Aloft Chicago Mag Mile: Bissell 6596Q, 35951, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Aloft Chicago Mag Mile Presents***

***Bissell 6596Q, 35951, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Walter***

Onscreen, The 6596Q Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker are using their vacuum cleaners

Walter: (offscreen) "Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing first Bissell upright vacuum cleaner, and thank you for taking time to watch this important safety video. safety is extremely important to you and others. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an awesome job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. however, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is an extremely powerful piece of equipment that should be used properly according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is not used properly, serious injury can result to you and others around you. this video will show you how to use and maintain your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. please make 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 operating your vacuum cleaner, always make sure to have your operator's manual handy, and review the safety labels on the machine."

The 6596Q Worker has his operator's manual handy, and reviews the safety labels on the machine

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

A picture shows safety labels

Walter: (offscreen) "Always be sure that all operators are familiar with, and understand the controls and features of your upright vacuum cleaner."

The 6596Q Worker is familiar with, and understands the controls and features of his upright vacuum cleaner

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 35951 Cleanview Revolution Plus Bagless 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. your Bissell 35452 Powerglide Platinum Bagged Upright Vacuum is equipped with a bag change indicator. letting you know when it's time to change the vacuum bag. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before doing so."

A picture shows a clean filter indicator and a bag change indicator

Walter: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as papers, pens, pool balls, glasses, napkins, straws, spoons, forks, knives, or other objects. the brushroll spins very fast that can cause them to be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

The 35452 Worker looks over the vacuuming area

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

The 35452 Worker closes windows before he starts vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Always inspect your vacuum cleaner daily to be sure that there are no loose or missing parts. always be sure that safety shields and devices are in place. remember, don't remove them or alter their position. they're on your machine to protect you and others."

Rohan Johnson inspects his 35951 vacuum daily

Walter: (offscreen) "Always wear your proper type of clothing and personal protective equipment such as eye protection, ear protection, long pants, and safety shoes or boots. don't 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 personal protective equipment

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

The 6596Q Worker gets 2 parents and 1 child out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Walter: (offscreen) "According to the US product safety commission statistics, an estimated 36,000 have been injured by running vacuum cleaners each year. as a result, they've been taken to the United States Hospitals. vacuum cleaner accidents are causes of serious injuries or death each year, and 1 in 5 are those killed in vacuum cleaner accidents. children have been injured by rotating brushrolls every year because they were not careful of how dangerous the vacuum cleaner is. upright 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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Walter: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, always be sure the area is clear of children. do not vacuum when children are around."

The 6596Q Worker clears the area of children who may be in the vacuuming area

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep all children out of the vacuuming area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than operator. never assume that children will remain where you last saw them."

The 35452 Worker keeps all children out of the area while vacuuming, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult

Walter: (offscreen) "Never carry children on the vacuum, 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, 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 have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the area for another ride. always be alert and turn off the vacuum if at any time a child enters the area."

Rohan Johnson is alert and turns off his 35951 vacuum as a child enters the vacuuming area

Walter: (offscreen) "Never allow children who are not over 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming."

Text reads: Never allow children who are not over 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming.

## Plugging In

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

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution and concentration when plugging in his 35452 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) "Never plug in the vacuum outdoors. electrics from the outlet can be dangerous, so always plug in the vacuum cleaner in a well ventilated area."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 35951 vacuum indoors

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

Rohan Johnson shuts his 35951 vacuum off and lets it cool down before replugging in his 35951 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Be very careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near lamps. if your plug touches it, you can cause burns to yourself and others."

The 6596Q Worker is very careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near lamps

Walter: (offscreen) "Use caution to be sure that you don't touch the vase. if it goes over the edge, it can fall and break."

A picture shows a vase

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

The 35452 Worker keeps all hot objects, including lit cigarettes, open flames, or sparks away from the outlet when plugging in his 35452 vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "Keep your fingers out of the plugs while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. you don't want an electric shock to occur."

Rohan Johnson keeps his fingers out of the plugs while plugging in his 35951 vacuum

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

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## 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 post-motor filter, the hepa-media filter, the dirt container, or the hose in place and working properly."

