Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall: Bissell 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

Text reads: "This video is not a substitute for reading and understanding the operator's manual that came with your machine. please read and understand your entire operator's manual that came with your vacuum cleaner. your machine may differ slightly from your vacuum in this video."

***Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall Presents***

***Bissell 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Bert***

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

Bert: (offscreen) "Congratulations, and thank you for buying your first Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate having you as our customer, and know that you'll enjoy many years of safe operation. please make sure you read your owner's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner. the Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors. the Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a tool that is used for vacuuming carpets, floors, or bare floors, and maneuvering around tables, stools, chairs, and objects. it also comes with on-board tools that are designed to make it easier for above floor cleaning, but it should never be used as a toy, or a recreational vehicle. everyone who uses the vacuum cleaner must use it safely in accordance with the instructions contained in the owner's manual. you should never allow a child to operate the vacuum cleaner. this Bissell machine may look harmless, but it can be a dangerous piece of equipment if the operator uses the vacuum cleaner incorrectly, or is not trained properly. in this video, we're going to be showing you how to use your vacuum cleaner properly. but please make sure you read, and understand your owner's manual before operating your vacuum."

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## Before Operation

Bert: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum, you should always have the operator's manual handy, and review the safety instructions listed in your operator's manual."

Rohan Johnson has the operator's manual handy, and reviews the safety instructions listed in his operator's manual

Bert: (offscreen) "Locate and read all of the safety decals that are listed on the machine, vacuum, and any other equipment."

A picture shows safety decals

Bert: (offscreen) "Your 22C12 vacuum is equipped with a clean filter indicator that changes from green to red taking the guest work out when it's time to check, or clean your filters, while the 35452 comes with a bag change indicator that changes from green to red which lets you know when it's time to change the vacuum bag. before you vacuum, be sure that the clean filter indicator, or the bag change indicator is green, or red. your 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 vacuums are equipped with headlights that lets you see in dark places. always make sure your headlights are secured before you start vacuuming."

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Bert: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming, take a few minutes to walk through the vacuuming area. pick up anything lying on the floor such as bottle caps, or paper clips that should not be there. the brushroll rotates at a very high speed, and can quickly suck up items into the dirt container, and in the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson picks up paper clips from his vacuuming area before he starts vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "It's also a good idea to make sure windows, or doors are closed that can bother people while you're vacuuming."

The 6596X Worker makes sure windows, or doors are closed that can bother people while he's vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Always inspect the vacuum to make sure there are no loose, or missing parts. make sure shields, and all equipment is in place. they are on your machine to protect you, and others, so don't remove them, or alter their position."

The 35452 Worker inspects the vacuum to make sure there are no loose, or missing parts. he makes sure shields, and all equipment is in place

Bert: (offscreen) "Wear the proper type of clothing such as eye, ear protection, long pants, and sturdy work shoes, or boots. never wear loose fitting clothing, sandals, sneakers, or jewelry, and always tie back long hair for vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson wears a Kermit baseball cap, eye protection, a blue and green striped neck gaiter mask, a safety vest, work gloves, long pants, and work boots

Bert: (offscreen) "Before each use, inspect the hose, post-motor filter, and the hepa media filter to make sure they're not damaged, or secured."

The 6596X Worker inspects the hose, post-motor filter, and the hepa media filter to make sure they're not damaged, or secured

Bert: (offscreen) "Most importantly, make sure no one is in the area, especially children."

Rohan Johnson gets 2 adults and 1 child out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Bert: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission, each year, an estimate 36.000 people are treated in the united states hospitals related to vacuum cleaner injuries. these accidents are very serious, including a loss of a hand, foot, or even death. young children are often attracted to vacuum cleaners, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member. unfortunately, some of those children are involved in vacuum cleaner accidents that occur every year. they certainly don't understand the potential dangers of the rotating brushroll, or the fact the operator may not know they're in the area."

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Bert: (offscreen) "Keep all children away when vacuuming, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult. stay alert for children, and turn off the vacuum if at any time a child enters your vacuuming area."

The 35452 Worker keeps all children away when vacuuming, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult. he stays alert for children, and turns off the vacuum as a child enters the vacuuming area

Bert: (offscreen) "Children who have been given rides in the past may think it's safe to approach the vacuum while it's in operation. children can also ride on the vacuum cleaner which can cause them to fall off, and into the spinning brushroll causing them to be injured, or killed. that's why Bissell asks that you never allow children to ride on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is turned off. if your vacuum is equipped with the brushroll cover, never use it to allow people to get a ride."

