Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter, an IHG Hotel: Bissell 6596X, 35933, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter, an IHG Hotel Presents***

***Bissell 6596X, 35933, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Miss Piggy***

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Congratulations and thank you for your first purchase of your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate you taking your time to watch this important safety video. safety is important to you and others around you. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does a great job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, and hard to reach areas. but they should be used properly according to the operator's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used improperly, it can be a dangerous piece of equipment. this video will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. please be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner."

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## Before Operation

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, always have your operator's manual handy and review your safety instructions that are listed on the machine."

The 35452 Worker has his operator's manual handy and review his safety instructions that are listed on the machine

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Locate and read all of the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels that are on the vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Make sure that you and other operators are familiar with the controls and features on the machine."

The 6596X Worker is familiar with the controls and features on the machine

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 35933 Cleanview Bagless Powertrak Plus Bagless Upright Vacuum is equipped with a clean filter indicator that changes from green to red, letting you know when it's time to check or clean your filters. always turn off and unplug the vacuum before attempting to check or clean your filters. the Bissell 35452 Powerglide Platinum Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with a bag change indicator that lets you know when it's time to change the bag."

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, always look over the vacuuming area, and pick up any objects such as pieces of glass, napkins, forks, spoons, knives, or other objects. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a rotating brushroll that rotates at a very high speed that can cause objects to be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson looks over the vacuuming area and picks up foreign objects before objects

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum to go over the edge and be sucked onto the footpath, or the grass."

The 35452 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always wear your correct clothing and personal protective equipment such as ear protection, eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes or boots. do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum's moving parts, potentially causing serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson wear his proper personal protective equipment before when vacuuming

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Make sure that nobody is in the area while vacuuming, especially young children."

The 35452 Worker gets 2 children and 1 parent out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36,000 people are treated in the united states as a result of vacuum cleaner injuries each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common cause of vacuuming injuries each year. they are often attracted to vacuum cleaners and the vacuuming activity, especially young children."

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Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always clear the area of children who are in the area. do not vacuum when children or others are around."

The 6596X Worker clears the area of children

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Keep all children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult while you vacuum. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

The 35452 Worker keeps all children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult while he vacuums

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

Text reads: Never allow children to ride on the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is shut off. they may fall off and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the vacuuming area for another ride. always be alert and turn off the vacuum if a child enters the area."

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 35933 vacuum as a child enters the vacuuming area

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not allow children who are under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming."

Text reads: Do not allow children who are under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming.

## Plugging In

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 35452 Worker uses caution when plugging in his 35452 vacuum

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

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the vacuum outdoors. electrics from the outlet can be dangerous."

The 6596X Worker plugs in his 6596X vacuum indoors

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If the outlet is blocked when plugging in your vacuum, always take the plug off before plugging it in the outlet."

Rohan Johnson takes the plug off before plugging in his 35933 vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never attempt to replug in the vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you need to replug in the vacuum at any time, shut the vacuum off and let it cool down before replugging in your vacuum."

The 6596X Worker shuts his 6596X vacuum off and lets it cool down before replugging in his vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the cord comes too close and touches it, you can burn yourself."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when plugging in his 35933 vacuum cleaner near a lamp

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not insert any hot objects such as cigarettes, cigars, or open flames near the outlet while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. an explosion can occur causing serious injuries to yourself, and others."

The 35452 Worker keeps all hot objects such as cigarettes, cigars, or open flames away from the outlet while plugging in his 35452 vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Keep your fingers away from the outlet while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. an electric shock can occur causing serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands and feet away from the outlet while plugging in his 35933 vacuum

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

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## Safety Interlock System

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum if the operator unplugs the vacuum with the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not tamper with the safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you and others from serious injuries or death."

Text reads: Do not tamper with the safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you and others from serious injuries or death.

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum by pressing or flipping the power switch. keep it in the upright position and unplug it from the outlet, but do not put the cord back on the vacuum. the motor should begin to stop, the brushroll should stop rotating, and the headlight should go out."

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Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not operate the vacuum. contact your service dealer to repair it immediately."

Text reads: If the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not operate the vacuum. contact your service dealer to repair it immediately.