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 5 on the 6596Q, and from 1 to 7 on the 35951 and 35452 vacuum cleaner."

A picture shows a height adjustment

Walter: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner without safety shields in place, and working properly."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum cleaner without safety shields in place, and working properly

## 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 the vacuum cleaner with the power on."

A picture shows a safety interlock system

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

Text reads: Never tamper with the safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you 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."

A picture shows the safety interlock system

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

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

## Starting The Vacuum

Walter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum cleaner, always make 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

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 cleaner."

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

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

A picture shows a handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35951 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35951 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35951 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 35951 vacuum left

Walter: (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 where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

Rohan Johnson reclines his 35951 vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Walter: (offscreen) "Always make 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 a possibility from serious injuries or death from a rollover accident and to stay in control of the vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution and slow down when making turns to avoid a possibility from serious injuries or death from a rollover accident and to stay in control of the vacuum cleaner

Walter: (offscreen) "Always use slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, shelves, lamps, chairs, or other furniture."

The 35452 Worker uses slower speeds when maneuvering around beds, shelves, lamps, chairs, or other furniture

Walter: (offscreen) "However, any vacuuming equipment should never be used in a pool. that can cause serious injuries, death, or drowning if your upright vacuum cleaner goes over the edge. regardless, do not vacuum a pool with your upright vacuum cleaner or any vacuuming equipment, even if you're indoors. use a pool cleaner instead."

A picture shows a pool

Walter: (offscreen) "Always 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 before vacuuming bare floors

Walter: (offscreen) "You may press the reclined pedal a second to allow your machine to lean back further, but please keep your hand on the handle while doing so. this will prevent the handle from getting onto your foot, and will prevent you from hurting yourself."

Rohan Johnson keeps his 35951 vacuum cleaner hand on the handle

Walter: (offscreen) "Bars are not suitable for anyone who is under 21 years old. anyone who is under age of 21 years old should not vacuum a bar. you could be turned away from the bar immediately."

A picture shows a bar

Walter: (offscreen) "If you're vacuuming a fitness center, be very careful when vacuuming around fitness equipment. you may not always see any moving fitness equipment, so be sure to keep an eye out for them, again, the vacuum cleaner uses a very high speed rotating brushroll. you could fall off and hurt yourself if you get too close to the edge."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when vacuuming around fitness equipment when vacuuming a fitness center

Walter: (offscreen) "For safety, always face the vacuum cleaner away from glass windows. don't let the brushroll come too close to it. you can cause it to break the glass easily."

The 35452 Worker faces the 35452 vacuum cleaner away from glass windows

Walter: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner gets stuck on a tablecloth, do not try to get the tablecloth unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. first, stop the vacuum cleaner, then get the tablecloth unstuck."

Rohan Johnson is very careful not to put an upright vacuum cleaner on a tablecloth

Walter: (offscreen) "You should never vacuum in reverse unless absolutely necessary. if you have no other choice but to do so, always look down and behind you to make sure it's sure to back up."

The 35452 Worker looks down and behind him as he backs up

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when vacuuming under a pool table. you may not always see people using their pool sticks, so be aware."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when vacuuming under a pool table

Walter: (offscreen) "Watch out for anyone who may enter the vacuuming area while vacuuming, debris can easily be picked up into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag. never vacuum when people are near, nobody should get closer than about 4 feet. if someone enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and do not return until the area is clear."

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

Walter: (offscreen) "When vacuuming hallways, be aware of open doors that have access to bedrooms, conference rooms, fitness centers, or other rooms. the noise of the vacuum cleaner scare people who are not expecting it."

The 35452 Worker is aware of open doors that have access to bedrooms, conference rooms, fitness centers, or other rooms

Walter: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming near elevators and don't get too close to the elevator shafts. you can fall off and be seriously injured or killed."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when vacuuming near elevators

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something."

Text reads: Do not eat or drink anything while operating the vacuum cleaner. that can cause a mess if you spill something

Walter: (offscreen) "Be aware of drop-offs. the fence is designed to protect you. never try to climb on top of the fence to clean the other side. you could fall off and be seriously injured."

