Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown: Bissell 59Q4E, 76P4E, and 44M3P Operation, Operator's Manual, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown Presents***

***Bissell 59Q4E, 76P4E, and 44M3P Operation, Operator's Manual, and Safety***

***with Rowlf***

Onscreen, The 59Q4E Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 44M3P Worker are using their vacuums

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Thank you for purchasing a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. your safety, and the safety of others is important. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, but do not use it as a toy, or a recreational vehicle. vacuum cleaners may look harmless, but they can be dangerous pieces of equipment if the operator is not used improperly. in this video, we will teach you how to use the vacuum cleaner properly, and safely, but please be sure to read, and understand the operator's manual that came with your machine."

Videos show what Rowlf describes

## Before Operation

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Your safety starts with your personal protective equipment. you should always wear long pants, safety shoes, eye protection, and ear protection. do not wear radio, or music headphones. also, do not wear jewelry, or loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts."

Rohan Johnson wears his personal protective equipment

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Point out the safety labels on the vacuum, and be sure to understand them."

The 59Q4E Worker points out the safety labels on the vacuum, and understands them

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Walk through the vacuuming area, and pick up anything. the brushroll rotates at a very high speed, and can suck up items into the dirt container. and for that reason, never allow children in the vacuuming area. also, never allow children to ride on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is turned off, they may fall off, and into the spinning brushroll."

The 44M3P Worker walks through the vacuuming area, and picks up anything

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

The 59Q4E Worker is alert, and turns off the 59Q4E vacuum if a child enters the vacuuming area

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be sure that the hose is in place, and there are no clogs, or cracks in it. if they are, you should replace them."

The 44M3P Worker is sure that the hose is in place, and there are no clogs, or cracks in it

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never operate vacuuming equipment without the post-motor filter, the dirt container, the hepa media filter, or the hose in place, and working properly."

Text reads: Never operate vacuuming equipment without the post-motor filter, the dirt container, the hepa media filter, or the hose in place, and working properly

## Plugging In

Rowlf: (offscreen) "When plugging in the vacuum cleaner, always use caution. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 44M3P Worker uses caution when plugging in the vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always shut the vacuum off before replugging it in. if you need to replug it in, give the vacuum cleaner some time to cool down before you plug it in, or you may burn yourself on the hot vacuum components."

Rohan Johnson does what Rowlf describes

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects away from the outlet when plugging in the vacuum. this can cause an explosion, and severe injury to you, and others around you."

The 59Q4E Worker keeps all hot objects away from the outlet when plugging in the vacuum

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

The 44M3P Worker pulls the entire cord out of the automatic cord rewind gently, making sure to stop at the yellow mark on the cord. he doesn't pull it pass the red mark as it ca lead to cord damage

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep your hands, and feet away from the outlet. it can cause electric shock."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands and feet away from the outlet

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, push it away from the spill. do not start the vacuum. clean up spilled dirt using a broom, and a pan."

Rohan Johnson does what Rowlf describes

## Starting The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, be sure that your hand is on the handle, your other hand is on the cord, and your feet are behind the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson has his hand on the handle, his other hand is on the cord, and his feet are behind the vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson presses the reclined pedal switch to recline the vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Press the power switch, or flip the power switch to recline the vacuum."

Videos show what Rowlf describes

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "To maneuver the vacuum, you should use the handle. practice using the vacuum until you become familiar with it."

Rohan Johnson practices maneuvering the vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 76P4E vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 76P4E vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 76P4E vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 76P4E vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson performs a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Now that your vacuum cleaner is plugged in, and you have checked your controls, you are ready to begin vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 76P4E vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always be sure that there is good artificial light to safely vacuum."

The 44M3P Worker vacuums with good artificial light

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always slow down when making turns, especially when maneuvering around furniture."

The 59Q4E Worker slows down when making turns, especially when maneuvering around furniture

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep away from hazards such as pools, stairways, or elevators."

The 44M3P Worker keeps away from hazards such as pools, stairways, or elevators

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not try to put an upright vacuum cleaner in the pool. this can cause an electric shock."

