Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District: Bissell 3522R, 6590, and 35451 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District Presents***

***Bissell 3522R, 6590, and 35451 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Sweetums***

Onscreen, The 3522R Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35451 Worker are using their vacuums

Sweetums: (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 is very important to you and others around you. 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 very powerful piece of equipment that should be used safely according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used or maintained incorrectly, serious injury can result to you and others around you. this video will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely, but please be sure to read and understand the operator's manual that came with your vacuum."

Videos show what Sweetums describes

## Before Operation

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Before you start operating your vacuum cleaner, always read your operator's manual, and review all of the safety labels that are listed on the machine."

The 3522R Worker reads his operator's manual, and reviews all of the safety labels that are listed on the machine

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

A picture shows safety labels on the vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be sure that all operators are familiar with, and understand the controls and features of your vacuum cleaner."

The 3522R Worker is familiar with, and understands the controls and features of his Bissell 3522R vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 3522R Powerforce Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with a bag change indicator that changes from green to red, letting you know when it's time to change the bag or to check or clean your filters. for your safety, be sure that the vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged before changing the bag, or checking or cleaning your filters."

A picture shows a bag change indicator

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always look over the vacuuming area, and pick up anything such as napkins, forks, spoons, knives, or any other objects. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a rotating brushroll that rotates at an extremely high speed, and can suck up items into the vacuum bag, or the dirt container."

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

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always close windows that can cause the vacuum to go over the edge, and be dropped onto the footpath, or the road, causing vacuum cleaner damage."

The 35451 Worker closes windows that can cause the 35451 vacuum to go over the edge

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts. always be sure that safety devices are in place. never operate vacuuming equipment without the brushroll cover, or other safety devices in place and working. they reduce the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury."

The 35451 Worker inspects his 35451 vacuum cleaner to be sure that any parts are not loose or missing

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Wear the correct clothing and personal protective equipment. always wear ear protection, eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes or boots. don't wear jewelry or any loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts, and can potentially cause serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson wears his clothing and personal protective equipment

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

The 35451 Worker is sure that no one is in the area while he's vacuuming, especially young children

## Keeping Children Safe

Sweetums: (offscreen) "According to the US consumer product safety commission statistics, an estimated 36,000 people are treated in the united states due to related vacuum cleaner injuries each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common causes of limb losses for children under age 14. 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."

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Sweetums: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, always be sure that the area is clear of children. do not vacuum when children are around."

Rohan Johnson clears the area of children

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Keep all children out of the area while vacuuming, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult while vacuuming. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

The 3522R Worker keeps all children indoors under the watchful eye of an adult while he vacuums

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not carry children on the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is turned off. they may fall off and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation."

Text reads: Do not carry children on the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is turned off. they may fall off and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation.

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

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 6590 vacuum as a child approaches the vacuuming area

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

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

## Plugging In

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

The 35451 Worker uses extreme caution when plugging in his 35451 vacuum cleaner

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

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

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 6590 vacuum indoors

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Also, do not try to plug in the vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you're in the middle of vacuuming and need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, shut the vacuum off, and let it cool down before replugging in your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson shuts his 6590 vacuum cleaner off and lets it cool down before replugging in his 6590 vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be very careful when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the plug comes too close and touches it, you can severely burn yourself."

The 3522R Worker is very careful when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near a lamp

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near a candle. if a candle is lit and the plug touches it, you can cause burns to the plug."

The 35451 Worker is extremely careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near a candle

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not insert your fingers in the plugs while plugging in the vacuum cleaner. that can cause an electric shock."

The 35451 Worker keeps his fingers away from the plugs while plugging in his 35451 vacuum cleaner

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects including lit cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. an explosion can occur, which can cause fire, and severe injury to yourself and others."

A picture shows lit cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition

Sweetums: (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. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt. clean up spilled dirt immediately by using a broom and a pan."

