Crown Center: Bissell 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Crown Center Presents***

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

***with Rowlf***

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Thank you for your first purchase of your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, and for taking your time on how to use it properly, and safely. we must know that safely is a responsibility to you and others around you. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an awesome job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, carpets, and hard to reach areas. however, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is extremely powerful, and should be used properly. but if it's used improperly, it can be turned into a 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."

Videos show what Rowlf describes

## Before Operation

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, you should 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) "You should always locate and point out all of the safety labels on the vacuum cleaner, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be sure that all operators are familiar with, and understand the controls and features on the machine."

The 35452 Worker is familiar with, and understands the controls and features on the 35452 vacuum

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 22C12 vacuum is equipped with the clean filter indicator, while the 35452 vacuum is equipped with a bag change indicator that turns from green to red letting you know when it's time to check, or clean your filters, or when it's time to replace the vacuum bag. if you see the indicator change from green to red, this lets you know when it's time to empty the dirt container, or check the vacuum bag."

A picture shows a clean carpet sensor, and a clean filter indicator, and a bag change indicator

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up any objects lying on the floor such as tongs, spoons, forks, knives, or napkins. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a brushroll that rotates extremely fast and can cause items to be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Inspect the vacuum cleaner to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts, and be sure that all fixes are complete before you start operating your vacuum cleaner. you should always be sure that safety shields and all equipment is in place."

The 35452 Worker inspects his 35452 vacuum to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always wear your correct 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) "The most important rule is that you should always be sure that no one is in the area while vacuuming, especially children."

The 6596X Worker gets 1 child and 2 parents out of the vacuuming area, especially young children

## 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 for related vacuum cleaner injuries each year. vacuum cleaning accidents are the most common causes of related vacuuming injuries each year. 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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Rowlf: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuum any area, always clear the area of children who may be in the area. do not vacuum when children or others are around."

Rohan Johnson clears the area of children who may be in the area

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 35452 Worker keeps all children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not 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: Do not 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. you should always be alert and turn off the vacuum if a child approaches the vacuuming area."

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 22C12 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) "You should always caution when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 35452 Worker uses caution when plugging in his 35452 vacuum

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) "Never plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 22C12 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 22C12 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) "Never insert your fingers in the plugs. it can cause you to get electrocuted."

The 6596X Worker keeps his fingers away from the plugs

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 should be aware of when operating the vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the brushroll cover, the headlight, the hepa-exhaust filter, dirt container, the hepa-media filter, 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, dirt container, the hepa-media filter, the vacuum bag, or 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 at anytime an operator unplugs the vacuum with the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not tamper with a safety interlock system. it's designed to protect you and others from serious injuries."

Text reads: Do not 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 22C12 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 35452 Worker practices using his 35452 vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Now that your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is plugged in, you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuuming area, and you have made sure everyone is clear of the vacuuming area, you are ready to start vacuuming."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Remember that the floors should be dry, and there should be 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) "Always use caution and slow down when making turns to avoid serious injuries or death from a rollover, and to maintain control of the vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker uses caution and slows down when making turns

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming around drop-offs and always stay away from escalators. the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, which can result inn a rollover, and serious injury can potentially occur to you and others."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when vacuuming around drop-offs and stays away from escalators

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 people who may enter the vacuuming area while vacuuming. if they enter the vacuuming area, stop immediately and wait until the bystanders leave the area. never try to rush them as the rotating brushroll can cut other people's feet or hands."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Use slower speeds when vacuuming around tables, chairs, or other furniture."

The 35452 Worker uses slower speeds when vacuuming around tables, chairs, or other furniture

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always face the vacuum cleaner away from windows. don't get too close to them, you can cause them to break easily."

The 6596X Worker faces the 6596X vacuum away from windows

Rowlf: (offscreen) "We recommend that you don't vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you must vacuum in reverse for any reason, always look down and behind you to be sure it's safe to back up."

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Be very careful around playsets, and other things that may be in the area. if you back up and bump into a playset, always move the vacuum slowly forward."

The 35452 Worker is very careful around playsets

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner as it can cause a mess in case you should spill something."

Rohan Johnson avoids eating and drinking while operating the 22C12 vacuum cleaner

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

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution and slows down when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects

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

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never point the brushroll at windows, glass, people, or walls."

The 6596X Worker points the brushroll away from windows, glass, people, or walls

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts. the rotating brushroll is extremely dangerous, and can cause serious injuries or death.

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

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

Rohan Johnson runs his 22C12 vacuum indoors

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers on the vacuum cleaner. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a one person vacuum cleaner. 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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum cleaner at any time, always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. remember, never leave your running vacuum cleaner unattended."

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 22C12 vacuum before leaving his vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be extremely dangerous if it's not done correctly. on board tools are very powerful, and can potentially be dangerous if they're not used properly. 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 uses on board tools properly

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Always do above floor cleaning 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) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming glass or windows with on board tools. it can damage them and leave prints all over the glass."

The 6596X Worker is extremely careful when vacuuming glass or windows with on board tools

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Avoid starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning. if you have to move or turn the vacuum when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum forward."

The 35452 Worker avoids starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never do above floor cleaning on wet surfaces. again, you can cause an electric shock. if on board tools lose traction, take them off of the hose and put them back on the vacuum."

The 35452 Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

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

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

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

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## Transporting The Vacuum

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

A picture shows a heavy duty trailer, a trailer that is the width of the vacuum, 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 22C12 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 22C12 vacuum from a trailer

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never reach under the brushroll as you load or unload the machine, even if the brushroll is shut off."

The 6596X Worker reaches under the brushroll as he loads or unloads his 6596X vacuum, even if 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 35452 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Rowlf: (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 of your machine."

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 35452 Worker turns off and unplugs his 35452 vacuum before making adjustments

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

A picture shows the brushroll cover, the brushroll, and the belt

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

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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Do not try to clear clogs in the hose while the vacuum cleaner is running. always turn off and unplug the vacuum before clearing clogs. 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 6596X Worker turns off and unplugs his 6596X vacuum before clearing clogs in the hose. he uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

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

A picture shows a headlight

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

A picture shows safety devices and safety shields

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

The 6596X Worker wears gloves when servicing the brushroll

Rowlf: (offscreen) "After every use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires. always be sure that the vacuum cleaner is turned off when you do so. do not use a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner. also, don't rinse hot surfaces with cold water. 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

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum cleaner near any type of open flames or sparks."

The 35452 Worker stores his 35452 vacuum cleaner away from any type of open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Rowlf: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is designed for cleaning up floors, bare floors, tiles, or carpets. if they're used properly, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner will give you years of safe machine operation. if you have any questions, always consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Rowlf describes