Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown: Bissell 22C12, 6596X, and 35452 Operator's Manual, Operation, and Safety Transcript

## Introduction

***Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown Presents***

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

***with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew***

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Congratulations for your purchase of the Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. you may have purchased your vacuum cleaner that is already assembled, and prepared for you to be ready to vacuum. Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are designed to clean up floors, bare floors, and carpets. but they should be used properly according to the instructions in the operator's manual. if the vacuum cleaners are used improperly, they can be dangerous, and result in serious injury to yourself, and others. this video will show you how to use the vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but before you begin operating your vacuum, please make sure you read, and understand the operator's manual properly, and safely."

Videos show what Dr. Bunsen Honeydew describes

## Before Operation

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Before operating your vacuum cleaner, always be sure to have the operator's manual, and review the safety labels that are listed on the machine."

The 6596X Worker is sure to have the operator's manual, and reviews the safety labels that are listed on the machine

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Point out, and read the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Always inspect the vacuum cleaner to be sure that there are no loose, or missing parts, and complete all of the repairs before operating the vacuum. make sure that the brushroll, and belt to make sure they are not damaged, and they are in place, and working properly. never operate the vacuum without the brushroll, belt, or other safety devices in place, and working properly."

Videos show what Dr. Bunsen Honeydew

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Pick up any objects from the vacuuming area such as cables, or wires. your vacuum cleaner brushroll spins very fast, over 200 miles per hour, and can suck up items into the dirt container, and the vacuum bag. and for that reason, you should never allow people in the area, especially children."

Rohan Johnson picks up any objects from the vacuuming area such as cables, or wires. then, it cuts to Rohan Johnson who turns off the 22C12 vacuum as children enter the vacuuming area

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "You should always be sure that the hose is secured, not damaged, and free of debris."

The 35452 Worker is sure that the sure hose is secured, not damaged, and free of debris

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Your 22C12 is equipped with a clean filter indicator, while the 35452 vacuum comes with the bag change indicator that changes from green to red letting you know when it's time to check, or clean your filters, or when it's time to replace the vacuum bag."

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Always be sure to wear the correct personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes, or boots. do not wear jewelry, or loose fitting clothing that can get caught in the vacuum cleaner's moving parts, which can cause serious injuries."

Rohan Johnson wears his correct personal protective equipment

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner under the influence of alcohol, or drugs."

The 6596X Worker doesn't operate the vacuum cleaner under the influence of alcohol, or drugs

## Plugging In

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "When plugging in the vacuum cleaner, always use caution. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors are explosive."

The 35452 Worker uses caution when plugging in the vacuum cleaner

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "If you need to replug in the vacuum cleaner, shut the vacuum off, and let it cool down before replugging in the vacuum."

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Never place hot objects near the outlet. it can cause an explosion which can cause serious injuries, or death."

The 6596X Worker doesn't place hot objects near the outlet

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Do not insert your hands, or your feet in the plugs. it can give you an electric shock."

The 6596X Worker doesn't insert his hands, or his feet in the plugs

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Keep flammable objects away from the cord when plugging in your vacuum."

Rohan Johnson keeps flammable objects away from the cord when plugging in his vacuum

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, do not start the vacuum near spilled dirt. push the vacuum away from the spill, and clean it up immediately using a broom, and a pan

## Starting The Vacuum

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

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Press the reclined pedal switch to recline the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson presses the reclined pedal switch to recline the vacuum

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Flip the power switch with your finger to turn it on, or press the footed power switch with your foot to turn on the vacuum."

Videos show what Dr. Bunsen Honeydew describes

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "To maneuver the vacuum, you should always use the handle."

Rohan Johnson practices using the handle

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "To go forward, push the vacuum forward."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum forward

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "To go backward, push the vacuum backward."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum backward

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "To go right, push the vacuum right."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum right

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "To go left, push the vacuum left."

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 22C12 vacuum where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Now that we're familiar with the vacuum cleaner's controls, it's time to begin vacuuming."

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Before you do so, always be sure that the floors are dry."

A picture shows dry floors

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Always adjust the height adjustment to the bare floor setting before vacuuming bare floors."

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Always use caution, and slow down when making turns to avoid a possible rollover, or damage."

The 6596X Worker uses caution, and slows down when making turns to avoid a possible rollover, or damage

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "If someone approaches the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming, and wait until the bystanders leave the area."

The 35452 Worker stops vacuuming, waves a person through, then resumes vacuuming

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Always go slowly around blind corners, or dark places that may block your vision."