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## Pre-Starting Procedures

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, there are some pre-starting procedures that you should follow."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the brushroll cover, the headlight, the vacuum bag, the hepa-media filter, the pre-motor filter, the dirt container, or the hose in place and working properly."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the brushroll cover, the headlight, the vacuum bag, the hepa-media filter, the pre-motor filter, the dirt container, or the hose in place and working properly

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 5 on the 3522R, and from 1 to 7, 6590, and 35451. never operate with it in the incorrect position as it can cause the vacuum to stop picking up dirt effectively."

A picture shows a height adjustment. then, it cuts to The 35451 Worker operates his 35451 vacuum in the correct position

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without safety shields and devices in place, and working properly."

A picture shows safety shields and devices

## Safety Interlock System

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum cleaner if at any time an operator unplugs the vacuum cleaner with the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

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

Sweetums: (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 stop, the brushroll should stop rotating, and the headlight should go out."

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Sweetums: (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

Sweetums: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum cleaner, 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

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

The 3522R Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline his 3522R vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Flip the power switch to turn on your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson flips the power switch to turn on his 6590 vacuum

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a handle that is designed to make maneuvering easier. if you're using your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner for the first time, always practice using your vacuum cleaner until you become familiar with it."

A picture shows a handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 6590 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 6590 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 6590 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 6590 vacuum left

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

The 3522R Worker pushes the 3522R vacuum cleaner in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson reclines his 6590 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always be sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum."

The 3522R Worker is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution and slow down when making turns to maintain control of the machine and to avoid serious injuries or death from a rollover."

The 35451 Worker uses extreme caution and slow down when making turns to maintain control of the machine and to avoid serious injuries or death from a rollover

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Use slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, desks, couches, lamps, or other furniture."

The 35451 Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, desks, couches, lamps, or other furniture

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

The 3522R Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Sweetums: (offscreen) "You may press the reclined pedal switch a second time to vacuum under low furniture, but please do not let go of the handle. it can lay back freely, which can cause damage."

The 35451 Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to vacuum under low furniture but doesn't let go of the handle

Sweetums: (offscreen) "You need to be very careful when vacuuming near elevators. the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge of the elevator shaft which can cause serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when vacuuming near elevators

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Watch out for any fitness equipment when vacuuming fitness centers. if you're not paying attention, you can bump into any fitness equipment, and you can hurt yourself."

The 3522R Worker watches out for any fitness equipment when vacuuming fitness centers

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be mindful of open doors that lead to bedrooms, conference rooms, or other rooms while vacuuming hallways. the noise of the vacuum cleaner can scare people."

The 35451 Worker is mindful of open doors that lead to bedrooms, conference rooms, or other rooms while vacuuming hallways

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Watch out for other people who may be in the area while vacuuming. debris can easily be thrown out of the dirt container or on the vacuum bag. never vacuum when people are near. they should never get closer than about 4 feet. if anyone enters the vacuuming area, stop immediately and wait until the bystanders leave the area."

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

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

The 35451 Worker doesn't vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary

Sweetums: (offscreen) "For your safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from windows. don't get too close. you can break glass that can cause an expensive repair."

The 35451 Worker faces his 35451 vacuum away from the glass windows

Sweetums: (offscreen) "If the vacuum cleaner gets stuck on a tablecloth, never try to get it unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. stop the vacuum cleaner, and then get it unstuck before resuming operation."

Rohan Johnson makes sure his 6590 vacuum cleaner doesn't get stuck on a tablecloth

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming near curtains. if the vacuum cleaner gets stuck on curtains, stop the vacuum cleaner, then get the curtains unstuck before trying to resume operation."

The 3522R Worker is extremely careful when vacuum curtains

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

The 3522R Worker uses extreme caution and slows down when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. that could cause a vacuum cleaner a mess in case you spill something."

The 35451 Worker avoids eating or drinking anything while operating his 35451 vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns off his 6590 vacuum, and unplugs his 6590 vacuum before inspecting anything for damage

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not point the brushroll at people, walls, windows, or doors."

