Getting Started - Conair GMT189CGBC Instruction Booklet

blades are sharpened or replaced at the same time.
To promote the long life of the appliance, use your trimmer
only for the purpose intended by the manufacturer – to trim
your beard and mustache.
tHree POSitiOn taPer COntrOl
The Conair trimmer taper control switch is positioned at
the back of the unit. You can hold the trimmer in your
hand and adjust the switch as needed. The taper control
eliminates the need in some situations for an attach-
ment comb because it lets you gradually adjust the
closeness of the cut. For closest cut and shortest hair, push
switch all the way to level #3. This is the setting to use for
the 2 day shave look. To increase the cutting length, slowly
push control down to level #2 or #1 for longer cut. Note
that too much clipped hair on the clipper can slow down
its operation. To remove it without
removing the blades simply use the
enclosed cleaning brush and gently
sweep away the clipped hair from
cutting surfaces.
note: The taper control only works
with the facial hair trimmer.
GrOwinG a Beard and
muStaCHe
There are three key factors that will determine which beard
or mustache style is best for you:
1. The shape and dimensions of your face.
2. The natural growth of your beard/ mustache.
3. The thickness of your beard/mustache. If you are unsure
about the type of beard or mustache that would most suit
your face, speak with a professional hair stylist and ask for
an opinion on what style would be best. Once your beard or
mustache has been styled, it is essential that you maintain
its appearance. To do this, use your trimmer to trim your
beard/mustache weekly.
For the best trimming results, your beard should be slightly
damp (NOT WET) when using your trimmer. This will pre-
vent the trimmer from removing more hair than desired.
tYPeS OF BeardS/muStaCHeS

GettinG Started:

OutlininG YOur Beard
1. It is always best to begin with a clean, slightly damp
beard.
2. After you have combed through your beard in the direc-
tion it grows naturally, you will want to outline the desired
shape, beginning under your jawline.
3. Begin defining your beard's
shape under your chin and work
upward on each side of your face
toward your ears. Then define
the upper outline of your beard
across your cheeks, past your sideburns, and toward
your hairline.
nOw YOu're readY tO trim
YOur Beard
1. The trimmer includes a five position comb for use with
the hair trimming blade (2-10mm) which provide lengths of
3/32" (shortest) to 3/8" (longest).
2. To use the 5-position comb, slide the unit over the trim-
mer blade and snap it down into
position. At first, until you become
familiar with the adjustments, use
the longest trim setting. (You can
always go back and make your
beard a little shorter.)
3. Begin trimming your beard using smooth, even strokes.
Start with your sideburns and work downward toward your
chin. (Never attempt to trim against the natural growth of
your beard because the hair will be cut too short.)
4. If you decide you want a
closer trim, you can now adjust
the 5-position comb attachment
to a shorter setting (such as
3/32" or 5/32") and go over
your beard again until you
achieve the desired length
.