DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland Downtown - Lakeside: Bissell 6596X, 35766, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland Downtown - Lakeside Presents***

***Bissell 6596X, 35766, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Walter***

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Thank you for purchasing a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, and for taking time to watch this important safety feature. safety is important to you, and others around you. Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are designed for cleaning floors, bare floors, or carpets. but they should be used properly according to the operator's manual instructions. if they are used improperly, they can be turned into dangerous pieces of equipment. this video will show you how to use your vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but be sure to read the operator's manual that came with your upright vacuum cleaner."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Before Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure to read, point out, and understand the functions of the controls, and safety features on your vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker reads, points out, and understands the functions of the controls, and safety features on his 35452 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Always check the vacuum to be sure that there aren't any loose, or missing parts. also, be sure that shields are all in place."

Rohan Johnson checks the 35766 vacuum to be sure that there aren't any loose, or missing parts. he is sure that shields are all in place

Walter: (offscreen) "Your safety is extremely important to you. that includes wearing the proper personal protective equipment. this includes eye, hearing protection, long pants, and safety shoes, or boots. don't wear jewelry, or any loose fitting clothing that can get caught in the vacuum's moving parts."

The 6596X wears his proper personal protective equipment

Walter: (offscreen) "Before use, inspect the vacuuming area, and pick up anything that may be picked up, and be sucked into the dirt container, or into the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson inspects the vacuuming area, and picks up objects before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum to go over the edge, and be dropped onto the road, or footpath, and can cause damage to your vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Inspect the hose to be sure that there are no cracks, or debris."

The 35452 Worker inspects the hose to be sure that there are no cracks, or debris

Walter: (offscreen) "Your 35452 vacuum is equipped with a bag change indicator. when it turns from green to red, this lets you know when it's time to change the bag."

A picture shows a bag change indicator

## Keeping Children Safe

Walter: (offscreen) "According to the U.S product safety commission statics, each year, many children are runover by vacuum cleaners each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are causes of injuries, or deaths each year. children are attracted to the vacuum, and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person is a vacuuming member."

Videos show what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Be alert to the presence of children. do not vacuum when children, or others are in the area."

The 35452 Worker is alert to the presence of children. he doesn't vacuum when children, or others are in the area

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep all children under the watchful eye of an adult while vacuuming, never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

The 6596X Worker keeps all children under the watchful eye of an adult while vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly approach the vacuuming area. always be alert, and turn off the vacuum if a child enters the vacuuming area. never allow children to ride on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is turned off. they may fall off, and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation."

Rohan Johnson does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Never allow children who are under the age of 14 to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while you are vacuuming."

Text reads: Never allow children who are under the age of 14 to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while you are vacuuming

## Plugging In

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

The 35452 Worker uses caution when plugging in the vacuum cleaner

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Never attempt to replug in the vacuum when the vacuum is hot. always shut it off, unplug it, and let it cool down before replugging in the vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson shuts the 35766 vacuum off, unplugs it, and lets it cool down

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, do not plug in the vacuum outdoors, electrics from the outlet are electricable, so keep all hot objects away from the outlet at any time you're plugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 35766 vacuum indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "If you need to replug in the vacuum cleaner during a job, shut the vacuum off, unplug it, and let it cool down before replugging in the vacuum."

The 6596X Worker does what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "When you're ready to plug in the vacuum cleaner, first, always clean the outlet with a napkin. you don't want to knock dirt, or debris into the outlet."

The 35452 Worker cleans the outlet with a napkin

Walter: (offscreen) "Always make sure the plug is lined to the outlet when plugging in the vacuum. again, keep the outlet away from hot items, and open flames."

The 6596X Worker is sure the plug is lined to the outlet

Walter: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, clean it up immediately using a broom, and a pan, and be sure that the dirt is thrown away before operating the vacuum cleaner. if you spill dirt on your clothes, dust yourself off, and again, be sure that any dirt, or debris is in the trash can before you start vacuuming."

Videos show what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "Never plug in the vacuum near, or on a trailer. always take it off the trailer before plugging in the vacuum."

The 35452 Worker takes the 35452 vacuum off the trailer before plugging in his vacuum

## Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, 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 has his hand on the handle, his other hand is on the cord, and his feet are behind the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember, never start a vacuum outdoors, or in areas without proper ventilation. exhaust filters are dangerous, and contain carbon monoxide."

The 6596X Worker starts the 6596X vacuum indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "It's also possible to have sparks, or other hot objects in the motor, so don't start the vacuum near anything flammable."

The 35452 Worker operates the vacuum without flammable materials nearby

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

Rohan Johnson presses the reclined pedal switch

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

Videos show what Walter describes

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember to practice using the handle before you start vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson practices using the handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35766 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35766 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35766 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35766 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35766 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Now that your vacuum cleaner is plugged in, and you have completed your daily checks, you are ready to go to work."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 35766 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, always do a scan of the worksite to make sure you won't encounter anything in the area."

