Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown: Bissell 6596X, 3594, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown Presents***

***Bissell 6596X, 3594, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Kermit***

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "We thank you for purchasing a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, and for taking time to watch this important safety video. your safety of you, and others is vital. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does a good job of cleaning floors, and bare floors, but you need to use them properly according to the instructions in the owner's manual. if they're used incorrectly, serious injury can potentally occur to yourself, and others. this video will teach you how to use the vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but please be sure to read, and understand the operator's manual before you begin using your vacuum cleaner."

Videos show what Kermit describes

## Before Operation

Kermit: (offscreen) "Before you operate the vacuum, always check the condition of your vacuum cleaner. look for cracks, or debris in the hose, and check to be sure the post-motor filter, and the hepa media filter are secured."

Rohan Johnson checks the conditions of his 3594 vacuum cleaner

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always have the operator's manual handy, and review the safety labels that are listed on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Kermit: (offscreen) "Check to make sure the dirt container, or the vacuum bag are secured before you start vacuuming."

The 35452 Worker checks to make sure the vacuum bag are secured before you start vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always look over the vacuuming area, and pick up anything that may cause them to be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

The 35452 Worker picks up objects before he starts vacuuming

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

The 6596X Worker closes windows that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge, and be dropped onto the footpath, or the road

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always wear your proper personal protective equipment while vacuuming such as ear protection, eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes, or boots. don't wear jewerly, or any type of loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts, and be injured, or killed."

Rohan Johnson wears his proper personal protective equipment

## Keeping Children Safe

Kermit: (offscreen) "It's also important to be sure that no children are in the area."

Rohan Johnson is sure that no children is in the area

Kermit: (offscreen) "Children are often attracted to vacuum cleaners, and the vacuuming activity. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

The 6596X Worker gets 2 people out of the vacuuming area

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never allow children to ride on the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is shut off. they may fall off, and into the spinning brushroll, and be injured or killed."

The 35452 Worker doesn't allow children to ride on the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is shut off

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

Rohan Johnson is alert, and turns off the 3594 vacuum as a child enters the vacuuming area

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuuming area."

Text reads: Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuuming area

## Plugging In

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

The 35452 Worker uses caution when plugging the 35452 vacuum

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

Text reads: Extinguish cigerrattes, and other potential sources of ignition

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never attempt to plug in the vacuum while the power is on. this can cause the vacuum to automatically turn on. if you need to replug in the vacuum, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson turns off the 3594 vacuum, and lets it cool down

Kermit: (offscreen) "Also, do not plug in the vacuum near hot objects. this can cause an explosion, which can cause serious injury to yourself, and others around you."

Rohan Johnson doesn't plug in the 3594 vacuum near hot objects

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not insert your hands, or feet near the plug. this can cause an electric shock."

The 6596X Worker doesn't insert his hands, or feet near the plug

Kermit: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the vacuum, push the vacuum away from the area where you spilled dirt. clean up spilled dirt immediately by using a broom, and a pan. and if you spill dirt on your clothes, dust yourself off. do not start the vacuum cleaner near spilled dirt."

Videos show what Kermit describes

## Starting The Vacuum

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

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

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

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

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

The 6596X Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline the vacuum

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

Videos show what Kermit describes

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "It's best to practice using the handle before using the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson practices using the handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 3594 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 3594 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 3594 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 3594 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 3594 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Now that you are familiar with the vacuum cleaner's controls, and other features, you are ready to start vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 3594 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artifical light to safely vacuum. he is sure that his vacuum has a headlight when vacuuming in dark places

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always use caution, and slow down when making turns. don't make jerky, or quick turns of the vacuum cleaner. this can cause the vacuum cleaner to rollover, and result in serious injuries. you may want to make a 3 point turn when vacuuming."

The 6596X Worker uses caution, and slows down when making turns. he makes a 3 point turn when vacuuming

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always be careful of hazards such as stairways, and elevators. don't try to put an upright vacuum cleaner near the pool. this can cause both the operator, and the vacuum cleaner to fall into the water, and result in drowning, and an electric shock."

The 35452 Worker is careful of hazards, then, it cuts to Rohan Johnson who keeps away from the pool while using his 3594 vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "You may not always see anything lurking beneath dirt, and debris. so keep an eye out for them. the vacuum cleaner uses a very high speed rotating brushroll. it can pick up dirt, and debris from the floors. debris can also be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag. be careful to reduce the risk of serious injuries."

