Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop: Bissell 3522B, 35932, and 35451 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop Presents***

***Bissell 3522B, 35932, and 35451 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Sweetums***

Onscreen, The 3522B Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35451 Worker are using their vacuums

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Thank you for purchasing a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner and for taking time to watch this important safety video. safety is extremely important to you and others around you. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an awesome job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. however, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner should be used properly according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used improperly, serious injury can result to you and others. this video will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly and safely. always make sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner."

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## Before Operation

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, always make sure to read and understand your operator's manual and be sure the safety labels are listed on the machine."

The 3522B Worker has his operator's manual, and is sure the safety instructions are reviewed

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always locate and read all of the safety labels that are listed on the vacuum cleaner and any other equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always make sure that all operators are familiar with the controls and all other features on the machine."

The 3522B Worker is sure that he is familiar with the controls and all other features on the machine

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 35932 Cleanview Bagless Powertrak Upright Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with a clean filter indicator that changes from green to red, letting you know when it's time to check or clean your filters."

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

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as glasses, forks, clipboards, pens, spoons, knives, napkins, or other objects. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a brushroll that rotates very fast and can cause items to be sucked into the vacuum bag or the dirt container."

The 35451 Worker looks over the vacuuming area and picks up objects before he starts vacuuming

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always be sure that windows are closed that could cause the vacuum cleaner to be dropped onto the road or a footpath before you start vacuuming."

The 35451 Worker is sure windows have glass before he begins vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson wears his correct clothing and personal protective equipment

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always make sure that one is in the area while vacuuming, especially children."

The 35452 Worker gets a children and 2 parents out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Sweetums: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36,000 people have been treated in the united states hospitals due to vacuum cleaner injuries each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common causes of serious injuries or deaths each year. and 1 in 5 are those killed in related vacuum cleaner accidents. children have been runover or backed over by rotating brushrolls which is another cause of serious injuries or death each year. upright vacuum cleaners look like fun to children. they are often attracted to vacuum cleaners and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member."

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Sweetums: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always make sure the area is clear of children. do not vacuum when children are around."

The 3522B Worker clears the area of children before he starts vacuuming

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

The 35451 Worker keeps all children away from the vacuum cleaner, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator

Sweetums: (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 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.

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

The 3522B Worker is alert and turns off his 3522B vacuum as a child approaches the vacuuming area

Sweetums: (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

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

The 35451 Worker uses caution when plugging in his vacuum cleaner

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

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

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the shock can be dangerous."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 35932 vacuum cleaner indoors

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Also, never try to replug in your vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you need to replug in your vacuum cleaner, shut the vacuum cleaner off and let it cool down before plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson replugs in his 35932 vacuum with a cool motor

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be very careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near lamps. if the plug comes too close and touches the lightbulb, burns can occur."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near lamps

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects including cigarettes, cigars, and open flames away from the outlet while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. that can cause an explosion, which can cause severe injuries to yourself, and others if you're not careful."

A picture shows hot objects

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always keep your fingers away from the plugs while plugging in your vacuum. putting your fingers in can result in an electric shock."

The 3522B Worker keeps his hands away from the plug while plugging in his 3522B vacuum

Sweetums: (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. clean it up immediately using a broom and a pan. never start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

The 35451 Worker makes sure he doesn't spill dirt near the machine

## Safety Interlock System

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

A picture shows a safety interlock system

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

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

Sweetums: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum by pressing or flipping the power switch. keep 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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Sweetums: (offscreen) "If the safety interlock system does not function properly, do not operate the vacuum. contact an authorized service dealer to repair it immediately."

Text reads: If the safety interlock system does not function properly, do not operate the vacuum. contact an authorized service dealer to repair it immediately.

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, there are some pre-starting procedures that you should follow."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

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

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

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 5 on the 3522B, and your 3593 and 35451 is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 7."

A picture shows a height adjustment

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without safety shields in place and working properly."