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Let's go over some pre-starting procedures before you start vacuuming."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum without the brushroll cover, the post-motor filter, the headlight, the dirt container, the pre-motor filter, the hepa media filter, the vacuum bag, and the hose in place and working properly."

Text reads: Do not operate the vacuum without the brushroll cover, the post-motor filter, the headlight, the dirt container, the pre-motor filter, the hepa media filter, the vacuum bag, and the hose in place and working properly.

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with the height adjustment knob that adjusts your floors you are vacuuming."

A picture shows a height adjustment knob

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Make sure all shields and safety devices are in place of the vacuum."

A picture shows shields and safety devices

## Starting The Vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson has his hand on the handle, his other hand on the cord, and his feet behind the vacuum

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

The 6596X Worker reclines his 6596X vacuum by pressing the reclined pedal switch

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Press or flip the power switch to turn on the vacuum."

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If this is your first time using your vacuum, always be sure to practice maneuvering the handle before your first time operation."

Rohan Johnson practices maneuvering the handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35933 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35933 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35933 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35933 vacuum left

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

The 6596X Worker pushes his 6596X vacuum cleaner in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Now that you are familiar with the controls, and you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuuming area, you are ready to start vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines his 35933 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Remember that the floors should be dry and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum."

The 6596X Worker is sure that the floors are dry and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always use extreme caution and slow down when making turns to avoid a possible rollover from serious injuries or death."

The 35452 Worker uses caution and slows down when making turns

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Use slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, lamps, drawers, desks, chairs, or other furniture."

The 35452 Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, lamps, drawers, desks, chairs, or other furniture

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "There is a slipping hazard that you need to be aware of such as pools. any vacuuming equipment should never be used near a pool. also, never try to vacuum a pool furniture with any of your vacuuming equipment. that can cause an electric shock."

A picture shows a pool

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

The 6596X Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Watch out for anyone who may be in the vacuuming area while vacuuming. debris can be sucked into the dirt container or the vacuum bag. do not vacuum when people are near. if they enter the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and wait until the bystanders leave the area."

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

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be courteous of where you're vacuuming, and if people are attending events in the ballrooms, always keep the vacuum noise away from them."

The 6596X Worker vacuums a ballroom where there are no people and no events

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner gets stuck on a tablecloth, never try to get it unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. turn off the vacuum cleaner first, and then get it unstuck."

Rohan Johnson makes sure his 35933 vacuum cleaner doesn't get stuck on a tablecloth

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Also, keep in mind that there are outdoor furniture that may be in the area. do not try to vacuum any outdoor furniture with your upright vacuum cleaner. again, that can cause an electric shock."

A picture shows outdoor furniture

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Don't get too close to drop-offs when vacuuming them. the fence is designed to protect you. do not try to climb onto the fence to try to clean the other side of it. that can cause slips and falls, which can result in serious injuries."

The 6596X Worker doesn't get too close to drop-offs when vacuuming them

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "For safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from glass. putting an upright vacuum cleaner near them can cause damage to the glass."

The 35452 Worker faces his 35452 vacuum cleaner away from glass

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something."

Text reads: Never eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something.

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be mindful of open doors that lead to bedrooms, conference rooms, and ballrooms when vacuuming hallways. the noise of the vacuum cleaner can bother people."

The 35452 Worker is mindful of open doors that lead to bedrooms, conference rooms, and ballrooms

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming stairs. both the operator and the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, which can result in slips and falls."

The 6596X Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming stairs

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Stay away from the elevator shafts when vacuuming near elevators. both the operator and the vacuum cleaner can fall, which can cause serious injuries or death if they go over the elevator shaft."

Rohan Johnson stays away from the elevator shafts when vacuuming near elevators

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Bissell asks that you never vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you need to vacuum in reverse, always look down and behind you to be sure it's safe to back up."

The 35452 Worker looks down and behind him to be sure it's safe to back up

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution and slow down when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects that may block your vision."

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution and slows down when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you hit an object while you're vacuuming, stop vacuuming, turn off the vacuum, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns off his 35933 vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Always point the brushroll away from people, windows, or curtains."

The 6596X Worker points the brushroll away from people, windows, or curtains

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts. the rotating parts are dangerous, and can cause serious injuries or death."

