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    Hand Vacuum OWNER’S MANUAL Model FM405 120V., 60Hz., 6.67 A mps FA NTOM 94 MAIN Mill Street, Door 16 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Tel.: 1-800-275-9251 www.fantom.com[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Model FM405 When using you r FANTOM Hand Vacuum , basic safety precautions should always be observed, inc luding the following: To reduce t he risk of fire, elect ric shock, or injury: • Do not leave the hand vacuum plugged in when unattended. U nplug the electrical cord when not in u se and before servicin g. • Do[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HAND VACUUM PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION HAND VACUUM WILL N OT OPER ATE 1. Power cord not firmly plugged into outle t. 2. No power in wall outlet. 3. Needs servicing. 4. Thermostat has tripped. 1. Plug unit in firmly. 2. Check fuse or breaker. Replace fuse/reset breaker. 3. Call 1-800-275-925[...]

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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Exhaust Filter Cover Exhaust Filter Cover Exhaust Filter Exhaust Filter Changing & Cleaning the Exhaust F ilters The exhaust filters are washable filters but should be replaced every t hree (3) months depending on usage. • Remove the exhaust filter covers from the sides of the unit. (See ill[...]

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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 5 Fig. 4 Debris Screen HEPA Filte r CAUTION : The suction hole must be open, free of any obstructions at all times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat and could become damaged. PLEASE NOTE : The white pleated filter material in the HEPA Dust Cup Filter will discolor over time -This is NORMAL [...]