Columbia Club Indianapolis: Bissell 35226, 35932, and 35451 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Columbia Club Indianapolis Presents***

***Bissell 35226, 35932, and 35451 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Miss Piggy***

Onscreen, The 35226 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35451 Worker are using their vacuums

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Thank you for purchasing a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we know that you will enjoy years of safe operation of your vacuum cleaner. Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning floors, and other hard to reach areas. but they should be used properly in accordance with the instructions contained in the owner's manual. if used correctly, serious injury can result to you, and others. in this video, we will teach you how to use an upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but please be sure to read, and understand the operator's manual that came with your machine."

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## Before Operation

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, you should always wear the correct personal protective equipment. you should always hearing hearing protection. do not wear radio, or music headphones. they can get caught in the vacuum's moving parts, and cause serious injuries. always wear long pants, and safety shoes, or boots."

Rohan Johnson wears his correct personal protective equipment

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always look over the vacuuming area, and pick up anything from the floors. your rotating brushroll spins ***very*** fast, and can cause them to be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson looks over the vacuuming area, and picks up anything from the floors

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Before operating the vacuum, always be sure to point out, and read the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment."

The 35226 Worker points out, and reads the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "It's also a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum to go over the edge."

The 35452 Worker closes windows that can cause the vacuum to go over the edge

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always inspect the vacuum to be sure there are no loose, or missing parts. be sure that the brushroll, headlight, post-motor filter, dirt container, hepa media filter, the vacuum bag, and the hose are in place, and working properly."

The 35226 Worker inspects the vacuum to be sure there are no loose, or missing parts. he is sure that the brushroll, headlight, post-motor filter, dirt container, and the hose are in place, and working properly

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your 35932, and 35451 vacuum is equipped with a clean filter indicator, bag change indicator that turns from green to red, this lets you know when it's time to change the bag. if you need to check your filters, or the vacuum bag, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum."

A picture shows a clean filter indicator, and a bag change indicator

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be sure that there is no one in the area while you're vacuuming."

The 35226 Worker gets 2 people out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "According to the U.S product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36.000 people are treated in the united states hospital for injuries related to vacuum cleaner accidents. these accidents are often serious, including a loss of a hand, foot, or even death. young children are often attracted to vacuum cleaners, and the vacuum cleaning activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member. unfortunately, some of those children are runover by vacuum cleaner injuries each year."

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Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Keep children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult."

Rohan Johnson keeps children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never allow children to ride on the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is turned off. they may fall off, and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation."

The 35451 Worker doesn't allow children to ride on the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is turned off

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Children who've been given rides in the past may think it's safe to approach the area for another ride, increasing the risk of being backed over, or run over by the machine."

Text reads: Children who've been given rides in the past may think it's safe to approach the area for another ride, increasing the risk of being backed over, or run over by the machine

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be alert, and turn off the vacuum if a child enters the vacuuming area."

Rohan Johnson turns off the 35932 vacuum as a child enters the vacuuming area

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Also, never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while you're vacuuming."

Text reads: Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while you're vacuuming

## Plugging In

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "When plugging in the vacuum, always use caution. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors explosive."

The 35451 Worker uses caution when plugging in the vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition."

Text reads: Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always plug in the vacuum indoors, and in areas with good ventilation."

The 35226 Worker plugs in the vacuum indoors, and in areas with good ventilation

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you need to replug in the vacuum, always shut the vacuum off, and let it cool down before replugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson shuts the 35932 vacuum off, and lets it cool down before replugging in the vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Keep hot items away from the outlet when plugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson keeps hot items away from the outlet when plugging in the vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always plug in the vacuum cleaner using the plug, and never put your hands, or feet in the plugs. it can give you electric shock."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 35932 vacuum using the plugs, and doesn't puts his hands, or feet in the plugs

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, tilt the vacuum forward, and push it away from the spill. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt. clean it up immediately using a broom, and a pan."

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## Starting The Vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, always be sure that your hand is on the handle, your other hand is on the cord, and your feet are behind the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson is sure that his hand is on the handle, his other hand is on the cord, and his feet are behind the vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum without the post-motor filter, dirt container, hepa media filter, the vacuum bag, or the hose in place, and working properly."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum without the post-motor filter, dirt container, hepa media filter, the vacuum bag, or the hose in place, and working properly

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Press the reclined pedal switch to recline the vacuum."

The 35226 Worker presses the reclined pedal switch

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Flip the power switch to turn on the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson flips the power switch to turn on the vacuum

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner comes with a handle for maneuvering the vacuum. practice using the handle with the power off."

Rohan Johnson practices maneuvering the vacuum with the power off

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35932 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35932 vacuum backward

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "To go left, push the vacuum left."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35932 vacuum left

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "To go right, push the vacuum right."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35932 vacuum left

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "To perform a zero turn, push the vacuum in a zero turn where you want it to go."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35932 vacuum where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Now that your vacuum cleaner is plugged in, and you're familiar with the vacuum cleaner's controls, you are ready to begin vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 35932 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Remember to adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

The 35226 Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always keep away from drop-offs, or elevators. the vacuum cleaner can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum in these areas."

