Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex: Bissell 4104W, 18M9X, and 44M3P Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Presents***

***Bissell 4104W, 18M9X, and 44M3P Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Kermit***

Onscreen, The 4104W Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 44M3P Worker are using their vacuums

Kermit: (offscreen) "Thank you for your first purchase of your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we know that you will have years of safe machine operation, but they are only as safe as the operators. they are designed for use on floors, bare floors, and carpets, but they must be used properly in accordance with the instructions contained in the owner's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used improperly, serious injury can potentially occur to you and others. this video will show you how to use your vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. please be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating your vacuum."

Videos show what Kermit describes

## Before Operation

Kermit: (offscreen) "Before you attempt to operate your vacuum cleaner, you should always be sure to read the operator's manual and review all of the safety labels listed on the machine."

The 4104W Worker reads the operator's manual and reviews all of the safety labels listed on the machine

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always point out all of the safety labels on the vacuum cleaner and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Kermit: (offscreen) "Read your operator's manual to learn more about the controls and other features."

The 4104W Worker reads his operator's manual to learn more about the controls and other features

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 44M3P is 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. always turn off and unplug the vacuum before you do so."

A picture shows a clean filter indicator

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 44M3P vacuum is also equipped with an automatic cord rewind button which attracts the cord back into the automatic cord rewind so that there is no need to wrap the cord."

A picture shows an automatic cord rewind

Kermit: (offscreen) "Before any operation begins, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up any objects such as debris. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a brushroll that rotates at a very high speed and can suck up items into the dirt container."

The 44M3P Worker picks up any objects before any operation begins

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always be sure that windows are secured before you start vacuuming."

The 44M3P Worker is sure that windows are secured before he starts vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Inspect the vacuum cleaner daily to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts. always be sure that safety devices and shields are in place and working properly."

Rohan Johnson inspects his 18M9X vacuum cleaner daily before he starts vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always wear your proper type of clothing and safety gear. this includes eye protection, ear protection, long pants, and safety shoes or boots. do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum's moving parts, potentially causing serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson wears his personal protective equipment

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always be sure that children or others are not in the vacuuming area, especially young children."

The 4104W Worker gets 2 children and 2 parents out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Kermit: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, an estimated 36.000 people are treated in the united states as a result of vacuuming injuries. upright vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common causes of injuries or deaths each year. children are often attracted to the vacuum cleaners and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member. they are runover by vacuum cleaners each year."

Videos show what Kermit describes

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always keep children out of the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of the responsible adult, other than the operator. do not vacuum when children are present."

The 44M3P Worker keeps children out of the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of the responsible adult

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

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

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

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 18M9X vacuum as a child approaches the vacuum area

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

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

## Plugging In

Kermit: (offscreen) "There are some precautions to take when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. you should plug in your vacuum cleaner with extra caution. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 44M3P Worker plugs in his 44M3P vacuum cleaner with extra caution

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always extinguish cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition."

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. electrics from the outlet can be dangerous. so always plug in the vacuum cleaner in a well ventilated area."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 18M9X vacuum indoors

Kermit: (offscreen) "Be very careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner on stages. if you get too close to the stage, you can fall down and severely hurt yourself."

The 4104W Worker is very careful when plugging in his 4104W vacuum on stages

Kermit: (offscreen) "When using an automatic cord rewind, gently pull it out of the automatic cord rewind, making sure to stop at the yellow mark on the cord. do not pull pass the red mark as it can lead to cord damage."

The 44M3P Worker pulls the entire cord out of the automatic cord rewind, making sure to stop at the yellow mark on the cord

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

Videos show what Kermit describes

## Safety Interlock System

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

A picture shows a safety interlock system

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

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

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

The 44M3P Worker tests the safety interlock system

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

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

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Kermit: (offscreen) "There are some pre-starting procedures that you should follow when operating the vacuum."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

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

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum without safety devices and safety shields working properly."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum without safety devices and safety shields working properly.

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with the height adjustment that adjusts according to the type of floors you are vacuuming."

A picture shows a height adjustment

## Starting The Vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, be sure that your 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, has his other hand on the handle, and his feet behind the vacuum

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

The 4104W Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline the 4104W vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "Flip the power switch to turn on the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson turns on the 18M9W vacuum by flipping the power switch

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "You should always practice using your vacuum cleaner before you use it for your first time."

The 44M3P Worker practices using his 44M3P vacuum before using it for his first time

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 18M9X vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 18M9X vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 18M9X vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 18M9X vacuum left

Kermit: (offscreen) "To perform a zero turn in a zero turn where you want it to go."

