Bellevue Presbyterian Church: Safe Operation Of Your Bissell 6583X Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum Transcript

## Introduction

***Bellevue Presbyterian Church Safety Presents***

***Safe Operation Of Your Bissell 6583X Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum***

***with Scooter***

Scooter: (offscreen) "The Bissell 6583X Powerforce Bagless Upright Vacuum is the most efficient, maneuverable, safe, and well built upright vacuum in the industry, but this machine is only as safe as the operators. you are responsible for your proper vacuuming operation and your own safety, as well as the safety for the people and property around you. You must also make sure everyone working for you is trained in the safe operation of the equipment. as Bissell, Safety is our #1 Priory. and this video gives you basic information and instructions for safe operation of your vacuum. however, please remember that this video does not replace the operator's manual that came with your machine, so be sure that you and those working for you, read the manual before operating. when using any equipment, the key safety elements are common sence and good judgment. if something feels unsafe or not quite right to you, stop and reevaluate what you are doing.

Videos show what Scooter describes

## Hazardous Situations

Scooter: (offscreen) "Let's first talk about several of the most important safety considerations including above floor cleaning and potentially hazardous situations. above floor cleaning takes extra caution. never use your 6583X vacuum on chairs, tables, boxes, or desks. curtains can also be hazardous especially in wet conditions. to check if there is a chair, desk, or table in your vacuuming area, try to back up on it by using the handle. if the vacuum cleaner slips, the chair, table or desk is made of metal for the current conditions and should be vacuumed with a dust buster, stick vacuum, or on board tools."

Rohan Johnson uses his dusting brush tool for above floor cleaning

Scooter: (offscreen) "Use a dust buster, stick vacuum, or on board tools to do above floor cleaning. always vacuum with on board tools while keeping your upright vacuum in front of you."

Rohan Johnson uses his dusting brush tool to do above floor cleaning, and vacuums with on board tools while keeping your upright vacuum in front of him

Scooter: (offscreen) "To prevent tipping or loss of control when doing above floor cleaning, vacuum carefully. keep your vacuum in the upright position, and avoid all hazards."

Rohan Johnson vacuums carefully when doing above floor cleaning

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never use on board tools or vacuum on walls, crevices, or windows. the extra weight can cause loss of traction and control and can scrape walls and break windows."

Animation shows walls, crevices and windows. a red "X" appears over them. there is a loud buzz.

Scooter: (offscreen) "Stay at least 2 vacuuming paths away from drop-offs, stairways, elevators. or aquarium tanks. the vacuum can roll-over if it's wheel goes over the edge, or if the edge caves in. use a dust buster or stick vacuum in these areas."

Rohan Johnson stays at least 2 vacuuming paths away from drop-offs with his 6583X vacuum and uses the shark dust buster

Scooter: (offscreen) "Avoid making sharp turns. reduce your speed when vacuuming around objects, and keep your vacuum in the upright position when doing above floor cleaning. give yourself extra distance to stop in these situations."

Rohan Johnson avoids making sharp turns, reduces his speed when vacuuming around objects, and keeps his vacuuming in the upright position when doing above floor cleaning

Scooter: (offscreen) "Bissell does not recommend vacuuming in reverse. if vacuuming in reverse is absolutely necessary, check the entire area behind you. maintain a constant lookout and go slowly. generally, put the vacuum in the upright position when you are in reverse."

Rohan Johnson puts the vacuum in the upright position when he is in reverse

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be careful when approaching blind corners, drop-offs, stages, or stairways that can block your vision, and and vacuum only with the bag emptied."

Rohan Johnson stops vacuuming and waves a person through who is passing him by

Scooter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 6583X Vacuum is built for good traction and stability under normal conditions. however, vacuuming wet floors can reduce traction and pushing control."

Rohan Johnson vacuums dry floors

Scooter: (offscreen) "In case of a rollover, the handle is designed to protect you from serious injury or death."

An animations shows the handle of the 6583X vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "But remember, although your vacuum has a handle, serious injury or death can still occur in a vacuum accident. a handle does NOT make it safe to do above floor cleaning with your 6583X vacuum, or near drop-offs, or elevators."

Rohan Johnson is aware of things that a vacuum does not make it safe

Scooter: (offscreen) "Always keep the dirt container, brushroll, belt, hose and filters secured during operation. failure to do this could cause serious injury or a loss of life."