Rohan Johnson is aware of drop-offs

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful of stairs and don't let the vacuum cleaner get too close to the edge. again, a rollover can occur which can cause serious injuries or death."

The 6596Q Worker is extremely careful of stairs

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "Be very careful when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects that may block your vision."

The 6596Q Worker is extremely cautious when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects

Walter: (offscreen) "If you happen to hit an object in the middle of vacuuming, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming, turns off his 35951 vacuum, and unplug it before inspecting anything for damage

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

The 35452 Worker points the brushroll away from walls, windows, doors, or people

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 proper ventilation. exhaust filters are dangerous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause serious injuries or death."

Rohan Johnson runs his 35951 vacuum indoors

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs his 35951 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be extremely dangerous if you don't use on board tools properly. in fact, you should never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you're not sure how to do above floor cleaning, don't do it."

The 6596Q Worker uses on board tools properly

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 on board tools

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when doing above floor cleaning on beds. sometimes on board tools can be caught by the beds. never try to get the blankets unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. 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) "Use extreme caution when doing above floor cleaning on lamps. if on board tools touch the lamp, you can severely burn yourself and others."

The 35452 Worker is very careful when doing above floor cleaning on lamps

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not try do above floor cleaning near windows. you can damage them, and leave prints all over the walls."

Rohan Johnson doesn't attempt to do above floor cleaning near windows

Walter: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful when doing above floor cleaning on vases. always go slow when vacuuming flowers."

The 6596Q Worker is very careful when doing above floor cleaning on vases. always go slow when vacuuming flowers

Walter: (offscreen) "Firepits should not be used when doing above floor cleaning. if on board tools come too close, they can burn which can result in a loss or no power."

A picture shows firepits

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

The 35452 Worker avoids starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not do above floor cleaning on wet surfaces. you can cause an electric shock. if they lose traction, take them off of the hose and put them back on the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

Walter: (offscreen) "As we mentioned earlier, it's safer to stay away from pools, elevators, drop-offs, or stairs. 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) "If you have to transport your vacuum cleaner on a trailer, always make sure the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. also, be sure to use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. remember that the trailer should be the width of your vacuum cleaner. always use a single full width ramp. never ever use 2 separate ramps or a narrow single ramp. 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, a trailer that is the width of his vacuum cleaner, and a single full width ramp

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

Rohan Johnson loads his 35951 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson unloads his 35951 vacuum from a trailer

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

The 35452 Worker doesn't try to reach under the brushroll as he loads his vacuum cleaner, even if the brushroll is turned off

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

The 6596Q Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 35452 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps, cables, or other D.O.T approved attachments

## Maintenance and Storage

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures. if you want more information about maintenance and storage procedures, always consult your owner's manual."

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 35452 Worker turns off and unplugs his 35452 vacuum before making any adjustments

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

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

Walter: (offscreen) "The brushroll cover, the brushroll, and the belt must be in place, and working properly."

A picture shows the brushroll cover, the brushroll, and the belt must be in place

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) "Never try to reuse a vacuum bag by trying to cut open the vacuum bag. always throw away the vacuum bag and replace it with a new one."

The 35452 Worker throws away the vacuum bag and replaces it with a new one

Walter: (offscreen) "Do not try to clear clogs in the hose while the vacuum is running. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before clearing clogs in the hose. use a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs. 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

Walter: (offscreen) "The headlight can be very dangerous if the vacuum cleaner is running. always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before checking the headlight."

A picture shows a headlight

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

A picture shows safety devices and safety shields

Walter: (offscreen) "The brushroll is extremely sharp. always wear gloves or wrap the brushroll and use extra caution when servicing it. never try to straighten or weld the brushroll that is bent. always replace it with a new one."

The 6596Q Worker wears gloves when servicing the brushroll

Walter: (offscreen) "After each use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires. always be sure that the vacuum cleaner is turned off when you do this too. 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 removes all all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires

Walter: (offscreen) "Never store the vacuum cleaner where there are any kinds of open flames or sparks."

The 35452 Worker stores the 35452 vacuum cleaner away from any open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Walter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. like any other machines, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner will be safe if used properly. if you have any questions, always consult your owner's manual."

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