Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown: Bissell 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 Maintenance, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown***

***Bissell 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 Maintenance, Operation, and Safety***

***with Walter***

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Congratulations, and thank you for your purchase of a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are maneuverable, and safe vacuum cleaners. but like all vacuum cleaners, these powerful machine must be used safely. if vacuum cleaners are not used safely, serious injury can occur to you, and others. at Bissell, safety is our best priority, and this video will teach you how to use the vacuum properly, and safely, but please be sure to read, and understand the operator's manual that came with your machine."

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## Before Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, you should take time to read, and locate all of the safety decals on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the attachments."

A picture shows safety labels

Walter: (offscreen) "Your 22C12 vacuum is equipped with a clean filter indicator that is designed to turn from green to red, letting you know when it's time to check, or clean your filters, while the 35452 vacuum is equipped with a bag change indicator that is designed to turn from green to red, letting you know when it's time to change the vacuum bag. if this happens, whether the dirt container, or the vacuum bag is full, always turn off, unplug the vacuum, and wrap the cord before emptying the dirt container, or replacing the vacuum bag. never allow the vacuum bag to be too full. this can cause the vacuum cleaner to lose suction easily. to prevent this from happening, always check the dirt container, or the vacuum bag to make sure there are no clogs in it. also, always check the hose to make sure they're no cracks, or debris in it."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Always wear the proper clothing such as eye, ear protection, long pants, and safety shoes, or boots. do not wear radio, or music headphones. also, never wear sandals, or any type of loose fitting clothing that can be caught in the vacuum's moving parts."

Rohan Johnson wears his Kermit cap, ear protection, eye protection, a blue and green striped neck gaiter mask, safety vest, work gloves, long pants, and work boots

Walter: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming, pick up anything lying on the floor such as candle glasses, cord, or wires. the vacuum cleaner has a brushroll that rotates at an ***extremely*** high speed, and can quickly pick up objects into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson picks up anything lying on the floor

Walter: (offscreen) "It's also a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum to tip over."

The 6596X Worker closes windows that can cause the vacuum to tip over

Walter: (offscreen) "Always inspect the brushroll, and belt to make sure there are no loose, or missing parts."

The 35452 Worker checks the brushroll, and belt to make sure there are no loose, or missing parts

Walter: (offscreen) "The hepa media filter, and the post motor filter must be secured before operating the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson makes sure the hepa media filter is secured before operating the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with the headlight, always be sure that it's secured before operating the vacuum."

A picture shows a headlight that it's secured

## Plugging In

Walter: (offscreen) "When you're plugging in the vacuum cleaner, remember to use caution, and concentration. the cord, and the plug are electricable, and the vapors can be explosive."

Rohan Johnson uses caution, and concentration when plugging in the 22C12 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Always make sure the vacuum cleaner is turned off before plugging it in."

The 6596X Worker makes sure the vacuum cleaner is turned off before plugging in the 6596X vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Plug in the vacuum cleaner indoors, and in areas with good ventilation."

The 35452 Worker plugs in the 35452 vacuum indoors, and in areas with good ventilation

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep the outlet away from sparks, or open flames."

A picture shows an outlet that is away from sparks, or open flames

Walter: (offscreen) "If you happen to spill dirt near the machine, tilt the vacuum cleaner forward, and push it away from the spill. clean it up immediately using a broom, and a pan."

Rohan Johnson tilts the 22C12 vacuum cleaner forward, and pushes it away from the spill. then, he cleans spilled dirt up immediately using a broom, and a pan

## Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, always make sure your feet are behind the vacuum, your hand is on the handle, and your other hand is on the cord."

Rohan Johnson makes sure his feet are behind the vacuum, his hand is on the handle, and his other hand is on the cord

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

Rohan Johnson presses the recline pedal switch to recline the vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Press the power switch with your foot to turn it on, or flip the power switch with your finger to turn it on."

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## Safety Interlock System

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

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Walter: (offscreen) "To test the safety interlock system, press the power switch with your foot to turn it on, or flip the power switch to turn it on, keep it in the upright position, and unplug it, but do not unplug the vacuum. the motor should stop, the brushroll should stop rotating, and the headlight should go out."

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To maneuver the vacuum cleaner, it's very important that you use the handle."

Rohan Johnson uses the handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum cleaner in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Now that you're with all of the controls, you're ready to begin vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson starts the 22C12 vacuum up, and begins vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember that the floors should be dry, and there should be good artificial light to safely vacuum, with the exception, if you're vacuuming dark places, always make sure your vacuum is equipped with a headlight."

The 6596X Worker vacuums dry floors, and with good artificial light, and makes sure his vacuum is equipped with a headlight when vacuuming in dark places

Walter: (offscreen) "Always use extreme caution, and slow down when making turns to avoid injury or death from a rollover."

The 6596X Worker uses extreme caution, and slows down when making turns to avoid injury or death

Walter: (offscreen) "Because the vacuum cleaner is very powerful, and can turn so quickly, the operator must always be alert for any bystanders that may enter the vacuuming area. never allow anyone in, or near the vacuuming area when the vacuum is in operation. if they enter the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming."

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep in mind that approaching blind corners, or other objects may block your vision between you, and a child."

The 35452 Worker is aware that approaching blind corners, or other objects that may block his vision between him, and a child

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not allow children to ride on the vacuum cleaner. they may fall off, and into the spinning brushroll, and be injured, or killed. also, never allow children who are under 14 years old to operate the vacuum. keep children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult."