The 6596X Worker goes slowly around blind corners, or dark places

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "If you need to go in reverse, always look down, and behind you to make sure it's safe to back up."

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "If you hit an object, or you feel an abnormal vibration occurs when vacuuming, stop vacuuming, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it."

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum outdoors, or in areas without good ventilation. exhaust filters can be dangerous."

The 6596X Worker doesn't operate the 6596X vacuum outdoors, or in areas without good ventilation

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Watch for hidden hazards that can cause a loss of control, or even tip your machine."

The 35452 Worker watches for hidden hazards

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Never discharge the brushroll towards nearby people, or windows."

The 6596X Worker doesn't discharge the brushroll towards nearby people, or windows

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Keep your hands, and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts. the rotating brushroll is dangerous."

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. the vacuum cleaner is meant to be used by a one person vacuum."

The 35452 Worker doesn't carry passengers

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum cleaner, turn the vacuum off, and unplug it."

Rohan Johnson turns the 22C12 vacuum, and unplugs it

## Above Floor Cleaning

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "You must use extra caution when doing above floor cleaning. your vacuum cleaner weighs hundreds of pounds, and you don't want to tip it over. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you unsure about how to do above floor cleaning, don't do it."

Rohan Johnson uses extra caution when doing above floor cleaning

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Always use caution when doing above floor cleaning, and always use on board tools, not an upright vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson uses a Turbo Brush tool

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "If you need to turn when doing above floor cleaning, always tilt the vacuum forward."

Rohan Johnson tilts the 22C12 vacuum

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum wet surfaces to avoid losing traction."

The 35452 Worker vacuums dry surfaces

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Never try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate cover."

The 6596X Worker doesn't try to stabilize, or balance the vacuum by putting a foot on the baseplate cover

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Always stay at least 2 vacuuming paths away from the hazards such as drop-offs, elevators, or stairways. the vacuum cleaner can rollover if it's wheel goes over the edge. use a dust buster, or a stick vacuum in these areas."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "If you must transport the vacuum, use a heavy duty trailer, and single full width ramp, rather than 2 narrow ramps. the machine wheels can slip off the ramp causing the machine to tip over."

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

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "When loading the vacuum cleaner on a trailer, go forward up the ramp. do not go under the vacuum cleaner as you unload, or load your vacuum, even when the brushroll is shut off."

The 35452 Worker goes forward up the ramp

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "When unloading the vacuum cleaner, go backward down the ramp."

The 35452 Worker goes backward down the ramp

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

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

## Maintenance and Storage

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Proper maintenance is the key to the safe operation of your vacuuming equipment. always consult your owner's manual."

A picture shows maintenance procedures

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Never attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum cleaner unless it's turned off, and unplugged."

Rohan Johnson doesn't attempt to make any adjustments to the vacuum cleaner unless it's turned off, and unplugged

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Never tamper with safety devices, and replace all safety devices that were removed for service."

The 35452 Worker doesn't tamper with safety devices, and replace all safety devices that were removed for service

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

A picture shows the hepa media filter, and the post-motor filter

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Your dirt container may be full. to empty the dirt container, slide the lever to the unlocked position, pull it up, and away from the vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson slides the lever to the unlocked position, pulls it up, and away from the vacuum

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Do not try to reuse a vacuum bag by trying to cut open the vacuum bag. instead, always throw away the bag, and replace it with a new one."

The 35452 Worker doesn't try to reuse a vacuum bag by trying to cut open the vacuum bag. he throws away the bag, and replaces it with a new one

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Always turn off, and unplug the vacuum before checking the headlight. always replace the headlight."

The 6596X Worker turns off the vacuum before checking the brushroll

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Before washing the vacuum cleaner, let the vacuum cleaner cool down. do not use a high pressure washer, or a steam cleaner."

The 6596X Worker washes the vacuum cleaner since it's cool

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves, or wrap the brushroll when removing, or installing them. do not try to straighten, or weld the brushroll. always replace, or sharpen the brushroll."

Rohan Johnson wears gloves when removing the brushroll

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Store the vacuum cleaner away from hot objects such as open flames, or sparks."

The 6596X Worker stores the vacuum cleaner away from hot objects such as open flames, or sparks

## Conclusion

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: (offscreen) "Remember, Bissell vacuum cleaners are powerful vacuuming tools. if they are used incorrectly, they can result in serious injuries. so always be sure to use them properly, and safely. if you have any questions, consult your owner's manual."

Videos show what Dr. Bunsen Honeydew describes