Rohan Johnson pushes his 18M9X vacuum in a zero turn where you want it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson reclines his 18M9X vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always be sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum. if you're vacuuming in dark places, always be sure that your vacuum has a headlight."

The 4104W Worker is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always slow down and use extreme caution when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly and a possible rollover."

The 44M3P Worker uses extreme caution when making turns

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never vacuum when the audience or the performers are around the area. the noise can bother them who are not expecting it."

The 4104W Worker vacuums without the audience or the performers

Kermit: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming around cars. always reduce your speed when maneuvering around them."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when vacuuming around cars

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not try to put an upright vacuum cleaner near stadium seats. the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, which can result in a rollover, and serious injuries or death can result."

The 4104W Worker doesn't try to put an upright vacuum cleaner near stadium seats

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

The 4104W Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Kermit: (offscreen) "Don't put an upright vacuum cleaner too close to drop-offs. the fence is there to protect you and the vacuum. if the fence becomes broken, the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge which can cause vacuum damage."

The 4104W Worker keeps away from drop-offs

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

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns off his 18M9X vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Kermit: (offscreen) "For your safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from glass. don't point it too close to it. you can cause glass to break."

The 4104W Worker faces the 4104W vacuum cleaner away from glass

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always aim the brushroll away from walls, fences, cars, or doors."

The 44M3P Worker aims the brushroll away from walls, fences, cars, or doors

Kermit: (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."

The 4104W Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

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

Rohan Johnson runs his 18M9X vacuum indoors

Kermit: (offscreen) "Don't get too close to escalators. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, which can cause serious injuries or death if you're not careful."

The 44M3P Worker doesn't get too close to escalators

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is meant to be used by a one person vacuum. they can fall off and be seriously injured or killed."

The 44M3P Worker uses his 44M3P vacuum as a one person vacuum only

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 18M9X vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Kermit: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be very dangerous. if on board tools are not used properly, you can be seriously injured or killed. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uncomfortable when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

The 44M3P Worker does above floor cleaning properly

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

The 4104W Worker uses a Pet Turbo Brush tool

Kermit: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when doing above floor cleaning on cars. you don't want the painting to be scratch."

The 44M3P Worker uses extreme caution when doing above floor cleaning on cars

Kermit: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when doing above floor cleaning on curtains. you don't want on board tools to get caught by the curtains."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when doing above floor cleaning on curtains

Kermit: (offscreen) "Avoid starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning. if you have to turn when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum forward."

The 4104W Worker avoids starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never 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 44M3P Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not try to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate."

The 44M3P Worker doesn't try to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Kermit: (offscreen) "As we mentioned earlier, you should always keep away from the drop-offs, stairways, elevators, or other hazards in the area. your vacuum cleaner can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

Videos show what Kermit describes

## Transporting The Vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "If you need to transport your vacuum cleaner on a trailer, you should be sure your trailer is hitched to your vehicle. you should use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. you should always 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 it to go over the edge."

Videos show what Kermit describes

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

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes forward down the ramp

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never reach under the brushroll as you load or unload your machine, even if the brushroll is shut off."

The 44M3P Worker doesn't reach under the brushroll as he loads or unloads his machine, even if the brushroll is shut off

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

The 4104W Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 44M3P Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

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

A picture shows an operator's manual with proper maintenance and storage procedures

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

The 44M3P Worker turns off and unplugs it before making any adjustments

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

The 4104W Worker keeps all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, and in proper working condition

Kermit: (offscreen) "To clear clogs in the hose, use a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose. do not use sharp objects such as clothes hangers as they may puncture the hose."

The 4104W Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

Kermit: (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

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

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Checking the headlight when the vacuum is running is very dangerous. be sure to turn off and unplug the vacuum before checking the headlight."

A picture shows a headlight

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

A picture shows safety devices and shields

Kermit: (offscreen) "The brushroll is extremely sharp, so always wear gloves while removing or installing them and use extra caution when servicing them. always sharpen, or replace the brushroll. never try to straighten, or weld the brushroll."

The 44M3P Worker wears gloves when installing the brushroll

Kermit: (offscreen) "After every use of your vacuum cleaner, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires. always turn off and let it cool down before washing 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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always store the vacuum cleaner away from hot objects."

The 4104W Worker stores his 4104W vacuum away from hot objects

## Conclusion

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

Videos show what Kermit describes