DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook: Bissell 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 Operator Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook Presents***

***Bissell 6596X, 22C12, and 35452 Operator Safety***

***with Gonzo***

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Congratulations on one of your first purchase of your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. vacuum cleaners are maneuverable, safe, and well built vacuum cleaners in the industry, but like all vacuum cleaners, Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are powerful pieces of equipment that should be used safely, in accordance with the instructions contained in the operator's manual. if they're used improperly, serious injury can potentially occur to you, and others. in this video, we will teach you how to use the vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but please remember that this video is not a substitute for reading, or understanding the operator's manual before operating the vacuum."

Videos show what Gonzo describes

## Before Operation

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Before operating your vacuum cleaner, always make sure 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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Always locate, and read all of the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming, take a few minutes to pick up anything from the area that should not be there. the brushroll rotates extremely fast, and can be sucked up into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

Rohan Johnson takes a few minutes to pick up anything from the area that should not be there

Gonzo: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum to go over the edge, and out of the window causing the vacuum to drop onto the ground, or into the water."

The 6596X Worker makes sure windows are closed

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Always wear the proper personal protective equipment such as ear protection, eye protection, long pants, and sturdy work shoes, or boots. do not wear radio, or music headphones. they can distract you from the vacuum noise. also, never wear sandals, jewelry, or any type of loose fitting clothing that can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts."

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Always inspect the brushroll, and belt to make sure it's not cracked, or damaged."

The 6596X Worker inspects the brushroll, and belt to make sure it's not cracked, or damage

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Most importantly, make sure no one is in the area while you're vacuuming, especially children."

The 6596X Worker gets 2 people out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Gonzo: (offscreen) "According to the U.S product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36.000 people are treated in the united states for vacuuming injuries each year. these accidents are very serious, including 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. unfortunately, some of those children are involved in related vacuuming accidents that occur every year."

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Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner

Rohan Johnson doesn't allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Keep all children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of the responsible adult."

Rohan Johnson keeps all children away from the vacuuming area, and under the watchful eye of the responsible adult

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Be alert, and turn off the vacuum if a child enters the vacuuming area."

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never allow children to ride on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is turned off. they may fall off, and into the spinning brushroll, or interfere with safe machine operation."

The 35452 Worker doesn't allow children to ride on the vacuum, even if the brushroll is turned off

## Plugging In

Gonzo: (offscreen) "You need to plug in the vacuum cleaner with caution. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 22C12 vacuum cleaner with caution

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If you need to replug in the vacuum during a job, shut the vacuum off, and let it cool down before replugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson shuts the 22C12 vacuum off, and lets it cool down before replugging in the vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects away from the outlet when plugging in the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson keeps all hot objects away from the outlet when plugging in the vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never insert your hands, or feet in the plugs. doing so can cause the vacuum cleaner to get an electric shock."

The 6596X Worker inserts his hands, or feet in the plugs

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, clean it up immediately using a broom, and a pan immediately. and if you spill dirt on your clothes, change them. spilled dirt is extremely dirtable. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

Videos show what Gonzo describes

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Gonzo: (offscreen) "There are some pre-starting procedures that you should be aware of before you begin to vacuum."

Rohan Johnson is aware of pre-starting procedures

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never operate vacuuming equipment without the dirt container, the post-motor filter, the hepa media filter, or the vacuum bag in place, and working properly. they reduce the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury."

Text reads: Never operate vacuuming equipment without the dirt container, the post-motor filter, the hepa media filter, or the vacuum bag in place, and working properly. they reduce the possibility that a picked up object will cause injury.

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that allows you to adjust the height adjustment according to the type of floors you are vacuuming."

A picture shows a height adjustment

## Safety Interlock System

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

A picture shows the safety interlock system

Gonzo: (offscreen) "To make sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum, either by pressing the power switch to the on position, or by 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 stop, the brushroll should stop rotating, and the headlight should go off."

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## Starting The Vacuum

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

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Press the recline pedal switch with your foot to recline the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson presses the recline pedal switch with his foot to recline the vacuum

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

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "To maneuver the vacuum, always make sure you practice using the handle."

The 6596X Worker practices using the handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum left

Gonzo: (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 in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Now that you're familiar with all of the vacuum cleaner's controls, you are ready to begin vacuuming, remember that the floors should be dry, and there should be outdoor lighting to safely vacuum."

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Be extra careful when vacuuming near bare floors, and be sure to adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

The 6596X Worker is extra careful when vacuuming near bare floors, and is sure to adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If for any reason you need to leave the vacuum such as to remove an object, stop vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, puts the 22C12 vacuum in the upright position, turns it off, and unplugs the vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Use plenty of caution, and slow down when approaching blind corners, or objects that can block your vision."

The 6596X Worker uses plenty of caution, and slows down when approaching blind corners, or objects

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never allow people in the vacuuming area when the vacuum is running. that can result in serious injuries to others who are around you. always stop if someone approaches the vacuuming area, and do not resume vacuuming until the bystanders leave the area. again, the vacuum is powerful, and can be dangerous if used improperly."

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If you accidentally hit an object, or you feel an abnormal vibration occurs when vacuuming, or you feel like that the headlight's burned out, stop vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage."

The 35452 Worker stops vacuuming, puts the 35452 vacuum in the upright position, turns it off, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

Gonzo: (offscreen) "When the vacuum is in operation, remember that vacuum cleaners are designed to be used by operators only. never carry passengers on the vacuum cleaner. they can lose their balance, and fall off the vacuum cleaner which could be injured, or killed by the rotating brushroll."

