Aloft Miami - Brickell: Bissell 65856, 35961, and 35452 Maintenance and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Aloft Miami - Brickell Presents***

***Bissell 65856, 35961, and 35452 Maintenance and Safety***

***with Bert***

Text reads: "This video is not a substitute for reading, and understanding the operator's manual that came with your machine. please be sure to read and understand your operator's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner. your machine may differ slightly in this video."

Onscreen, The 65856 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker are using their vacuums

Bert: (offscreen) "Congratulations, and thank you for buying a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate having you as our customer, and we know that you'll enjoy many years of safe operation. it's very important that you know, and understand the safety. the Bissell vacuum cleaner is designed to be used for vacuuming floors, and is designed to clean furniture as upholstery, stairs, beds, couches, chairs, tables, and objects. but it should never be used as a toy, or a recreational vehicle. anyone who operates the vacuum cleaner should use it properly. you should NEVER allow a child to operate the vacuum cleaner. this Bissell machine may look harmless, but it can be a dangerous piece of equipment if the operator uses the vacuum cleaner incorrectly. in this video, we will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but ***please*** make sure you read and understand the owner's manual that came with your vacuum cleaner."

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## Before Operation

Bert: (offscreen) "Before operating your vacuum cleaner, you should read your operator's manual, and be attentive to the labels that alerts you to the manual."

Rohan Johnson reads his operator's manual

Bert: (offscreen) "Locate and read all the safety decals on the machine, vacuum cleaner, and any other part of the attachments."

A picture shows the safety decals

Bert: (offscreen) "Inspect your vacuum cleaner to make sure there are no loose, or missing parts of your vacuum cleaner."

The 65856 Worker makes sure there are no loose, or missing parts of his vacuum cleaner

Bert: (offscreen) "Check the hose to make sure there aren't any clogs, or debris that may get clogged in the hose."

Rohan Johnson checks the hose to make sure there aren't any clogs, or debris

Bert: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming, take a few minutes to walk through the vacuuming area. pick up any objects lying on the floor such as bottle caps, or paper clips that should not be there. the brushroll rotates at an ***extremely*** high speed, and can quickly turn items left in the floors into dangerous objects."

The 35452 Worker picks up paper clips from his vacuuming area

Bert: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows, or doors that can interfere with you, and others while you're vacuuming."

The 65856 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Always wear the proper type of clothing such as ear protection, eye protection, long pants, and sturdy work shoes, or boots. radio, or music headphones. sandals, sneakers, shorts, jewelry, or any loose fitting clothing should not be worn when operating the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson wears a Kermit baseball cap, eye protection, a blue and green striped neck gaiter mask, safety vest, long pants, and work boots

Bert: (offscreen) "Most importantly, make sure no one is in the area when you're vacuuming, especially young children."

Rohan Johnson makes sure no one is in the area when he's vacuuming, especially young children

## Keeping Children Safe

Bert: (offscreen) "According to the US product commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36,000 people are treated in the hospitals as a result of vacuum cleaner injuries. these accidents are often serious than can cause children to be injured, or killed by the rotating vacuum brushrolls. young children are often attracted to the vacuum cleaner, even if the person vacuuming is a family member. they certainly don't understand the dangers of the rotating brushrolls, or the fact that the operator may not know they're in the area."

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Bert: (offscreen) "Keep all children away when vacuuming, and under watchful eye of a responsible adult."

The 35452 Worker keeps all children away when vacuuming, and under watchful eye of a responsible adult

Bert: (offscreen) "Children are often permitted to ride on machines that can cause them to be injured, or killed by the rotating vacuum brushroll. that's why Bissell asks that you should never allow children to ride on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is turned off. if your vacuum cleaner is equipped with the brushroll cover, do NOT allow children to ride on it as the brushroll can lead to serious injuries, or death."

Rohan Johnson doesn't allow children to ride on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is turned off

## Plugging In

Bert: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming, be sure to check that the plug is free of obstacles, and that the cord is secured."

Rohan Johnson checks the plug that is free obstacles, and that the cord is secured

Bert: (offscreen) "You should always make sure that the vacuum cleaner is indoors, and in a well ventilated area before plugging in the vacuum."