The 35452 Worker is careful to reduce the risk of serious injuries

Kermit: (offscreen) "When vacuuming, always use caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or objects that may block your vision."

The 6596X Worker uses caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or objects that may block his vision

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

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns off the 3594 vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Kermit: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety interlock system that is designed to shut off the vacuum cleaner if the operator unplugs the vacuum with the power on. always text the safety interlock system each time you use the vacuum. if the safety system fails to function properly, do not operate the vacuum cleaner. contact your dealer to repair the system immediately."

The 6596X Worker tests the safety interlock system

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always be aware of the brushroll you are pointing at. always point the brushroll away from people, or windows."

Rohan Johnson points the brushroll away from people, or windows

Kermit: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum cleaner while taking medication, alcohol, or drugs."

The 6596X Worker operates the 6596X vacuum without taking medication, alcohol, or drugs

Kermit: (offscreen) "Remember, the motor, and some parts of the vacuum cleaner will run hot. they can burn you if you're not careful. wear gloves, and be very careful not to touch hot components."

The 35452 Worker wears gloves, and is very careful not to touch hot components

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always shut the vacuum cleaner off, and unplug it before making any adjustments, or repairs to it."

The 35452 Worker shuts the 35452 vacuum cleaner off, and unplugs it before making any adjustments, or repairs to it

Kermit: (offscreen) "Watch for people in, or near your work area. watch for animals too. remember that people, or animals should not come in less than 15 feet of your working area."

The 6596X Worker watches for people in, or near his work area. he watches for animals too

Kermit: (offscreen) "If people enter your vacuuming area, stop vacuuming, and wait until they are a safe distance away."

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Vacuum cleaners can be noisy. respect people in the area by using a vacuum cleaner during normal buisness hours, and as quietly as you can."

The 35452 Worke respects people in the area by using a vacuum cleaner during normal business hours, and as quietly as he can

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

Rohan Johnson turns off the 3594 vacuum, and unplugs it

## Above Floor Cleaning

Kermit: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can cause accidents 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. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning."

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning with caution

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always do above floor cleaning carefully, and always use on board tools, an upright vacuum."

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning carefully, and uses on board tools

Kermit: (offscreen) "Also, do not try to stop, or start suddenly when doing above floor cleaning."

The 6596X Worker doesn't try to stop, or start suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

Kermit: (offscreen) "If you need to turn when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum forward."

Rohan Johnson tilts the 3594 vacuum forward

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

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

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always keep an eye out for debris that may get caught in any of the on board tools."

The 6596X Worker keeps an eye out for debris that may get caught in any of the on board tools

Kermit: (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

## Transporting The Vacuum

Kermit: (offscreen) "When you're transporting the vacuum, always use a heavy duty trailer. use a single full width ramp, rather than 2 single ramps. the vacuum cleaner has front wheels that can cause the machine to tip-over."

A picture shows a heavy duty trailer with a single full width ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp

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

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp

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

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

## Maintenance and Storage

Kermit: (offscreen) "Always follow the maintenance, and storage recommendations to be sure your vacuum cleaner keeps operating properly."

A picture shows maintenance, and storage recommendations

Kermit: (offscreen) "Before checking the headlight, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson turns off, and unplugs the 3594 vacuum before checking the headlight

Kermit: (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."

The 6596X Worker slides the dirt container

Kermit: (offscreen) "Never attempt to use reuse a vacuum bag by trying to cut open the vacuum bag. always throw away the bag, and replace it with a new one."

The 35452 Worker throws away the bag, and replaces it with a new one

Kermit: (offscreen) "Don't tamper with any safety devices, and replace all safety shields that were removed for service."

A pictures show safety devices

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

The 6596X Worker wears gloves when servicing the brushroll

Kermit: (offscreen) "After each use, clean dirt and debris to prevent fires. before washing the vacuum, let the vacuum cleaner cool down as cold water can damage a hot vacuum. do not use a high pressure washer, or a steam cleaner."

Rohan Johnson cleans dirt and debris from the vacuum to prevent fires

Kermit: (offscreen) "Store the vacuum cleaner away from any open flames, or sparks."

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

## Conclusion

Kermit: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are designed to clean up floors, bare floors, and carpets efficiently. if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Kermit describes