if you need to replug in the vacuum, allow it to cool for at least several minutes before replugging in the vacuum."

The 6596Q Worker allows the 6596Q vacuum to cool for at least several minutes before replugging in the vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. the plug presents a shock hazard."

Rohan Johnson doesn't plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum cleaner where there is an open flame, or spark."

The 6596Q Worker doesn't store the vacuum cleaner where there is an open flame, or spark

## Starting The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, make sure the vacuum is in the upright position."

The 6596Q Worker makes sure his vacuum is in the upright position

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Turn the power to the off position if it's on."

Rohan Johnson makes sure the power is off

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Make sure you're behind the vacuum, both feet are behind the machine, your hand is on the handle, and one on the cord. recline the unit, and flip the power switch to the on position."

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Rowlf: (offscreen) "If the vacuum cleaner doesn't start, wait at least 10 seconds, and then try again."

Text reads: If the vacuum cleaner doesn't start, wait at least 10 seconds, and then try again

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "To maneuver the vacuum, make sure the vacuum is in the reclined position."

Rohan Johnson maneuvers the vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Try moving the handle very slightly forward, or backward. check to see if the wheels are forward, or backward. now, turn the vacuum cleaner to the direction very slightly right, or left. gradually increase speed until you are well acquainted with the operation of the hand controls and the vacuum's behavior. after gaining a good feel for how the vacuum handles, attempt to practice maneuvering the vacuum."

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## Stopping And Parking The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "To stop and park the vacuum, come to a complete stop."

The 6596Q Worker comes to a complete stop

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Put it in the upright position, and turn it off."

Rohan Johnson puts the 22C12 it in the upright position, and turns it off

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Unplug the vacuum cleaner, and wrap the cord. on rewind models, put the cord back in the automatic cord rewind."

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## Operating The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Operating the vacuum cleaner takes practice. take your time learning to use the vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson practices operating the vacuum cleaner

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep away from elevators, drop-offs, beds, or wheelchairs, especially when doing above floor cleaning."

Rohan Johnson keeps away from elevators, drop-offs, beds, or wheelchairs

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum when children or others are nearby. keep children out of the vacuuming area, and with a responsible adult. be alert, and turn off the vacuum if a child enters the area."

The 6596Q Worker turns off the vacuum, and a parent gets a child out of the vacuuming area

Rowlf: (offscreen) "When the vacuum cleaner is in use, never direct the brushroll toward bystanders, doctors, wheelchairs, or beds, nor allow anyone within 50 feet of the machine while in operation. picked up and thrown objects can pass through doors, or windows. there is an ***extreme*** risk of danger from picked up and thrown objects or being sucked into the vacuum bag, or the dirt container by the vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson directs the brushroll away from bystanders, doctors, wheelchairs, or beds

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum in an enclosed area without good, approved ventilation. exhaust filters are dangerous."

The 35452 Worker operates the vacuum in an enclosed area with good, approved ventilation

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep both feet behind the machine at all times."

Text reads: Keep both feet behind the machine at all times

Rowlf: (offscreen) "The dirt container and the vacuum bag must be installed and behind the vacuum bag at all times while vacuuming."

Text reads: The dirt container and the vacuum bag must be installed and behind the vacuum bag at all times while vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the front wheel plate, brushroll, and belt."

The 6596Q Worker keeps hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the front wheel plate, brushroll, and belt

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not touch the motor, hepa media filter, or the baseplate while the motor is running or soon after it is stopped. These areas can be very hot, and cause severe burns."

The 35452 Worker doesn't touch the motor, hepa media filter, or the baseplate while the motor is running or soon after it is stopped

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be alert for waiters when vacuuming sitting areas."

The 6596Q Worker is alert for waiters when vacuuming sitting areas

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Vacuum only in good artificial light."

Rohan Johnson vacuums in good artificial light

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always look behind you before backing up."

The 35452 Worker looks behind him before backing up

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Stop the machine if someone enters the vacuuming area, and wait until the bystanders have passed before you return to vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson stops the 22C12 vacuum, waves a person through who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never operate the machine if you are sick, fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs."

The 6596Q Worker doesn't operate the machine if he is sick, fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not carry passengers. the vacuum cleaner is designed to be used by a one person vacuum only."

The 35452 Worker doesn't carry passengers

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you accidentally hit an object with the vacuum cleaner, stop the vacuum cleaner immediately, unplug it, and wrap the cord."

The 35452 Worker makes sure he doesn't hit an object

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never leave a running vacuum cleaner unattended. children are at risk for getting injured by the rotating brushroll."

The 35452 Worker stops the vacuum, unplugs it, and rewinds the cord

Rowlf: (offscreen) "When transporting, make sure the ramp is less than 15 degrees, drive slowly, and do not turn. use a single full width ramp, rather than 2 narrow ramps."

Rohan Johnson uses a single full width ramp

## Above Floor Cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning provides challenging of upholstery. always use caution when doing above floor cleaning."

Rohan Johnson uses caution when doing above floor cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not put the vacuum cleaner in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning."

Rohan Johnson doesn't put the vacuum cleaner in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not do above floor cleaning when stuff is high than than you can feel secure about the traction of the wheels and the stability of the vacuum."

The 6596Q Worker doesn't do above floor cleaning when stuff is high than than he can feel secure bout the traction of the wheels and the stability of the vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not do above floor cleaning when upholstery is wet. do not use an upright vacuum near drop-offs, or near elevators. there is a danger and a possibility of the vacuum rollover."

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Rowlf: (offscreen) "When doing above floor cleaning, use on board tools, not an upright vacuum cleaner."

The 6596Q Worker uses the Turbo Brush tool for above floor cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do above floor cleaning carefully, and use caution to prevent a loss of control."

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning carefully, and uses caution to prevent a loss of control

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be especially cautious when changing directions while doing above floor cleaning."

The 35452 Worker is especially cautious when changing directions while doing above floor cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you have to turn, always tilt the vacuum forward."

The 35452 Worker tilts the 35452 vacuum forward

Rowlf: (offscreen) "The operator is responsible for safe operation when doing above floor cleaning."

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## Maintenance and Safety

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always follow the safety recommendations listed in your owner's manual."

Rohan Johnson follows the safety recommendations listed in your owner's manual

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep your vacuum cleaner in good operating condition, and keep safety devices and shields in place and in working condition."

The 35452 Worker keeps his vacuum cleaner in good operation condition, and keeps safety devices and shields in place and in working condition

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition."

The 6596Q Worker keeps all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Remove dirt and debris completely from the motor and the hepa media filter before and after operating the machine."

Rohan Johnson removes dirt and debris completely from the motor and the hepa media filter before and after operating the machine

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum cleaner near an open flame or source of ignition, such as a water heater or furnace."

The 35452 Worker doesn't store the vacuum cleaner near an open flame or source of ignition, such as a water heater or furnace

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Clean dirt, and debris after use to prevent fire hazard."

The 35452 Worker cleans dirt, and debris after use to prevent fire hazard

Rowlf: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves when removing, or installing them. always replace the brushroll with a new one. never try to straighten it that is bent."

The 6596Q Worker wears gloves when removing, or installing them

## Conclusion

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Bissell is fully concerned with your safety. please read the operator's manual until you fully understand the methods to promote the safest operation possible."

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