Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel: Bissell 6596Q, 22C12, and 26T5 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel Presents***

***Bissell 6596Q, 22C12, and 26T5 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Janice***

Onscreen, The 6596Q Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 26T5 Worker are using their vacuums

Janice: (offscreen) "Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing your first Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate you taking time to watch this safety video. your safety of you and others is important. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner may differ slightly in this video. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets, but like vacuum cleaners, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is a very powerful piece of equipment that should be used properly. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is not used or maintained properly, serious injury can potentially result to you, and others. this video will show you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely, but please be sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner."

Videos show what Janice describes

## Before Operation

Janice: (offscreen) "Before you start operating your vacuum cleaner, always be sure to read and understand the safety labels that are listed on the machine."

The 26T5 Worker reads and understands the safety labels that are listed on the 26T5 vacuum

Janice: (offscreen) "Make sure to read and point out all of the safety labels on the vacuum cleaner and all other equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

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

The 6596Q Worker is familiar with and understands the controls and features on the machine

Janice: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 22C12 Cleanview Helix Select Bagless Upright and Bissell 58F83 Smartclean Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuums are equipped with clean filter indicators that changes from green to red, letting you know when it's time to check or clean your filters. your Bissell 58F83 Smartclean Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum is equipped with a clean carpet sensor that turns from red to green, when the area you're vacuuming is clean. do not try to clean the filters with the vacuum running. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before doing so."

A picture shows a clean carpet sensor and a clean filter indicator

Janice: (offscreen) "Before any operation of your vacuuming begins, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as pens, spoons, forks, knives, and napkins. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a rotating brushroll that rotates very fast, and can suck up items into the dirt container."

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

Janice: (offscreen) "It's a good idea to close windows that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge, and be dropped onto the footpath or the road, causing vacuum damage."

The 26T5 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Janice: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts, and always be sure that all repairs at completed before vacuuming. always be sure that any parts are not loose, missing, or damaged. always be sure that safety shields are in place, and working properly."

The 26T5 Worker inspects his 26T5 vacuum cleaner to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts. he is sure that any parts are not loose, missing, or damaged.

Janice: (offscreen) "Always wear your correct type of clothing and personal protective equipment. this can include eye and ear protection, long pants, and safety shoes or boots. do not wear jewelry or any loose fitting clothing. they can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts, potentially causing serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson wears his proper type of clothing and correct personal protective equipment

Janice: (offscreen) "Make sure that no one is in the area, especially children while vacuuming."

The 6596Q Worker gets 2 parents and 3 children out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Janice: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, each year, an estimated 36,000 people are treated in the united states hospitals due to vacuum cleaning injuries. vacuum cleaner accidents are common causes of injuries or death each year. they include a loss of a hand, foot, or even death. vacuum cleaners look like fun to children. they are often attracted to vacuum cleaners and the vacuuming activity, especially if the person vacuuming is a family member."

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

The 26T5 Worker clears the area of children before he begins vacuuming

Janice: (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 26T5 Worker keeps all children under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator

Janice: (offscreen) "Never 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: Never 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.

Janice: (offscreen) "Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the vacuuming area for another ride. always be alert and turn off the vacuum cleaner if a child approaches the vacuuming area."

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

Janice: (offscreen) "Never let children who are under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming."

Text reads: Never let children who are under the age of 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming.

## Plugging In

Janice: (offscreen) "Use caution when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 26T5 Worker uses caution when plugging in his 26T5 vacuum

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

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

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

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 22C12 vacuum indoors

Janice: (offscreen) "Also, do not try to plug in the vacuum cleaner while the motor is hot. if you need to plug in the vacuum cleaner during a job, always shut the vacuum cleaner off, and let it cool down before replugging in your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 22C12 vacuum with a cool motor

Janice: (offscreen) "When using an automatic cord rewind, gently pull it out of the automatic cord rewind, making sure to stop at the yellow mark on the cord. do not pull pass the red mark, as it can lead to cord damage."

