Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center: Bissell 6596X, 21K32, and 92L3P Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center Presents***

***Convention Center: Bissell 6596X, 21K32, and 92L3P Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Rowlf***

Onscreen, The 6596X Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 92L3P Worker are using their vacuums

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Congratulations, and thank you for buying your first Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, and for taking your time on how to use it properly, we encourage you and your family to watch this video. safety of you and other is extremely important. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does a great job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets, but however, like all vacuum cleaners and power equipment, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner should be used properly in accordance with the instructions contained in the operator's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used or maintained incorrectly, it can be a very dangerous piece of equipment that can cause serious injuries to you, and others. this video will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. always be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating the vacuum."

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## Before Operation

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Before you start operating your vacuum cleaner for your first time, always be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual, and review the safety labels that are listed on the machine."

The 6596X Worker is sure to read and understands his entire operator's manual, and reviews the safety labels that are listed on the machine

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always locate and point out all of the safety labels on the vacuum cleaner, and any other part of the equipment, and be sure the safety messages are understood."

A picture shows safety labels

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always make sure that all operators are familiar with, and understand the controls and features on your vacuum cleaner."

The 92L3P Worker is familiar with, and understands the controls and features on the 92L3P vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 21K32 vacuum is equipped with the clean filter indicator that turns from green to red, which lets you know when it's time to check or clean your filters. always be sure the vacuum cleaner is turned off when you do so."

A picture shows a clean filter indicator

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Before you start any operation of your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, always walk over the vacuuming area, and pick up anything such as sharp pieces of glass, plates, spoons, forks, knives, or napkins. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has an extremely high rotating brushroll that could cause items to be sucked into the dirt container."

Rohan Johnson looks over the vacuuming area and picks up objects before he starts vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge of the window, be dropped onto the footpath, or the road, which could cause damage to your vacuum cleaner."

The 92L3P Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner to be sure that any parts are correctly secured, and not loose or damaged. you should always be sure that safety shields and all equipment is in place."

The 92L3P Worker inspects his 92L3P vacuum to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always wear your proper type of 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 correct personal protective equipment

Rowlf: (offscreen) "You should always be sure that no one is in the area while vacuuming, especially young children."

The 92L3P Worker gets 1 child and 2 parents out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Rowlf: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36.000 people are treated in the united states hospitals for related vacuum cleaner injuries each year. they include a loss of a hand, foot, or even death. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common causes of serious injuries or death. as a result, they've been taken to the hospitals. young children are often attracted to vacuum cleaners and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member."

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Rowlf: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, always be sure the area is clear of other children. do not vacuum when children are present."

Rohan Johnson clears the area of children before he starts vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep all children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

The 92L3P Worker keeps all children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never carry children on the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is shut off. they may fall off and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation."

Text reads: Never carry children on the vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is shut off. they may fall off and be seriously injured, or interfere with safe machine operation

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

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 21K32 vacuum as a child approaches the vacuuming area

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never allow children who are under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner."

Text reads: Never allow children who are under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner

## Plugging In

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

The 92L3P Worker uses extreme caution when plugging in his 92L3P vacuum cleaner

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition before you start vacuuming."

Text reads: Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, and other potential sources of ignition before you start vacuuming.

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 21K32 vacuum indoors

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Also, do not attempt to plug in the vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, always shut the vacuum cleaner off and let it cool down before you replug in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 21K32 vacuum in with a cool motor

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects including lit cigarettes, cigars, or other potential sources away from the vacuum cleaner when plugging in your vacuum."

A picture shows lit cigarettes, cigars, or other potential sources

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near a lamp. putting a plug too close to a lightbulb and letting it touch it can cause burns."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when plugging in his 21K32 vacuum cleaner near a lamp

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Keep your fingers away from the plugs while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. inserting your fingers in the plugs could cause an electric shock."

The 6596X Worker keeps his fingers away from the plugs while plugging in his 6596X vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you accidentally spill dirt near the vacuum cleaner, always tilt the vacuum forward and push it away from the area where you spilled dirt from. clean up spilled dirt immediately, and avoid creating any other potential sources of ignition. do not start the vacuum cleaner near spilled dirt."

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## Pre-Starting Procedures

Rowlf: (offscreen) "There are some pre-starting procedures that you need to be aware of before you start vacuuming."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

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

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that allows you to adjust the type of floors you are vacuuming."

A picture shows a height adjustment

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner without safety shields and devices in place and working properly."

A picture shows safety shields and devices

## Safety Interlock System

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

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never tamper with a safety interlock system. it's designed to protect you and others from serious injuries."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlock system is working, start the vacuum by pressing or flipping the power switch to the on position. keep it in the upright position and unplug it from the outlet, 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 out."

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

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

## 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 21K32 vacuum

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

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

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

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a handle that is designed to make maneuvering easier. you should always practice using your vacuum cleaner if this is your firs time using it."

The 92L3P Worker practices using his 92LP3 vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 21K32 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 21K32 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 21K32 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 21K32 vacuum left

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

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

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Now that your vacuum cleaner is plugged in, you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuum cleaner, you have completed your daily checks, and you have made sure the controls and features are in place. you're ready to start vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 21K32 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Remember to be sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum."

The 6596X Worker is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "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 92L3P Worker uses extreme caution and slow down when making turns

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always use slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, chairs, tables, couches, lamps, or other objects."

The 92L3P Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, chairs, tables, couches, lamps, or other objects

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

The 6596X Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Watch out for drop-offs. the glass gate is designed to protect you from going over the edge. never try to climb on top of the fence to try to clean the other side of it. you could fall and injure yourself."

