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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VACUUM CLEANER
FM740 B
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
NAMES OF EACH PART
3
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
4
USING THE VACUUM CLEANER
6
USING THE ATTACHMENTS
7
EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT
8
CLEANING THE FILTERS 9
CLEANING THE SECONDARY FILTERS 10
CLEARING BLOCKAGES AND
CLEANING THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY 11
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
12
TROUBLESHOOTING
16
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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IMPORTANT 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 - To 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 and before servicing. 2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. 3. Do not allow
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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 look as though they may cause the hose to become blocked. 20. Do not clean or store the vacuum cleaner in places where there are high temperatures. 21. Store the vacuum cleaner away from excessive humidity. 22. When carrying the vacuum cleaner, hold it b
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NAMES OF EACH PART FRONT REAR Handle Cord Storage Power Cord Hooks Power Cord Plug Plug shown in Suction Hose figure may differ Hose from actual plug Release Button Holder attached to unit for your area. Carrying Handle ON/OFF Switch Crevice Tool Dust Compartment Wand Upholstery Tool & Dusting Brush Filter Cove r Holder Handle Release Mount Fork WARNING: Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on name plate. 3
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Caution: Do not connect the power cord plug to the wall outlet until assembly is completed. Attaching the handle Insert the screw that you Set the vacuum cleaner The handle screw has 3 1 2 removed.Be sure screw to the upright position. been installed for is tightened,but not shipping purposes. over tightened. Remove the screw before inserting handle. Insert the handle as shown Handle Screw in the illustration. Handle Screw Attaching the suction
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE WINDING THE POWER CORD Wind the power cord around the cord Hook the power cord over 1 2 the clip which is located on storage hooks. the upper cord storage hook as shown. Cord Storage Hooks Plug Side Hose Holder Plug shown in figure may differ from actual plug attached to unit for Clip your area. Holder Mount RELEASING THE POWER CORD Return the hook to the Rotate the upper cord storage hook 1 2 upright position before downward. attempting to rewind the power c
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USING THE VACUUM CLEANER ON/OFF SWITCH Start or stop vacuum cleaner by pushing on the switch. ON/OFF Switch OFF ON ADJUSTING THE HANDLE The handle of this vacuum cleaner can be set to one of three positions-Upright,Normal,Parallel.Place your foot on either one of the handle release points as shown and pull back on the handle until it releases from its upright position. Handle Release Normal position Upright position The handle is normally locked in this This position is used for normal cleaning
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USING THE ATTACHMENTS Caution: When using the attachments during cleaning, set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. Disconnect the hose from the vacuum cleaner. 1 Hose Pull the hose gently in the direction of the arrow to disconnect it. Hook the hose holder onto the 2 holder mount. Caution: Hose Before using the attachments, Holder please make sure the hose is hooked on the holder mount. 2 Removethewandsfromthe Holder 3 Mount vacuumcleaner. 1
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EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT 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 dust compartment when Push the release button to remove the 2 2 1 1 dust compartment. contents reach the MAX mark. Release Button MAX mark Turn the duster handle several times in the Press the release lever to open the 3 4 direction shown to empty the dust trapdoor. compartment. Duster Handle Release Le
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CLEANING THE FILTERS Remove the dust compartment.(refer to page 8) Release 1 Button B Set the dust compartment to the 2 parallel position. Open the trapdoor, then push the release button B and pull out the main filter. The main filter and prefilter will be removed at the same time. 3 Caution: Do not push the release button B at the upright position. As this may drop or damage the main filter and prefilter. Clean the main filter and prefil
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CLEANING AND REPLACING THE SECONDARY FILTERS Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position and disconnect power cord the from the wall outlet before cleaning the filters. Depending on usage and conditions, the HEPA filter lasts 3 to 6 months; however, vacuuming large amounts of extremely fine dust, powder or similar material over a long period of time may decrease airflow performance through the filter. If this occurs, it may become necessary to re
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CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY Caution: Be sure to turn the ON/OFF switch to the" OFF " position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before clearing any blockages in the suction hose and cleaning the agitator assembly. Clearing blockages in the suction hose Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. 1 Remove the hosecufffromthesuctioninletand 2 2 thenremoveanyblockagesfromthehose.
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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. REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT LAMP Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position. 1 Loosen the screws to remove the lens. 2 Headlight Lamp When removing the headlight lamp, be careful 3 not to pull on the headlight lamp wiring. Lens Screw
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REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Caut ion: 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. REPLACING THE FLAT BELT Remove the bottom plate. (refer to page 15) 1 Lift out the agitator assembly,and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and 2 the agitator pulley. Motor Shaft Flat Belt Agitator Assembly Place a new flat belt onto the motor shaft and pulley. 3 Motor Shaft F
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REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Caut ion: 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. REPLACING THE AGITATOR Remove the bottom plate. (refer to page 15) 1 Lift out the agitator assembly,and then remove the agitator assembly as shown. 2 Motor Shaft Flat Belt Agitator Assembly Place the flat belt onto the pulley of the new agitator assembly. 3 Flat Belt Pulley Place the agitat
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REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING THE BOTTOM PLATE Set the vacuum cleaner to the Pull here 1 parallel position and turn it over. Latch PULL Slide the latch in the direction 2 shown. Bottom Plate Removethebottomplatebypulling 3 thetabsasillustrated. REATTACHING THE BOTTOM PLATE Insert the projection on the Push the bottom plate as shown. 1 2 bottom place into the groove Press Press on the nozzle head and set the bottom plate in place. Bottom Plate Projection Groove Turn the vacuum
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 contact FANTOM Customer Service at 1-800-275-9251. Prob lem Caus e R emed
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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FANTOM warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, when utilized for normal household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and exceptions. If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under norma l household conditions within the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to In US: FANTOM,