A picture shows safety shields

## Starting The Vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum cleaner, make 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

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

The 3522B Worker reclines his 3522B vacuum by pressing the reclined pedal switch

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

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped a handle that is designed to make maneuvering easier. if you're using your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner for your first time, always practice using the handle."

Rohan Johnson practices using his 35932 vacuum cleaner

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35932 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35932 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35932 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35932 vacuum left

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

The 3522B Worker pushes his 3522B vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Now that your vacuum cleaner is plugged in, you are familiar with the vacuum cleaner's controls, and you have made sure is clear of the vacuuming area, you're ready to vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson reclines his 35932 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always make sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum."

The 3522B Worker is sure that the floors are dry and there is good artificial light safely vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always use extreme caution and slow down when making turns to avoid turning too rapidly and to stay in control of the vacuum cleaner."

The 35451 Worker uses caution and slow down when making turns

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

The 35451 Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around drawers, lamps, beds, couches, chairs, desks, or other furniture

Sweetums: (offscreen) "You may press the reclined pedal a second time to allow your machine to lean back further for vacuuming low furniture, but don't let go of the handle when doing so. that can cause the handle to land on your feet, which can get you hurt."

The 3522B Worker presses the reclined pedal a second time to allow his machine to lean back further for vacuuming low furniture

Sweetums: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner gets stuck on curtains, do not try to get them unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. stop the vacuum cleaner, and then get them unstuck before trying to resume operations."

The 3522B Worker makes sure his 3522B vacuum cleaner doesn't get stuck on curtains

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

The 3522B Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the lowest setting before vacuuming bare floors

Sweetums: (offscreen) "If you're vacuuming around fitness equipment. be very careful. you may not see any moving fitness equipment, so always be sure to keep an eye out for them."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when vacuuming around fitness equipment

Sweetums: (offscreen) "You should never vacuum an outdoor patio with your upright vacuum cleaner or any other vacuuming equipment. that can cause an electric shock."

A picture shows outdoor patio

Sweetums: (offscreen) "For safety, always face the vacuum cleaner from windows. be very careful not to let the brushroll come too close to it. that can cause the glass to break easily."

The 3522B Worker faces the 3522B vacuum cleaner away from glass

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Watch out for anyone who may be in the area while vacuuming. debris can easily be picked up and into the vacuum bag or the dirt container. do not vacuum when people are near. no one should get closer than about 4 feet. if someone enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and do not return until the bystanders leave the area."

The 35451 Worker stops vacuuming, waves a person through who passes him by, then resumes vacuuming

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming near drop-offs. the fence is designed to protect you. never try to climb on top of the fence to clean the other side. you could fall off and be seriously injured or killed."

The 3522B Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming near drop-offs

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming near stairs and don't let the vacuum cleaner come too close to the edge. you could be seriously injured or killed from a rollover."

Rohan Jonson is very careful when vacuuming near stairs and doesn't let the vacuum cleaner come too close to the edge

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be mindful of open doors that have access to bedrooms, conference rooms, or other rooms when vacuuming hallways. the noise of the vacuum could scare people who aren't expecting it."

The 35451 Worker is mindful of open doors that have access to bedrooms, conference rooms, or other rooms

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming near elevators and don't let the vacuum cleaner come too close to the elevator shaft. again, you could fall off and be seriously injured."

The 3522B Worker is very careful when vacuuming near elevators and doesn't let the vacuum cleaner come too close to the elevator shaft

Sweetums: (offscreen) "If you must vacuum in reverse, always look down and behind you to be sure it's safe to back up."

The 35451 Worker looks down and behind him to be sure it's safe to back up

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner while taking medication, drugs, or alcohol."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum cleaner while taking medication, drugs, or alcohol

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner as it could cause a mess if you spill something."

Text reads: Never eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner as it could cause a mess if you spill something

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a one person machine only. passengers can fall off and into the spinning brushroll and be injured or killed."

The 35451 Worker uses his 35451 vacuum cleaner as a one person machine

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

The 3522B Worker slows down and uses extreme caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects that may block your vision

Sweetums: (offscreen) "If you happen to 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 the vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always point the brushroll away from walls, windows, doors, or people."