Rohan Johnson keeps the dirt container, brushroll, belt, hose and filters secured during operation

Scooter: (offscreen) "Bissell recommends vacuuming with the vacuum reached under low furniture. when done vacuuming low furniture, put the vacuum back in normal cleaning."

Rohan Johnson does what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "To avoid hitting any objects with the vacuum cleaner, carefully check the area ahead of time for proper overhead clearance. be sure to stay away from wires."

Rohan Johnson checks the area and stays away from wires

Scooter: (offscreen) "Inspect the cord for signs or damage and contact your dealer immediately to replace it if problems are evident. again, failure to do this can cause serious injury or loss of life. check the cord for cuts, fraying wear, significant discoloration from UV exposure, pack, dirt, and stiffness. all of which can reduce the physical strength of the cord."

Rohan Johnson inspects and checks the cord for cuts

Scooter: (offscreen) "Ensure the cord operates properly and check for excessive irregularities and cracks."

Rohan Johnson ensures the cord operates properly

## Before Operation

Scooter: (offscreen) "There are a number of safety precautions you need to know even before beginning operation of the 6583X vacuum. first, read your owner's manual. know and be attentive to the attention symbol that alerts you to important to safety considerations as well as the signal words used on the machine and in the manual."

Rohan Johnson reads the owner's manual

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never allow children to operate a vacuum cleaner and make sure every adult or big boy or girl using the vacuum is properly trained and thoroughly familiar with all of the controls."

Rohan Johnson is properly trained and thoroughly familiar with all of the controls

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not vacuum when children or others are present. keep children out of the vacuuming area and with a responsible adult. stay alert and turn off the vacuum if a child enters the area."

Rohan Johnson turns off the vacuum as children and adults get out of the vacuum area

Scooter: (offscreen) "Remember that the 6583X vacuum is not a toy. do NOT carry passengers and don't let children play on the vacuum."

An animation shows passengers and children. 2 "X"s cross out each one as there are 2 loud buzzes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never operate any machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or even if you are tired or impaired in anyway."

Picture says No Alcohol Drugs as Rohan Johnson uses his vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "Tuck in any loose clothing. remove any jewelry and tie back long hair to prevent them from being caught in moving parts. wear protective clothing including long pants and safety shoes or boots. local ordinances and insurance regulations may also require commercial operators to wear a helmet or hard hat. Always wear safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection. operating vacuums over prolonged periods of time can cause loss of hearing."

Rohan Johnson wears protective clothing when he vacuums

Scooter: (offscreen) "Make sure all brushrolls, belts, and parts are properly in place. if any are defective or damage, contact your dealer to repair or replace them immediately."

Picture show what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Only operate the vacuum with the brushroll and belt secured."

Rohan Johnson operates the 6583X vacuum with the brushroll and belt secured

Scooter: (offscreen) "Your Bissell 6583X is equipped with the protective interlock system if the operator unplugs the vacuum with the power off. test the safety interlock system each time you use the 6583X vacuum and never operate the vacuum with the system disconnected and malfunctioning."

Rohan Johnson checks the safety interlock system each time he uses the 6583X vacuum

Scooter: (offscreen) "Plug in the vacuum indoors. do not plug the vacuum in in an enclosed area such as a garage or a closet. use a plug and do not plug in the vacuum if the plug is damaged. make sure the vacuum is stopped and cool before replugging it in. do not smoke and keep all flammable objects away from the plug and the cord."

Rohan Johnson plugs in the vacuum indoors

Scooter: (offscreen) "Make sure the brushroll, belt and brushroll cover are secured and in good condition."

Rohan Johnson makes sure the brushroll, belt, and brushroll cover are secured and in good condition

Scooter: (offscreen) "Finally, just before vacuuming an area, check for hidden obstacles like nails, coins, and objects that could be picked up by the brushroll. mark sprinkler heads and other immovable objects with flags."

Rohan Johnson checks for obstacles and picks them up by hand

## During Operation

Scooter: (offscreen) "Now, let's look at the safety considerations you should be aware of while you are vacuuming."

Rohan Johnson is aware of the safety considerations he should be aware of when he is vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before starting the vacuum, ensure the parts are positioned. first, adjust the height adjustment. then, make sure the power is off, the vacuum is plugged in, and the hose is secured."

Rohan Johnson ensures the parts are positioned

Scooter: (offscreen) "Direct the brushroll away from people, walls, windows, and tables."

