Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area: Bissell 59Q4E, 76P4E, and 44M3P Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area Presents***

***Bissell 59Q4E, 76P4E, and 44M3P Operation, and Safety***

***with Scooter***

Onscreen, The 59Q4E Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 44M3P Worker are using their vacuums

Scooter: (offscreen) "Thank you for making an excellent choice in the purchase of your Bissell upright vacuum. we appreciate you becoming our customer, and are confident in you using your vacuum cleaner. we strongly recommend that all people involved in vacuuming. safety is important for everyone. you should not allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is designed for vacuuming floors. however, it is never to be used as a toy, or for recreational purposes, and must be handled with careful attention. only those who are physically able to operate this vacuum must do so. despite the vacuum that it can be dangerous, and harmful if you operate it with carelessness, or lack of training. those an active use of this vacuum must be constantly attentive to their surroundings. one simple mistake may result in severe injury, or even death."

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Before Operation

Scooter: (offscreen) "All safety instructions must be thoroughly understood prior to operation. those who handle this machine must be aware of, and understand all safety instructions. pay attention to the safety labels on the vacuum, and any other equipment."

A picture shows safety equipment

Scooter: (offscreen) "Any first-time operators must review the vacuum's operation, and safety manual. therefore, always keep your operator's manual at reach."

The 44M3P Worker reviews the vacuum's operation, and safety manual. he keeps his operator's manual at reach

Scooter: (offscreen) "Accustom yourself to the machine's instruments, and controls. this should be practiced in an appropriate and safe area. the controls are as follows, power switch, height adjustment, reclined pedal switch, and handle."

A picture shows the machine's instruments, and controls

Scooter: (offscreen) "The area to be vacuumed should be searched before vacuuming. remove all objects which could disturb, or become dangerous. due to rapid brushroll rotation, any obstacles remaining in the floors may become airborne, and cause serious injury."

Rohan Johnson searches the vacuuming area before he vacuums

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be aware of open windows which can hinder safe, and effective vacuuming."

The 59Q4E Worker is aware of open windows which can hinder safe, and effective vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "Check the vacuum in case of loose, or lacking parts. performing repairs protection shields must all be securely fastened as they meant to keep you and others safe. they must not be repositioned, or removed. never use the machine without covers, shields, or any other working safely devices. they are installed to prevent possibility of injury due to airborne objects."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Pay at most attention when operating your vacuum beside bare floors. before vacuuming bare floors, the height adjustment must be adjusted to the bare floor setting."

The 59Q4E Worker adjusts the height adjustment before vacuuming bare floors

Scooter: (offscreen) "As reviewed in your operator's manual, appropriate safety gear and clothing must be worn. it is most important that all individuals clear the area while you are operating your vacuum, particularly young children."

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Keeping Children Safe

Scooter: (offscreen) "As reported by the Consumer Product Safety Comission, each year, large amounts of people are treated in hospital in the United States. as a result of injuries caused by ride on vacuuming equipment. many of which being critical cases related to the loss of hands, feet, or even death. children are often drawn to vacuums, particularly the individual operating the machine is a family member. often, children younger than 6 years of age are involved in accidents affiliated with a vacuum cleaner. they are unable to comprehend all possible threats of rotating brushrolls, or know that the operator is unaware of their presence."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "All children must be kept away from a machine under operation, and under the supervision of a mature adult."

The 59Q4E Worker keeps children away from a machine under operation, and under the supervision of a mature adult

Scooter: (offscreen) "Studies reveal that children with mower related injuries were often allowed to operate vacuums themselves. severe injury, or even death can be the result of children using a vacuum as a toy. for this reason, Bissell requests that you never permit children to operate any vacuum, even if the brushroll is turned off. never allow children to ride on top of the vacuum."

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Plugging In

Scooter: (offscreen) "Maximize safety, and machines performance by a few basic checks."

A picture shows basic checks

Scooter: (offscreen) "The vacuum must be plugged in before the machine has been active so that the motor is still cool. the dirt container is highly flammable, and vapors can explode. the machine should be therefore be indoors, and turned off while plugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 76P4E vacuum with the cool motor, and does so indoors, and when the power is on

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never smoke, nor operate a machine outdoors as dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect."

The 59Q4E Worker doesn't smoke, nor operate a machine outdoors as dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect

## Safety Interlock System

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be sure to be comfortable with all controls, and features before vacuuming. all controls should be easily reached."

A picture shows controls, and features

Scooter: (offscreen) "The starting interlock system must be checked. starting the motor only be possible when the power is off."

The 59Q4E Worker tests the safety interlock system

Scooter: (offscreen) "Check the operator present system next. this safety feature disengages the motor in case of the vacuum is no longer plugged in. activate the vacuum by flipping the power switch, and unplug the vacuum without putting the cord back on the vacuum. the motor should turn off, and the brushroll should stop. if the safety interlock system does not work properly, do not operate the machine. see your dealer for service and repair."

Rohan Johnson does what Scooter describes

## Starting The Vacuum

Scooter: (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 is sure that his hand is on the handle, his other hand is on the cord, and his feet are behind the vacuum

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

The 59Q4E Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline the vacuum

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

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "It's always best to practice maneuvering the vacuum before you begin vacuuming."

A picture shows a handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 76P4E vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 76P4E vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 76P4E vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 76P4E vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 76P4E vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "Bissell advises that you never vacuum while reversing it. it is safer, and more effective to vacuum while moving forward. if you have to reverse, do so slowly, checking behind, and below you to guarantee safety. only reverse your vacuum as far as it is necessary. pay extreme attention to any young children who could be hidden in dirty floors."