The 35451 Worker points the brushroll away from people, walls, windows, or doors

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

The 3522R Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never run the vacuum cleaner outdoors or in areas without good ventilation. exhaust filters are hazardous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson runs his 6590 vacuum indoors

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not carry passengers on the vacuum cleaner. they are used by one person vacuum cleaners only. passengers can fall off the vacuum cleaner and into the spinning brushroll, which can cause them to be injured or killed."

The 35451 Worker uses his 35451 vacuum cleaner as a one person vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 6590 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning tackles dirt and debris from any furniture that you use on board tools on, however, if they're not used properly, they can be turned into dangerous pieces of equipment. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uncomfortable doing above floor cleaning, do not do it."

The 35451 Worker does above floor cleaning carefully

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

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning and uses a Dusting Brush tool

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

The 3522R Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming beds

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Use extra caution when vacuuming lamps. if on board tools come too close and touches it, you can accidentally burn yourself."

The 3522R Worker uses extra caution when vacuuming near lamps

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be extra careful not to scrape windows when doing above floor cleaning. it can not only damage them, but it can also leave prints all over the window."

The 3522R is extra careful not to scrape windows when doing above floor cleaning

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming candles. if on board tools touch the lit candle, they can get burned which can result in a loss or no power."

The 3522R Worker is very careful when vacuuming candles

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

The 35451 Worker avoids starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

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

The 35451 Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

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

The 35451 Worker doesn't try to stabilize or balance the vacuum cleaner by putting a foot on the baseplate

Sweetums: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, it's safer to stay away from elevators or other hazards. again, the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, causing serious injuries or death. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "If you need to transport your vacuum cleaner on a trailer, hitch the trailer to your vehicle. remember that the trailer should have the width of your vacuum cleaner. use a single full width ramp. never use 2 separate ramps or a narrow single ramp. the vacuum cleaner has 2 separate ramps that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge."

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

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 6590 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 6590 vacuum from a trailer

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never try to reach under the brushroll as you load or unload your machine, even when the brushroll is shut off."

The 3522R Worker doesn't reach under the brushroll as he loads or unloads his 3522R vacuum, even when the brushroll is shut off

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always be sure that your vacuum cleaners are secured to the trailer with straps, cables, or other D.O.T approved attachments."

The 3522R Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35451 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner comes with an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures. always consult your owner's manual for more information about maintenance and storage procedures."

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

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

The 35451 Worker turns off and unplugs his 35451 vacuum before making adjustments

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

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

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

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

Sweetums: (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 3522R Worker replaces the old vacuum bag with a new one

Sweetums: (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 dirt container lever to the unlocked position, pulls the dirt container up and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not try to clear clogs in the hose while the vacuum cleaner is running. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before clearing 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 3522R Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle before clearing clogs in the hose

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never try to check the headlight while the vacuum is running. it is extremely dangerous, and can cause burns if it's lit up. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before checking it."

A picture shows a headlight

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

A picture shows safety devices and safety shields

Sweetums: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp. always wear gloves or wrap the brushroll and use extra caution when servicing them. never try to straighten or weld the brushroll that is bent. always sharpen the brushroll or replace it with a new one."

The 3522R Worker wears gloves when servicing the brushroll

Sweetums: (offscreen) "After each use of your vacuum cleaner, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner. anything that's caught on the vacuum cleaner can cause a fire. before doing so, always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. do not use a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner. if the vacuum cleaner has been running and is hot, let it cool down before you clean it."

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

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never try to store the vacuum cleaner near open flames or sparks such as a water heater, or other appliance."

The 35451 Worker stores his 35451 vacuum away from open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner cleans up floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. it's an effective and powerful vacuum cleaning tool. like all vacuum cleaners, your vacuum cleaner will be a safe piece of equipment if it's used properly. if you have any questions regarding to your vacuum cleaner, always consult your owner's manual."

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