Rohan Johnson directs the brushroll away while he is vacuuming

Scooter: (offscreen) "If the lower hose ever plugs, never use your hand or foot to to dislodge the lower hose. instead, shut off and unplug the vacuum and wait for the brushroll and all other parts to stop moving. then, use a broomstick handle to remove the clogged material."

Rohan Johnson shuts off and unplugs the vacuum and use a broomstick handle

Scooter: (offscreen) "When vacuuming, always be alert for coins, nails, glass, and other hidden obstacles."

Rohan Johnson is alert for coins, nails, glass and other hidden obstacles

Scooter: (offscreen) "Be aware of doors and other obstructions."

Rohan Johnson is aware of doors and other obstructions

Scooter: (offscreen) "If you strike an foreign object with the 6583X vacuum, stop the vacuum, unplug it, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop, and inspect the machine and attachments for damage. if repairs are necessary, have them made before restarting."

Rohan Johnson does what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never touch the brushroll or the hepa media filter while the vacuum is running or immediately after stopping. these areas can be ***extremely*** hot and can cause severe burns."

An animation shows the brushroll and the hepa media filter. 2 X's cross out each one as there are 2 loud buzzes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Do not run the vacuum outside of a building or other confined area without proper ventilation. exhaust filters are hazardous and contain carbon monoxide that can cause brain injury or even death."

Rohan Johnson runs the 6583X vacuum indoors

Scooter: (offscreen) "The brushroll is extremely sharp and can cause severe injury or dismemberment. keep hands and feet away from the brushroll and all other moving parts."

A video shows a brushroll that is not rotating, then, it starts rotating

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before vacuuming bare floors, always turn the height adjustment to the bare floor position. also, turn off the vacuum when not in use or when transporting."

Rohan Johnson turns the height adjustment to the bare floor position

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never leave the machine running unattended. if you do need to be done vacuuming, stop the vacuum, unplug it and wrap the cord back on the vacuum cleaner."

Rohan Johnson does what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "When loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer, make sure the ramp is less than 15 degrees. transport it carefully, and do not turn. use a full width ramp rather than 2 narrow ramps."

Rohan Johnson makes sure the ramp is less than 15 degrees when loading or unloading the 6583X vacuum

 Maintenance & Storage

Scooter: (offscreen) "Proper maintenance is the key to the reliable performance of your Bissell 6583X Vacuum."

Rohan Johnson maintains the 6583X Vacuum properly

Scooter: (offscreen) "Because Maintenance procedures can vary between models, always consult your owner's manual for complete instructions for your particular vacuum. consult your dealer for other than routine maintenance and for any other questions."

Rohan Johnson reads the owner's manual

Scooter: (offscreen) "Never make adjustments to the vacuum with the motor running unless pacifically instructed to do so."

Videos show a motor that is running then stops

Scooter: (offscreen) "If the vacuum is running, keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts. to prevent accidental starting of the model, stop the vacuum and unplug it. wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing."

Rohan Johnson does what Scooter describes

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before making any repairs, check the filters, hose, or brushroll."

Rohan Johnson checks the filters, hose, or brushroll

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep all screws and belts tight with frequent inspection of the brushroll."

Rohan Johnson keeps all screws and belts tight

Scooter: (offscreen) "To reduce fire hazard, keep the vacuum, motor, brushroll cover, and belts free of dirt and debris."

Rohan Johnson the vacuum, motor, brushroll cover, and belts free of dirt and debris

Scooter: (offscreen) "Before washing it, let the vacuum cool as cold water can damage a hot motor. do not use a high pressure sprayer or direct water on to electrical components."

Rohan Johnson lets the vacuum cool

Scooter: (offscreen) "Keep body and hands away from the brushroll. if you need service on the brushroll, see your Bissell dealer."

Rohan Johnson touches the brushroll and a red "X" appears over it. there is a loud buzz

Scooter: (offscreen) "When storing or transporting your vacuum, let the vacuum cool and store away from an open flame."

Rohan Johnson lets the vacuum cool

## Conclusion

Scooter: (offscreen) "Remember, you are responsible for keeping yourself and others safe, and to fully understand all aspects of your Bissell 6583X. Always be sure to vacuum safely when doing above floor cleaning and any other hazardous things. above all, respect the machine and learn all you can by reading the operator's manual. replacement manual's are available from our website or your dealer who will also gladly help you with any questions. at Bissell, your safety is always at the forefront of our efforts."

Rohan Johnson does what Scooter describes, then text reads: www.Bissell.com