Children’s Minnesota Primary Care Clinic – St. Paul: Bissell 6596X, 21K32, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Children’s Minnesota Primary Care Clinic – St. Paul Presents***

***Bissell 6596X, 21K32, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Scooter***

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Thank you for your purchase of your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, and for taking time to watch this important video. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is built to clean floors quickly, and efficiently. however, vacuum cleaners can be very dangerous if they're not used properly. this video will teach you how to use the vacuum properly, and safely. but before you begin, please be sure to read, and understand the entire operator's manual."

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Before Operation

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating the vacuum, be sure that the area is clear of debris that can cause them to be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag. also, make sure there are no children in the area. never allow children in, near the vacuuming area."

The 6596X Worker is sure that the area is clear of debris that can cause them to be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag. he makes sure there are no children in the area. he doesn't allow children in, near the vacuuming area

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always wear proper protective gear such as ear protection, eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes. do not wear jewelry, or loose fitting clothing that can get caught in the vacuum's moving parts."

Rohan Johnson wears proper protective gear while vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "Your vacuum is equipped with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum automatically if the operator unplugs it with the power on. test the safety interlock system to make sure it's working properly. if the safety system fails to function properly, do not operate the vacuum."

The 35452 Worker tests the safety interlock system

Scooter: (offscreen) "Make sure that windows are closed before you start vacuuming."

A picture shows closed windows

## Plugging In

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always use caution when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. plug in the vacuum indoors. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive. make sure that the vacuum is turned off when you do this, too."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 21K32 vacuum with caution

Scooter: (offscreen) "The outlet can be dangerous, so keep hot objects away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

The 6596X Worker keeps hot objects away from the outlet when plugging in his vacuum cleaner

Scooter: (offscreen) "Make sure that the dirt container, and the vacuum bag are secured. keep your hands, and feet away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum at all times."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands, and feet away from the outlet when plugging in his 21K32 vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the vacuum cleaner, do not attempt to start the vacuum until the dirt has been swept up by a broom, and a pan."

Rohan Johnson uses a broom, and a dust pan to clean up dirt

## Starting The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, make sure that you are behind the vacuum. never try to climb on top of the vacuum, or jump from the top of the vacuum as it can lead to slips, and falls, and possibly serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson gets behind the 21K32 vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson presses the reclined pedal switch

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

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "The handle is designed to make maneuvering easier, but you should always practice using the handle before you begin vacuuming."

The 35452 Worker practices uses the handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 21K32 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 21K32 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 21K32 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 21K32 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 21K32 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation

Scooter: (offscreen) "Now that you are familiar with the vacuum, it's time to begin vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 21K32 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "Also, if for any reason you need to vacuum in reverse, always look down, and behind you to make sure it's safe to back up."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never carry children, or passengers on the vacuum. vacuum cleaners are meant to be used by an operator only."

The 6596X Worker uses the 6596X vacuum as a one person vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, or dark corners that can block your vision."

The 6596X Worker uses extreme caution when approaching blind corners, or dark corners

Scooter: (offscreen) "Stop vacuuming when people, or co-workers are near your vacuuming area. do not point the brushroll at people, or windows."

Rohan Johnson stops the 21K32 vacuum, waves a person through who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep your hands, and feet away from the rotating brushroll. the rotating brushroll is dangerous, and can cause serious injuries."

The 35452 Worker keeps his hands, and feet away from the rotating brushroll

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you hit something, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum wet floors. this can cause an electric shock."

The 35452 Worker vacuums dry floors

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never attempt to touch the headlight when the vacuum is running. doing so can cause burns."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands away from the headlight when the vacuum is running

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

The 35452 Worker turns the 35452 vacuum off

## Above Floor Cleaning

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be sure to use extra caution when doing above floor cleaning. on board tools are powerful, and can be dangerous if they are not used improperly. if you feel uneasy when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning."

Rohan Johnson uses caution when doing above floor cleaning

Scooter: (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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not make sudden changes in speed when doing above floor cleaning."

The 6596X Worker doesn't make sudden changes in speed when doing above floor cleaning

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you have to turn, always tilt the vacuum forward."

The 35452 Worker tilts the 35452 vacuum forward

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum 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 cleaner."

The 35452 Worker vacuums dry surfaces

Scooter: (offscreen) "Also, never try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate cover."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always maintain a safe distance of at least 2 vacuuming paths away from the hazards. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum in these areas."

The 35452 Worker maintains a safe distance of at least 2 vacuuming paths away from the hazards

## Transporting The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you must transport the vacuum, always be sure that the trailer is hitched. the trailer should have sides, and a single full width ramp, rather than 2 separate ramps. the vacuum cleaner has 2 separate ramps that can cause the vacuum to rollover."

A picture shows a trailer

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always go forward up the ramp to load the machine on a trailer. avoid reaching under the brushroll, even when the brushroll is shut off."

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp to load the 21K32 vacuum on a trailer

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always go backward down the ramp to unload the machine from a trailer."

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp to load the 21K32 vacuum off a trailer

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

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

## Maintenance and Storage

Scooter: (offscreen) "You should follow the maintenance, and storage procedures to keep your vacuum cleaner operating properly."

A picture shows maintenance, and storage procedures

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

Rohan Johnson doesn't attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off, and unplugged

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before servicing your vacuum, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum. never allow untrained operators to service the machine."

The 35452 Worker turns off, and unplugs the 35452 vacuum

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

A picture shows safety device

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before checking the brushroll, always be sure the vacuum is turned off, and unplugged. always sharpen, or replace the brushroll. do not try to straighten, or weld the brushroll."

The 6596X Worker is sure the vacuum is turned off, and unplugged

Scooter: (offscreen) "To empty the dirt container, slide the 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 dirt container lever to the unlocked position, pulls the dirt container up, and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always replace the vacuum bag that is full."

The 35452 Worker replaces the vacuum bag with a new one

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

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

## Conclusion

Scooter: (offscreen) "Remember, when your Bissell operated properly, your vacuum cleaner will give you many years of safe operation. for more information, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Scooter describes