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Fantom Vacuum FM788HC manual

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  • Page 1

    REPLACEMENT PAR TS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NAME O F E A C H P A R T PREPAR A TION BEFORE USE USING THE VACUUM CLEANER USING THE A TTACHMENTS EMPTYING THE DUST COMP ARTMENT CLEANING T H E F I L T E R S CLEARIN G BLOCKAGES IN THE SUCTIO N HOSE AND CLEANING THE AGITA TOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTIN G LIMITE D WARRANTY Cont[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER WARNING - T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: 1. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug it from the outlet when not in use[...]

  • Page 3

    2 16. Do not touch the agitator while it is spinning. 17. Do not place any heavy items on top of the vacuum cleaner. 18. Do not step on the hose or pull it too strongly . 19. Do not pick up items such as pieces of waste paper or cloth which looks as though they may cause the hose to become blocked. 20. Do not clean or store the vacuum cleaner in pl[...]

  • Page 4

    NAMES OF EACH P ART W ARNING: Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on name plate. FRONT REAR Set the O N/OFF switch to " ON " to light the headlight. Cleaning Utensil Headlight Handle Suction Hose A Dust Compartment Carrying Handle Duster Knob ON/OFF Switch Release Button A Release Button B Release Button C Suction Hose B [...]

  • Page 5

    Handle Wa nd Crevice T ool Upholstery T ool & Dusting Brush Duster Hose Cuff Suction Inlet Suction Hose A Caution : Do not connect the power cord plug to the wall outlet until assembly is completed. Attaching the handle PREP ARA TIONS BEFORE USE Attaching th e suction hose A & attachments 1 2 Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. [...]

  • Page 6

    PREP ARA TIONS BEFORE USE WINDING THE POWER CORD 1 Wind the p ower cord around the co rd sto rage hooks. Secure the power cord plug on the power cord. Cord Storage Hooks THERMAL SAFETY DEVICE IN MAIN BODY T o protect your vacuum cleaner motor from overheating, a thermal safety device has been built in. If your vacuum cleaner hose or air intake clog[...]

  • Page 7

    Parallel position This position is used for cleaning under furniture. 6 ADJUSTING THE HANDLE Upright po sition The handle is normally locked in this position for storage or when using the attachments. Push the handle forward until it locks. The handle of this vacuum cleaner can be set to one of three positions -Upright, Normal, Parallel. Place your[...]

  • Page 8

    Rug/Floor (T ools) SELECTOR EDGE CLEANING This vacuum c leaner is equipped with an "edge cleaning" function f or c leaning ca rpet edges near baseboards and stationary furniture. 1 2 RUG/FLOOR (T OOLS)SELECT OR The RUG/FLOOR(TOOLS)selector should only be adjusted while the vacuum cleaner is turned on and in the upright position. When clea[...]

  • Page 9

    Holder Mount Hose Holder Release Button C Wan d Crevice T ool Duster Attachment Clamp Caution: When using one of the attachments during cleaning,set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. 1 2 3 USING THE A TT ACHMENTS Press the release button C to disconnect the handle from the vacuum cleaner . Remove the attachments from the vacuum cleaner . [...]

  • Page 10

    Hose Cuff Suction Inlet Suction Hose A USING THE A TT ACHMENTS 9 Hose Attachment Line up notches push hose in till it clicks. Handle[...]

  • Page 11

    Projection Groove MAX mark 1 1 2 3 2 4 1 2 Trapdoor Release Lever Duster Knob Turn the duster knob several times in the direction shown to empty the dust compartment. EMPTYING THE DUST COMP ARTMENT Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Empty the[...]

  • Page 12

    Remove the dust compartment.(refer to page 10) Clean the filter fins free of dirt with the forked end of cleaning utensil as shown. Prefilter Dust Compartment Ribs Main Filter 1 1 CLEANING THE FIL TERS 2 Set the dust compartment to the parallel position.Open the trapdoor,then push the release button E and pull out the main filter. 3 Clean the main [...]

  • Page 13

    Bypass V alve (Inside) Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position and disconnect Cleaning the agitator assembly 1 2 3 CLEARING BLOCKAGES AND CLEANING THE A GIT A T OR ASSEMBL Y the power cord from the wa ll outlet before clearing any blockages in the suction hose and cleaning th e agitator assembly . Cleaning blockag[...]

  • Page 14

    REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT LAMP REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the"OFF" position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before replacing any of the parts below . 1 Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position. 2 Loosen the screws to remove the lens. 3 When removing the headlight lamp, be[...]

  • Page 15

    Place a new flat belt onto the motor shaft and pulley. 1 2 3 4 5 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Caution: Be sure to turn the O N/OFF swit ch to the"OFF" position a nd dis connect the po wer cord fro m the wall outlet before replacing an y of the parts be low . REPLACING THE FLA T BEL T Remove the bottom plate. (refer to page 15) Lift out the ag[...]

  • Page 16

    Loosen Screws Latch Mounting screw Projection Groove Tight en Screws Latch Bottom Plate 15 1 1 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING THE BOTT OM PLA TE Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position and turn it over . REA TT ACHING THE BOTTOM PLA TE Insert the projection on the bottom plate into the groove on the nozzle housing and set the bottom plat[...]

  • Page 17

    Filter Cover Seal 1 1 1 1 2 2 HEP A Filter 2 2 1 1 Sub-Filter Air Inlet Cover Caution: Be sure that seal on the HEPA filter is inserted towards the inside of the vacuum cleaner. The filter cover should be correctly oriented when it is reattached. Do not reattach it upside down. 3 Insert a new HEP A filter with the seal to the inside of the vacuum c[...]

  • Page 18

    If there is a problem with the vacuum cleaner, carry out the following checks to find the cause. If the problem still persists after the checks have been made, do not use the vacuum cleaner to prevent the possibility of an accident occurring. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and[...]

  • Page 19

    In US: FAN TOM, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, N.Y . 12901 RETURN TO F ANTOM , 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16 , Plattsburgh , N.Y . 12901 OWNERSHIP REGISTRA TION CARD Please fill out and mail the product registration card wit hin ten (10) days of purchase. The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely e vent of a p roduct[...]