Fantom Vacuum PT194H User Manual

Cordless

Hand Held Trimmer

OWNER’S MANUAL
Model PT194H

4.8 V DC, 20 Watts

CAUTION

Before using this hand held
trimmer, read this manual
and follow all its Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.

FANTOM, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901

Tel.: [phone]

• Safety Instructions

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES.

When using the hand held trimmer basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Carefully
read and understand the entire owner’s manual before using your hand held
trimmer. Pay close attention to the Operating Instructions and Safety
Warnings.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

1. Do NOT leave the hand held
trimmer with battery in. Remove
battery pack when not in use,
changing blades or servicing.

2. Avoid dangerous environments.
Never operate your unit in damp or wet
conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.

3. Do NOT use the hand held
trimmer in the rain.

4. Do NOT handle the unit with wet
hands.

5. Use the right tool for the right job.
Use the unit only as described in this
manual. Do NOT use for any job except
that for which it is intended.

6. Don’t overreach – Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.

7. Keep hair, loose clothing, dangling
jewelry, fingers and parts of the body
away from openings and moving parts.

8. Do NOT allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.

9. Risk of injury. Moving blades will
cause harm. Keep hands away from
moving parts while in use.

10. Do NOT attempt to remove cut
material or hold material to be cut
when the blades are moving.
Make sure the battery is removed from
unit when clearing jammed
material from blades. Do NOT
grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or
holding the unit.

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

12. Store unit indoors, with battery pack
removed.

13. Check damaged parts – Before
further use of the unit, a guard or
other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.

14. A battery operated tool with integral
batteries or a separate battery pack
must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery. A
charger that may be suitable for one
type of battery may create a risk of
fire when unused with another
battery.

15. Always disconnect battery pack

from unit before making any
adjustments, changing blades or
storing the unit. Such preventive

measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.

16. When battery pack is not in use,
keep it away from other metal
objects such as paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, etc. that can
make a connection from one
terminal to the other. Shorting the
battery terminals together may
cause sparks, burns or a fire.

17. Use the unit in daylight or good
artificial light.

WARNING: The operation of the hand held trimmer can result in

foreign objects being thrown in the eyes. This can lead to severe
eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation always
wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI
Z87.1 standards and a full face shield when needed.

1 Rev. 11/04B

Model PT194H

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 normal household conditions within
the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to:

FANTOM, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh NY 12901

If the appliance is found by FANTOM to be defective in material or workmanship, FANTOM will
repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date and $12.95 to cover the cost of return
shipping and handling must be included. *
Non-durable parts including, without limitation, blades and electrical parts which normally require
replacement are specifically excluded from warranty.
The liability of FANTOM is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at our
option. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has
been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover
damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or
mishandling in transit. This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting
from damages from shipping or repairs, service or alterations to the product or any of its parts,
which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by FANTOM.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or
conventional warranties. The responsibility of FANTOM if any, is limited to the specific obligations
expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is FANTOM liable for
incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever. Some states do not permit the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

*Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of

purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address
and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you
believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in
shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package “ATTENTION
CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the
specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.

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Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten (10) days of purchase. The
registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By
returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and
warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.

RETURN TO FANTOM: 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Model PT194H

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Appliance model

______________________________________________________________________________
Date purchased Name of store

______________________________________________________________________________
Owner’s name

______________________________________________________________________________
Address City State Zip Code

OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD

SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

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18. Keep all bystanders especially pets
and children at least fifty (50) feet
from the unit while using.

19. To avoid unintentionally starting the
unit, do NOT carry unit with battery
pack inside.

20. Always remain alert and use
common sense when using this unit.
To prevent injury to yourself and to
others, NEVER use the hand held
trimmer when you are tired.

21. DO NOT operate this unit while
under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication.

22. Wear safety glasses or goggles that
are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1
standards protection when operating
this unit.

23. Clear the area to be trimmed before
each use. Remove all objects such
as, small rocks, cords, lights, wires
or string which can be entangled in
the cutting blade.

24. When using the hand held trimmer to
trim densely weeded and grass
areas, make sure that there are no
power lines on the ground.

