Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Downtown Near the French Quarter: Bissell 6596Q, 82H1, and 84G9 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Downtown Near the French Quarter Presents***

***Bissell 6596Q, 82H1, and 84G9 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Walter***

Onscreen, The 6596Q Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 84G9 Worker are using their vacuums

Walter: (offscreen) "Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your first Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate you taking time to watch this important safety video. your safety of you and others is important. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. however, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is powerful that should be used properly in accordance with the instructions contained in the operator's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used incorrectly, serious injury can result to you and others. this video will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. please be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner."

Videos show what Walter describes

## Before Operation

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, always be sure to read your operator's manual, and review the safety labels that are listed on the machine."

The 6596Q Worker has the operator's manual handy, and reviews all of the safety labels that are listed on the machine

Walter: (offscreen) "Locate and point out the safety labels on the vacuum cleaner, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows the safety labels

Walter: (offscreen) "Make sure that all operators are familiar with, and understand the controls and features of the machine."

The 6596Q Worker is sure that operators are familiar with, and understand the controls

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 84G9 Rewind Powerhelix Bagless Rewind 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. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before doing so."

A picture shows a clean filter indicator

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as pens, pieces of glass, spoons, knives, forks, napkins, or other objects. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a brushroll that rotates very fast and can suck up anything into the dirt container."

The 84G9 Worker walks through the vacuuming area and picks up objects before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure that windows are closed that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge, and be dropped onto the footpath or the road which can cause damage to your vacuum cleaner."

The 6596Q Worker is sure that windows are closed

Walter: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner to be sure that there are no loose, or missing parts. you should also be sure that safety shields and devices are equipment is in place. they are on your machine to protect you, and others."

Rohan Johnson inspects his 82H1 vacuum cleaner to be sure that there are no loose, or missing parts

Walter: (offscreen) "Wear the proper type of clothing and personal protective equipment such as eye protection, ear protection, long pants, and safety shoes or boots. do not wear 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

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure that no one is in the area while vacuuming, especially young children."

The 84G9 Worker gets 1 child and 2 parents out of the vacuuming area before he starts vacuuming

## Keeping Children Safe

Walter: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36,000 people are treated in the united states hospitals for related vacuum cleaner injuries each year. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common causes of major limb loss for children under age 10. 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.

Videos show what Walter describes

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

Rohan Johnson clears the area of children

Walter: (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 6596Q Worker keeps all children indoors under the watchful eye of an adult while he vacuums

Walter: (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.

Walter: (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 cleaner if a child approaches the area."

The 84G9 Worker stays alert and turns off his 84G9 vacuum as a child enters the area

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate vacuuming equipment."

Text reads: Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate vacuuming equipment

## Plugging In

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

The 84G9 Worker uses caution and is extremely careful when plugging in his 84G9 vacuum

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the vacuum outdoors. electrics from the outlet can be dangerous."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 82H1 vacuum indoors

Walter: (offscreen) "Also, never plug in the vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you need to plug in the vacuum cleaner, shut the vacuum off and let it cool down before replugging it in."

Rohan Johnson shuts his 82H1 vacuum off and lets it cool down before replugging in his 82H1 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extremely cautious when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the plug comes too close to a lit lightbulb and touches it, you can cause burns."

The 6596Q Worker is extremely cautious when plugging in his 6596Q vacuum cleaner

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects such as sparks and open flames away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. severe injuries can occur if an explosion happens."

The 84G9 Worker keeps all hot objects such as sparks and open flames away from the outlet when plugging in his 84G9 vacuum cleaner

Walter: (offscreen) "Never insert your fingers in the plugs, it can cause an electric shock."

The 6596Q Worker doesn't insert his hands in the plugs

Walter: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the vacuum cleaner, tilt the vacuum forward and push it away from the area where you spilled dirt from. clean up spilled dirt up immediately using a broom, and a pan immediately. do not start the vacuum cleaner near spilled dirt."

The 6596Q Worker cleans up spilled dirt up immediately using a broom, and a pan immediately

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, let's go over some pre-starting procedures."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the brushroll cover, the headlight, the hepa-exhaust filter, the dirt container, the hepa-media filter, 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, the dirt container, the hepa-media filter, or the hose in place, and working properly

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

A picture shows a height adjustment

Walter: (offscreen) "Be sure that all equipment is in place on the vacuum, and functioning properly."

A picture shows safety shields and all equipment

## Safety Interlock System

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

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not tamper with a safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you and others from serious injuries or death."

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

Walter: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum cleaner 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 stop, the brushroll should stop rotating, and the headlight should go out."

Videos show what Walter describes

Walter: (offscreen) "If the safety interlock system does not function properly, do not operate the vacuum cleaner. have an authorized service dealer repair it immediately."

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

## Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, be 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 handle, and his feet behind the vacuum

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

The 6596Q Worker presses the reclined pedal switch to recline his 6596Q vacuum

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

Videos show what Walter describes

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

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

A picture shows a handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 82H1 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 82H1 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 82H1 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 82H1 vacuum left

Walter: (offscreen) "To perform a zero turn, push the vacuum in a zero turn where you want it to go. remember, the vacuum cleaner can turn very quickly. so be very careful when trying to perform a zero turn."

The 6596Q Worker pushes his 6596Q vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson reclines his 82H1 vacuum cleaner, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

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

The 6596Q Worker is sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light to safely vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution and slow down when making turns to avoid serious injury or death from a rollover accident."

The 84G9 Worker uses extreme caution and slows down when making turns to avoid serious injury or death from a rollover accident

Walter: (offscreen) "Use slower speeds when maneuvering around drawers, desks, chairs, beds, or other furniture."