The 6596X Worker does a scan of the worksite to make sure he doesn't encounter anything in the area

Walter: (offscreen) "You may not always see these things lurking beneath the floors, so always be sure to keep an eye out for them. the vacuum cleaner uses an extremely high brushroll speed. it can pick up debris across open floors. debris can also be thrown from the vacuum, and bounce off a window, a wall, or a sign, and hit you. always be careful to reduce the risk of injury, or damage."

Rohan Johnson keeps an eye out for them as he vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution, and slow down when making turns, especially when maneuvering around furniture, or when doing above floor cleaning to avoid a possibility of serious injury, or death from a rollover accident."

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution, and slows down when making turns

Walter: (offscreen) "Vacuuming under tables, or other furniture may allow you to press the reclined pedal a second time. this will allow the machine to lean back further."

The 6596X Worker presses the reclined pedal a second time to vacuum under tables

Walter: (offscreen) "If you have no other choice but to vacuum in reverse, always look down, and behind you to be sure no one is behind you."

Rohan Johnson looks down, and behind him to be sure no one is behind him when vacuuming in reverse

Walter: (offscreen) "Use caution, and slow down when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects that may block your vision, and remember to vacuum in good artificial light."

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

Walter: (offscreen) "If you hit an object, or you feel an abnormal vibration occurs when vacuuming, stop vacuuming, turn off the vacuum, and unplug it before inspecting anything for possible damage."

The 6596X Worker stops vacuuming, turns off the 6596X vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for possible damage

Walter: (offscreen) "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

Walter: (offscreen) "Never use the vacuum cleaner in bad conditions, such as wet floors, pools, or outdoors. the vacuum cleaner's power can be affected, and that can increase the risk of an electric shock."

Rohan Johnson uses his 35766 vacuum in good conditions

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember, the motor, and some parts of the vacuum will run hot. they can burn you if you're not careful. wear gloves when you're vacuuming, and be very careful not to touch hot components."

The 35452 Worker wears gloves when vacuuming, and is very careful not to touch hot components

Walter: (offscreen) "Always shut the vacuum off, and unplug it before checking for any clogs on the brushroll, or the hose."

The 6596X Worker shuts the 6596X vacuum off, and unplugs it before checking for any clogs on the brushroll, or the hose

Walter: (offscreen) "Flying debris is as much as risk to bystanders as it is to you. watch for people in, or near your work area. do not point the brushroll at another person. this is extremely dangerous, and can cause serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson points the brushroll away from another person

Walter: (offscreen) "If people enter the vacuuming area while you're vacuuming, stop vacuuming, and wait until they are a safe distance away to resume vacuuming."

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Vacuum cleaners can be very noisy. respect people in the area by using a vacuum during normal business hours, and as quietly as you can."

The 6596X Worker respects people in the area by using a vacuum during normal business hours, and as quietly as you can

Walter: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum, always turn off, and unplug it."

Rohan Johnson turns off, and unplugs the 35766 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning creates extra caution. if on board tools are used improperly, it can be dangerous. 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."

The 35452 Worker uses caution when doing above floor cleaning

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

Rohan Johnson uses a Turbo Brush tool

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

Rohan Johnson tilts the 35766 vacuum forward

Walter: (offscreen) "Avoid starting, or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning, and don't make sudden changes in speed, or direction."

The 6596X Worker avoids starting, or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Watch for hazards that may cause a tip-over."

The 6596X Worker watches for hazards that may cause a tip-over

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

The 35452 Worker doesn't try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Walter: (offscreen) "Always stay at least 2 vacuuming paths away from the hazards such as elevators, stairways, or pools. the vacuum can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum."

Rohan Johnson does what Walter describes

## Transporting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "You need to be very careful when transporting the vacuum. if you need to transport it, use a heavy duty trailer. use a single full width ramp, rather than 2 narrow ramps. the vacuum cleaner has 2 front wheels that could go off the edge of the ramp."

A picture shows a heavy-duty trailer, and a single full width ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not reach under the brushroll, even when the brushroll is shut off."

The 6596X Worker doesn't reach under the brushroll, even when the brushroll is shut off

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

The 6596X Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their vacuums to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Walter: (offscreen) "Follow the maintenance, and storage recommendations to be sure your vacuum cleaner keeps operating properly."

A picture shows maintenance, and storage recommendations

Walter: (offscreen) "Always turn off the vacuum before making any adjustments."

The 35452 Worker turns off the 35452 vacuum before making any adjustments

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, and in good working order."

A picture shows nuts, bolts, and screws

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

A picture shows safety devices, and safety shields

Walter: (offscreen) "The headlight can be dangerous, so always turn off, and unplug it before checking the headlight."

A picture shows a headlight

Walter: (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

Walter: (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 replaces the vacuum bag with a new one

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

The 6596X Worker wears gloves, and uses extra caution when servicing them

Walter: (offscreen) "After every use, it's a good idea to clean dirt, and debris off the vacuum cleaner. always be sure that the motor is cool before washing it. do not use a high pressure washer, or a steam cleaner."

Rohan Johnson cleans dirt, and debris off the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Always store the vacuum cleaner away from open flames, or sparks."

The 6596X Worker stores his 6596X vacuum away from away from open flames, or sparks

## Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning up floors quickly, and efficiently. when they are used properly, they will provide years of safe operation. if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Walter describes