25. Wear heavy, long pants, boots,
gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do
NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Secure long hair above shoulders.

26. Always release the On/Off
trigger when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting
location to another.

27. Keep cutting blades clean of
vegetation and other materials.
Blades may become clogged with
debris.

28. When using the hand held trimmer,
always hold the handle properly.

29. NEVER force the unit. It will do the
job better and with less chance of
injury at a rate for which it was
designed.

30. If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop the unit
immediately and check for damage.
Do NOT operate the hand held
trimmer with loose or damaged parts.

31. CAUTION: Blades coast after the
unit is turned off.

32. Do NOT operate this unit in
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust.

33. Maintain the hand held trimmer
with care. Replace the cutting
blades as necessary for best
performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Keep handle dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
Always use a dry clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluid,
gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any strong solvents to
clean your hand held trimmer.

34. Store the unit in a dry place either
locked up or in a high shelf out of
the reach of children to prevent
unauthorized use or damage.
ALWAYS remove the battery from
the unit when storing.

35. NEVER douse or squirt the unit
with water or any other liquid. Keep
dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after every use. See
maintenance care and storage
section for further instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Printed in China

For Household Use Only

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SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

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37. Use only those accessories and
attachments that have been found to
be acceptable for use with the
product. The use of any other
accessory or attachment may
increase risk of injury.

BATTERY/CHARGER

38. Make sure that you use the correct
battery pack when recharging your
hand held trimmer.
Do NOT charge appliance in rain, or
in wet locations.

39. Make sure that the battery pack
surface is clean and dry before
inserting the battery back into the
hand held trimmer.

40. After recharging the battery pack,
unplug the charger from the
electrical outlet and remove the
battery pack from the charger.

41. Always disconnect battery pack

from unit before making any
adjustments, changing blades or
storing the tool. Such preventive

measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.

42. When battery pack is not in use in
the trimmer, do not allow the battery
contacts to touch and type of metal
objects such as paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, rings and
bracelets, etc. that can make a
connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause
sparks, burns or a fire.

43. After recharging the battery pack,
unplug the charger from the
electrical outlet and remove the
battery pack from the charger.

44. Charge battery pack in temperatures
above 40°F (50°C) and below
122°F (50°C). Allow battery pack to
return to room temperature before
attempting to recharge. This is
important to prevent serious damage
to the battery cells.

45. Store the hand held trimmer and the
battery pack in locations where the
temperatures do not go below 40°F
(4°C) and above 122°F (50°C).

46. Battery leakage may occur under
extreme usage or temperature
conditions. Do NOT open or mutilate
battery. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. The battery liquid is caustic
and could cause chemical burns to
skin. If liquid comes in contact with
skin, wash immediately with soap and
water, then with lemon juice or

vinegar. If the liquid contact your eyes,

flush with water for a minimum of 10
minutes and seek medical attention.

47. When using the charger, place the
charger on a flat non-flammable
surface away from flammable
materials. The charger and battery
pack heat during charging. Carpeting
and other heat insulating surfaces
block proper air circulation which may
cause overheating of the charger and
battery pack. If smoke or melting of
the case is observed, unplug charger
immediately and do not use the
battery pack or the charger.

48. Do NOT put batteries into fire or
expose to high heat. They may
explode.

49. Do NOT attempt to disassemble the
battery pack or the charger. There are
no serviceable parts inside.

50. "Ni-Cd" battery must be recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner. Call your nearest

recycling center for information on
the recycling and disposal of Ni-Cd
batteries

52. Use only the following type battery
XBAT194.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

• After each use, remove the battery
pack and any build up of grass or
debris from the blade area.

• Remove and clean the protective
guard cover as described on page 5.

• Clean dust and debris from the charger
and the hand held trimmer. Keep unit
handles clean, dry and free of oil or
grease. Use only a dry lint free cloth to
clean the unit, battery pack and charger
since certain cleaning agents and
solvents are harmful to plastics and
other insulated parts. Some of these
include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer
thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and
household detergents containing
ammonia.

• Never use flammable or combustible
solvents around unit. Never immerse
hand held trimmer, battery pack or
charger in water or any other liquid.

