Remington HC-822A Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Model HC-822A
When using an electrical appliance, with special needs.
basic precautions should always be
■ Use this appliance only for its
observed, including the following.
intended use as described in this
Read all instructions before using
manual. Do not use attachments
this appliance.
not recommended by Spectrum
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■ Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
■ Never operate this appliance if it
■ Do not reach for an appliance that
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
has fallen into water. Unplug it
not working properly, if it has been
immediately.
Use and dropped or damaged, or if it has
■ Do not use while bathing or in
been dropped into water. If any
Care Guide
the shower.
of these things happen, return
■ Do not place or drop into water
the appliance to a Remington
or other liquid. authorized service center for
examination and repair.
■ Do not place or store this appliance
where it can fall or be pulled into a
■ Never drop or insert any object into
tub or sink.
any of the appliance's openings.
■ Always unplug this appliance from
■ Do not use outdoors or operate
the electrical outlet immediately where aerosol (spray) products are
after using.
being used, or where oxygen is
■ Unplug this appliance before being administered.
cleaning it.
■ Always store this appliance and
WARNING
cord in a moisture-free area.
A Superior Cut
Do not store it in temperatures
Every Time To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
exceeding 140°F (60°C).
electric shock or injury to persons:
■ Do not plug or unplug this
■ This appliance is for household use
appliance when your hands are
only. wet.
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■ Always attach the plug to the ■ Do not use this appliance with a
Product Features
appliance, then to the outlet. To damaged or broken cutting unit,
disconnect, turn all controls to as injury may occur. Always make
OFF, then remove plug from outlet. certain blades are aligned properly.
HC-822
Detach removable power cords
■ This clipper is designed for use
from appliances for storage. with 120 Volts AC, 60 HZ electrical The Remington® HC-822 hair clipper provides a quick and easy way to obtain
professional-looking haircuts at home. Developed to combine professional grade
■ Do not place this appliance on any outlets. Do not connect the clipper
surface while operating. to a higher voltage than indicated, titanium-coated blades with a powerful, low noise motor, this hair clipper enables
as it may result in personal injury you to achieve customized, modern looks and traditional hairstyles. To help you
■ This power unit is intended to be
and/or damage to the clipper. create those styles, and to extend the life of your hair clipper, please read all
correctly oriented in a vertical or
instructions before using.
floor mount position.
■ This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). 1. Premium Rubberized Clipper
As a safety feature, this plug will
2. 1" (25mm) Guide Comb
fit in a polarized outlet only one
3. 7/8" (22mm) Guide Comb 2
way. If the plug does not fit fully 3
4. 3/4" (18mm) Guide Comb
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
5. 5/8" (16mm) Guide Comb
still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to 6. 1/2" (12mm) Guide Comb
defeat this safety feature.
7. 3/8" (9mm) Guide Comb
4
8. 1/4" (6mm) Guide Comb
5
9. 1/8" (3mm) Guide Comb
10. Right Ear Taper Guide Comb
11. Left Ear Taper Guide Comb
12. Blade Guard
6
13. Barber Scissors 7
14. Neck Brush
15. Styling Comb
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16. Cleaning Brush
17. Sectioning Clip 8
9
18. Sectioning Clip
19. Sectioning Clip
20. Sectioning Clip
21. Sectioning Clip
22. Sectioning Clip
23. Cape
24. Storage Case
25. Styling Guide
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How to Use
Line Cord Safety Tips 6. Ensure the hair is dry. Hair clippers
perform best with dry hair, making
NOTE: This appliance has a polarized
it easier to see how much hair is
plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug being cut.
will fit in a polarized outlet only one 7. Hold the hair clipper in the palm of
one hand with your thumb resting
way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. firmly on the top of the hair clipper.
If it still does not fit, contact a quali- This grip provides comfortable
fied electrician. Do not attempt to cutting control. Although the hair
1
12 defeat this safety feature. clipper may be used with the left
or right hand, using it right-handed
1. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and
allows you to access the taper
guide it into outlet.
lever more easily.
2. To disconnect the appliance, grasp
the plug and remove it from outlet.
10 To Attach Trimming Guides
Do not pull or yank on the cord or
appliance. Do not wrap the cord 1. Select the trimming guide that
around the appliance.
matches the length you want
13 the hair to be after the cut. The
trimming guides are numbered
Blade Care and marked with 1/8" (3mm),
14 1/4" (6mm), 3/8" (9mm), 1/2"
The life of your clippers will depend
11 (12mm), 5/8"(16mm), 3/4"(18mm),
on frequency of use, care, hair type
7/8"(22mm), and 1"(25mm).
and condition. The HC-822 blades
are lubed for life and do not require 2. While the clipper is off, hold the
additional oiling. trimming guide with the teeth up.
