Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile: Bissell 6596Q, 35961, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Safety***

***Bissell 6596Q, 35961, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Kermit***

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a 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 awesome 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 properly according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used incorrectly, serious injury can occur to you and others. this video will teach you how to use your vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. always read your entire operator's manual completely before operating the vacuum cleaner."

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## Before Operation

Kermit: (offscreen) "Before you start operating your vacuum cleaner, always be sure to have the operator's manual handy and review the safety labels that are on your vacuum cleaner."

The 6596Q Worker has the operator's manual handy and reviews the safety labels that are on his 6596Q vacuum cleaner

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

A picture shows safety labels

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always make sure that all operators are familiar with, and understand the controls and features before you start vacuuming."

The 6596Q Worker becomes familiar with the controls and features before he starts vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 35961 Cleanview Revolution Deluxe Bagless Upright Vacuum is equipped with a clean carpet sensor that changes from green to red when the area you're vacuuming is clean, and the clean filter indicator that changes from green to red taking the work out when it's time to check or clean your filters, while 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 bag."

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating the vacuum cleaner, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as pool balls, glasses, forks, knives, spoons, or other objects. the vacuum cleaner's brushroll rotates at a very high speed and can cause items to be sucked into the dirt container or the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson walks over his vacuuming are and picks up objects before he starts vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always close windows that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge, and be dropped onto the footpath or the road before you start vacuuming."

The 35452 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always make sure that all safety shields and protective devices are properly in place and working correctly. be sure all parts are not loose, and be sure that all repairs are complete before operating the vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker is sure that safety shields and protective devices are correctly in place and working properly. he makes sure all parts are not loose, and is sure that all repairs are complete before operating the 35452 vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "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's moving parts potentially causing serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson wears his proper personal protective equipment while he vacuums

Kermit: (offscreen) "The most important is to always be sure that no one is in the area while vacuuming, especially children."

The 35452 Worker gets 2 people and 1 adult out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Kermit: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36,000 people are treated in the united states due to vacuum cleaner injuries each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common causes of serious injuries or death each year, and 1 in 5 of those are killed in vacuum cleaner accidents. vacuum cleaners have rotating brushrolls that puts children at risk of serious injuries or death because children have been backed over or runover by a rotating brushroll. upright vacuum cleaners look like fun to children. they are often attracted to vacuum cleaners, and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member."

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Kermit: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, always be sure the area is clear of children. do not vacuum when children are around."

Rohan Johnson clears the area of children who may be in the area

Kermit: (offscreen) "Keep all children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator. never assume that children where you last saw them."

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

Kermit: (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 to 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.

Kermit: (offscreen) "Children who've 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 enters the vacuuming area at all times."

The 6596Q Worker is alert and turns off his 6596Q vacuum as a child approaches the vacuuming area

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming."

Text reads: Do not allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming

## Plugging In

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

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution when plugging in his 35452 vacuum

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

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. electrics from the outlet can be very dangerous."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 35961 vacuum indoors

Kermit: (offscreen) "Also, do not try to plug in the vacuum cleaner when the motor is hot. if at any time you need to replug in your vacuum cleaner, shut the vacuum off, and let it cool down before replugging in your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson shuts off his 35961 vacuum off and lets it cool down before replugging in his 35961 vacuum

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

The 6596Q Worker is very careful when plugging in his 6596Q vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "Don't get the plug too close to a candle while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. if the plug touches it, serious burns can occur."

Rohan Johnson doesn't get the plug too close to a candle while plugging in his 35961 vacuum cleaner

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not insert hot objects such as sparks, cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition near the outlet while plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows flammable materials

Kermit: (offscreen) "Keep your fingers away from the plugs when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. you could shock yourself."

The 6596Q Worker keeps his fingers away from the plug when plugging in his 6596Q vacuum cleaner

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

Rohan Johnson cleans up spilled dirt immediately using a broom and a pan

## Pre-Starting Procedures

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

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

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

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 5 on the 6596Q, and from 1 to 7 on the 35961 and 35452."

A picture shows a height adjustment

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without safety shields and devices secured and in place."

A picture shows safety shields and devices

## Safety Interlock System

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety interlock system that shuts off the vacuum cleaner if the 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 from serious injuries or death."

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlocks 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 your vacuum cleaner 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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Kermit: (offscreen) "If the safety interlock system does not function properly, do not operate the vacuum. contact your authorized service dealer repair it immediately."

Text reads: If the safety interlock system does not function properly, do not operate the vacuum. contact your authorized service dealer repair it immediately

## Starting The Vacuum

Kermit: (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

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

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

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

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a handle that is designed to make operation easier. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is being used your first time, always practice using the handle."

Rohan Johnson practices using his 35961 vacuum cleaner

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35961 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35961 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35961 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35961 vacuum left

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

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

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson reclines his 35961 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always make 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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always use extreme caution and slow down when making turns to avoid serious injuries or death from a rollover and to stay in control of the vacuum cleaner."

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always use slower speeds when maneuvering around couches, lamps, beds, chairs, desks, or other furniture."

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

Kermit: (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

Kermit: (offscreen) "You may press the reclined pedal a second time to allow your machine to lean back further for cleaning under low furniture, but don't let go of the handle when you do so. that can have it drop on you, and can cause injuries."

The 6596Q Worker presses the reclined pedal a second time to allow his 6596Q vacuum cleaner to lean back further for cleaning under low furniture

Kermit: (offscreen) "If you see people using fitness equipment, do not vacuum. you may not always see any fitness equipment that is moving, so be sure to keep an eye out for them. again, the vacuum cleaner uses a high speed rotating brushroll. you could fall down and hurt yourself."

