Fantom Vacuum PT180H Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting, Care, Maintenance & Storage

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

Care, Maintenance & Storage

WARNING: To avoid serious

personal injury, be sure that the power cord is removed before cleaning or performing any kind of maintenance on the grass trimmer.

Your grass trimmer has been designed to operate with a minimum amount of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends on proper tool care and regular cleaning.

1.Remove the power cord from the unit.

2.Regularly clean the ventilation slots using a soft brush or dry cloth. Never immerse trimmer head in water.

3.Regularly clean the trimmer line and spool housing using a soft brush or dry cloth.

4.Remove the cutting guard and remove the grass clippings and dirt from underneath. The cutting guard can be rinsed under running water. Always replace onto the unit once you have finished cleaning it.

5.If parts need to be replaced or repaired, contact FANTOM customer service for information.

6.Store the unit indoors, away from moisture and harmful substances such as solvents.

7.Store the unit in a dry place, either locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.

17. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,

this unit has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other) and will

require the use of a polarized

extension cord. This unit plug will fit

into a polarized extension cord only

one way. If the plug does not fit,

obtain a correct polarized extension

cord. A polarized extension cord

requires the use of a polarized wall

outlet. This plug will fit into a

polarized wall outlet only one way. If

the plug does not fit, contact a

qualified electrician to install the

proper wall outlet. Do NOT change

the unit plug, extension cord

receptacle or extension cord plug in

any way.

18. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

(GFCI) protection should always be

provided on electrical circuits or

outlets to be used for this unit.

22.	Use the unit in daylight or good
	artificial light.
23.	Keep all bystanders especially pets
	and children at least fifty (50) feet
	from the unit while using.
24.	To avoid unintentionally starting of
	the unit, do NOT carry plugged-in
	unit with your finger on the safety
	switch. Be sure the unit is
	unplugged.
25.	Always remain alert and use
	common sense when using this unit.
	To prevent injury to yourself and to
	others, NEVER use the grass
	trimmer when you are tired or ill.
26.	DO NOT operate this unit while
	under the influence of drugs,
	alcohol or medication.
27.	Wear safety glasses or goggles
	that are marked as meeting ANSI
	Z87.1 standards and ear/hearing
	protection when operating this unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your grass trimmer seems not to be operating properly, follow the following troubleshooting instructions. If this does not help to solve your problem, call FANTOM customer service at 1 (800) 275-9251.

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE	POSSIBLE SOLUTION
			1.	Press on safety trigger
	1.	Power is turned off.		interlock and squeeze
Machine fails to				On/Off trigger.
	2.	Electrical outlet faulty.	2.
operate	3.	Extension cable damaged.		Use another electrical outlet.
			3.	Inspect extension cord,
	4.	Fuse faulty/blown.		replace if damaged.
			4.	Replace fuse.
Machine	1.	Extension cable damaged.	1.	Inspect extension cable,
functions	2.	Grass trimmer’s internal	2.	replace if damaged.
intermittently		wiring damaged.		Call customer service.
Machine labors	1.	Grass is too high.	1.	Cut in stages.
Machine is not	1.	Line is too short/broken off.	1.	Feed the line
cutting				manually/automatically.
Trimmer line	1.	Spool is empty.	1.	Replace the spool.
can’t be fed	2.	Line inside the spool is
			2.	Replace the spool.
automatically		entangled.

For replacement trimmer line spools, call FANTOM customer service at

1 (800) 275-9251 and ask for part # XSP180H.

19. When using an extension cord, make

sure that it is a cord that is heavy

enough to carry the current that your

unit will draw. An undersized

extension cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of

power and overheating. The table

below shows the correct size to use

depending on the cord length and

amperage rating.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

Extension Cord Length

25' 50’

AMPERAGE	WIRE SIZE (AWG)
RATING
1-10 AMPS	18	16

20.Before each use, thoroughly inspect your unit for loose or damaged parts. Do NOT use until adjustments or repairs have been made.

21.All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit.

Wear a face or dust mask if the job

is dusty.

28. Do NOT over reach or use the

grass trimmer from unstable surfaces

such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,

rooftops, etc. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times.

29. Wear heavy, long pants, boots,

gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do

NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry,

short pants sandals or go barefoot.

Secure hair above shoulder level.

30. Always release the On/Off trigger

when cutting is delayed or when

walking from one cutting location to

another.

31. When using the grass trimmer,

always hold the unit with both hands.

Keep a firm grip on the front handle

and on the rear handle. NEVER hold

the grass trimmer by the safety

guard or use the safety guard as a

handle.

32. NEVER force the unit. It will do the

job better and with less chance of

injury at a rate for which it was

designed.

33. If you strike or become entangled

with a foreign object, stop the unit

immediately and check for damage.

Do NOT operate the grass trimmer

with loose or damaged parts.

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