Remington HC4240 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
HC4240, HC4250
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be observed,
including the following; read all instructions before using this appliance.
Use and Care Guide
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
■ Do not use in area that can be dropped into a sink or bath while plugged in.
Make sure the power adapter and cord do not get wet. Do not plug or unplug the
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appliance with wet hands.
■ Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
■ Do not use while bathing or in the shower while plugged in.
Do not place or store this appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink
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while charging or plugged in.
■ Except when charging, always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet
immediately after using.
Unplug this appliance before cleaning it.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
■ This appliance is for household use only.
■ An appliance should never be left unattended when it's plugged in, except when
charging a rechargeable appliance.
■ Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near
children or persons with special needs.
■ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
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■ Never drop or insert any object into any of the appliance's openings. Product Features
■ Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used, or
where oxygen is being administered. Remington hair clippers provide a quick and easy way to create
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professional-looking haircuts. To help you create those styles, and to extend the life
■ Make sure the cord is disconnected from the clipper while storing. Always store
of your hair clipper, please read all instructions before using.
this appliance and cord in a moisture-free area. Do not store it in temperatures
exceeding 140°F (60°C).
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Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken cutter unit, as injury may 1
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occur. Always make sure blades are aligned properly.
■ Always attach plug to appliance and then the adapter to the outlet. To disconnect,
turn all controls to OFF, then remove adapter from outlet, then detach power cord
from the dipper for storage.
■ Do not use an extension cord or a voltage converter with this appliance.
■ Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
■ Dispose of batteries properly. Do not incinerate. Batteries may explode if overheated.
Do not wrap in metal or aluminum foil. Wrap in newspaper before discarding. It is
suggested that you contact local battery redemption site(s) in your area.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1 On/off switch
2 Removable blade set
3 Attachment guide combs
4 Washout port
5 Travel pouch (not shown)
6 Charging indicator
7 Cleaning brush (not shown)
8 Oil bottle (not shown)
9 Adaptor (not shown)
Items included Barber Grade HC4240 HC4250
Number
(if applicable)
1.5mm guide comb #0 (1/16") x x
2mm guide comb - x
2.5mm guide comb - x x
3mm guide comb #1 (1/8") x x
4.5mm guide comb - x
x x
4 6mm guide comb #2 (1/4")
2
x x
9mm guide comb #3 (3/8")
12mm guide comb #4 (1/2") x x
3
15mm guide comb #5 (5/8") x
Cleaning brush - x x
Oil bottle - x x
Adaptor - x x
Travel Pouch - x
Removable Blade
■ To remove blade, hold the clipper with front of blade teeth facing away.
■ Push the blade cartridge out, using the thumb cut out on the back of the clipper.
■ The blade can be easily brushed or rinsed for cleaning (see Cleaning
and Maintenance section).
Instructions For Cutting Hair
To Install Blade
■ The clipper's ergonomic design provides many different ways of holding the
■ To reattach blade, slide cartridge back into clipper body until it clicks.
clipper in use. Recommended ways of holding the clipper can be seen below.
■ When pushing blade back into position, ensure that you do not push on the
metal blades; there is a plastic portion of the blade cartridge that should be
pushed in.
Attaching Guide Comb
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
1. Guide combs should be installed by first hooking the blade teeth to front side of
guide comb. Then press the back of the guide comb down until it snaps into place.
2. Ensure comb is attached before beginning to cut hair.
■ For clipping the top of the head (see fig. 1).
3. To remove, pull the snap tab on back side of guide comb and pull the comb off.
■ For clipping the back of the head (see fig. 2).
■ For clipping the sides of the head (see fig. 3).
■ For detailing (see fig. 4).
How to Use
■ For even cutting, allow the comb attachment/blade to cut its way through the
Charging Your Hair Clipper
hair. Do not force it through quickly. If you are cutting for the first time, start
Note: Before using your clipper for the first time, charge the unit for 4 hours.
with the maximum comb attachment.
■ Clipper must be turned off. ■ For one all over cut length, attach the desired guide comb and slowly guide
■ Insert the adapter plug into the clipper and plug the adapter unit into a power the clipper through the hair against the direction the hair normally grows.
outlet. The indicator light will blink to indicate that it is charging. The indicator
■ Remove the guide comb. To produce a clean straight line at the sideburns and
light will stop blinking and stay lit when the clipper is fully charged.
the base of the neck, reverse the hair clipper. Place the reversed clipper at
■ The clipper will be fully charged in 3–5 hours. A full charge provides 40
right angles to the head, tips of the blades lightly touching the skin and then
minutes of cordless use.
work downwards.
■ Do not allow to charge for an extended period of time.
■ If the clipper has not been used for a month or longer, it is advisable to
The following instructions are for those users who want different trimming lengths
recharge it for 3–5 hours. on the sides, back and top of the head
■ To preserve the life of the batteries, discharge them by running the clipper
until the blades stop. Switch off and fully recharge. Do this every STEP 1 – Nape of the neck
six months.
■ Use the 3mm or 6mm comb.
■ Charge the clipper at temperatures between 40º–90ºF.
■ Hold the clipper with the blade teeth pointing upwards. Begin starting at the
■ Lithium Ion batteries included. See battery removal section for center of the head at the base of the neck.
proper disposal of batteries.
■ Slowly lift the clipper, working upwards and outwards through the hair, trim-
ming just a little at a time.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4