Rohan Johnson doesn't allow children to ride on the vacuum

## Plugging In

Bert: (offscreen) "When plugging in the vacuum cleaner, there are some important safety rules that you need to know before operating your vacuum cleaner. you should plug in the vacuum cleaner indoors, and in areas with good ventilation."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 22C12 vacuum cleaner indoors, and in areas with good ventilation

Bert: (offscreen) "If you need to replug in the vacuum, let the vacuum cleaner cool down for at least 15 minutes before replugging in the vacuum. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive, so move the machine off the trailer, and do not smoke when plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker lets the 35452 vacuum cool down for at least 15 minutes before replugging in the vacuum, then, it cuts to Rohan Johnson who unloads the 22C12 vacuum off the trailer

Bert: (offscreen) "Keep hot objects, including cigarettes, open flames, sparks, and other potential sources away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows potential sources. a red "X" appears over them. there is a loud buzz

Bert: (offscreen) "If you happen to spill dirt near the dirt container, tilt the vacuum forward, and push it away from the spill, and if you spill on your clothes, dust them off, or change them. spilled dirt is dirtable, and a serious safety risk. clean spilled dirt up using a broom, and a pan. don't start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

Rohan Johnson does what Bert describes

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Bert: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, let's go over some pre-starting procedures."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Bert: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum without the dirt container, the vacuum bag, the bag door cover, the headlight, the brushroll, the belt, the brushroll cover, the post motor filter, the hepa media filter, or the hose in place, and in good working condition."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum without the dirt container, the vacuum bag, the bag door cover, the headlight, the brushroll, the belt, the brushroll cover, the post motor filter, the hepa media filter, or the hose in place, and in good working condition

Bert: (offscreen) "Your vacuum is equipped with the height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 5 on the 6596X and 22C12 vacuum, and from 1 to 7 on the 35452 vacuum. adjust the height adjustment to the correct position before operating your vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows the height adjustment that is located on the 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "If your vacuum has a Turbo Brush tool, always make sure your Turbo Brush tool has a brushroll, and a belt."

Text reads: If your vacuum has a Turbo Brush tool, always make sure your Turbo Brush tool has a brushroll, and a belt.

## Safety Interlock System

Bert: (offscreen) "Before you vacuum, be sure to test the safety interlock system."

The 6596X Worker is sure that the safety interlock system'

Bert: (offscreen) "To check to make sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum. keep it in the upright position, and unplug the vacuum, but do not put the cord back on the vacuum. the motor should begin to stop, the headlight should go out, and the brushroll should stop rotating."

Rohan Johnson does what Bert describes

## Starting The Vacuum

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

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

Bert: (offscreen) "Press the recline pedal to recline the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 22C12 vacuum by pressing the recline pedal

Bert: (offscreen) "On the 6596X, press the recline pedal switch with your foot to turn it on. on the 22C12 and the 35452 vacuum, flip the power switch with your finger to turn it on."

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner comes with a handle that is designed to maneuver the vacuum. always practice using the handle before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson practices using the handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson starts the 22C12 vacuum and begins vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Remember that the floors should be dry, and there should be indoor lighting to safely vacuum."

Rohan Johnson vacuums with indoor lighting

Bert: (offscreen) "Vacuuming around objects such as tables, chairs, and other objects requires caution. in fact, you should vacuum at a slower speeds when vacuuming around desks."

The 6596X Worker vacuums around tables, chairs, desks, and other objects at a slower speed

Bert: (offscreen) "You should keep your vacuum speed under control. you may be able to vacuum faster, but you should NEVER vacuum at an unsafe speed."

Rohan Johnson keeps his 22C12 vacuum speed under control

Bert: (offscreen) "Use caution, and slow down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly, and to maintain control of the machine."

The 6596X Worker uses caution, and slows down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly, and to maintain control of the machine

Bert: (offscreen) "However, because the vacuum can turn so quickly, the operator must always be alert for any bystanders that may be in, or near your vacuum cleaner. if you have a co-worker working behind you, stay well ahead of them. if people are watching a movie, always keep the noise away from them. do not operate the vacuum where anyone may be watching movies such as movie theaters as the noise can annoy, or frighten people. also, if anyone comes into the area, stop."

The 35452 Worker is alert for bystanders that may be in, or near your vacuum cleaner. The 6596X Worker stays well ahead behind him. Rohan Johnson keeps the 22C12 vacuum noise away from them. he doesn't operate the vacuum where anyone may be watching movies such as movie theaters as the noise can annoy, or frighten people. he stops vacuuming, waves a person through who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Bissell recommends that you never vacuum in reverse. it's more efficient, and safer to do your vacuum when moving forward. if you don't have any other choice, always look down, and behind you to make sure there is no one behind you."

The 35452 Worker looks down, and behind him to make sure no one is behind him when vacuuming in reverse

Bert: (offscreen) "Watch for objects, stools, or escalators that can cause a loss of control, or even tip your machine."

The 6596X Worker watches for objects, stools, or escalators that can cause a loss of control, or even tip his machine

Bert: (offscreen) "Slow down, and use caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or any other object that can block your vision. be prepared to stop. you may not see a child behind an obstruction."

Rohan Johnson slows down, and uses caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or any other object that can block his vision

Bert: (offscreen) "If you accidentally hit an object, or you feel an abnormal vibration occurs when vacuuming, or you feel that the headlight's burned out, stop vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug the vacuum before inspecting anything for possible damage."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, puts the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplugs the vacuum before inspecting anything for possible damage

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

Rohan Johnson points the brushroll toward nearby people, curtains, or windows

Bert: (offscreen) "Be extra careful when vacuuming near bare floors, and be sure to adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

The 6596X Worker is extra careful when vacuuming near bare floors, and is sure to adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Bert: (offscreen) "Be careful not to touch the hepa media filter, or the post-motor filter which can be hot during operation, or after stopping immediately."