NOTE: DO NOT CLEAN UNIT UNDER

RUNNING WATER. ALWAYS USE A
DRY CLOTH.

Battery Pack Removal and
Disposal

A battery pack that is stored for six (6)
months without being used will discharge
itself. Batteries discharge at a rate of
about 1% per day. Charge the battery
every six months even if it is unused to
maximize battery life. Do not tape the
trigger in the “ON” position and leave the
tool unattended as this may discharge the
battery to a point where it will no longer be
able to recharge.
Store your battery pack in a cool, dry
place. Do not store it in a place where the
temperature will exceed 120°F (50°C)
such as a vehicle or metal building during
the summer. High temperatures will
overheat the battery pack, reducing
battery life. If it is stored for several
months, the battery pack will gradually
lose its charge. One (1) to three (3) cycles
of charging and discharging through
normal use will restore the capacity of the
battery pack. During the life of the battery
pack the operating time between charges
becomes shorter. If the operating time
becomes extremely short after a proper
charge, the usable life of the battery has
been reached and it should be replaced.

Do not attempt to disassemble
the battery pack or remove any
of its components. Also, never
touch both terminals with metal
objects and/or body parts, as
short circuit can result. Failure
to comply with these warnings
could result in fire and/or
serious injury.

To reduce the risk of explosion,

NEVER

even if it is damaged, dead or
completely discharged.

This product contains nickel-cadmium
battery. Must be disposed of properly.
Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit
disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries in
ordinary trash. Please consult your

Yellow Pages or local recycling
center for more information.

burn a battery pack

Re-Ordering Parts

To re-order replacement parts call
FANTOM at 1 [phone].
Ni-Cd Battery XBAT194
Blade Sets XBLD194

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HAND HELD TRIMMER

Adjusting the Blade Cover

WARNING:

before adjusting the blade cover.

The hand held trimmer can be
transformed from trimmer mode to
edging mode easily.

1. Grasp the blade cover on the hand
held trimmer and turn the handle of
the trimmer 180° counter clockwise.
(Fig. 8)

2. To use as an edging tool, keep
the protective blade guard in
direction of area being edged.
(Fig. 9)

Always remove battery

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Changing the Blades

This hand held trimmer has two
blades, they must be changed at the
same time to ensure that the product
stays balanced. If your hand held
trimmer vibrates when in use, check
that both blades are worn evenly.

To remove blades:

1. Always remove the battery before
servicing your hand held trimmer.

2. Hold the blade hub with one
hand. With the other hand, hold
the blade and push in towards the
center of the
hub. (Fig. 10)
Repeat for
second blade
and dispose
of used blades
in normal
waste.

Fig. 10

3. Hold the new blade in the center
and place over the metal lug. Pull
away from the center of the blade
hub until you feel it snap into
place. (Fig. 11) Repeat for the
second blade.

Fig. 11

Storage

WARNING: To avoid serious

personal injury, be sure that the
battery pack is removed from unit
before cleaning or performing any kind
of maintenance on the unit.

1. Fully discharge the battery (by

running the unit) and then recharge
the battery for 10 hours.

2. Remove any build up of debris,

and wipe all exterior surfaces with
a dry lint free cloth.

3. Remove the battery and store in a

dry place, away from the reach of
children.

4. Always store the unit indoors to

prevent damage to the unit.

5. Once a month run the unit until

the battery is exhausted and then
immediately charge for at least 10
hours.

NOTE: It is not necessary to oil this

unit.

1. Blade Cover

2. Blade (x 3 Sets)

3. Trigger Safety Interlock

4. On/Off Trigger

5. Charging Base

6. Charging Jack Receptacle

7. LED Charging Light

AD-0730-UL (8)

8. Charging Adapter

9. Ni Cd Battery

10. Charging Jack

11. Battery Compartment

12. Battery Release Buttons

13. Protective Blade Guard

14. Handle

Illustrations may differ from actual product.

NOTE: Hand held trimmer is shipped with the batteries

uncharged. Charging of the unit for 10 hours prior to
first use is required.