A picture shows fitness centers

Kermit: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming under a pool table. be aware that people may be using pool sticks."

The 35452 Worker is very careful when vacuuming under a pool table

Kermit: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful around drop-offs. the fence is designed to protect you. do not try to climb on top of the fence to clean the other side of it. you could fall off and seriously injure yourself."

The 6596Q Worker is extremely careful around drop-offs

Kermit: (offscreen) "Also be aware of stairs and don't let the vacuum cleaner come too close the edge of the stairs. a rollover can occur, which can result in serious injuries or death."

The 6596Q Worker is aware of stairs and doesn't let the vacuum cleaner come too close the edge of the stairs

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you have no other choice but to do so, always look down and behind you to be sure it's safe."

The 35452 Worker looks down and behind him to be sure it's safe

Kermit: (offscreen) "Watch out for anyone who might be in the area while vacuuming. debris can easily be picked up in the dirt container, or the vacuum bag. do not vacuum when people are near. no one should get closer than about 4 feet. if someone comes in the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and do not return until the bystanders leave the area."

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "If events are happening in ballrooms such as a wedding or other events, move the vacuum cleaner away immediately. the noise of the vacuum cleaner can put an event to a halt immediately."

A picture shows an events

Kermit: (offscreen) "For safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from windows. don't vacuum too close to windows. the brushroll can break glass easily."

The 6596Q Worker faces the 6596Q vacuum cleaner away from windows

Kermit: (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 try to get the tablecloths unstuck."

Rohan Johnson makes sure his 35961 vacuum cleaner doesn't get stuck on a tablecloth

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something."

Text reads: Never eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something.

Kermit: (offscreen) "Be mindful of open doors that lead to bedrooms, conference rooms, ballrooms, or other rooms. the noise of the vacuum can scare people who aren't expecting it."

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when vacuuming near elevators. again, the vacuum cleaner can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge."

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution when vacuuming near elevators

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always use caution and slow down when approaching blind corners, dark places, or any other objects that may block your vision."

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution and slow down when approaching blind corners, dark places, or any other objects

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

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

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

The 6596Q Worker points the brushroll away from walls, windows, people, or doors

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

The 6596Q Worker keeps his hands away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

Kermit: (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 35961 vacuum indoors

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. your Bissell upright vacuum is a one person machine 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

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 35961 vacuum before leaving it

## Above Floor Cleaning

Kermit: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be very dangerous if on board tools are not used properly. they are very powerful. if you're not sure how to do above floor cleaning, don't do it. do not put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning."

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning correctly and uses on board tools correctly

Kermit: (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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when doing above floor cleaning on lamps. if on board tools come too close to the lightbulb and touches it, you can cause severe burns."

The 6596Q Worker is extremely careful when doing above floor cleaning on lamps

Kermit: (offscreen) "Be very careful when doing above floor cleaning on beds. sometimes on board tools can be caught on beds. do not try to get the blankets unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. stop the vacuum, then get the blankets unstuck."

The 35452 Worker uses extra caution when doing above floor cleaning on beds

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never try to do above floor cleaning on windows. you don't want to scrape them and leave prints all over the windows."

Rohan Johnson doesn't try to do above floor cleaning on windows

Kermit: (offscreen) "Avoid vacuuming lit candles. touching the candle that is lit can burn on board tools, and result in less or no power."

Rohan Johnson doesn't vacuum lit candles

Kermit: (offscreen) "Don't push the vase when doing above floor cleaning. instead, always take it slow and steady when vacuuming it and keep the vase still."

The 35452 Worker doesn't push the vase when doing above floor cleaning

Kermit: (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 35452 Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

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

The 35452 Worker avoids starting or stopping suddenly

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never try to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate."

The 35452 Worker doesn't try to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Kermit: (offscreen) "As we mentioned earlier, it's safer to stay away from drop-offs, stairs, or elevators. again, the vacuum cleaner can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "If you need to transport your vacuum cleaner, always be sure the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. remember that the trailer should be the width of your vacuum cleaner. use a single full width ramp. do not 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

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 35961 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 35961 vacuum from a trailer

Kermit: (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 his 35452 vacuum

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

The 6596Q Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their with straps, cables, or other D.O.T approved attachments

## Maintenance and Storage

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has an operator's manual that has operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures. if you have any questions about maintaining and storing your vacuum cleaner, always consult your owner's manual."

A picture shows an operator's manual

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not try 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

Kermit: (offscreen) "The brushroll, the brushroll cover, and the belt must be in place and working properly."

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

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

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

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 empty it over a trash bin

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not 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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never try to clear clogs in the hose with the vacuum running. always turn off and unplug the vacuum before trying 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 6596Q Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not attempt to check the headlight while the vacuum is running. that can cause burns. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before trying to clear clogs in the hose."

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 safety shields

Kermit: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp. always wear gloves or wrap the brushroll and use extra caution when servicing them. do not try to straighten or weld the brushroll that is bent. always sharpen or replace it."

The 6596Q Worker wears gloves when servicing the brushroll

Kermit: (offscreen) "After each use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before washing it. 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 dirt and debris from the vacuum to prevent fires

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not store the vacuum cleaner away from open flames or sparks."

The 35452 Worker stores away from open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used for cleaning floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used properly, it will give you years of safe machine operation. if you have questions regarding to your vacuum cleaner, always consult your owner's manual."

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