The 65856 Worker makes sure that the vacuum cleaner is indoors, and in a well ventilated area before plugging in the vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "If at any time you need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, remember to shut the vacuum cleaner off, and let it cool down before replugging in the vacuum. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive. be careful if at any time you're near, or around a hot vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson shuts the 35961 vacuum cleaner off, and lets it cool down before replugging in the vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Also, do not smoke when plugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson doesn't smoke when replugging in the vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "All cigerrates, cigars, and other potential sources must be extinguished before operating the vacuum."

Text reads: All cigerrates, cigars, and other potential sources must be extinguished before operating the vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Never insert your finger in the plugs, and do not try to plug in vacuum near open flames, or sparks."

The 35452 Worker doesn't insert his finger in the plugs, and doesn't try to plug in vacuum near open flames, or sparks

Bert: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, tilt the vacuum cleaner, and move it forward, or backward away from the spilled dirt. do not start the motor."

The 65856 Worker tilt the vacuum cleaner, and moves it forward away from the spilled dirt

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Bert: (offscreen) "Before you begin starting, and operating the vacuum, let's go over some pre-starting procedures."

Rohan Johnson follows pre-starting procedures

Bert: (offscreen) "The first rule before staring the vacuum is that you should always make sure that the dirt container, the vacuum bag, and the bag door cover are secured before vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson makes sure the dirt container are secured

Bert: (offscreen) "If you're vacuuming dark places, always make sure that your vacuum is equipped with the headlight."

The 65856 Worker makes sure that his vacuum is equipped with the headlight

Bert: (offscreen) "You should never operate the vacuum without the brushroll, and belt in their proper working condition."

The 35452 Worker operates the 35452 vacuum with the brushroll, and belt in their proper working condition

Bert: (offscreen) "Also, for the safety reason, you should never operate the vacuum if you have taken any medication such as drugs."

Rohan Johnson operates the 35961 vacuum without taking any medication

Bert: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with an interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum if at any time you unplug the vacuum with power on. to check to make sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum by pressing the power switch with your foot to the on position, or by flipping the power switch to the on position. keep the vacuum cleaner in the upright position, and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the outlet, but don't put the cord back on the vacuum. the motor should begin to stop, the headlight should go out, and the brushroll should stop rotating."

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Bert: (offscreen) "Also, your vacuum is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 5 on the 65856 vacuum, and 1 to 7 on the 35961, and 35452 vacuum. adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

A picture shows the height adjustment

## Starting The Vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, put the vacuum in the reclined position."

Rohan Johnson puts the 35961 vacuum in the reclined position

Bert: (offscreen) "Keep your hand on the handle, your other hand on the cord, and your feet behind the vacuum while the vacuum is in operation at all times."

Text reads: Keep your hand on the handle, your other hand on the cord, and your feet behind the vacuum while the vacuum is in operation at all times

Bert: (offscreen) "Also, for the safety reason, you should not operate the vacuum if the safety system does not function properly."

Text reads: Do not operate the vacuum if the safety system does not function properly

Bert: (offscreen) "Press the power switch with your foot, or flip the power switch with your foot to turn it on."

Rohan Johnson flips the power switch with his finger to turn it on

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "It's always best to practice maneuvering the vacuum to become familiar with the handle. to do so, always use the handle."

The 65856 Worker uses the handle to maneuver the vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35961 vacuum forward

Bert: (offscreen) "To go backwards, look down, and behind you to make sure no one is behind you, then push the vacuum cleaner backward."

Rohan Johnson looks down, and behind him to make sure no one is behind him, then pushes the 35961 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35961 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 35961 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson performs a zero turn with his 35961 vacuum

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Now that we're familiar with all of the safety rules, it's time to vacuum the floors."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 35961 vacuum, turns it on, and begins vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Remember that on the 65856, 35961, and 35452 vacuum, the brushroll will start rotating, and the headlight will come on."

A video shows a headlight that comes on

Bert: (offscreen) "Before we go any further, watch what happens when our operator turns the vacuum on."

A video showing Rohan Johnson turning on his 35961 vacuum causing the headlight to come on, and the brushroll to start rotating

Bert: (offscreen) "In fact, the vacuum cleaner is powerful, and noisy. so again, you always need to wear hearing protection at all times when operating the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson wears hearing protection when operating the 35961 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Also, the floors should be dry to vacuum safely."