17 Before Cutting Hair Slide the trimming guide onto the
15 18 blades until it locks into place.
1. Make sure your hair clipper is
16
runnning
19
smoothly Giving a Comfortable,
20
with a slight Even Cut
vibration.
Allow the clipper to cut through the
21
2. Place the hair without moving it too quickly.
22 cape around
Moving the clipper too quickly may
the neck of create a pulling sensation.
the person
Use short strokes when cutting, and
whose hair
initially use the longest trimming
is being guide. You can always use a closer
trimmed or
trimming guide later if you want a
cut.
closer cut.
3. This person
should be
seated so that the top of their head
is at your eye level.
4. Comb the hair as it is normally
styled.
5. Comb out all knots and tangles.
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Maintenance
2. Determine
Usage Tips
the length
■ Do not wrap the cord around the
you want
appliance.
the beard
to remain, ■ This appliance does not contain
How to Give a Haircut
giving quick and fit the any user-serviceable parts. Bring
this appliance to an authorized
1. Start at the back of the head. Holding trims, you appropriate
service representative for service.
the clipper as shown, lightly stroke may prefer trimming
using your guide.
upward making sure you are taking
hair clipper Remember
off the desired amount of hair. Work
your way up to the crown of the head without the the 1/8"
trimming (3mm) guide
in layers. When completed, comb the
guide. will give you the shortest beard
area to remove any loose hair and
to determine whether you need any while the 1" (25mm) will give you
6. The adjustable
further cutting. taper control the longest. If you want a longer
beard you can use the styling
lever allows
2. Repeat
comb as a trimming guide.
the same you to gradu-
3. Start trimming under your chin and
procedure for ally change
the closeness of your cut, either work toward your ear and beard
each side of
with or without a trimming guide. line. Cut in different directions for a
the head. Make
sure the length When the lever is fully forward uniform trim.
the blades will give you the clos-
of the hair is 4. Lightly stroke the edge of your
est cut. Moving the lever gradu-
trimmed to the mustache in a downward
same length on ally backward
movement.
increases the
both sides of
cut length.
the head.
Performance Guarantee
3. To cut the hair
at the top of Very short
styles
the head, hold the hair between your
fingers and cut a small amount at a
1. Using the Performance Guarantee
Limited Five-Year Warranty
time. Cut from the front to the back.
1/2" (12mm) Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Spectrum Brands, Inc. warrants this
4. Remove the trimming guide and trimming Money-Back Offer product against any defects that are
replace with either the left or right
guide, hold If within 30 days after you have due to faulty material or workman-
ear guide. The shorter guide teeth are the comb flat purchased your Remington ® product,
ship for a five-year period from the
designed to be toward the ear. Move against the you are not satisfied with it and original date of consumer purchase.
would like a refund, just return it,
the clipper from the back of the head head and move the hair clipper This warranty does not include dam-
to the front. This creates a tapered from the back of the neck to the together with the sales receipt, to the age to the product resulting from
effect around crown of the head. retailer from whom it was purchased. accident or misuse.
Spectrum Brands, Inc. will reimburse If the product should become defec-
the ears and
2. Cut in a similar manner from the
back of the all retailers who accept such appli- tive within the warranty period,
side to the top of the head. Then
ances within 30 days from date of
neck. we will replace it free of charge.
cut from the front to the crown of
purchase. If you have any questions Return your product with your name,
5. The final trim
the head. regarding this money-back guaran-
address and day time phone number
can be made
3. If a "Flat Top" style is desired, tee, please call 800-736-4648 in the to: Remington Returns Center, 507
with the hair U.S. or 800-268-0425 in Canada.
remove the trimming guide and Stokely Dr., P.O. Box 1, Deforest, WI
clipper or 53532. For more information call
use the barber's comb. Trim a
the included
little at a time until a flat look is 800-736-4648 in the US or 800-
scissors.
achieved. 268-0425 in Canada.
Make sure to
Trimming Beards &
check over the
Mustaches
entire head for
any uneven areas. For styled hair or 1. Comb your beard in the direction
it grows.
This warranty does not cover products damaged by the following:
■ Accident, misuse, abuse or alteration of the product
■ Servicing by unauthorized persons
■ Use with unauthorized accessories
■ Connecting it to incorrect current and voltage
■ Wrapping cord around appliance causing premature wear & breakage
■ Any other conditions beyond our control
No responsibility, obligations, or liability is assumed for the installation or mainte-
nance of this product.
SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC. SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO FIVE YEARS FROM
DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
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Some states do not allow the exclu-
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so the above limitations and exclu-
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AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR specifications in the PRC
WARRANTY PURPOSES.
Questions or comments:
Call 800-736-4648 in the U.S. or
800-268-0425 in Canada or visit
www.RemingtonProducts.com
Contains
T22-0000566
120VAC 60Hz
listed adaptor