Comfort Suites Oakbrook Terrace Near Oakbrook Center: Bissell 59Q4E and 74T5E Safety and Operation Transcript

## Introduction

***Comfort Suites Oakbrook Terrace Near Oakbrook Center Presents***

***Bissell 59Q4E and 74T5E Safety and Operation***

***with Scooter***

Onscreen, The 59Q4E Worker and Rohan Johnson are using their vacuums

Scooter: (offscreen) "Congratulations on your first purchase of your Bissell upright vacuum cleaner. we are dedicating to make your vacuum cleaner last longer, and a safe appliance. but it should be used safely in accordance with the instructions contained if the owner's manual. if you don't use it properly, serious injury can result to you, and others. this video will teach you how to use your vacuum cleaner properly, and safely. but please make sure you take time to read your operator's manual before operating the vacuum."

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Before Operation

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always make sure to have the operator's manual handy, and review all of the safety labels that are listed on the machine."

Rohan Johnson is sure to have the operator's manual handy, and reviews all of the safety labels that are listed on the machine

Scooter: (offscreen) "Locate, and read all of the safety labels on the machine, vacuum, and any other part of the equipment."

A picture shows safety labels

Scooter: (offscreen) "Pick up all objects from the vacuuming area such as cables, or wires. the vacuum cleaner brushroll spins very fast, and can suck up items into the dirt container. that's why you should ***never*** allow children, or others in the area."

The 59Q4E Worker picks up all objects from the vacuuming area such as cables, or wires

Scooter: (offscreen) "It's also a good idea to close windows, or doors that can cause the vacuum to go over the edge, and rollover, and be dropped into the ground which can cause damage."

The 59Q4E Worker closes windows, or doors

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always inspect the vacuum to make sure there are no loose, or missing parts. make sure the brushroll, and belt to make sure there are no loose, or missing parts. make sure the dirt container, the post-motor filter, and the hose to make sure they're not cracked."

Videos show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always wear the correct personal protective equipment as outlined in your owner's manual. like for example, you should wear hearing protection, which means no radio, or music headphones. eye protection, long pants, and safety shoes, or boots."

Rohan Johnson wears the correct personal protective equipment

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never operate the machine under the influence of alcohol, or drugs."

The 59Q4E Worker doesn't operate the machine under the influence of alcohol, or drugs

Scooter: (offscreen) "Only operate the vacuum with the dirt container, the post-motor filter, or the hose installed."

Rohan Johnson operates the 74T5E vacuum with the dirt container, the post-motor filter, or the hose installed

## Plugging In

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always use caution when plugging in the vacuum. if at any time you need to replug in the vacuum, shut it off, and let it cool down before replugging in your vacuum cleaner. do not plug in the vacuum outdoors. the outlet is extremely electricable, and the vapors may be explosive."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the 74T5E vacuum indoors

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never insert your hands, or feet in the plugs. doing so can give you electric shocks."

Rohan Johnson keeps his hands, and feet away from the plugs

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep all hot objects away from the outlet when plugging in your vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson keeps all hot objects away from the outlet

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you spill dirt near the machine, tilt the vacuum forward, and push it away from the spill. do not start the vacuum."

The 59Q4E Worker tilts the vacuum forward, and pushes it away from the spill

Scooter: (offscreen) "Clean up spilled dirt immediately, and avoid creating any potential sources of ignition until dirt vapors have dissipated."

Rohan Johnson cleans up spilled dirt immediately, and avoids creating any potential sources of ignition until dirt vapors have dissipated

## Starting The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "To start the vacuum, make sure your hand is on the handle, your hand is on the cord, and your feet are behind the vacuum."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never operate the vacuum cleaner outdoors, or in areas where carbon monoxide where carbon monoxide filters can collect."

Text reads: Never operate the vacuum cleaner outdoors, or in areas where carbon monoxide where carbon monoxide filters can collect.

Scooter: (offscreen) "Press the reclined pedal handle with your foot to recline the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson presses the reclined pedal handle

Scooter: (offscreen) "Press the power switch with your foot to recline the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson presses the power switch with his foot to recline the vacuum

## Maneuvering The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "To maneuver the vacuum, it's always best to practice using the handle."

