Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville: Bissell 6596Q, 3594, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville***

***Bissell 6596Q, 3594, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Dr. Teeth***

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your first Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate you taking time to watch this important safety video. safety of you and others is important. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. however, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a powerful piece of equipment that should be used properly. if it's used improperly, it can be turned into a dangerous piece of equipment, which can cause serious injuries or death to yourself and others. this video will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely, but please be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating the vacuum cleaner."

Videos show what Dr. Teeth describes

## Before Operation

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, always be sure to read your operator's manual, and review all of the safety labels that are listed on the machine."

The 6596Q Worker reads his operator's manual, and reviews all of the safety labels that are listed on the machine

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Always locate and read all of the safety labels on the vacuum cleaner, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Make sure that all operators are familiar with and understand the vacuum cleaner's controls and features."

The 6596Q Worker is familiar with the vacuum cleaner's controls and features

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 3594 Cleanview Bagless Powertrak Deluxe Upright Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with a clean carpet sensor that changes from red to green, letting you know when the area you're vacuuming is clean. your Bissell 3594 Cleanview Bagless Powertrak Deluxe Upright Vacuum Cleaner is also 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. your Bissell 35452 Powerglide Platinum Bagged Upright Vacuum is equipped with a bag change indicator that changes from green to red, letting you know when it's time to change the vacuum bag. always turn off and unplug the vacuum before doing so."

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up objects such as forks, spoons, glasses, knives, napkins, glass, or other objects. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a brushroll that rotates very fast and can cause the brushroll to pick up objects and be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

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

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

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts. you should always be sure that safety shields and safety devices are in place and working properly."

The 6596Q Worker inspects his 6596Q vacuum cleaner to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts

Dr. Teeth: (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 any loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts, potentially causing serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson wears his correct clothing and personal protective equipment while vacuuming

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Always make sure that no one is in the area, especially young children."

The 35452 Worker gets 2 parents and 1 child out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Dr. Teeth: (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 cleaning injuries. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common cause of major limb loss for children under age 10. they include a loss of a hand, foot, or even death. young children are often attracted to vacuum cleaners and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member."

Videos show what Dr. Teeth describes

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always clear of area of children. do not vacuum when children are around."

The 6596Q Worker clears the area of children before he starts vacuuming

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Keep children away from the vacuuming area and 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 children away from the vacuuming area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult while he vacuums

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Never let children 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 let children 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.

Dr. Teeth: (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 cleaner if a child approaches the vacuuming area."

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 3594 vacuum as a child approaches the vacuuming area

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Never allow children under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while vacuuming."

Text reads: Never allow children under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum, or be in the area while vacuuming.

## Plugging In

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "You should always use caution and concentration when plugging in the vacuum cleaner. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 35452 Worker uses caution and concentration when plugging in his 35452 vacuum cleaner

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

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 3594 vacuum indoors

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Also, never attempt to plug in your vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, shut the vacuum cleaner off and let it cool down before plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 3594 vacuum cleaner with a cool motor

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the plug comes too close to the lightbulb, you can severely burn the plug."

The 6596Q Worker is extremely careful when plugging in the 6596Q vacuum cleaner near a lamp

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects including sparks, open flames, and other potential sources of ignition away from the vacuum cleaner. an explosion can result in a severe injury to yourself, and others.

A picture shows hot objects including sparks, open flames, and other potential sources of ignition

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Do not stick your fingers in the plugs while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. it can give you electric shocks."

The 6596Q Worker keeps his fingers away from the plugs while plugging in his 6596Q vacuum cleaner

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

The 6596Q Worker tilts the 6596Q vacuum forward and pushes it away from the area where he spilled dirt from

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "You should follow the pre-starting procedures before you start vacuuming."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that allows you to adjust the height adjustment according to the type of floors you are vacuuming."

A picture shows a height adjustment

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum without safety shields and safety devices in place, and working properly."

A picture shows safety shields and safety devices

## Safety Interlock System

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum is equipped with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum if the operator unplugs with the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Never tamper with the safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you and others from serious injuries or death."

Text reads: Never tamper with the safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you and others from serious injuries or death.

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

Videos show what Dr. Bunsen Honeydew describes

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "If the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not operate the vacuum cleaner. have an authorized service dealer repair it immediately."

Text reads: If the safety interlock system doesn't function properly, do not operate the vacuum cleaner. have an authorized service dealer repair it immediately.

## Starting The Vacuum

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, always be sure that you have your hand on the handle, your other hand on the handle, 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

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

The 6596Q Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline his 6596Q vacuum

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

Videos show what Dr. Bunsen Honeydew describes

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a handle that is designed to make maneuvering easier. always be sure to practice using your vacuum cleaner if this is your first time using your vacuum cleaner."

A picture show handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 3594 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 3594 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 3594 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 3594 vacuum left

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

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

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Now that your vacuum cleaner is plugged in, you are familiar with the controls, and you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuuming area, you are ready to begin vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines his 3594 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Remember that you should always be sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum."

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Always use extreme caution and slow down when making turns to maintain control of the machine, and to avoid serious injury or death from a rollover."

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

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

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner gets stuck on a tablecloth, never try to get it unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. stop the vacuum, and then get the tablecloths unstuck."