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 cleaner outdoors or in spaces without ventilation. the exhaust filters contain carbon monoxide that can cause serious injuries or death."

The 6596X Worker runs his 6596X vacuum cleaner outdoors or in spaces without ventilation

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a one person machine."

The 35452 Worker uses his 35452 vacuum cleaner as a one person vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you need to leave your vacuum cleaner, always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. remember, never leave your vacuum cleaner unattended."

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 35933 vacuum cleaner

## Above Floor Cleaning

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning creates a unique challenging on furniture such as chairs, couches, beds, tables, drawers, and desks. however, if it's done correctly, it can be very dangerous. on board tools are extremely powerful. never 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."

The 6596X Worker does above floor cleaning with caution

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 Turbo Brush tool

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Use caution when vacuuming beds. sometimes on board tools can be caught by blankets. never try to get the blankets unstuck with the vacuum running. stop the vacuum, then get the blankets unstuck."

The 35452 Worker uses caution when vacuuming beds

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming lamps. don't let on board tools get too close to the lightbulb. you can cause severe burns to yourself and others."

The 6596X Worker is very careful when vacuuming lamps

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never try to vacuum windows with on board tools. you can damage them, and leave prints all over the them."

The 6596X Worker doesn't try to vacuum windows with on board tools

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming near candles. touching it can result in a loss of power."

The 6596X Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming near candles

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never start or stop when doing above floor cleaning. if you have to turn when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum forward."

The 35452 Worker avoids starting or stopping when doing above floor cleaning

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not do above floor cleaning on wet surfaces. on board tools can lose traction. if they do lose traction, take them off of the hose and put them back on the vacuum."

The 35452 Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never attempt to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate."

The 6596X Worker doesn't attempt to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, always stay at least 2 vacuuming paths away from drop-offs, stairs, elevators, pools, or other hazards. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "If you're transporting the vacuum cleaner, always be sure that the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. always use a heavy duty trailer to transport the vacuum. for your safety, always use a single full width ramp rather than 2 narrow ramps. the vacuum cleaner can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge, or if the edge caves in."

A picture shows a heavy duty trailer with a single full width ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp when loading his 35933 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp when loading his 35933 vacuum from a trailer

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Do not attempt to reach under the brushroll as you load or unload your vacuum cleaner, even when the brushroll is shut off."

The 35452 Worker doesn't attempt to reach under the brushroll as he loads his 35452 vacuum cleaner

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

The 6596X Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, or other D.O.T approved attachments

## Maintenance and Storage

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with an operator's manual that comes with maintenance and storage procedures. because proper maintenance is critical to the safe operation, always consult your owner's manual."

A picture shows an operator's manual with maintenance and storage procedures

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off and unplugged."

The 35452 Worker turns off and unplugs his 35452 vacuum before making any adjustments

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, and in proper working condition."

A picture shows nuts, bolts, and screws that are tight, and in proper working condition

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "The hepa-exhaust filter and the hepa-media filter are not washable and must be replaced when dirty."

A picture shows a hepa-exhaust filter and the hepa-media filter

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "To empty the dirt container, slide the dirt container lever to the unlocked position, pull it up and away from the vacuum, and empty it over a trash bin."

Rohan Johnson slides the dirt container lever to the unlocked position, pulls it up and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never attempt to reuse a vacuum bag by trying to cut open the vacuum bag. always throw away the bag and replace it with a new one."

The 35452 Worker throws away the bag and replaces it with a new one

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never try to clear clogs in the hose while the vacuum cleaner is running. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before doing so. use a long, narrow broomstick handle. do not use sharp objects such as clothes hangers as they may puncture the hose."

The 6596X Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle

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

A picture shows safety devices

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

A picture shows a headlight

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

The 35452 Worker wears gloves and uses extra caution when servicing it

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "After every use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to stop fires. if the vacuum cleaner has been running and is hot, let it cool down before you clean it. do not use a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner."

The 6596X Worker washes the 6596X vacuum

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum cleaner near open flames or sparks."

The 35452 Worker stores the vacuum cleaner away from open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Miss Piggy: (offscreen) "Bissell vacuum cleaners do an excellent job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, and carpets. like any machine, you should always use them properly so they can give you years of safe operation. if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual."

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