Technical Specifications

Voltage: 4.8 V DC
Power: 20 Watts

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Charging the Battery

1. Charge your battery pack for a
minimum of 10 hrs before you use
your hand held trimmer for the first
time.

NOTE: Remove the battery from the

hand held trimmer before making
adjustments or storing the unit. This will
help prevent accidental starting of the
unit which could result in serious injury.

The battery requires a minimum of 10
hours charging BEFORE first use of the
hand held trimmer.
To remove the battery:

2. Press both battery release buttons
on battery in compartment and pull
out from hand held trimmer. (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

3. Connect the charging
adapter to the
charger base and into
a main power
supply outlet. (Fig. 2)

4. Ensure that the
charger base is on
a flat, non-slip, dry surface. Insert
the battery into the hole on top of
the charger base. (Fig. 3)

5. The battery requires 10
hours to charge fully
from flat. To keep the
battery in optimum
condition it is best to
completely discharge
the battery pack before
recharging.

6. To replace the battery; align the
battery correctly in the compartment,
and push in until you hear a click.
(Fig. 4)

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Follow these steps when battery
removal is required.

WARNING: You must never use

ordinary batteries for replacement
as these may leak and cause damage.
Use only battery pack XBAT194
provided by FANTOM for replacement.

CAUTION: Any battery

operated appliance should not
be stored in or exposed to areas of
high heat or humidity. Do not store
your hand held trimmer close to
stoves, radiators, furnaces or in a
bathroom or bathing area.

WARNING: ONLY use provided

charger AD-0730-UL when

recharging your Ni-Cd battery.

Attaching the Protective Blade
Guard

NOTE: Protective blade guard is only to

be removed for cleaning.

1. Remove battery before attaching the

protective blade guard to the hand
held trimmer.

2. Hold the unit facing up and slide the

protective blade guard in making sure
that it locks in place. (Fig. 5)

3. To remove the protective blade guard

for cleaning, remove the battery pack.

4. With the unit facing up, grasp the unit

firmly with one hand and the
protective blade guard with other.

5. Firmly tilt protective blade cover

downwards until you hear a snap.
(Fig 5)

6. Slide protective blade guard off unit.

Protective Blade

Guard

Fig. 5

Replace Protective Blade Guard

1. Align opening of protective guard
cover with unit and gently slide back
into position to lock the protective
blade guard in place.

Using Your Hand Held Trimmer

WARNING: If any parts are

missing, damaged or broken,
DO NOT operate the hand held
trimmer until they have been
replaced. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious injury.

WARNING: To prevent

serious personal injury,
always use the front hand grip and
keep other hand free from blades
during operation.

WARNING: To prevent

serious personal injury, keep
hands away from the blades. DO
NOT attempt to remove cut material
or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Make sure that
the battery is removed from the unit
when clearing jammed material
from blades. DO NOT grasp the
blades when picking up or holding
the unit.

WARNING: Clear the area

to be cut before starting.
Remove all objects such as cords,
small rocks, lights, wire or string
which may become entangled in the
cutting blade.

DANGER: If the blade

becomes jammed on any
electrical cord or line, DO NOT

TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN
BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE
AND VERY DANGEROUS.

Continue to hold your trimmer by
the insulated handle and
immediately disconnect the
damaged electrical cord or line from
the power source. Failure to heed
this will result in serious personal
injury and possibly death.

WARNING: Do not remove

protective blade cover except for
cleaning purposes. This unit is meant to
be used with protective guard cover in
place at all times during use.

The hand held trimmer can be used
for many jobs in the garden, such as,
edging lawns, trimming long grass,
topping weeds and thistles and non­wooden plants.
For your protection there is trigger
safety interlock above the power
switch. The blades WILL NOT operate
until the trigger safety interlock has
been engaged. Battery will last
approximately 35 minutes under
continuous use.

1. Press and hold the trigger safety

interlock located just before the
trigger on the handle. (Fig. 6)

Trigger Safety

Fig. 6

Interlock

2. Squeeze the On/Off trigger. (Fig. 7)

On/Off Trigger

Fig. 7

3. To stop the unit, release the

On/Off trigger.

CAUTION: The blades continue

to spin after the On/Off trigger is
released. Wait for blades to stop
spinning before releasing your grip on
the handle.

Fig. 4

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