Rohan Johnson doesn't try to put a 76P4E upright vacuum cleaner in the pool

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Don't come too close to the weeds. there may be things hiding in there, which can cause injuries."

The 44M3P Worker doesn't come too close to the weeds

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you're vacuuming near beds, be very careful, and be sure that you recline the vacuum cleaner before vacuuming under the bed."

The 44M3P Worker reclines the vacuum cleaner before vacuuming under the bed

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you don't have any choice but to vacuum in reverse, always look down, and behind you to be sure no one is behind you."

The 59Q4E Worker looks down, and behind him to be sure no one is behind him

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

Rohan Johnson uses extreme caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects that can block his vision

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you accidentally hit something, or you feel an abnormal vibration occurs when vacuuming, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage

The 44M3P Worker stops vacuuming, turns the vacuum off, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never point the brushroll toward nearby people, pets, or windows."

Rohan Johnson doesn't point the brushroll toward nearby people, pets, or windows

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not try to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off, and unplugged."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Sometimes debris may get caught between the belt, and the brushroll cover. never try to clear the debris with the vacuum cleaner running. stop the vacuum, then clear the debris."

The 44M3P Worker doesn't try to clear the debris with the vacuum running

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If anyone enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming, and wait until the bystanders leave the area."

The 59Q4E Worker stops vacuuming, waves a person through, then resumes vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be aware of open doorways. debris can pick up, and fly into those open areas, and the noise of the vacuum might scare people who are not expecting it."

Rohan Johnson is aware of open doorways

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum cleaner, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it."

The 44M3P Worker stops vacuuming, turns the 44M3P vacuum off, and unplugs it

## Above Floor Cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning requires extra caution, and creates a potential risk of serious injuries, or death if not used properly. on board tools are very powerful, and can be very dangerous. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning."

The 59Q4E Worker does above floor cleaning with caution

Rowlf: (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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "When doing above floor cleaning in a fitness room, be careful. you don't want anyone to be bothered by the noise."

The 44M3P Worker is careful when doing above floor cleaning in a fitness room

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Avoid starting, or stopping when doing above floor cleaning."

The 59Q4E Worker avoids starting, or stopping when doing above floor cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If on board tools lose traction, take them off of the hose, and put them back on the vacuum."

Text reads: If on board tools lose traction, take them off of the hose, and put them back on the vacuum

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

The 59Q4E Worker doesn't try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

## Transporting The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "When transporting the vacuum cleaner, use a heavy duty trailer. use a single full width ramp, rather than 2 separate ramps. the vacuum cleaner's wheels can slip off the edge causing the machine to tip over."

A picture shows a heavy duty trailer, and a single full width ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp

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

The 59Q4E Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 44M3P Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Proper maintenance is the key to the safe operation of your vacuum cleaner. always consult your owner's manual for complete maintenance procedures."

A picture shows maintenance procedures

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

A picture shows nuts, bolts, and screws tight

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

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Tampering with safety devices are not allowed, and safety shields must be replaced that were removed for service."

A picture shows safety devices

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

The 59Q4E Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle

Rowlf: (offscreen) "The headlight from the vacuum can be dangerous, so always turn off, and unplug the vacuum before checking the headlight."

A picture shows a headlight

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Rotating brushrolls are sharp, so wear gloves when removing, or installing them. do not try to straighten, or weld the brushroll. always sharpen, or replace the brushroll."

The 44M3P Worker wears gloves, and uses extra care when servicing them

Rowlf: (offscreen) "After each use, clean dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner after each use. make sure the vacuum cleaner is turned off when you do so. if the vacuum cleaner has been running, and is hot, let it cool down before you wash it. do not use a high pressure washer, or a steam cleaner."

The 44M3P Worker cleans dirt and debris from the vacuum after each use

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Store the vacuum cleaner away from an open flame, or a spark when plugging in the vacuum."

The 59Q4E Worker stores the vacuum cleaner away from an open flame, or a spark when plugging in the vacuum

## Conclusion

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning up floors. following these rules will give you years of safe operation. if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Rowlf describes