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Troubleshooting - Remington HC6550 Use And Care Manual

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Giving A Comfortable, Even Cut
for any uneven areas. For styled hair or giving quick trims, you may prefer using
your hair clipper without the trimming guide.
■ Allow the clipper to cut through the hair without moving it too quickly. Moving the
• Use the clipper without a guide comb for close trimming around the base and
clipper too quickly may create a pulling sensation. As the clipper cuts the hair, the
sides of the neck.
vacuum sucks the clippings through the inlet into the hair chamber.
• To produce a clean straight line at the sideburns, reverse the hair clipper.
■ Use short strokes when cutting, and initially use the longest trimming guide. You
can always use a closer trimming guide later if you want a closer cut.
• Place the reversed clipper at right angles to the head, tips of the blades lightly
touching the skin and then work downwards.
How to Give a Haircut
Longer Styles
STEP 1 – Nape of the neck
• Set the comb to 3mm or 6mm.
• For optimum performance do not trim hair 18mm or longer with one pass of the
clipper.
• Hold the clipper with the blade teeth pointing upwards. Begin
• When cutting hair 18mm or longer use a finger on your free hand in between the
starting at the centre of the head at the base of the neck.
comb and clipper to guide hair into the blade by applying slight pressure. As you
• Slowly lift the clipper, working upwards and outwards
move the clipper up to cut, your finger will help keep the longer hairs from slipping
through the hair, trimming just a little at a time.
away before they can be cut. If the hair extends well past the hair collection
chamber opening, place your finger on top of the chamber near the opening.
STEP 2 – Back of the head
Short Tapered Styles – "Flat Tops" and Short Cuts
• With the comb set at 12mm or 18mm, cut the hair at the back of the head.
• Starting with the longest guide comb attached (25mm),
cut from the back of the neck to the crown. Hold the guide
comb flat against the head and slowly move the clipper
STEP 3 – Side of the head
through the hair.
• With the comb set at 3mm or 6mm, trim sideburns. Then change to the longer
9mm guide comb and continue to cut up to the top of the head.
• Use the same procedure from the lower side to the upper
side of the head.
• To trim around the ears, remove the trimming guide and replace with either the
• Then cut the hair against the direction in which it grows and level with the sides.
left or right ear guide. The shorter guide teeth are designed to be toward the ear.
Move the clipper from the front of the head to the back. This creates a tapered
• To give a "flat top" look, the hair on top of the head must be cut over the top of a
effect around the ear and back of the neck.
flat comb.
• Use a closer guide comb to taper the hair down to the neckline as desired.
STEP 4 – Top of the head
Emptying Hair Chamber:
• With the 18mm or 22mm guide comb attached, cut hair
on top of the head against the direction in which the hair
1. Turn off the unit.
normally grows.
2. Hold the unit from the back end of unit, cradling the bottom with one hand.
Note: For longer desired lengths of more than 22mm, place
3. Push the chamber release button with your gripping hand thumb and with your
finger over hairs and guide into the guide comb and blade to
other hand rotate and then lift the chamber off.
better guide the hair trimmings into the vacuum chamber.
4. To empty contents grip the chamber securely in hand with opening facing down
• Always work from the back of the head.
over desired collection container. Shake chamber up and down, but stopping
rapidly on the down stroke. This may have to be repeated several times.
STEP 5 – The finishing touches
5. You may have to vigorously shake the chamber or scoop out some of the
• The final trim can be made with the hair clipper or the
compacted hair clippings.
included scissors. Make sure to check over the entire head
6. Be careful not to puncture the screens on the hair chamber while emptying the unit.
Cleaning and Maintenance
7. The mesh side of the vacuum chamber can be opened to aid in hair removal and
cleaning of the mesh.
Cleaning and Maintaining Your Clipper
After each use:
■ Brush the accumulated hair from the cutters.
Mesh Release Tab
1) Press to release.
■ Rinse blade.
2) Then, Grip/Push to
Rinsing your blades
swing mesh open.
- Turn off clipper and detach blades. Rinse the inside of the blades.
Mesh is hinged to swing
- Ensure all loose hairs are removed from the blades.
open and closed.
- Once blades are cleaned, ensure the blades and unit are thoroughly
wiped dry.
Caution: Do not rinse the clipper. Only rinse the blades.
The mesh can be brushed or rinsed under water to be cleaned; however it needs to be
■ Place a few drops of clipper oil onto the blades gliding surface. Wipe off
completely dry before it is reattached to the unit.
excess oil.
8. Once finished emptying, place the chamber back onto the unit by putting the scoop
Every Six Months
end in first and then gently rotating the mesh end back into place until it clicks.
■ At regular intervals the blade set should be removed and cleaned.
■ Brush out hairs from between the blades with soft cleaning brush. Do not
remove the lubricating grease on the plastic components. It is not necessary

