Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North: Bissell 6596Q, 22C12, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North***

***Bissell 6596Q, 22C12, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety***

***with Fozzie Bear***

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we appreciate you taking time to watch this important safety video. safety is very important to you and others around you. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of vacuuming floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. but your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is an extremely powerful piece of equipment that should be used properly. if your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is not used or maintained properly, the vacuum cleaner can be dangerous which can cause serious injuries to yourself and others. this video will teach you how to use your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. always make sure to read and understand your entire operator's manual before operating your vacuum cleaner."

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## Before Operation

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you start operating your vacuum cleaner, always make sure to read your entire operator's manual and be sure the safety labels are listed on the machine."

The 6596Q Worker has his operator's manual, and is sure the safety instructions are reviewed

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Locate and read all of the safety labels that are listed on the vacuum cleaner and any other equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always make sure that all operators are familiar with the controls and all other features on the machine."

The 6596Q Worker is sure that he is familiar with the controls and all other features on the machine

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 22C12 Cleanview Helix Select 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 Cleaner is equipped with a bag change indicator that changes from green to red letting you know when it's time to change the vacuum bag."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you begin operating your vacuum cleaner, always look over the vacuuming area and pick up anything such as clipboards, pens, pencils, napkins, glasses, pens, forks, spoons, or other objects. your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner has a brushroll that rotates extremely fast and can cause items to be sucked into the dirt container, or the vacuum bag."

The 35452 Worker looks over the vacuuming area and picks up objects before he starts vacuuming

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always make sure to close windows that could cause the vacuum cleaner to be dropped onto the road or a footpath before you start vacuuming."

The 35452 Worker is sure windows have glass before he begins vacuuming

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always wear your proper type of clothing and personal protective equipment such as ear protection, eye protection, long paints and safety shoes or boots. do not wear any 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

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

The 35452 Worker gets a children and 2 parents out of the vacuuming area

## Keeping Children Safe

Fozzie Bear: (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 cleaner injuries. vacuum cleaner accidents are the most common causes of serious injuries or deaths each year. and 1 in 5 are those killed in related vacuum cleaner accidents. children have been runover or backed over by rotating brushrolls which is another cause of serious injuries or death each year. 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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Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you begin vacuuming, always make sure the area is clear of children. do not vacuum when children are around."

The 6596Q Worker clears the area of children before he starts vacuuming

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Keep all children away from 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 35452 Worker keeps all children away from the vacuum cleaner, and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never allow children to ride 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 allow children to ride 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.

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Children who've been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the vacuuming area for another ride. always be alert and turn off the vacuum if a child enters the area."

The 6596Q Worker is alert and turns off his 6596Q vacuum as a child approaches the vacuuming area

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming."

Text reads: Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the vacuum cleaner, or be in the area while vacuuming.

## Plugging In

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

The 35452 Worker uses caution when plugging in his vacuum cleaner

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

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not plug in the vacuum cleaner outdoors. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the shock can be dangerous."

Rohan Johnson plugs in his 22C12 vacuum cleaner indoors

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Also, do not try to replug in your 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 plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be very careful when plugging in your vacuum cleaner near a lamp. if the plug touches it, you could severely burn it."

Rohan Johnson is very careful when plugging in his 22C12 vacuum cleaner near a lamp

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near candles. if the plug touches it, serious burns can result to you and others."

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution when plugging in the vacuum cleaner near candles

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects including cigarettes, cigars, and open flames away from the outlet while plugging in your vacuum cleaner. that can cause an explosion, which can cause severe injuries to yourself, and others if you're not careful."

A picture shows hot objects

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not insert your fingers in the plugs while plugging in your vacuum. putting your fingers in can result in an electric shock."

The 6596Q Worker keeps his hands away from the plug while plugging in his 6596Q vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If you accidentally spill dirt near the vacuum cleaner, always tilt the vacuum forward and push it away from the area where you spilled dirt. clean it up immediately using a broom and a pan. never start the vacuum near spilled dirt."