The 65856 Worker vacuums dry floors

Bert: (offscreen) "Don't touch the post-motor filter, or the hepa media filter when the vacuum is hot, or immediately after stopping. allow the vacuum cleaner to cool down before checking the post-motor filter, or the hepa media filter."

The 65856 Worker doesn't touch the post-motor filter as he stops the vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "There are hazards you need to stay away from such as elevators, or stairways. the vacuum cleaner can suddenly rollover if its wheel goes over the edge. so be careful, and always keep at least 2 feet away from the hazards. DO NOT try to put an upright vacuum in these areas as they can be dangerous. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum in these areas."

The 35452 Worker keeps at least 2 feet away from the hazards

Bert: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming near bare floors, and be sure to adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

The 65856 Worker is careful when vacuuming near bare floors, and adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Bert: (offscreen) "If for any reason you need to leave the vacuum, such as to remove an object, stop vacuuming, and turn the vacuum off."

The 35452 Worker stops vacuuming, and turns the vacuum off to remove an object

Bert: (offscreen) "Always use caution, and slow down when making turns, especially when working around tables, stools, desks, chairs, or objects."

The 65856 Worker uses caution, and slows down when making turns

Bert: (offscreen) "However, because the vacuum can turn so quickly, the operator must always be alert for any bystanders that may enter, or be in the vacuuming area while you're vacuuming. watch for co-workers, and other bystanders in the vacuuming area who are working behind you. if you see any co-worker working behind you, always stay well ahead. if people are in bed napping, or sleeping, always keep the noise away from them. do not run the vacuum near anyone who may be asleep such as bedrooms as it can wake up, and disturb, or frighten them. also, if anyone comes into the vacuuming area, stop."

Rohan Johnson is alert for any bystanders that may enter, or be in the vacuuming area. Rohan Johnson watches for co-workers who is working behind him. he keeps the 35961 vacuum noise away from them. he doesn't run the 35961 vacuum where anyone may be asleep, then, it cuts to the 65856 Worker who stops vacuuming, waves a person through who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Remember, the vacuum cleaner is not a toy, and is designed to be used by one person only. never carry passengers, and do NOT let children play on the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson uses his 35961 as intended for the operator only

Bert: (offscreen) "If you accidentally hit an object, you feel an abnormal vibration occurs when vacuuming, or you feel that the headlight's burned out, stop vacuuming, turn it off, and unplug it before inspecting anything for possible damage."

The 35452 Worker stops vacuuming, turns it off, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for possible damage

Bert: (offscreen) "Slow down, and use extra caution when approaching a blind corner, tables, stools, chairs, beds, or any other furniture, or object that can affect your line of sight. be prepared to stop. you may not see a child behind an obstruction."

The 65856 Worker slows down, and use extra caution when approaching a blind corner, tables, stools, chairs, beds, or any other furniture, or object

Bert: (offscreen) "Never run the vacuum cleaner outdoors, or in spaces where carbon monoxide filters can collect."

Rohan Johnson runs the 35961 vacuum indoors

Bert: (offscreen) "Bissell recommends that you do NOT vacuum in reverse. if you need to vacuum in reverse, stop vacuuming, look down to make sure no one is behind you."

Rohan Johnson looks down to make sure no one is behind him to make sure no one is behind him before vacuuming in reverse

Bert: (offscreen) "When vacuuming, always be alert for debris that may get caught in the vacuum brushroll."

Rohan Johnson is alert for debris that may get caught in the vacuum brushroll

Bert: (offscreen) "You may not see debris lurking between floors, so be on the lookout for them. the vacuum has a powerful suction that can pick up debris from the brushroll, and the dirt container, or the vacuum bag. so remember to be careful, and look out for anything that can get sucked in the vacuum."

The 35452 Worker is on the lookout for them, and is careful, and looks out for anything that can get sucked in the vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Never point the brushroll toward walls, doors, beds, stools, curtains, or people."

The 65856 Worker points the brushroll away from walls, doors, beds, stools, curtains, or people

Bert: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, belt, and all other rotating parts. the rotating brushroll is dangerous, and can cause injuries."

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

Bert: (offscreen) "You must keep your vacuum cleaner speed under control. you may be able to vacuum faster than some other days, but you should never try to vacuum at an unsafe speed."

