Conair TRIM UP HC18 Instructions For Care And Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY 1. This appliance should never be left unattended
when plugged in. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line
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cord around appliance.
2. This appliance should not be used by, on, or near
When using electrical appliances, especially
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
when children are present, basic safety pre-
3. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
cautions should always be taken, including
as described in this manual. Do not use attach-
the following:
ments not recommended by the manufacturer.
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Do not use an extension cord to operate this
appliance.
BEFORE USING
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER water. Return the appliance to a service center
for examination and repair.
DANGER –
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Any appliance is
6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening
electrically live, even when the switch is off.
on this appliance.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by
7. Do not place appliance on any surface while it
electric shock:
is operating.
1. Always unplug this appliance from electri-
8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or
cal outlet immediately after using.
broken comb or with teeth missing from the
2. Unplug this appliance before cleaning. Unplug
blades as injury may occur. Before use, make
the appliance when not in use.
certain blades are aligned properly. (See "Care
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can
of Your Clipper/Trimmer.")
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
4. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
(spray) products are being used or where oxy-
5. Do not place in, or drop into water or other gen is being administered.
liquids.
10. Never operate the appliance with the air open-
6. Do not reach for an appliance that has ings blocked or while on a soft surface, such
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
as a bed or couch, where the air openings may
be blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint,
WARNING –
hair, and other debris.
To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons: 11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then to
outlet. To disconnect, turn all con trols to OFF,
then remove plug from outlet.
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12. Avoid skin contact with moving blades. OPERATING
13. When using the appliance with its cord,
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be mindful of tangles or kinks in the cord.
If the cord does become tangled during
use, turn the unit off, unplug from outlet To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appli-
and appliance, and straighten cord before ance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
operating again. than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR
into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
SAVE THESE
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
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USER MAINTENANCE
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USER MANUAL
OILING THE BLADES
Use on alternating current (120V AC 60HZ) only.
(OIL NOT INCLUDED)
About once a month you should oil the blades.

OPERATION

It is best to do this over a piece of newspaper.
1. For dry location use only. Do not expose to
Turn the unit on and hold it so that the blades
water.
are pointed downward. Spread one drop of
2. When not in use, unplug unit completely.
lubricating oil across the blades, then turn the
3. Unit will become warm during operation. unit off and wipe away the excess oil with a
soft cloth.
Be careful not to use too much oil and don't oil

TROUBLESHOOTING

more than necessary, as this could damage the
If your corded trimmer does not seem to be
motor. (Never attempt to oil the motor bearing,
functioning, take the following troubleshooting
as it is permanently lubricated.) After oiling the
steps before returning it for repair:
blades, return the unit to storage. Keep oil away
1. Be sure the electrical outlet is working by from children.
plugging in another appliance to test the outlet.

BLADE CARE

2. Make sure the electrical plug is not connected
Because the blades are precision made for a very
to a switch that turns power off when lights are
special use, they should always be handled with
turned off.
care. Each time you finish use, take a cleaning
Attach combs by holding them teeth up, then
brush and brush away any loose hair that has col-
lected in the blades. Then store the unit to protect snapping onto the bottom of the clipper blade.
the blades until the next use.
To remove comb attachments, place index
To promote the long life of the appliance, use finger and thumb on bottom of comb, then pull
your trimmer only for the purpose intended by out and up.
the manufacturer.
NOTE: Never push or shove the clipper
through the hair to make it move
THE CONAIR GUIDE
more quickly. Professional experience
TO CUTTING HAIR AT HOME
shows that the clipper works most
Before you start:
efficiently when it cuts through the
1. Inspect your clipper. Make sure it's free of hair at its own speed.
hair and dirt, is properly oiled, and running

TRIMMING

smoothly.
The Trim Up corded clipper can also be
2. Place a towel around the neck of the person.
used as a trimming and detailing tool. Great
3. Seat the person so that his or her head is at
for touch-ups, trims and fine line detailing
your eye level. This gives you greater visibility
between haircuts.
and control.

OUTLINING

4. First, comb hair until it's tangle free. Then
hold clipper in a comfortable grip. Now you're Outlining requires no attachments. Comb
ready to cut. hair into the desired style. Position the clip-
per between the sideburns and the ear (see
MEDIUM TO LONG CUT
below), making sure the corner edge of the
To begin with, cut only a small amount of hair until
blade is against the hairline. With the outline
you become used to the length each attachment
of the hair as your guide, slowly move the
leaves the hair. Try the longest attachment on the
clipper over, around and behind the ears.
clipper first. If you want a shorter cut, you can
For the back of the neck and the sideburns,
then use shorter combs.
hold the clipper upside down and, holding it
• Short attachment comb (number AC404) against the skin at the length desired, move
cuts hair to 1/16" (1.5mm) the clipper downward.
• Short-Medium attachment comb
(number AC405) cuts hair to 1/8" (3mm)
• Medium-Long attachment comb
(number AC406) cuts hair to 1/4" (6mm)
• Long attachment comb (number AC407)
cuts hair to 3/8" (9mm)
STOP. COMB. CHECK. 7. Turn off the clipper and remove the attach-
ment by gently pulling up on the tab.
For best results, do as the professionals do:
Comb hair often, and check clipping results

CARE OF YOUR CLIPPER/TRIMMER

as you comb. This way you avoid uneven

REPLACEMENT (REMOVAL) OF BLADE SET

sides, bangs, neckline, etc.
To remove blade set, make sure
USE FOR TRIMMING YOUR
the unit is in the OFF position.
BEARD OR MUSTACHE
Remove the blade set by placing
thumb against the smaller cutter
1. The clipper includes four comb attach-
and pushing forward, releasing
ments, which provide lengths of 1/16"
the cutter assembly from the
(shortest) to 3/8" (longest).
housing. Replace with new cutting system
2. To use one of the attachments, press it
and reverse the removal procedure, only this
down over the blades until it clicks into
time place your thumb on the large cutter and
position. At first, until you become familiar
snap into place.
with the combs, use the longest comb first.
(You can always go back and make your beard
or mustache a little shorter.)
3. It is always best to begin with a clean,
slightly damp beard/mustache.
4. After you have combed through your beard/
mustache in the direction it grows naturally,
begin trimming using smooth, even strokes.
Start with your sideburns and work down-
ward toward your chin. (Never attempt to trim
against the natural growth of your beard/mus-
tache because the hair will be cut too short.)
5. If you decide you want a closer trim, you
can now switch to the shorter comb (1/16")
and go over your beard/mustache again until
you achieve the desired length.
6. After your beard/mustache has been
trimmed to the desired length, remove the
attachment comb and, using the blades only,
define the outlines of your beard/mustache.
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