The 35452 Worker makes sure he doesn't spill dirt near the machine

## Safety Interlock System

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

A picture shows a safety interlock system

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never tamper with the safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you and others from serious injuries to yourself and others."

Text reads: Never tamper with the safety interlock system. it is designed to protect you and others from serious injuries to yourself and others.

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "To be sure the safety interlock system is working properly, start the vacuum by pressing or flipping the power switch. keep 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."

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

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

## Pre-Starting Procedures

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Before you start vacuuming, there are some pre-starting procedures that you should follow."

A picture shows pre-starting procedures

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum without the brushroll cover, the headlight, the post-motor filter, the dirt container, the hepa-media filter, the vacuum bag, and the hose in place and working properly."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 5 on the 6596Q and 22C12, and your 35452 is equipped with a height adjustment that adjusts from 1 to 7."

A picture shows a height adjustment

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

A picture shows safety shields

## Starting The Vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum cleaner, 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

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

The 6596Q Worker reclines his 6596Q vacuum by pressing the reclined pedal switch

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

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## Maneuvering The Vacuum

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

Rohan Johnson practices using his 22C12 vacuum cleaner

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes his 22C12 vacuum left

Fozzie Bear: (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 he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

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

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

Fozzie Bear: (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 safely vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always use caution and slow down when making turns to avoid serious injuries or death from a rollover and to stay in control of the vacuum cleaner."

The 35452 Worker uses caution and slow down when making turns

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always use slower speeds when maneuvering around benches, chairs, desks, drawers, beds, lamps, or other furniture."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "However, water hazards such as pools or hot tubs should not be used with your upright vacuum cleaner or any other vacuuming equipment. you could fall into the water and that could cause serious injuries, death, or drowning. use a pool cleaner instead."

A picture shows a pool

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be mindful of open doors that have access to reception rooms, conference rooms, bedrooms, or other rooms when vacuuming hallways. the noise of the vacuum cleaner can frighten people."

The 6596Q Worker is mindful of open doors that have access to reception rooms, conference rooms, bedrooms, or other rooms when vacuuming hallways

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If your vacuum cleaner gets stuck on a tablecloth, do not try to get it unstuck with the vacuum cleaner running. stop the vacuum cleaner and then get it unstuck before operating it again."

Rohan Johnson makes sure his 22C12 vacuum cleaner doesn't get stuck on a tablecloth

Fozzie Bear: (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 when doing so. that can cause the handle to land on your feet, which can get you hurt."

The 6596Q Worker presses the reclined pedal a second time to allow his machine to lean back further for vacuuming low furniture

Fozzie Bear: (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

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

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Remember that outdoor patios should not be used by an upright vacuum cleaner or any other vacuuming equipment. again, an electric shock can occur."

A picture shows outdoor patios

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Watch out for anyone who may be in the area while vacuuming. debris can easily be picked up in the dirt container or the vacuum bag. do not vacuum when people are near. no one should get closer than about 4 feet. if someone enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming and do not return until they leave the area."

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be extremely careful of elevators and don't get too close to the elevator shafts. the vacuum cleaner can rollover if its wheel goes over the edge."

The 35452 Worker is very careful of elevators and doesn't get too close to the shaft

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If you have no choice but to vacuum in reverse, always look down and behind you to be sure it's safe to do so."

The 35452 Worker looks down and behind him to be sure it's safe to back up

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never vacuum when people are exercising such as fitness centers. if you see them, move the vacuum cleaner away immediately. you should also be careful of fitness equipment that is moving, if you bump into them, you could hurt yourself."

A picture shows fitness equipment

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always slow down and use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects that may block your vision."

The 6596Q Worker slows down and uses extreme caution when approaching blind corners, dark places, or other objects that may block your vision

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If you happen to 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 the vacuum, and unplugs it before inspecting anything for damage

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

The 6596Q Worker points the brushroll away from walls, windows, doors, or people

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always 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."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll and all other rotating parts

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum cleaner outdoors or in spaces without ventilation. exhaust filters are hazardous, and contain carbon monoxide that can cause serious injuries or death."

