Wahl 1290 Operating Manual page 15

Changing the blade set
1. Press the release button (B) (Fig. 5ⓐ) towards the blade set and lift
the blade set out of the housing (Fig. 5ⓑ).
2. Remove the blade set from the clip (Fig. 5ⓒ).
3. Attach the new blade set onto the clip (Fig. 7ⓐ).
Ensure that the clip is folded out. If this is not the case, you
can fold out the clip with a flat bladed screwdriver (Fig. 6).
4. Switch on the appliance (Fig. 4).
5. Lift the blade set up while the appliance is running.
6. Push against the blade set until it audibly locks into place
(Fig. 7ⓑ).
7. Switch off the appliance (Fig. 4).
Problem elimination
Blade set is cutting badly or pulling hair out
Cause: Blade set is dirty or worn out.
f Clean and oil the blade set (Fig. 9/90); if this does not resolve the
problem, replace the blade set (Fig. 7).
Skin injury
Cause: Too much contact pressure on the skin.
f Reduce contact pressure when cutting close to skin.
Cause: Damaged blade set.
f Check whether the blade edges were damaged during use and
replace the blade set if necessary.
Battery operating time is too short
Cause: Blade set and housing opening are dirty.
f Clean and oil the blade set (Fig. 8/9).
Cause: Battery is worn out.
f Replace the battery pack with an original spare part.
Replacement battery packs are available from your dealer or
from our service centre as accessories.
Charging indicator does not light up
Cause: Defective power supply.
f Ensure that the plug-in transformer is plugged into the mains
socket.
f Check the mains cable for possible damage.
In the event that this information does not help you resolve your
problem, please contact our service centre. Never attempt to repair the
appliance yourself!
Disposal
Handle with care! Environmental damage in the event of
incorrect disposal.
f Discharge batteries prior to disposal!
f Correct disposal will ensure environmental protection
and prevent any potentially harmful impact on people
and the environment.
Adhere to the relevant legal requirements when disposing of the
appliance.
Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances
in the European Community:
Within the European Community, national regulations are
specified for the disposal of electrical appliances, based
on EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
2012/19/EC (WEEE). In accordance with this, the appliance
can no longer be disposed of with the local or domestic
waste.The appliance will be accepted free of charge by local
collection points or recycling centres. The packaging for this
product is made from recyclable materials. Dispose of this in
an environmentally friendly manner by recycling it.
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