The 443MP Worker doesn't vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary

Scooter: (offscreen) "For detailed information, please consult the operator's manual."

A videos shows the operators manual

Scooter: (offscreen) "As soon as all the recommended tests have been carried out, and you are confident that the area is clear where you are about to vacuum, you may begin vacuuming. don't forget that you should vacuum dry floors, and only in good artificial light to vacuum safely."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 76P4E vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be aware to everything in the area where you are vacuuming, including passers-by who might enter the area. should someone come to the area, stop."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, waves a person through, then resumes vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep a close eye out for hazards that may result in loss of control, or the tipping of your vacuum."

The 59Q4E Worker keeps a close eye out for hazards

Scooter: (offscreen) "Maintain a slow speed while turning a corner where visibility is limited, or approaching tables, chairs, or any other object that may hinder your visibility. children, or pets may not be noticed."

The 44M3P Worker maintains a slow speed when turning a corner where visibility is limited, or approaching tables, chairs, or any other object

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always be ready to bring your machine to a stop. in the case that you accidentally collide with something, or an unusual vibration develops while vacuuming, turn off the vacuum right away, and unplug it, and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop, and then leave. carefully inspect the vacuum for potential damage. if you are unsure, or in the case of any doubt, contact your service dealer."

The 59Q4E Worker does what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Direct the brushroll away from people, pets, or windows."

Rohan Johnson points the brushroll away from people, pets, or windows

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

The 59Q4E Worker doesn't try to make any adjustments to the vacuum unless it's turned off, and unplugged

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep your hands, and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts. they are extremely sharp, and can amputate hands and feet, and cause serious injury, or dismemberment."

The 44M3P Worker keeps his hands, and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts

Scooter: (offscreen) "Vacuum cleaners are meant to be used by a one person vacuum only. never carry passengers. they can fall off, and into the spinning brushroll, and be injured, or killed."

Rohan Johnson uses his 76P4E vacuum as a one person vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson turns off, and unplugs his 76P4E vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Scooter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be a hazardous thing to do. the machine can suddenly tip-over on any wrong move. such accidents can have dramatic results. do ***not*** do above floor cleaning when you feel uncomfortable. some furniture are too high to be vacuumed with on board tools. prior to doing above floor cleaning, keep to these rules."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never do above floor cleaning when surfaces are wet. never do above floor cleaning on furniture that is too high."

The 59Q4E Worker doesn't do above floor cleaning when surfaces are wet. he doesn't above floor cleaning on furniture that is too high

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always use on board tools, never an upright vacuum. do above floor cleaning carefully."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never make abrupt changes in direction when doing above floor cleaning."

The 44M3P Worker doesn't make abrupt changes in direction when doing above floor cleaning

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

The 59Q4E Worker doesn't try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Scooter: (offscreen) "Drop-offs, elevators, stairways, or pools are additional threats to tipping over. allow a large amount of space between the vacuum, and the drop-off area. such areas are to be cut with a handheld weed whacker."

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Transporting The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "If the machine needs to be transported on a trailer, ensure that the vehicle is securely hitched to the trailer first. raise the vacuuming deck to the transport position. carefully load the vacuum on the trailer."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never reach under the vacuuming deck, even if the brushroll is disengaged."

The 443MP Worker doesn't reach under the vacuuming deck, even if the brushroll is disengaged

Scooter: (offscreen) "Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with hold downs. use the indicated attachment points."

The 59Q4E Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 443MP Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer

## Maintaining, and Storing The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "To ensure that the vacuum functions safely, and adequately, resort to the service recommendations in the operator's manual."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "The brushroll system in particular requires regular inspection."

A picture shows the brushroll system

Scooter: (offscreen) "Except for those qualified, ***never*** run the risk of doing service work yourself. trained technicians are avalible from your dealer to complete any necessary work on your equipment."

The 443MP Worker doesn't run the risk of doing service work himself

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before doing any service work, unplug the vacuum to avoid accidentally starting the motor."

The 59Q4E Worker unplugs the 59Q4E vacuum to avoid accidentally starting the motor

Scooter: (offscreen) "Only begin to work on, or clean your machine once all moving parts have come to a complete stop."

Rohan Johnson cleans his machine once all moving parts have come to a complete stop

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never interfere with safety devices. all covers and shields that were disassembled for the service work must be replaced."

A picture shows safety devices

Scooter: (offscreen) "Allow the motor to cool down after working before parking it in an enclosed space.

The 443MP Worker allows the 44M3P motor to cool down after working before parking it in an enclosed space

Scooter: (offscreen) "To avoid the chance of fire, clear away all stuck on dirt, or other remains from the motor, and filter areas."

The 59Q4E Worker clears away all stuck on dirt, or other remains from the motor, and filter areas

Scooter: (offscreen) "Whenever storing the vacuum, always unplug it to inhibit others, particular children from turning on the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson unplugs the 76P4E vacuum to inhibit others, particular children from turning on the vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never keep the machine where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light. for example, that of a heating system, or other appliance."

The 59Q4E Worker doesn't keep the machine where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light

## Conclusion

Scooter: (offscreen) "Sticking to these principle safety rules, and making sure your machine receives proper, and regular maintenance, your Bissell vacuum will provide you with many years of supreme performance. it just takes you a bit of time to follow basic safety procedures. safety that lasts into the future. always begin with safety."

Videos show what Scooter describes