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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FM741
VACUUM CLEANER
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
NAME OF EACH PART
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PREPARATION BEFORE USE
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USING THE VACUUM CLEANER
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USING THE ATTACHMENTS
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EMPTYING THE DUST COMPARTMENT 9
CLEANING THE FILTERS 10
CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN THE
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SUCTIONHOSEANDCLEANINGTHE
AGITATORASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENTINSTRUCTIONS
12
TROUBLESHOOTING
16
REPLACEMENTPARTS 16
LIMITEDWARRANTY 17
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 Suction Power Cord Release Hose A Plug Button C Release Plug shown in figure Button A may differ from actual Power Cord Release plug attached to unit Carrying Handle Button B for your area. Duster Handle ON/OFF Switch Cord Storage Hooks Dust Crevice Tool Compartment Hose Holder Wand Filter Suction Cover Hose B Upholstery Tool & Dusting Brush Handle Release Holder Headlight Lever Rug/Floor (Tools) Mount Set the ON/OFF switch SELECTOR to " ON " to lig
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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 Set the vacuum cleaner lnsert the handle 1 2 to the upright position. as shown in the illustration. Handle Attaching the suction hose A & attachments Suction Hose A Wand Hose Cuff Suction Inlet Crevice Tool Upholstery Tool & Dusting Brush 4
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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. Secure the power cord plug on the Plug Side power cord. Cord Storage Hooks Clip 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 cord. Upper Cord Storage Hook INSERTING THE POWER CORD PLUG W
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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 handle release lever as shown and pull back on the handle until it releases from its upright position. Handle Release Lever Normal position Upright position This position is used for normal cleaning. The handle is normally locked in this posit
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USING THE VACUUM CLEANER RUG/FLOOR (TOOLS)SELECTOR The RUG/FLOOR(TOOLS)selector should only be adjusted while the vacuum cleaner is turned on and in the upright position. When cleaning a rug or carpet,first RUG 1 turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position,and then set the RUG/ FLOOR(TOOLS)selector to the RUG position. Rug/Floor (Tools) SELECTOR When cleaning a bare floor or when using FLOOR 2 one of the attachments,set the RUG/FLOOR (TOOLS)selector to the FLOOR position. Caution: Do not cha
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USING THE ATTACHMENTS Caution: When using one of the attachments during cleaning,set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. Remove the attachments from the 1 vacuum cleaner. Wand Crevice Tool Press the release button C to 2 disconnect the handle from the Release vacuum cleaner. Button C Caution: When removing the attachments, pull them in the directions shown in the illustration.Pulling them in the wrong directi
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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 Press the release button A meanwhile 2 2 1 1 press the release button B to remove contents reach the MAX mark. the dust compartment. Release Button A MAX mark Release Button B 3 Turn the duster handle several times in the Press the release lever to open the 3 3 4 4 direction show
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CLEANING THE FILTERS Remove the dust compartment.(refer to page 9) 1 Set the dust compartment to the parallel 2 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 3 button E at the upright position. As this may drop or damage the main filter and prefilter. Clean the main filter and prefilter
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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 in the suction hose A, B Set the vacuum cleaner to the upright position. 1 Suction Hose A Remove the hose cufffrom the suction inlet and 2 Hose Cuff thenremoveanyblockag
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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. Screw 2 Lens When removing the headlight lamp, be careful 3 not to pull on the headlight lamp wiring. Remove th
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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 FLAT BELT Remove the bottom plate. 1 (refer to page 14) Lift out the agitator assembly,and then remove the flat belt from the motor shaft and 2 theagitatorpulley. Motor Shaft Flat Belt Agitator Assembly Place a new flat belt onto the motor shaft and pull
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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. Slidethelatchinthedirection Press Press Latch 2 ofthearrow. Removethebottomplatebypulling 3 thetabsasillustrated. Bottom Plate REATTACHING THE BOTTOM PLATE Insert the projection on the bottom plate Push the bottom plate as shown. 1 2 into the groove on the nozzle housing Press and set the bottom plate in place. Press Bottom Plate Proj
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REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE FILTER Under normal usage, the HEPA Filter will not require replacement; 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. Only use genuine F ANTOM replacement filters. Filter Cover
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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. Or visit our website at www.fantom.com Problem Cause
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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
