Remington HC6525 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
■ Keep away from water. Do not use in area that can be dropped into a sink or bath.
■ Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
Do not use while bathing or in the shower.
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■ Do not place or drop into water or other liquid.
■ Do not place or store this appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
■ Unplug this appliance before cleaning it.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
This appliance is for household use only.
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■ Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near
children or persons with special needs or other disabilities.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
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■ Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
■ Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
■ Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if it has been dropped into water.
If any of these things happen, return the appliance to an authorized service
center for examination and repair.
■ Never drop or insert any object into any of the appliance's openings.
Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used, or
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where oxygen is being administered.
■ Make sure the cord is disconnected from the clipper while storing this appliance
and cord in a moisture-free area. Do not store it in temperatures exceeding
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Product Features
Remington hair clippers provide a quick and easy way to create
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professional-looking haircuts. Developed to combine professional grade blades with
premium guide combs, this hair clipper enables you to achieve customized, modern
looks and traditional hairstyles. To help you create those styles, and to extend the
life of your hair clipper, please read all instructions before using.
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Hair Length Settings
8
Comb Guide
#0 Red
9 10 11 13
#1 Orange
4
12 14
#2 Yellow
15 16 17
#3 Light Green
5
#4 Green
6
#5 Teal
1. Blade set 10. Three sectioning clips #6 Blue
2. Vacuum intake 11. Scissors
#7 Dark Blue
3. Easily removable vacuum chamber 12. Blade cover
4. Vacuum chamber release button 13. Barber comb
#8 Purple
5. On/off switch 14. Oil bottle
6. Power indicator 15. Fade guide
7. Nine length guide combs 16. Neck liner
8. Neck brush 17. Cleaning brush
9. Left and right ear combs 18. Travel pouch (not shown)
Attaching Guide Comb
1. Unit must be off. Hold unit securely in
one hand. Grip blade and push with
your thumb the top of the blade away
from the unit.
2. Use enough force to move the blade
off the retaining snaps and rotate
blade off bottom tab.
3. Pull blade away from unit. Reverse
order to reattach blade.
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.
3. To remove, pull the snap tab on back side of guide comb and pull the comb off.
Length
1/16" (1.5mm)
1/8" (3mm)
1/4" (6mm)
3/8" (9mm)
1/2" (12mm)
5/8" (16mm)
3/4" (18mm)
7/8" (22mm)
1" (25mm)
STEP 3 – Side of the head
How to Use
• 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.
Note: This clipper is not intended for professional use.
• To trim around the ears, remove the trimming guide and replace with either the
Before Cutting Hair
left or right ear guide. The shorter guide teeth are designed to be toward the ear.
1. Make sure your hair clipper is operating correctly.
Hold the ear forward to keep it out of the way. Move the clipper from the back of
2. The vacuum feature will not function properly if the hair chamber is removed. the head to the front. This creates a tapered effect around the
ear and back of the neck.
3. The person should be seated so that the top of his head is at your eye level.
4. Comb the hair as it is normally styled.
5. Comb out all knots and tangles. STEP 4 – Top of the head
• With the 18mm or 22mm guide comb attached, cut hair
6. Ensure the hair is dry. Hair clippers perform best with dry hair, making it easier to
on top of the head against the direction in which the hair
see how much hair is being cut.
normally grows.
7. Hold the hair clipper in the palm of one hand with your thumb resting firmly on
the top of the hair clipper. This grip provides comfortable cutting control. Note: For longer desired lengths of more than 22mm, place
finger over hairs and guide into the guide comb and blade to
better guide the hair trimmings into the vacuum chamber.
Giving A Comfortable, Even Cut
• Always work from the back of the head.
■ Allow the clipper to cut through the hair without moving
it too quickly. Moving the clipper too quickly may create a
STEP 5 – The finishing touches
pulling sensation. As the clipper cuts the hair, the vacuum
sucks the clippings through the inlet into the hair chamber. • The final trim can be made with the hair clipper or the
included scissors. Make sure to check over the entire head
■ Use short strokes when cutting, and initially use the longest
trimming guide. You can always use a closer trimming guide for any uneven areas. For styled hair or giving quick trims,
you may prefer using your hair clipper without the trimming
later if you want a closer cut.
guide.
• Use the clipper without a guide comb for close trimming
How to Give a Haircut
around the base and sides of the neck.
STEP 1 – Nape of the neck
• To produce a clean straight line at the sideburns, reverse the
• Set the comb to 3mm or 6mm.
hair clipper.
• Hold the clipper with the blade teeth pointing upwards. Begin
• Place the reversed clipper at right angles to the head, tips of the
starting at the centre of the head at the base of the neck.
blades lightly touching the skin and then work downwards.
• Slowly lift the clipper, working upwards and outwards
Using the neck liner: With the handle side up, place and hold
through the hair, trimming just a little at a time.
the neck liner just above where you want to create a clean
trimming line. Use the clipper without a guide comb to trim
STEP 2 – Back of the head the neck hairs up to the liner.
• With the comb set at 12mm or 18mm, cut the hair at the
back of the head.
Using the fade guide: Work the fade guide, with the wider teeth
upwards, into the hair from one side. Run the clipper over the
guide to clip the hairs poking through. Keep the guide at the
same height as you work your way around the head.