Rohan Johnson practices using the handle

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 74T5E vacuum forward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 74T5E vacuum backward

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 74T5E vacuum right

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 74T5E vacuum left

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

Rohan Johnson pushes the 74T5E vacuum in a zero turn where he wants it to go

## During Operation and Vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "Now that we are familiar with our vacuum cleaner, let's start it up, and vacuum some floors."

Rohan Johnson reclines the 74T5E vacuum, starts it up, and begins vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "You should always be sure that the floors are dry, and there is good artificial light."

A picture shows dry floors

Scooter: (offscreen) "While vacuuming, always slow down, and use plenty of caution when making turns."

The 59Q4E Worker slows down, and uses plenty of caution when making turns

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always use caution around blind corners that may block your vision."

Rohan Johnson uses caution around blind corners

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you hit something, stop vacuuming, put the vacuum in the upright position, turn it off, and unplug the vacuum."

The 59Q4E Worker stops vacuuming, puts the 59Q4E vacuum in the upright position, turns it off, and unplugs the vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "If someone enters the vacuuming area, stop vacuuming immediately."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Use extreme caution when backing up. be sure that no children, or pets are behind you."

Rohan Johnson uses extreme caution when backing up, and is sure that no children, or pets are behind him

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never direct the brushroll at people, pets, or windows."

The 59Q4E Worker doesn't direct the brushroll at people, pets, or windows

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating brushroll, and all other rotating parts."

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

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers. vacuum cleaners are one person machine."

Rohan Johnson uses his 74T5E vacuum as a one person vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you need to leave the vacuum cleaner, turn off, and unplug the vacuum."

The 59Q4E Worker turns off, and unplugs the 59Q4E vacuum

## Above Floor Cleaning

Scooter: (offscreen) "You must use caution when doing above floor cleaning, on board tools are powerful, and can be dangerous if they are used improperly. never put the vacuum in the reclined position when doing above floor cleaning. if you feel uneasy when doing above floor cleaning, don't do it."

Rohan Johnson uses caution when doing above floor cleaning

Scooter: (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, not an upright vacuum cleaner

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

The 59Q4E Worker tilts the 59Q4E vacuum forward

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never vacuum 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."

Rohan Johnson vacuums dry surfaces

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum where the machine could slip, or rollover."

Rohan Johnson doesn't vacuum where the machine could slip, or rollover

Scooter: (offscreen) "Vacuuming near hazards such as drop-offs, elevators, or pools can be dangerous. so be sure to stay 2 vacuuming paths away from them. trim those areas with a dust buster, or a stick vacuum cleaner."

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## Transporting The Vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "When you are transporting the vacuum, make sure the trailer has sides, and a full width ramp, rather than 2 narrow ramps. the vacuum cleaner has front wheels that could go off the edge of the ramp."

A picture shows a single full width ramp

Scooter: (offscreen) "When loading the vacuum, go forward up the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes forward up the ramp

Scooter: (offscreen) "When unloading the vacuum, go backward down the ramp."

Rohan Johnson goes forward down the ramp

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

The 59Q4E Worker and Rohan Johnson secure their vacuum cleaners to the trailer with straps

## Maintenance and Storage

Scooter: (offscreen) "Your operator's manual is equipped with maintenance procedures that you should follow to keep your vacuum operating properly."

A picture shows an operator's manual

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always be sure that your vacuum cleaner is clear of dirt, and other debris. if your vacuum is hot, let it cool down before washing it."

Rohan Johnson washes his 74T5E vacuum

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

A picture shows safety devices

Scooter: (offscreen) "The brushroll is sharp, so wear gloves when removing, or installing them. always sharpen, or replace the brushroll. never straighten, or weld the brushroll."

Rohan Johnson wears gloves when removing, or installing them

Scooter: (offscreen) "To empty the dirt container, slide the lever to the unlocked position, pull it up, and away from the vacuum, and empty it over a trash bin."

Rohan Johnson slides the lever to the unlocked position, pulls it up, and away from the vacuum, and empties it over a trash bin

Scooter: (offscreen) "Your vacuum is equipped with a headlight. when checking the headlight, make sure it's turned off, and unplugged."

A picture shows a headlight

Scooter: (offscreen) "Store the vacuum cleaner away from an open flame, or a spark."

The 59Q4E Worker stores the vacuum cleaner away from an open flame, or a spark

## Conclusion

Scooter: (offscreen) "Remember, Bissell is concerned about safe operation. if you use your vacuum cleaner, your vacuum will provide years of safe operation."

Videos show what Scooter describes