The 6596Q Worker runs his 6596Q vacuum indoors

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

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

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

Rohan Johnson turns off and unplugs the 22C12 vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Above floor cleaning can be very dangerous if on board tools are not used properly. they should be used with extra caution. 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 35452 Worker does above floor cleaning properly

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

The 6596Q Worker does above floor cleaning carefully and uses on board tools

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be very careful when vacuuming a television and try not to get too close to the screen. if it gets too close, the screen can break."

The 35452 Worker is very careful when vacuuming a television and try not to get too close to the screen

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Use extra caution when vacuuming bedsheets. sometimes on board tools can be caught by the blankets. never try to get the blankets unstuck when the vacuum cleaner is running. turn off the vacuum cleaner before trying to get the blankets unstuck."

Rohan Johnson is extremely careful when vacuuming beds

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Be very careful when doing above floor cleaning on lamps. if on board tools get too close to the lamps, you can severely burn yourself."

The 35452 Worker uses extreme caution when doing above floor cleaning on lamps

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not try to do above floor cleaning on windows. you can scrape them and leave prints all over them."

Rohan Johnson doesn't do above floor cleaning on windows

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

Rohan Johnson avoids starting or stopping suddenly when doing above floor cleaning

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not try to do above floor cleaning on wet surfaces. if on board tools lose traction take them off of the hose and put them back on the vacuum."

The 35452 Worker does above floor cleaning on dry surfaces

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Again, vacuuming near pools and elevators are dangerous. the vacuum cleaner rollover if its wheel goes over the elevator shaft. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum cleaner in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "If you need to transport your vacuum cleaner on a trailer, always make sure the trailer is hitched to your vehicle. the trailer should be the width of your vacuum cleaner. use a single full width ramp. never ever use 2 separate ramps or a narrow single ramp. the vacuum cleaner has 2 front wheels that can go off the edge of the ramp and cause a rollover."

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

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

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp as he loads his 22C12 vacuum on a trailer

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

Rohan Johnson goes backward down the ramp as he loads his 22C12 vacuum from a trailer

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Never try to reach under the brushroll as you load or unload your vacuum, even when the brushroll is turned off"

The 6596Q Worker avoids reaching under the brushroll, even when the brushroll is turned off

Fozzie Bear: (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 35452 Worker secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer

## Maintenance and Storage

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner comes with an operator's manual that has maintenance and storage procedures. for more always consult your owner's manual about maintenance and storage for more information."

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

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

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

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

The 35452 Worker keeps all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, and in proper working condition

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "The headlight from the vacuum cleaner is dangerous. always turn off and unplug before checking the headlight."

A picture shows a headlight

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

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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "To clear clogs in the hose, use a long, narrow broomstick handle to clear clogs in the hose. 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

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always unscrew the lower hose by using a screwdriver to clear it."

The 35452 Worker unscrews the lower hose by using a screwdriver to clear it

Fozzie Bear: (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 cleaner, 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 cleaner, and empties it over a trash bin

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not 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 replaces the old vacuum bag with a new one

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

A picture shows safety devices and safety shields

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Always check the cord for any cracks or damage."

The 6596Q Worker checks the cord for any cracks or damage, but it turns out, they are not

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so always wear gloves or wrap the brushroll and use extra caution when servicing the brushroll. never try to straighten or weld the brushroll that is bent. always sharpen or replace the brushroll."

Rohan Johnson wears gloves and uses extra caution when servicing the brushroll

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "After each use, remove all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires. always be sure that the vacuum is turned off and unplugged. 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 you clean it."

The 6596Q Worker removes all dirt and debris from the vacuum cleaner to prevent fires

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Do not try to store the vacuum cleaner where there are any types of open flames or sparks."

The 6596Q Worker stores his 6596Q vacuum away from any type of open flames or sparks

## Conclusion

Fozzie Bear: (offscreen) "Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are used for cleaning up floors, bare floors, tiles, and carpets. like any other vacuuming equipment, your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner can be dangerous if used incorrectly, so always be sure to use them properly, and safely. if you have any questions, always consult your owner's manual."

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