The 35452 Worker uses his 35452 vacuum as a one person vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Although your vacuum cleaner performs a zero turn, remember that turns should be made with extreme caution. making quick turns of the vacuum cleaner can cause it to rollover, and if the vacuum cleaner rolls over, you could cause serious injuries, or death."

Rohan Johnson uses extreme caution, and slows down when making turns

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with the brushroll cover, never allow children to ride on top, or the bottom of the brushroll cover."

The 35452 Worker doesn't allow children to ride on top, or the bottom of the brushroll cover

Gonzo: (offscreen) "While you're vacuuming, always be sure that the dirt container, or the vacuum bag are secured, and closed. if they're not properly secured, they could slip out of the vacuum unexpectedly, hit a person on the knee or your foot, and spill dirt over the floors, or near a person."

The 6596X Worker is sure that the dirt container is secured while vacuuming

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Do not put your hands on, or near the headlight cover to try to check the headlight when the vacuum is running. the headlight can be dangerous, and you could hurt yourself."

The 6596X Worker keeps his hands away from the headlight when operating the vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Watch for hazards such as pools that can cause a loss of control, or even tip your machine."

Rohan Johnson watches for hazards such as pools

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Do not attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum cleaner unless it's turned off, and unplugged."

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never allow more than one person to hold the vacuum cleaner at a time. that can cause the vacuum cleaner to be overcontrolled."

Rohan Johnson doesn't allow more than one person to hold the vacuum cleaner at a time

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts. the rotating brushroll is dangerous, and can amputate hands and feet, and can cause serious injuries."

The 6596X Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never run the vacuum outdoors, or in areas where carbon monoxide filters can collect."

The 6596X Worker doesn't run the vacuum outdoors, or in areas where carbon monoxide filters can collect

Gonzo: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum cleaner, stop vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, puts the 22C12 vacuum in the upright position, turns it off, and unplugs the vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Gonzo: (offscreen) "You need to be careful, and use caution when doing above floor cleaning. on board tools are powerful, and if they are used improperly, they can be dangerous. if you feel uneasy when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

Rohan Johnson uses caution when doing above floor cleaning

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

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Do not make sudden changes in direction when doing above floor cleaning."

The 6596X Worker doesn't make sudden changes in direction when doing above floor cleaning

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never vacuum wet surfaces. on board tools can lose traction."

The 35452 Worker doesn't vacuum wet surfaces

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

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

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Although it may be easy to vacuum near the hazards, doing so can be dangerous. they should be hand trimmed only with a dust buster, or a stick vacuum. do not use an upright vacuum cleaner near elevators, stairways, or pools. you could slip and fall, causing serious injuries, or death."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Gonzo: (offscreen) "The vacuum cleaner should be transported on the trailer with caution. use a heavy duty trailer with sides, and a single full width ramp. don't use 2 narrow ramps, or a narrow single ramps. the vacuum cleaner's front end could go off the edge of the ramp, causing you to slip and fall."

A picture shows a trailer with a single full width ramp

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Always make sure the trailer is on a level surface before you transport the vacuum."

A picture shows a trailer that is on a level surface

Gonzo: (offscreen) "When loading the vacuum on a trailer, go forward up the ramp. never reach under the brushroll as you load, or unload your vacuum, even when the brushroll is shut off."

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp. he doesn't reach under the brushroll as he loads, or unloads his vacuum, even when the brushroll is shut off

Gonzo: (offscreen) "When unloading the vacuum on a trailer, go backward down the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Secure your vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, or D.O.T approved devices."

The 6596X Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Always be sure to follow the maintenance, and storage recommendations to make sure your vacuum cleaner continues to operate properly."

A picture shows the maintenance, and storage recommendations

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Before servicing your vacuum, always turn off, unplug the vacuum, and wrap the cord. remember, never allow children who are untrained to service the machine. servicing the vacuum with the power on is extremely dangerous."

The 35452 Worker turns off, unplugs the vacuum, and wraps the cord

Gonzo: (offscreen) "When you're working around the vacuum, there are several potential dangers and precautions that you should take. these dangers include hot parts, moving parts, and the light up headlight when the vacuum is running."

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Gonzo: (offscreen) "Always check the headlight to make sure it's not burned out, and there are no cracks in it."

The 35452 Worker checks the headlight to make sure it's not burned out, and there are no cracks in it

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Before washing the vacuum, always turn off the vacuum cleaner, unplug it, and wrap the cord. 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 washing it."

Rohan Johnson turns off the 22C12 vacuum cleaner, unplugs it, and wraps the cord before washing his vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson slides the lever to the unlocked position, pulls it up, and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never try 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 bag, and replaces it with a new one

Gonzo: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves when removing, or installing them. do not try to straighten, or weld the brushroll that is bent. always replace it with a new one."

The 6596X Worker wears gloves when removing, or installing them

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

A picture shows the hepa media filter, or the hepa media filter

Gonzo: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum where there are hot objects that can be dangerous such as on a water heater, or other appliances."

Rohan Johnson doesn't store the 22C12 vacuum where there are hot objects that can be dangerous such as on a water heater, or other appliances

## Conclusion

Gonzo: (offscreen) "We hope this video has taught you how to use the vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. if you use it properly, your vacuum cleaner will be as safe as the operator. if you have any questions about using, or maintaining your vacuum cleaner, consult your owner's manual."

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