Rohan Johnson is careful not to touch the hepa media filter, or the post-motor filter which can be hot during operation, or after stopping immediately

Bert: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, the dirt container, the brushroll cover, and all vacuum parts. the rotating brushroll is dangerous, and can cause serious injuries, or death."

A video shows a rotating brushroll that starts spinning

Bert: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum outdoors, or in areas without proper ventilation where carbon monoxide filters can collect. exhaust filters are dangerous, and contain carbon monoxide."

Rohan Johnson doesn't run the 22C12 vacuum outdoors, or in areas without proper ventilation where carbon monoxide filters can collect

Bert: (offscreen) "The vacuum cleaner is not designed to be used as a family sedan. never carry passengers on the vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker doesn't carry passengers on the vacuum cleaner

Bert: (offscreen) "Never leave a running vacuum cleaner unattended. if you DO need to leave the vacuum, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug it."

Rohan Johnson puts the 22C12 vacuum in the upright position, turns it off, and unplugs it

## Above Floor Cleaning

Bert: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be dangerous. one wrong move, and the machine can tip-over. if you feel uneasy when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it. if any of the furniture is too high to vacuum, always stay away from them."

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Bert: (offscreen) "Never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. doing so can cause overcontrol, and result in serious injuries. if you feel uncomfortable, or you feel that any of the on board tools lose traction, take them off of the hose, and put them back on the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson keeps the 22C12 worker in the upright position when doing above floor cleaning

Bert: (offscreen) "Always use on board tools, never an upright vacuum, always do above floor cleaning carefully, and never make sudden changes in direction."

Rohan Johnson uses a Turbo Brush tool, does above floor cleaning, and doesn't make sudden changes in direction

Bert: (offscreen) "Never vacuum where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover."

The 35452 Worker doesn't vacuums where the machine could slip, tip, or rollover

Bert: (offscreen) "Never vacuum wet surfaces to avoid losing traction."

Rohan Johnson vacuums dry surfaces

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

The 6596X Worker doesn't to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Bert: (offscreen) "Another cause of tip-over is vacuuming near drop-offs, elevators, escalators, or stairways, and the combination of doing above floor cleaning near drop-offs creates a double hazard. so be sure to leave at least 2 widths away from the machine and any drop-off. trim those areas with a dust buster, or a stick vacuum. stay clear of these hazards at all times."

Rohan Johnson does what Bert describes

## Transporting The Vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "If you need to load your vacuum on a trailer, be sure that the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. the trailer should have a full width signs. use a single full width ramp. don't ever use 2 separate ramps, or a narrow single ramps, or a narrow single ramp, because the wheels of the machine could go off the edge."

A picture shows a single full width ramp

Bert: (offscreen) "When you load the vacuum on a trailer, go forward up the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp to load the vacuum on a trailer

Bert: (offscreen) "When you unload the vacuum from a trailer, go backward down the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp to unload the vacuum on a trailer

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

The 6596X Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, chains, or other D.O.T approved attachments

## Maintenance and Storage

Bert: (offscreen) "There are some maintenance and storage procedures that you need to follow when maintaining your vacuum to make sure it continues to operate properly."

A picture shows maintenance and storage

Bert: (offscreen) "Before servicing your vacuum, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker turns off, and unplugs the 35452 vacuum before servicing his vacuuming

Bert: (offscreen) "Never make any adjustments to the vacuum while it's running."

Rohan Johnson doesn't make any adjustments to the vacuum while it's running

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

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

Bert: (offscreen) "If the vacuum bag is full, always throw it away, and replace it with a new one. never try to reuse a vacuum bag by cutting open the bag."

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

Bert: (offscreen) "The headlight that is located on the vacuum can be dangerous, so always turn off, and unplug the vacuum before checking the headlight."

Rohan Johnson turns off, and unplugs the 22C12 vacuum before checking the headlight

Bert: (offscreen) "The post-motor filter, or the hepa media filter are not washable, and must be replaced when dirty."

A picture shows the post-motor filter, and the hepa media filter that are located on the 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves when removing, or installing them. never try to straighten the brushroll that is bent. always replace it with a new one."

The 6596X Worker wears gloves when removing, or installing them

Bert: (offscreen) "After each use, remove all dirt, and debris from the vacuuming cleaner to prevent possible fire."

Rohan Johnson removes all dirt, and debris from the vacuuming cleaner to prevent possible fire

Bert: (offscreen) "When you leave your vacuum cleaner, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum to prevent others, especially children from operating the vacuum."

The 35452 Worker turns off, and unplugs the vacuum to prevent others, especially children from operating the vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum where there is an open flame, or spark, such as a water heater, or other appliance."

The 6596X Worker doesn't store the vacuum where there is an open flame, or spark, such as a water heater, or other appliance

## Conclusion

Bert: (offscreen) "Remember, Bissell appreciates you keeping yourself, and those around you safe. always follow your instructions in the owner's manual, and your vacuum can be safe as the operators. if you have any questions, go to www.Bissell.com."

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