The 35451 Worker points the brushroll away from walls, windows, doors, or people

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

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never run the vacuum cleaner outdoors or in areas without ventilation. exhaust filters are hazardous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause serious injuries or death."

The 3522B Worker runs his 3522B vacuum indoors

Sweetums: (offscreen) "If you need to have the vacuum cleaner, always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. remember, do not leave your running vacuum cleaner unattended."

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs the 35932 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can cause serious injuries or death if on board tools are not used properly. on board tools are very powerful and should be used correctly. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uncomfortable doing above floor cleaning, do not do it."

The 35451 Worker does above floor cleaning properly

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do above floor cleaning carefully and always use on board tools, not an upright vacuum."

The 3522B Worker does above floor cleaning carefully and uses on board tools

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming bedsheets. sometimes on board tools can be caught by the blankets. never try to get the blankets unstuck when the vacuum cleaner is running. turn off the vacuum cleaner before trying to get the blankets unstuck."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when vacuuming beds

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when doing above floor cleaning on lamps. if on board tools get too close to the lamps, you can severely burn yourself."

The 35451 Worker uses caution when doing above floor cleaning on lamps

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

Rohan Johnson doesn't do above floor cleaning on windows

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not start or stop suddenly when doing above floor cleaning. if you have to turn when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum forward."

Rohan Johnson avoids starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Never try to do above floor cleaning on wet surfaces. if on board tools lose traction take them off of the hose and put them back on the vacuum."

The 35451 Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

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

Rohan Johnson doesn't try to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Sweetums: (offscreen) "As we said earlier, it's safer to stay away from drop-offs, stairs, or elevators. the vacuum cleaner rollover if its wheel goes over the elevator shaft. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum cleaner in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Sweetums: (offscreen) "If you have transport your vacuum cleaner on a trailer, always be sure the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. the trailer should be the width of your vacuum cleaner. always use a single full width ramp. never ever use 2 separate ramps or a narrow single ramp. the vacuum cleaner has 2 front wheels that can go off the edge of the ramp and cause a rollover."

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

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

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp as he loads his 35932 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp as he loads his 35932 vacuum from a trailer

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

The 3522B Worker avoids reaching under the brushroll, even when the brushroll is turned off

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always make sure your vacuum cleaners are secured to the trailer with straps, cables, or other D.O.T approved attachments."

The 3522B Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35451 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer

## Maintenance and Storage

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner comes with an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures. if you have any questions, always consult your owner's manual."

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

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

The 35451 Worker turns off and unplugs his 35451 vacuum before making adjustments

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

The 35451 Worker keeps all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, and in proper working condition

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Do not try to check the headlight while the vacuum is running. always turn off and unplug before checking the headlight."

A picture shows a headlight

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

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

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

The 3522B Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always unscrew the lower hose by using a screwdriver to clear it."

The 35451 Worker unscrews the lower hose by using a screwdriver to clear it

Sweetums: (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 35451 Worker replaces the old vacuum bag with a new one

Sweetums: (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 cleaner, 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 cleaner, and empties it over a trash bin

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

A picture shows safety devices and safety shields

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Always check the cord for any cracks or damage."

The 3522B Worker checks the cord for any cracks or damage, but it turns out, they are not

Sweetums: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so always wear gloves or wrap the brushroll and use extra caution when servicing the brushroll. do not try to straighten or weld the brushroll that is bent. always sharpen or replace the brushroll."

Rohan Johnson wears gloves and uses extra caution when servicing the brushroll

Sweetums: (offscreen) "After every use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires. always be sure that the vacuum is turned off and unplugged. 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."

The 3522B Worker removes all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires

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

The 6596Q Worker stores his 6596Q vacuum away from any type of open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Sweetums: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning up floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. like all other vacuuming equipment, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can be dangerous if used improperly. so always be sure to use them properly, and safely. if you have any questions, always consult your owner's manual."

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