The 65856 Worker keeps his vacuum cleaner speed under control

Bert: (offscreen) "Only vacuum in good artificial light."

Rohan Johnson vacuums in good artificial light

Bert: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when vacuuming in dark places such as hallways, and never remove the headlight when vacuuming in dark places as it can result in serious injuries. remember, the headlight is designed to protect you."

The 65856 Worker uses extreme caution when vacuuming in dark places such as hallways, and doesn't remove the headlight when vacuuming in dark places

Bert: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum, turn off the vacuum, unplug it, and wrap the cord."

The 35452 Worker turns off the 35452 vacuum, unplugs it, and wraps the cord

## Above Floor Cleaning

Bert: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning requires extra caution, and can be dangerous. one wrong move, and the machine can tip over. remember to use extra caution when using on board tools. they are powerful, and can potentially be dangerous if used improperly. in fact, you should never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning."

The 65856 Worker uses extra caution when doing above floor cleaning

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

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning carefully, and uses a Turbo Brush tool

Bert: (offscreen) "Never vacuum wet surfaces to avoid losing traction."

Rohan Johnson vacuums dry surfaces

Bert: (offscreen) "Never vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover."

The 65856 Worker doesn't vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover

Bert: (offscreen) "Watch for objects such as bottle caps, or paper clips that can cause a loss of control of the vacuum."

The 65856 Worker watches for objects such as bottle caps, or paper clips

Bert: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, it's important that you stay away from hazards such as stairways, or elevators, use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum in these areas."

The 35452 Worker stays away from the hazards such as stairways, or elevators

Bert: (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.

## Transporting The Vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "When transporting the vacuum, make sure to use a heavy duty trailer. use a single full width ramp that is less than 15 degrees. don't ever use 2 separate ramps, or a narrow single ramp, because the front wheels could go off the edge of the ramp which an cause tipping."

A picture shows a single full width ramp

Bert: (offscreen) "When loading the vacuum cleaner, go forward up the ramp to load the machine on a trailer."

The 35452 Worker goes forward up the ramp to load the machine on a trailer

Bert: (offscreen) "Secure your vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, or cables."

The 65856 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their vacuums to the trailer with straps

Bert: (offscreen) "When you unload your vacuum cleaner, go backward down the ramp carefully."

The 35452 Worker goes backward down the ramp carefully

## Maintenance and Storage

Bert: (offscreen) "Follow the service and maintenance recommendations to make sure your vacuum cleaner continues to operate properly."

Rohan Johnson follows the service and maintenance recommendations to make sure his vacuum cleaner continues to operate properly

Bert: (offscreen) "Never try to make any adjustments to the vacuum cleaner unless it's turned off, and unplugged."

The 35452 Worker doesn't try to make any adjustments to the vacuum cleaner unless it's turned off, and unplugged

Bert: (offscreen) "The headlight from the vacuum can be dangerous. always turn off, and unplug the vacuum before checking the headlight for any cracks, or damage."

Rohan Johnson turns off, and unplugs the 35961 vacuum before checking the headlight for any cracks, or damage."

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

The 65856 Worker slides the dirt container to the unlocked position, pulls it up, and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Bert: (offscreen) "Never attempt to reuse a vacuum bag that is full. 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

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

Rohan Johnson wears gloves when removing, or installing them

Bert: (offscreen) "Always check the belt to make sure there are no cracks, or damage."

The 65856 Worker checks the belt to make sure the are no cracks, or damage

Bert: (offscreen) "After each use, remove all dirt, and debris from the vacuum to prevent possible fire."

The 35452 Worker removes all dirt, and debris from the vacuum to prevent possible fire

Bert: (offscreen) "Whenever you leave your vacuum, always turn off, unplug the vacuum, and wrap the cord to prevent others, especially children from the vacuum."

The 65856 Worker turns off, unplugs the vacuum, and wraps the cord

Bert: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum where there is an open flame, or spark, such as a water heater, or other appliance."

The 65856 Worker stores the vacuum cleaner where there are no open flames, or spark

## Conclusion

Bert: (offscreen) "Follow these safety rules, and maintain your vacuum properly to keep the vacuum cleaner a safe product. remember, if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual."

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