The 26T5 Worker pulls the entire cord out of the automatic cord rewind, making sure to stop at the yellow mark on the cord.

Janice: (offscreen) "Be very careful when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the plug comes too close to a lightbulb, you can cause burns to yourself, and others."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near a lamp

Janice: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects such as lit cigarettes, cigars, sparks, or open flames away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. that can result in an explosion, fire, and severe injury to yourself, and others."

The 6596Q Worker plugs in his 6596Q vacuum away from hot objects

Janice: (offscreen) "Never insert your hands in the plugs when plugging in your vacuum cleaner. it can cause you to get an electric shock."

The 6596Q Worker keeps his hands away from the plugs when plugging in his 6596Q vacuum

Janice: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, always tilt the vacuum forward and push it away from the area where you spilled dirt from. do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt. clean up spilled dirt immediately, and avoid creating any potential sources of ignition."

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## Pre-Starting Procedures

Janice: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, there are some pre-starting procedures that you should be aware of."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

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

Text reads: Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the brushroll cover, the hepa-exhaust filter the headlight, the dirt container, the hepa-media filter, or the hose in place, and working properly.

Janice: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright 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

Janice: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without safety shields and safety devices in place, and working properly."

A picture shows safety shields and safety devices

## Safety Interlock System

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

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Janice: (offscreen) "Never tamper with a safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you from serious injuries or death."

Text reads: Never tamper with a safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you from serious injuries or death.

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

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

## Starting The Vacuum

Janice: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum cleaner, always 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 cord, and his feet behind the vacuum

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

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

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

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Janice: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a handle that is designed to make maneuvering easier. if this is your first time using your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, always practices using it."

A picture shows a handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum left

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

The 6596Q Worker pushes his 6596Q vacuum in a zero turn where you want it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

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

Janice: (offscreen) "Remember to always be sure that the floors are dry, and is good artificial light to safely vacuum."

The 6596Q Worker vacuums dry floors and with good artificial light

Janice: (offscreen) "Always use caution and slow down when making turns to maintain control of the machine, and to avoid serious injury or death from a rollover."

The 26T5 Worker uses caution and slows down when making turns

Janice: (offscreen) "You should also use slower speeds when maneuvering around drawers, lamps, beds, or other furniture."

The 6596Q Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around drawers, lamps, beds, or other furniture

Janice: (offscreen) "Always adjust the height adjustment the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

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

Janice: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful near tablecloths. if the vacuum cleaner gets stuck on the tablecloth, it can catch fire. never try to get the tablecloths unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running, first, turn off the vacuum cleaner, then get the blankets unstuck."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful near tablecloths

Janice: (offscreen) "You may press the reclined pedal a second time to allow your machine to allow your machine to lean back further, but please keep your hand on the handle when you do so. you could let the handle land on your feet, and you could get hurt."

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

Janice: (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.

Janice: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming near elevators. elevator shafts are dangerous, and the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge of the elevator, which can cause serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when vacuuming near elevators

Janice: (offscreen) "Also, vacuuming near drop-offs is extremely dangerous. the fence is designed to protect you from serious injuries or death. never try to climb over the fence to try to clean the other side. you could fall down, injuring yourself."

The 6596Q Worker is careful when vacuuming near drop-offs

Janice: (offscreen) "Always be aware of anyone who may enter the vacuuming area while you're vacuuming. if someone comes into the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and wait until the bystanders leave the area."

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

Janice: (offscreen) "If an event is happening, keep the noise away from it until the event ends. the noise of the vacuum cleaner to put an event to a halt immediately."

The 6596Q Worker keeps the 6596Q vacuum noise away from it until the event ends

Janice: (offscreen) "For your safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from glass windows. don't put an upright vacuum cleaner too close to the curtains. the vacuum cleaner can touch the curtains while the motor is running."

The 26T5 Worker faces his 26T5 vacuum cleaner away from glass windows

Janice: (offscreen) "Be aware of doors that lead to bedrooms or meeting rooms when vacuuming. the noise of the vacuum cleaner can scare people."

