Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown: Bissell 65854, 22C12, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Presents***

***Bissell 65854, 22C12, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Fozzie Bear***

Onscreen, The 65854 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker are using their vacuums

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate you taking your time to watch this important safety video. your safety and the safety of others is important you and others around you. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets, but however, like all vacuuming equipment, they should be used properly according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is not used or maintained properly, it can be turned into a dangerous piece of equipment. this video will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely, but please be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner."

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## Before Operation

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, be sure that you have your operator's manual handy, and review the safety labels that are on the machine, vacuum, and any part of the attachment."

Rohan Johnson has his operator's manual handy, and reviews the safety labels that are on the machine, vacuum, and any part of the attachment

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Point out and read all of the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 22C12 Cleanview Helix Select Bagless Upright Vacuum is equipped with a clean filter indicator that changes from green to red, taking the work out when it's time to check or clean your filters. 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 vacuum. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before doing so."

A picture shows a clean filter indicator and a bag change indicator

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you begin any operation of your vacuum cleaner, always take a few minutes to walk over the vacuuming area, and pick up anything such as pieces of glass, napkins, forks, spoons, or any other objects. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has an extremely high speed rotating brushroll that could cause items to be sucked into the dirt container, or into the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson walks through his vacuuming area before he starts vacuuming

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum cleaner to be dropped onto the road or the footpath."

The 35452 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner to be sure that any parts are not loose or damaged. always be sure that safety shields and all equipment is in place of the vacuum cleaner. remember, don't remove them, or alter their position. they're on your machine to protect you and others."

The 65854 Worker inspects his 65854 vacuum cleaner to make sure that all parts are correctly in place

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always wear your proper type of clothing and personal protective equipment and clothing such as ear protection, eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes and boots. don't wear jewelry or any loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum's moving parts, potentially causing serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson wears his correct personal protective equipment and clothing

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

The 35452 Worker gets 2 people out of the vacuuming area, then resumes vacuuming

## Keeping Children Safe

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, an estimated 36,000 people are treated in the united states hospitals for related vacuum cleaner injuries each year. they are taken the united states hospitals as a result of being injured or killed. they include a loss of a hand, foot, or even death. 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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Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming any area, always clear the area of children. do not vacuum when children or others are around."

Rohan Johnson clears the area of children

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Keep children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of an adult while you vacuum. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

The 65854 Worker keeps all children indoors under the watchful eye of an adult while he vacuums

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never 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: Never 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.

Fozzie Bear: (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 enters the vacuuming area."

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 22C12 vacuum as a child approaches the vacuuming area

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming."

Text reads: Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming

## Plugging In

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

The 35452 Worker uses caution and concentration when plugging in his 35452 vacuum

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

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

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

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 22C12 vacuum indoors

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Also, never attempt to plug in the vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you're in the middle of a job, and need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, shut the vacuum off, and let it cool down before replugging in your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson shuts his 22C12 vacuum cleaner off and lets it cool down before replugging in his 22C12 vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be very cautious when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the lightbulb comes too close and touches it, you can severely burn yourself."

The 35452 Worker is very careful when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near a lamp

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects, including open flames or sparks away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker keeps all hot objects, including open flames or sparks away from the outlet when plugging in his 35452 vacuum

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

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## Pre-Starting Procedures

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "There are some pre-starting procedures that you should be following before you start vacuuming."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the brushroll cover, the headlight, the hepa-exhaust filter, the dirt container, the vacuum bag, or the hose in place and working properly."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 5 on the 65854 and 22C12, nd from 1 to 7 on the 35452 vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows a height adjustment

Fozzie Bear: (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

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

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not tamper with the safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you to protect you and others from serious injuries or death."

Text reads: Do not tamper with the safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you to protect you and others from serious injuries or death.

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum by pressing or flipping the power switch. 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 stop, the brushroll should stop rotating, and the headlight should go out."

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Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (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

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

The 65854 Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline his 65854 vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Press or flip the power switch to turn on your vacuum cleaner."

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a handle that is designed to make maneuvering easier. if it's your first time using your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, always practice using your vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows a handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum left

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

The 65854 Worker pushes his 65854 vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Now that your vacuum cleaner is plugged in, you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuuming area, and you have made sure the safety devices and controls are working properly, it's time to start vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines his 22C12 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

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

The 65854 Worker is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always use extreme caution and slow down when making turns to maintain control of the machine, and to avoid serious injury or death."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always use slower speeds when maneuvering around drawers, beds, desks, lamps, or other furniture."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "You can also press the reclined pedal a second time to allow your machine to lean back further for cleaning under low furniture, but be careful not to let go of the handle while you do so. you could make the vacuum cleaner fall on it's own, causing damage."

The 65854 Worker presses the reclined pedal a second time to allow his machine to lean back further for cleaning under low furniture, but doesn't let go of the handle while he does so

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "No vacuuming equipment should be used on an outdoor patio. regardless of safety, do not try to clean any outdoor furniture with your vacuum cleaner or on board tools. that can result in an electric shock."