The 6596X Worker watches out for drop-offs

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Also, be very careful not to get too close to stairs. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, which could cause a rollover, and result in serious injuries or death to yourself and others."

The 92L3P Worker is very careful not to get too close to stairs

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never try to vacuum a firepit when the fire is activated, especially indoors. putting an upright vacuum cleaner too close to it and making it touch it can cause less or no power."

A picture shows a firepit

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Also, do not try to vacuum outdoor furniture with your upright vacuum cleaner. no vacuuming equipment should be used when cleaning outdoor furniture."

A picture shows outdoor furniture

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be aware of anyone who may be in the vacuuming area. don't try to rush them through by trying to run past them. your vacuum cleaner can move quickly which may not leave you a lot of time to avoid a collision. if someone enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and wait until the bystanders leave the area."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, and waits until the bystanders leave the area

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never eat or drink when operating the vacuum cleaner as it can cause a mess in case you spill something."

Text reads: Never eat or drink when operating the vacuum cleaner as it can cause a mess in case you spill something.

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Refrain from taking drugs, alcohol, or any medication when operating the vacuum cleaner."

Text reads: Refrain from taking drugs, alcohol, or any medication when operating the vacuum cleaner.

Rowlf: (offscreen) "When vacuuming near fitness centers, be very careful of fitness equipment. you could slip and fall, injuring yourself. also, be aware of people who may be exercising in there. the noise of the vacuum cleaner can bother them."

Rohan Johnson is very careful of fitness equipment

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be aware of open doors when vacuuming hallways. again, the vacuum cleaner noise can frighten people who are not expecting it."

The 6596X Worker is aware of open doors when vacuuming hallways

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be extremely cautious of elevators and always keep away from them. both the operator and your vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, which could potentially cause falls, and serious injuries or death can result."

The 92L3P Worker is extremely cautious of elevators and keeps away from them

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you have no choice but to do so, always look down and behind you to be sure no one is behind you."

The 92L3P Worker avoids vacuuming in reverse unless absolutely necessary

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

The 92L3P Worker uses extreme caution and slow down when approaching blind corners, dark places, or any other objects

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you're in the middle of vacuuming, and you accidentally hit an object, stop vacuuming, turn off the vacuum, and unplug it before trying to inspecting anything for damage."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always point the brushroll away from people, walls, windows, and lamps."

The 92L3P Worker points the brushroll away from people, walls, windows, and lamps

Rowlf: 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 6596X Worker keeps his hands away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never run the vacuum cleaner indoors and in areas with good ventilation. exhaust filters are dangerous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson runs his 21K32 vacuum indoors

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not let anyone ride on the vacuum cleaner. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a one person vacuum only. passengers can fall off and into the spinning brushroll and be injured or killed."

The 92L3P Worker uses his 92L3P vacuum as a one person vacuum

Rowlf: (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 21K32 vacuum before leaving it

## Above Floor Cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning is a unique experience for cleaning furniture, however, if on board tools are not used properly, they can be very dangerous. if you feel uncomfortable doing 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 correctly and uses on board tools correctly

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) "Use extra caution when doing above floor cleaning on beds. sometimes on board tools can be caught on beds. never try to get the blankets unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. stop the vacuum, then get the blankets unstuck."

The 92L3P Worker uses extra caution when doing above floor cleaning on beds

Rowlf: (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 6596X Worker is extremely careful when doing above floor cleaning on lamps

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never try to do above floor cleaning on windows. you could scrape them and leave prints all over the windows."

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

Rowlf: (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 92L3P Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

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

The 92L3P Worker doesn't try to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Rowlf: (offscreen) "As we mentioned before, it's best to stay away from pools and 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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you must transport your vacuum cleaner on a trailer, be sure that the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. you should use a heavy duty trailer to transport the vacuum cleaner. remember that the trailer should have the width of your vacuum cleaner. use a single full width ramp. do not ever use 2 separate ramps, or a narrow single ramp. the vacuum cleaner has 2 front wheels that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge."

A picture shows a heavy duty trailer, a trailer that is the width of the vacuum cleaner, and a single full width ramp

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 21K32 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 21K32 vacuum from a trailer

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never try to reach under the brushroll as you load or unload your vacuum cleaner, even when the brushroll is shut off."

The 92L3P Worker doesn't try to reach under the brushroll as he loads or unloads his 92L3P vacuum cleaner, even when the brushroll is shut off

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

The 6596X Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 92L3P Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

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

A picture shows an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures

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

The 92L3P Worker turns off and unplugs his 92L3P vacuum cleaner before making adjustments to it

Rowlf: (offscreen) "The brushroll cover, the brushroll, and the belt must be secured and in place."

A picture shows a brushroll cover, the brushroll, and the belt must be placed

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

A picture shows nuts, bolts, and screws that are tight

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

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

Rowlf: (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

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

The 6596X Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

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

A picture shows a headlight

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not tamper with safety devices and replace all safety shields that were removed for service."

A picture shows safety devices

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

The 92L3P Worker wear gloves and uses extra caution when servicing the brushroll

Rowlf: (offscreen) "After every use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires. if the vacuum cleaner has been running and is hot, let it cool down before you clean it. do not use a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner."

Rohan Johnson washes his 21K32 vacuum off

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never try to store the vacuum cleaner where there are any type of open flames or sparks."

The 92L3P Worker stores his 92L3P vacuum away from open flames

## Conclusion

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner cleans up floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. like any other power equipment, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner will give you years of safe machine operation. if you have any questions regarding to your vacuum cleaner, consult your owner's manual."

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