Rohan Johnson doesn't allow children to ride on the vacuum cleaner, and doesn't allow children who are under 14 years old to operate the vacuum. he keeps children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult

Walter: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to turn off, and unplug the vacuum before you remove an object."

The 35452 Worker turns off, and unplugs the 35452 vacuum before he removes an object

Walter: (offscreen) "If you don't have any other choice, but to vacuum in reverse, always look down, and behind you to make sure no one is behind you."

The 6596X Worker looks down, and behind him to make sure no one is behind him

Walter: (offscreen) "Your 6596X and 22C12 vacuum have 5 height adjustments, while the 35452 vacuum has 7 height adjustments. adjust the height adjustment to the correct setting while vacuuming, but if you're vacuuming bare floors, always be sure that the height adjustment is set to the bare floor setting."

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Walter: (offscreen) "Vacuuming around tables, couches, or any other furniture requires a slower speed."

The 6596X Worker vacuums around couches at a slower speed

Walter: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum without the dirt container, the vacuum bag, the hepa media filter, or the post motor filter in place."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum without the dirt container, the vacuum bag, the hepa media filter, or the post motor filter in place

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

Rohan Johnson directs the brushroll away from people, or windows

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

The 35452 Worker doesn't attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum cleaner unless it's turned off

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, the belt, and the brushroll cover. the brushroll is dangerous, and can amputate hands and feet, and can cause serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, the belt, and the brushroll cover

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum cleaner outdoors, or in enclosed areas without ventilation. exhaust filters are dangerous, and contain carbon monoxide."

Rohan Johnson runs the 22C12 vacuum cleaner indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "The vacuum cleaner is intended for operators only. ***never*** carry passengers on the vacuum cleaner. they can fall off, and be injured, or killed by the rotating brushroll."

The 6596X Worker doesn't carry passengers on the 6596X vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "If for any reason you need to leave the vacuum cleaner, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, unplug it, and wrap the cord."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns the 22C12 vacuum off, unplugs it, and wraps the cord

## Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning requires extra caution. on board tools are powerful, and they can be dangerous if they're used incorrectly. we recommend that you don't put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning."

The 6596X Worker uses extra caution when doing above floor cleaning

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Avoid making sudden changes in speed when doing above floor cleaning."

The 6596X Worker avoids making sudden changes in speed when doing above floor cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "If you have to turn when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum cleaner forward."

The 35452 Worker tilts the 35452 vacuum forward

Walter: (offscreen) "Never vacuum wet surfaces to avoid losing traction."

The 35452 Worker vacuums dry surfaces

Walter: (offscreen) "Hazards such as drop-offs, elevators, and stairways can be dangerous. they can also cause tip-overs which can result in serious injuries, or deaths. so, always be sure to stay at least 2 vacuuming paths away from the hazards. to vacuum near these areas, always use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum."

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Walter: (offscreen) "If on board tools lose traction, take them off the hose, and put them back on the vacuum."

Text reads: If on board tools lose traction, take them off the hose, and put them back on the vacuum

## Transporting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "You need to be extremely careful when transporting the vacuum cleaner. always use a heavy duty trailer, and always use a single full width ramp. DO NOT EVER use two separate ramps, or a narrow single ramp. the vacuum cleaner has a front wheel, and the vacuum could go off the edge of the ramp."

A picture shows a single full width ramp

Walter: (offscreen) "When going up the ramp, always do so slowly, and carefully."

Rohan Johnson goes up the ramp slowly, and carefully

Walter: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when backing down a ramp. never reach under the brushroll, as you load, or unload your vacuum, even if the brushroll is shut off."

Rohan Johnson uses extreme caution when backing down a ramp. he doesn't reach under the brushroll, as he loads, or unloads his vacuuming, even if the brushroll is shut off

Walter: (offscreen) "Secure your vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, d.o.t, or other approved devices."

The 6596X Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, d.o.t, or other approved devices

## Maintenance and Storage

Walter: (offscreen) "Follow the maintenance recommendations in the owner's manual to make sure your vacuum cleaner keeps operating properly."

Rohan Johnson follows the maintenance recommendations in the owner's manual to make sure his vacuuming cleaner keeps operating properly

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember that the hepa media filter, and the post motor filter are not washable, and must be replaced when dirty."

A picture shows a hepa media filter, or the post motor filter

Walter: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves, or wrap the brushroll, and extreme caution should be used when servicing them. do not try to straighten, or weld the brushroll. always replace, or sharpen the brushroll."

The 6596X Worker wears gloves, and uses extreme caution when servicing them

Walter: (offscreen) "To empty the dirt container, slide it to the unlock position, pull it up, and away from the vacuum, and empty it over a trash bin."

The 6596X Worker slides it to the unlock position, pulls it up, and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Walter: (offscreen) "Never try to reuse a vacuum bag. vacuum bags can break easily. instead, throw away the old bag, and replace it with a new one."

The 35452 Worker replaces the old bag with a new one

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

Rohan Johnson uses a long, broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

Walter: (offscreen) "After each use, remove all dirt, and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent possible fire. it's a good idea to make sure the vacuum is turned off. if the vacuum cleaner has been running, and is hot, let it cool down before you wash it."

The 35452 Worker removes all dirt, and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent possible fire

Walter: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum cleaner where there are open flames, or sparks, such as on a water heater, or other appliances."

Rohan Johnson stores the vacuum cleaner where there are no open flames, or sparks

## Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "Bissell appreciates having you as our customer. if instructions are properly followed, vacuum cleaners will be safe as the operator. if you have questions regarding to your vacuum, consult your owner's manual."

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