A picture shows an outdoor patio

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

The 65854 Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming near elevators and always take it slow when vacuuming near them. the vacuum cleaner can go over the elevator shaft, which can cause falls, and serious injury or death can result."

The 35452 Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming near elevators and takes it slow when vacuuming near them

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Don't put an upright vacuum cleaner near stairs. the vacuum cleaner could go over the hazards, which could cause falls, and serious injuries or death can result."

Rohan Johnson doesn't put his 22C12 vacuum cleaner near stairs

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "When vacuuming hallways, be aware of anything that might be open such as open doors that leads into bedrooms, business centers, or conference rooms. the noise of the vacuum cleaner can frighten people."

The 35452 Worker is aware of anything that might be open such as open doors that leads into bedrooms, business centers, or conference rooms

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Don't put an upright vacuum cleaner near drop-offs. again, your could cause serious injuries or death if your vacuum cleaner goes over the edge."

Rohan Johnson keeps away from drop-offs as he vacuums

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner gets stuck on a tablecloth, never try to get it unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. turn off the vacuum cleaner first, and then get them unstuck with your upright vacuum cleaner. failing to do so can result in a loss of power."

The 65854 Worker makes sure his 65854 vacuum cleaner doesn't get stuck on a tablecloth

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "For your safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from windows. don't let a brushroll come too close to them. you could cause the glass to break easily."

The 35452 Worker faces his 35452 vacuum cleaner away from windows

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Watch out for bystanders that may enter the vacuuming area while vacuuming. don't try to rush through them by going fast while going past them. if someone comes into the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and do not return to vacuuming until the bystanders leave the area."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be careful when vacuuming near lockers, and don't bump into them. you could cause trips and hurt yourself."

Rohan Johnson is careful when vacuuming near lockers

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never take any medication, drugs, or alcohol while operating the vacuum cleaner."

Text reads: Never take any medication, drugs, or alcohol while operating the vacuum cleaner.

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Also, if you're not paying attention to what you're doing, you could knock things over with the vacuum cleaner. be careful."

Rohan Johnson pays attention while using his 22C12 vacuum

Fozzie Bear:(offscreen) "If you th ink vacuuming in reverse unless absolutely necessary, always look down and behind you to be sure it's safe to back up. be sure that no children are in the area while vacuuming."

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

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

The 65854 Worker uses extreme caution and slows down when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects

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

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns off his 22C12 vacuum, and unplugs his 22C12 vacuum before inspecting anything for damage

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never point the brushroll at people, windows, walls, lamps, or other objects."

Rohan Johnson points the brushroll away from people, windows, walls, lamps, or other objects

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

The 65854 Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum cleaner outdoors or in areas without good ventilation. exhaust filters are hazardous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson runs his 22C12 vacuum indoors

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is meant to be used by a one person vacuum cleaner only. they 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

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 22C12 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning is designed for cleaning up furniture such as chairs, lamps, beds, tables, or drawers. however, on board tools can be turned into dangerous tools if they are used incorrectly. a good rule of thumb is to never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uncomfortable doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

The 35452 Worker does above floor cleaning carefully

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always do above floor cleaning carefully, and always use on board tools, not an upright vacuum."

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning and uses a Turbo Brush tool

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming beds. sometimes the blankets can be caught on on board tools. do not attempt to get them unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. stop the vacuum cleaner, then get the blankets unstuck."

The 65854 Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming beds

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when vacuuming lamps. if on board tools come too close and touches it, you can accidentally burn yourself."

The 65854 Worker uses extra caution when vacuuming near lamps

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be very careful not to scrape windows with on board tools. you could damage them and leave prints all over the windows."

Rohan Johnson is very careful not to scrape windows with on board tools

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "As we mentioned earlier, you should always stay away from drop-offs or elevators. again, the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, causing serious injuries or death. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (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. avoid using 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

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 22C12 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 22C12 vacuum from a trailer

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

The 65854 Worker doesn't attempt to reach under the brushroll as he loads or unloads his 65857 vacuum cleaner

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

The 65854 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures. 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not attempt 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 adjustments

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

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

Fozzie Bear: (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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never 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 replaces the old vacuum bag with a new one

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not try to clear clogs in the hose while the vacuum cleaner is running. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before clearing clogs in the hose. use a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs. do not use sharp objects such as clothes hangers as they may puncture the hose."

The 65854 Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle before clearing clogs in the hose

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "The hepa-exhaust filter and hepa-media filter are not washable and must be replaced when dirty."

A picture shows a hepa-exhaust filter and hepa-media filter

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner has a headlight that can be very dangerous. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before checking the headlight."

A picture shows a headlight

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never tamper with safety devices and replace all safety shields that were removed for service."

A picture shows safety devices and safety shields

Fozzie Bear: (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 brushrolls that are bent. always replace or sharpen the brushrolls."

The 65854 Worker wears gloves when servicing the brushroll

Fozzie Bear: (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 doing so. 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 all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum cleaner where are any type of open flames or sparks."

The 35452 Worker stores his 35452 vacuum away from open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner cleans up floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. like any other vacuum cleaners, it will give you plenty of years of safe operation if you use it properly. if you have any questions regarding to your vacuum cleaner, always consult your owner's manual for more information."

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