The 6596Q Worker is aware of doors that lead to bedrooms or meeting rooms when vacuuming

Janice: (offscreen) "Slow down and use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects that can block your vision.:

The 26T5 Worker slows down and use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects

Janice: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you need to vacuum in reverse for any reason, stop vacuuming, look down and behind you to be sure it's safe to back up."

The 26T5 Worker looks down and behind him to be sure it's safe to back up

Janice: (offscreen) "If you hit an object while vacuuming, stop vacuuming, turn off the vacuum, 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

Janice: (offscreen) "Always point the brushroll away from windows, lamps, curtains, people, or walls."

Rohan Johnson points the brushroll away from windows, lamps, curtains, people, or walls

Janice: (offscreen) "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."

The 6596Q Worker keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll

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

Rohan Johnson runs his 22C12 vacuum indoors

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

The 26T5 Worker uses his 26T5 vacuum cleaner as a one person vacuum

Janice: (offscreen) "If you need leave the vacuum, always turn off and unplug the vacuum. remember, do not leave your vacuum cleaner unattended."

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

## Above Floor Cleaning

Janice: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can create potential risks of serious injuries or death if on board tools are used incorrectly. it should be done correctly. 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 26T5 Worker does above floor cleaning properly

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

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

Janice: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution and go slow when doing above floor cleaning on bedsheets. blankets can sometimes can be caught by the on board tools. never try to get the blankets unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. first, stop the vacuum cleaner, then get the blankets unstuck."

The 6596Q Worker uses extreme caution and go slow when doing above floor cleaning on bedsheets

Janice: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming lamps. if on board tools come too close to the lightbulb and touch it, you can severely burn them."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when vacuuming lamps

Janice: (offscreen) "Do not scratch windows with on board tools. on board tools can damage them and leave prints all over the windows."

The 26T5 Worker doesn't scratch windows with on board tools

Janice: (offscreen) "Never start or stop suddenly when doing above floor cleaning. if you have to move or turn the vacuum cleaner when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum forward."

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

Janice: (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 cleaner."

The 62T5 Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

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

Rohan Johnson doesn't try to stabilize or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate

Janice: (offscreen) "Again, you should always stay away from elevators, or drop-offs. the vacuum cleaner can go over the edge, which can cause a rollover, causing serious injuries or death. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Janice: (offscreen) "You must be extremely careful when transporting, loading, or unloading the vacuum cleaner. you should use a heavy duty trailer to transport the vacuum cleaner. remember that the trailer should have the width of your vacuum cleaner. use a single full width ramp. do not ever use 2 separate ramps, or a narrow single ramp. the vacuum cleaner has 2 front wheels that can cause the vacuum cleaner to go over the edge."

A picture shows a heavy duty trailer, a trailer that is the width of the vacuum cleaner, and a single full width ramp

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 22C12 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 22C12 vacuum from a trailer

Janice: (offscreen) "Never reach under the brushroll as you load or unload your vacuum cleaner, even when the brushroll is shut off."

The 26T5 Worker loads his 26T5 vacuum cleaner without reaching under the brushroll

Janice: (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 58F83 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Janice: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures that are listed on your machine. always consult your owner's manual for more information about maintenance and storage procedures."

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

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

The 26T5 Worker turns off and unplugs his 26T5 vacuum cleaner before making adjustments to it

Janice: (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

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

A picture shows nuts, bolts, and screws that are tight

Janice: (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

Janice: (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

Janice: (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

Janice: (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

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

A picture shows safety devices

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

The 26T5 Worker wear gloves and uses extra caution when servicing the brushroll

Janice: (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 22C12 vacuum off

Janice: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum cleaner where there are open flames or sparks."

The 26T5 Worker stores his 26T5 vacuum away from open flames

## Conclusion

Janice: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner cleans up floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. when they are used properly, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner will give you years of safe machine operation. for more information, always consult your operator's manual."

Videos show what Janice describes