The 84G9 Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around drawers, desks, chairs, beds, or other furniture

Walter: (offscreen) "Adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

The 6596Q Worker adjusts the height adjustment to the bare floor setting

Walter: (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 while doing so. the handle can land on your feet and you can hurt yourself."

The 6596Q Worker presses the reclined pedal a second time to allow his 6596Q vacuum cleaner to lean back further

Walter: (offscreen) "Watch out for other people who may be in the area while vacuuming. debris can easily be thrown out of the dirt container. if someone approaches the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and wait until the bystanders leave the area. do not vacuum when people are near. they should never get closer than about 4 feet."

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Never eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something."

Text reads: Never eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something

Walter: (offscreen) "Remember that outdoor furniture should not be used by an upright vacuum cleaner or any other vacuuming equipment. that can cause an electric shock."

A picture shows outdoor furniture

Walter: (offscreen) "For safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from glass. pointing the brushroll at the window can cause it to break easily."

The 6596Q Worker faces the 6596Q vacuum cleaner away from glass

Walter: (offscreen) "If you see people exercising, keep the vacuum cleaner noise away from exercisers. they may not know what you're doing, and you can bump into any fitness equipment."

The 84G9 Worker keeps the 84G9 vacuum cleaner away from exercisers

Walter: (offscreen) "When vacuuming near drop-offs, keep the vacuum cleaner away from the edge. the fence is designed to protect you. do not try to climb on top of the fence to clean the other side. you can lose your balance and fall, and be seriously injured."

Rohan Johnson keeps his 82H1 vacuum cleaner away from the edge

Walter: (offscreen) "Be aware of open doors that lead to bedrooms or conference rooms when vacuuming hallways. the noise of the vacuum cleaner might scare people who are not expecting it."

The 84G9 Worker is aware of open doors that lead to bedrooms or conference rooms when vacuuming hallways

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful of elevators and don't get too close to the elevator shaft. the operator and the vacuum cleaner can fall off the shaft and be seriously injured or death. the vacuum cleaner can be damaged as well."

The 6596Q Worker is extremely careful of elevators and doesn't get too close to the elevator shaft

Walter: (offscreen) "You should never vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. always look down and behind you to be sure it's safe to back up."

The 84G9 Worker looks down and behind him to be sure it's safe to back up

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

The 6596Q Worker uses extreme caution and slow down when approaching blind corners or dark places

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

The 6596Q Worker stops vacuuming, turns off the vacuum, and unplugs it before he stops vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not point the brushroll at windows, walls, doors, lamps, or lightbulbs."

The 84G9 Worker points the brushroll away from windows, walls, doors, lamps, or lightbulbs

Walter: (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."

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

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

Rohan Johnson runs his 82H1 vacuum indoors

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

The 84G9 Worker uses his 84G9 vacuum as a one person vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 82H1 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be extremely dangerous if on board tools are used incorrectly. 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 84G9 Worker does above floor cleaning correctly

Walter: (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

Walter: (offscreen) "Be very careful when doing above floor cleaning on beds. sometimes on board tools can be caught on blankets. do not try to get the vacuum cleaner unstuck with on board tools. stop the vacuum cleaner, then get the on board tools unstuck."

The 6596Q Worker is extremely careful when doing above floor cleaning on beds

Walter: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming lamps. if any of the on board tools touch the lamp, you can severely burn yourself."

The 84G9 Worker is very careful when vacuuming lamps

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

The 6596Q Worker avoids starting or stopping when doing above floor cleaning

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

The 84G9 Worker doesn't do above floor cleaning on wet surfaces

Walter: (offscreen) "You should always stay away from drop-offs, elevators, or other types of hazards. the vacuum cleaner can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "You need to be very careful when transporting the vacuum cleaner. always be sure that you have a heavy duty trailer to transport the vacuum cleaner. use a single full width ramp. 2 separate ramps or a narrow single ramps are not meant to be used under any circumstances. the vacuum cleaner has 2 separate wheels that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge."

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

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 82H1 vacuum cleaner up the ramp

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 82H1 vacuum cleaner down the ramp

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not try to reach under the brushroll as you load or unload your vacuum cleaner, even when the brushroll is shut off."

The 84G9 Worker doesn't try to reach under the brushroll as he loads his 84G9 vacuum cleaner

Walter: (offscreen) "Always secure your vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, or other D.O.T approved attachments."

The 6596Q Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 84G9 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Walter: (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."

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

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

The 84G9 Worker turns off and unplugs his 84G9 vacuum cleaner before making adjustments to it

Walter: (offscreen) "The brushroll cover, the brushroll, and the belt must be placed and not be loose, missing, or damaged."

A picture shows a brushroll cover, the brushroll, and the belt must be placed

Walter: (offscreen) "The hepa-exhaust filter and the hepa-media filter are not washable and must be replaced when dirty."

A picture shows a hepa-exhaust filter and the hepa-media filter

Walter: (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

Walter: (offscreen) "To clear clogs in the hose, always turn off, and unplug the vacuum the vacuum cleaner. use a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in it. do not use sharp objects such as clothes hangers as they may puncture the hose."

The 6596Q Worker uses a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose

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

A picture shows a headlight

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

A picture shows nuts, bolts, and screws

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not tamper with safety devices and replace all safety shields that were removed for service."

A picture shows safety devices

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

The 84G9 Worker wear gloves and uses extra caution when servicing the brushroll

Walter: (offscreen) "After every use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires. if the vacuum cleaner has been running and is hot, let it cool down before you clean it. do not use a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner."

Rohan Johnson washes his 82H1 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not store store the vacuum cleaner where there are no open flames or sparks."

The 84G9 Worker stores his 84G9 vacuum away from open flames

## Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is used properly, it will give you years of safe machine operation. if you have questions, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Walter describes