Troubleshooting

to remove the small moving blade from the unit.
■ Place a few drops of clipper oil onto the blades gliding surface. Wipe off
excess oil.
Clipper does not work when turned on:
Cleaning Cautions:
■ Clipper must be charged for a full 3–5 hours.
■ Do not use liquid cleaners on the cutters or harsh or corrosive chemicals on the
Clipper cutters do not move:
cutter casing.
■ The cutting unit may be dirty and clogged. Clean the unit as directed in Cleaning
■ Unplug the clipper from the power outlet when not in use and when cleaning.
and Maintenance section.
Vacuum not functioning properly:
Storage
■ Always store this appliance and cord in a moisture-free area.
■ Ensure that the chamber has been emptied and correctly placed back into
the unit.
■ Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
■ Check for obstructions in the inlet and air flow path.
■ Do not store in temperatures above 140ºF.
Fan chamber clogged up:
Blades
■ Remove the hair chamber.
■ It is recommended to oil the blades after every use.
■ Using the cleaning brush that has been provided, gently brush between the
■ Place 2 to 3 drops of lubricating oil on the moving blade and turn on the
protective exhaust vents. If necessary, blow into the fan chamber. Hair clippings
clipper. The oil should distribute on its own. Wipe off any excess oils.
should become loose and fall out.
This warranty does not cover products damaged by the following:
Battery
■ Accident, misuse, abuse or alteration of the product
Battery Removal
■ Servicing by unauthorized persons
■ Use with unauthorized accessories
When your rechargeable clipper reaches the end of its useful life, the batteries
must be removed and recycled or disposed of properly in accordance with your
■ Connecting it to incorrect current and voltage
local and state requirements.
■ Wrapping cord around appliance causing premature wear and breakage
■ Any other conditions beyond our control
The following should be followed for battery removal:
No responsibility, obligation, or liability is assumed for the installation or mainte-
■ Ensure device is unplugged from any electrical outlet and discharged of all power.
nance of this product.
■ Remove blade for ease of disassembly and safety by following instructions for
SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC. SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
blade removal (see Blade Removal section).
USE OF THIS PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
■ Remove vacuum chamber by following instructions for emptying chamber.
LIMITED TO IM PLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
■ Using a small screwdriver, remove 3 screws at the top of clipper where the
LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO YEARS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
vacuum chamber was.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
■ Using a small screwdriver, remove 2 screws at the bottom of the unit near the
which vary from state to state or province to province. Some states do not allow
back (plug end).
the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special or consequential damages.
■ Pry the top housing, starting from the back (plug end). There are snaps help-
Spectrum Brands, Inc. Money-back Offer
ing to hold down the housing at the side grips on both sides. Once the snaps
are disengaged, then rotate housing up. This will allow the panel to be
If within 30 days after you have purchased your Remington
removed off the latches near the front (blade end).
you are not satisfied and would like a refund, return it with the sales slip indicat-
■ The printed circuit board and batteries are located underneath this panel.
ing purchase price and date of purchase to the retailer from whom it was pur-
chased. Spectrum Brands, Inc. will reimburse all retailers who accept the product
■ Cut or break the wire stamps on both ends of the batteries and remove the batteries.
within 30 days from the date of purchase. If you have any questions concerning
■ The battery is to be disposed of safely.
the money-back guarantee, please call 800-736-4648 in the US or 800-268-0425
Note: This clipper is not intended for professional use.
in Canada.
Warranty
Remington Guarantees Satisfaction After 30 Days!
Limited Two-Year Warranty
Remington Men's Shave and Groom 60-Day Money Back Guarantee*
Spectrum Brands, Inc. warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty
If within 60 days after purchasing any Remington
material or workmanship for a two-year period from the original date of consumer
Groom product, you are not completely satisfied and would like a refund, return
purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from
accident or misuse. If the product should become defective within the warranty
it with the original dated sales receipt directly to Remington and receive a full
period, we will replace it free of charge. Return your product and sales receipt with
refund.** For questions concerning the money-back guarantee, please call 800-
your name, address and day time phone number to: Remington Returns Center, 507
736-4648 in the US or 800-268-0425 in Canada.
Stokely Dr., P.O. Box 1, Deforest, WI 53532 . For more information call 800-736-4648
*Applies to US and Canadian customers' returns only.
in the US or 800-268-0425 in Canada.
**Terms and conditions apply.
Warranty excludes: Storage pouch
Terms and Conditions
KEEP ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY
1. Refund will be in the form of a check issued in US Dollars and will be provided
PURPOSES.
only if all Terms and Conditions are met.
2. The following items must be returned to Remington and postmarked no later
than 60 days after purchase of the Remington
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branded Men's Shave and
Groom product:
a. The Remington
®
product;
b. The original sales receipt indicating price and date purchased; and
c. The completed 60-day money back guarantee form located at
RemingtonProducts.com/60day.
3. In addition, Remington, in its discretion, must determine that the returned product
was used in accordance with the instruction booklet (included with the product
at the time of purchase).
4. Returns should be mailed prepaid (no collect returns accepted) to:
Remington 60-Day MBG
507 Stokely Drive, Box 1
DeForest, WI 53532
5. Refund does not include postage costs for the return of the product, but will
include applicable taxes paid by customer, if any.
6. No responsibility will be accepted for late, lost, stolen, misdirected or damaged
product.
7. Please allow 4–6 weeks to receive your refund by check.
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Contains a listed adaptor.

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