INSTRUC TION MANUAL VACUUM CLEANER FM788HB FM788HC FM788HG Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 NAME OF EACH PART 3 PREPARATION BEFORE USE 4 USING THE VACUUM CLEANER 6 USING THE ATTACHMENTS 8 EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT 10 CLEANING THE FILTERS 11 CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE SUCTION HOSE AND CLEANING THE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY 12 REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS 17 LIMITED WARRANTY 18 HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL USE
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 vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy.
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 places where there are high temperatures. 21. Store the vacuum cleaner away from excessive humidity. 22.
NAMES OF EACH PART REAR FRONT Handle Suction Hose A Release Button C Carrying Handle Release Button A Release Button B Power Cord Plug Plug shown in figure may differ from actual plug attached to unit for your area. Duster Knob ON/OFF Switch Power Cord Cord Storage Hooks Duster Dust Compartment Hose Holder Filter Cover Crevice Tool Wand Suction Hose B Upholstery Tool & Dusting Brush FL RU G Height Adjustment Headlight Lever Set the ON/OFF switch to " ON " to light the headlight.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Caution: Do not connect the power cord plug to the wall outlet until assembly is completed. Attaching the handle vacuum cleaner 1 toSetthetheupright position. the handle 2 lnsert as shown in the illustration.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE WINDING THE POWER CORD 1 Wind the power cord around the cord storage hooks. Secure the power cord plug on the power cord. Cord Storage Hooks FLO OR RU G RELEASING THE POWER CORD Rotate the upper cord 1 storage hook downward. 2 Return the hook to the upright position before attempting to rewind the power cord. Upper Cord Storage Hook THERMAL SAFETY DEVICE IN MAIN BODY To protect your vacuum cleaner motor from overheating, a thermal safety device has been built in.
USING THE VACUUM CLEANER ON/OFF SWITCH Start or stop vacuum cleaner by pushing on the switch. OFF ON/OFF Switch 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 handle release lever as shown and pull back on the handle until it releases from its upright position. Handle Release Lever Upright position Normal position The handle is normally locked in this position for storage or when using the attachments.
USING THE VACUUM CLEANER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Caution: Before using the height adjustment lever,please make sure the nozzle head is tilted backward from the floor. Height Adjustment Lever The nozzle head can be adjusted to four different height settings. Nozzle Head LOW Carpet HIGH Bare Floor/Tools Set the height adjustment to the appropriate carpet length. TURN OFF BRUSH ROLL WHEN USING TOOLS.
USING THE ATTACHMENTS Caution: When using one of the attachments during cleaning,set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. Wand Crevice Tool Remove the attachments from the 1 vacuum cleaner. Press the release button C to 2 disconnect the handle from the Duster Release Button C vacuum cleaner. Caution: When removing the attachments, pull them in the directions shown in the illustration.Pulling them in the wrong direction or pulling them forcefully may cause damage to the attachment clamp.
USING THE ATTACHMENTS Hose Attachment Suction Hose A Line up notches push hose in till it clicks.
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. 1 Empty the dust compartment when contents reach the MAX mark. 2 Press the release button A meanwhile press the release button B to remove the dust compartment. Release Button A MAX mark 3 3 Release Button B Turn the duster knob several times in the 4 direction shown to empty the dust Press the release lever to open the trapdoor.
CLEANING THE FILTERS 1 Remove the dust compartment.(refer to page 10) the dust compartment to the parallel 2 Set position.Open the trapdoor,then push the release button E and pull out the main filter. Release Button E The main filter and prefilter will be removed at the same time. Caution: Do not push the release button E at the upright position. As this may drop or damage the main filter and prefilter.
CLEARING BLOCKAGES 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. Cleaning blockages Cleaning blockages in the suction hose A, B 1 Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. Remove the hose cuff from the suction inlet and 2 then remove any blockages from the hose.
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 1 Set the vacuum cleaner to the parallel position. 2 Loosen the screws to remove the lens. Screw Lens 3 When removing the headlight lamp, be careful not to pull on the headlight lamp wiring.
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 FLAT BELT 1 2 Remove the bottom plate. (refer to page 15) Lift out the agitator assembly, and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and the agitator pulley. Motor Shaft Flat Belt 3 Place a new flat belt onto the motor shaft and pulley.
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING THE BOTTOM PLATE the vacuum cleaner to the 1 Set parallel position and turn it over. 2 Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the bottom plate and slide the latch in the direction of the arrow. 3 Lift the bottom plate off. Loosen Screws Loosen Screw Loosen Screw Latch Mounting screw REATTACHING THE BOTTOM PLATE the projection on the bottom plate 1 Insert into the groove on the nozzle housing and set the bottom plate in place.
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE FILTER Under normal usage, the HEPA Filter will require replacement once every three (3) 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 replace the HEPA Filter more often. Only use genuine FANTOM replacement filters.
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. Problem Cause Remedy The motor does not operate when the ON/OFF switch is set to the "ON" position.
THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FANTOM warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of the original purchas e, when utilized for normal commercial or household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusio ns and exceptions.