Rohan Johnson makes sure his 3594 vacuum cleaner doesn't get stuck on a tablecloth

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "You may press the reclined pedal a second time to allow your machine to lean back further, but don't let go of the handle while you do so. that can cause the handle to land on your feet, and serious injuries or death can result."

The 6596Q Worker presses the reclined pedal a second time to allow his 6596Q vacuum cleaner to lean back further

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

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "If you're vacuuming fitness centers, be aware of anyone who may be exercising in there. be extremely careful when vacuuming near them. moving equipment can cause you to fall, and seriously injure yourself."

The 35452 Worker is aware of anyone who may be exercising in fitness centers while vacuuming fitness centers

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Be very courteous of anyone who may be attending events when vacuuming ballrooms. the noise of the vacuum cleaner to put a stop to it immediately."

The 6596Q Worker is very courteous of anyone who may be attending events when vacuuming ballrooms

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Always be aware of anyone who may enter the vacuuming area. if anyone comes into the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and wait until the bystanders leave the area."

The 35452 Worker stops vacuuming and waits until the bystanders leave the area

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming near elevators. the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, causing a rollover."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when vacuuming near elevators

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Be mindful of open doors that lead to bedrooms, conference rooms, business rooms, or ballrooms when vacuuming hallways. the noise of the vacuum cleaner can frighten people."

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "You should never vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you have no choice but to vacuum in reverse, always look down and behind you to be sure no one is behind you."

The 35452 Worker avoids vacuuming in reverse unless absolutely necessary

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Always slow down and use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects that may block your vision. be prepared to stop. you may not see a child behind an obstruction."

The 6596Q Worker slows down and uses extreme caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "If you accidentally hit an object in the middle of vacuuming, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns his 3594 vacuum off, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Do not point the brushroll at people, lamps, windows, walls, or other objects."

The 35452 Worker points the brushroll away from people, lamps, windows, walls, or other objects

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts. the rotating brushroll is extremely sharp, and can cause serious injuries or death."

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum cleaner outdoors or in areas without good ventilation. exhaust filters are dangerous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson runs his 3594 vacuum indoors

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a one person vacuum cleaner only. passengers can fall off and into the spinning brushroll and be injured or killed."

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

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 3594 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can cause serious injuries or death if it's not used properly. on board tools are powerful, and can be very dangerous if on board tools are not used properly. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uncomfortable doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

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Dr. Teeth: (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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming beds. sometimes blankets can be caught on on board tools. never try to get the blankets unstuck with the vacuum running. stop the vacuum, then get the blankets unstuck."

The 6596Q Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming beds

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Be very careful when doing above floor cleaning near a lamp. if on board tools get too close to the lightbulb and touch it, you can severely burn yourself."

The 35452 Worker is very careful when doing above floor cleaning near a lamp

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Do not do above floor cleaning on windows. you can scrape them and leave prints all over the walls."

Rohan Johnson doesn't do above floor cleaning on windows

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Avoid starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning. if you have to move or turn the vacuum when doing above floor cleaning, always turn off and unplug the vacuum."

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Do not do above floor cleaning on wet surfaces. if on board tools 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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, it is extremely important that you should always keep away from stairs, elevators, or other type of hazards. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can go over the edge. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

Videos show what Dr. Teeth describes

## Transporting The Vacuum

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "You need to be extremely careful when transporting, loading, or unloading the vacuum cleaner. you should always use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. remember, the trailer should have the width of your vacuum cleaner. always use a single full width ramp. do not ever use two separate ramps or a narrow single ramp. the vacuum cleaner has front wheels that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge, causing a rollover."

A picture shows a heavy duty trailer, a trailer that has the width of a vacuum cleaner, and a single full width ramp

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 3594 vacuum up the ramp

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "When unloading the vacuum cleaner from a trailer, go backward up the ramp."

Rohan Johnson unloads his 3594 vacuum down the ramp

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

The 35452 Worker avoids reaching under the brushroll as he loads or unloads his 35452 vacuum cleaner, even when the brushroll is shut off

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

The 6596Q Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures. always consult your operator's manual for more information."

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

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

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "The brushroll cover, the brushroll, and belt must be in place, and working correctly."

A picture shows the brushroll cover, the brushroll, and belt

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, and in proper working condition before each use."

A picture shows nuts, bolts, and screws that are tight

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

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

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

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

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Do not try to clear clogs in the hose while the vacuuming is running. always turn off the vacuum bag before trying to clear clogs in the hose. use a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs. do not use sharp objects such as clothes hangers as they may puncture the hose."

The 6596Q Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "The hepa-exhaust filter, the pre-motor filter, and the hepa-media filter are not washable and must be replaced when dirty."

A picture shows a hepa-exhaust filter, a pre-motor filter, and the hepa-media filter

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "The headlight from the vacuum cleaner is extremely dangerous. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before trying to check the headlight."

A picture shows a headlight

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

A picture shows safety devices and replace all safety shields

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp. always wear gloves or wrap the brushroll and use extreme caution when servicing the brushroll. always sharpen or replace the brushroll. do not try to straighten or weld the brushroll."

The 6596Q Worker wears gloves when servicing the brushroll

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "After every use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent 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."

Rohan Johnson removes all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum cleaner where there are any types of open flames or sparks."

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

## Conclusion

Dr. Teeth: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning up floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. if they are used properly, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner will give you years of safe machine operation. if you have any questions, always consult your owner's manual for more information."

Videos show what Dr. Teeth describes