The 35451 Worker keeps away from drop-offs, escalators, or elevators

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Avoid making sharp turns. reduce your speed when turning, especially when doing above floor cleaning."

The 35451 Worker avoids making turns. he reduces his speed when turning

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Bissell does not recommend vacuuming in reverse. if you think vacuuming in reverse is necessary, always look down, and behind you, and go slowly."

Rohan Johnson looks down, and behind him, and goes slowly when vacuuming in reverse

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If anyone enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming immediately."

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be careful when approaching blind corners, dark places, or objects that can block your vision, and only vacuuming in good artificial light."

The 35226 Worker is careful when approaching blind corners, dark places, or objects that can block his vision

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is designed for vacuuming floors, and hard to reach areas. however, vacuuming on slopes, or doing above floor cleaning should be done with caution."

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Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Watch for hazards that can cause a loss of control, or even tip your machine."

The 35451 Worker watches for hazards that can cause a loss of control, or even tip his machine

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never point the brushroll at nearby people, or windows."

Rohan Johnson doesn't point the brushroll at nearby people, or windows

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you accidentally hit something, or you feel an abnormal vibration occurs while vacuuming, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns the 35932 vacuum off, and unplugs it

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If the vacuum cleaner becomes clogged, stop vacuuming, turn it off, and unplug it before checking clogs."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns the 35932 vacuum off, and unplugs it before checking clogs

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not try to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off, and unplugged."

The 35451 Worker doesn't try to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off, and unplugged

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Keep your hands, and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts. the rotating brushroll is very dangerous, and can result in serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands, and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum outdoors, or in areas with poor ventilation. exhaust filters are hazardous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause brain injury, or even death."

The 35226 Worker runs the 35226 vacuum indoors

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Remember, vacuum cleaners are meant to be used by one person vacuums. never carry passengers."

The 35451 Worker uses the 35451 vacuum as a one person vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum cleaner, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, puts it in the upright position, turns it off, and unplugs it before leaving the vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can cause serious injuries, or death if it's not done properly, on board tools are very powerful. in fact, we recommend that you don't put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uncomfortable when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning."

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

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning carefully, and uses a dusting brush tool

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Avoid starting, or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning."

The 35451 Worker avoids starting, or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you have to turn when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum forward."

Rohan Johnson tilts the 35932 vacuum forward

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not make fast, or sudden changes in direction when doing above floor cleaning."

The 35226 Worker doesn't make fast, or sudden changes in direction when doing above floor cleaning

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If on board tools lose traction, take them off the hose, and put them back on the vacuum."

Text reads: If on board tools lose traction, take them off the hose, and put them back on the vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Also, do not try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate cover."

The 35226 Worker doesn't try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate cover

## Transporting The Vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "When transporting the vacuum cleaner, always be sure that you use a heavy duty a trailer. for your safety, use a single full width ramp, rather than 2 narrow single ramps. the vacuum cleaner has 2 separate front wheels that can cause it to tip over."

A picture shows a trailer with a single full width ramp

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "When loading the vacuum, go forward up the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "When unloading the vacuum, go backward down the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Secure your vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, or other D.O.T approved devices."

The 35226 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35451 Worker secure their vacuums to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Proper maintenance is the key to the safe operation of your vacuum cleaner. always consult your operator's manual for maintenance procedures."

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Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Before servicing the vacuum, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum. do not allow untrained operators, or children to service the machine."

Rohan Johnson turns off, and unplugs the 35451 vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you need to check the post-motor filter, or the hepa media filter, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum, remember, they are not washable, and must be replaced when dirty."

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Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "To clear clogs in the hose, always turn off, and unplug it. use a narrow, long broomstick handle. do not use sharp objects such as clothes hangers as they may puncture the hose."

The 35226 Worker uses a narrow, long broomstick handle when clearing clogs in the hose

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never tamper with safety devices, and replace all safety shields that were removed for services."

A picture shows safety devices

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "The headlight from the vacuum can be dangerous. always turn off, and unplug the vacuum before checking the headlight."

A picture shows a headlight

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves, or wrap the brushroll, and use extra caution when servicing them. never try to straighten, or weld brushroll. always sharpen, or replace the brushroll."

The 35451 Worker wears gloves, and uses extra caution when servicing them

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "After each use, remove all dirt, and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent possible fire. it's also a good idea to be sure the vacuum is turned off when you do this too. do not use a high pressure washer, or a steam cleaner. if the vacuum cleaner is hot, let it cool down before you clean it as cold water can damage a hot vacuum."

The 35451 Worker does what Miss Piggy describes

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Store the vacuum cleaner away from open flames, or sparks."

The 35451 Worker stores the 35451 vacuum cleaner away from open flames, or sparks

## Conclusion

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are products that are used for cleaning floors, and hard to reach areas. if you use your vacuum cleaner properly, your vacuum cleaner will give you years of safe operation. if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual."

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