Conair HC102NGB Instructions For Care And Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY
or near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
INSTRUCTIONS
3. Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this manual. Do not
When using electrical appliances, especially
use attachments not recommended by the
when children are present, basic safety
manufacturer. Do not use an extension cord
precautions should always be followed,
to operate this appliance.
including the following:
4. Never operate appliance if it has a
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damaged cord or plug, or if it is not
BEFORE USING
working properly, if it has been dropped
or damaged, or dropped into water. Return
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
appliance to an authorized service center
for examination and repair.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
5. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
DANGER –
6. Never drop or insert any object into any
CUT
® any appliance is
opening on this appliance.
electrically live, even when the switch is off.
7. Do not place appliance on any surface
To reduce the risk of death or injury by
while it is operating.
electric shock:
12 PIECE
1. Unplug this appliance before cleaning. 8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged
haircutting kit
or broken comb or with teeth missing from the
2. Do not place or store appliance where it
blades, as injury may occur. Before use, make
POWERFUL can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
MAGNETIC MOTOR certain blades are aligned properly. (See "Care
3. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
of your Clippers.")
LONG LASTING 4. Do not place in, or drop into, water or
9. Do not operate outdoors or where aerosol
other liquids.
stainless steel blades
(spray) products are being used or oxygen is
5. Do not reach for an appliance that has
being administered.
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
10. Never operate the appliance with the
6. Always unplug this appliance from
air openings blocked or while on a soft
electrical outlet immediately after using.
surface, such as a bed or couch, where the
Instructions for Care and Use
WARNING – air openings may be blocked. Keep the air
To reduce risk of burns,
Model HC102NGB openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
11. Always attach plug to appliance first,
1. This appliance should never be left
then to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls
unattended when plugged in. Do not pull,
to OFF; remove plug from outlet.
twist, or wrap line cord around appliance.
12. Avoid skin contact with moving blades.
H O M E H A I R C U T T I N G K I T 2. This appliance should not be used by, on,
13. Check for tangles or kinks in the cord. Your new Conair Haircut Kit has everything MEDIUM TO LONG CUT
If the cord does become tangled during you need to achieve professional haircuts at
To begin with, cut only a small amount of
use, turn unit off and straighten cord before home. Its powerful magnetic motor clipper
hair until you become used to the length
operating. with stainless steel blades for long-lasting
each attachment leaves the hair. Try the
cutting precision, features a new 5-posi-
longest attachment comb and put the taper
FOR A DUAL vOLTAGE HAIR CLIPPER:
tion adjustamatic taper control. Whatever
control in the highest setting.
14. Be sure dual voltage selector is in
hair length you set the lever for, the clipper
If you want a shorter cut, you can then use
correct voltage position before operating.
will automatically cut all hair in that section
shorter combs.
Before plugging in, read the information
at the desired length. Also included are 4
about dual voltage contained in the • Short attachment comb (number 1) cuts
attachment combs for different hair lengths,
Instruction section of this manual. hair to 1/8".
barber scissors, a barber comb with straight
15. This appliance was set at the • Medium-Short attachment comb (number
teeth and a pouch for easy storage. It also
2) cuts hair to 1/4".
factory to operate at 120 volts. Refer to comes with lubricating oil, a cleaning brush
• Medium-Long attachment comb (number
Additional Information section of this manual
and a blade guard for easy maintenance and
3) cuts hair to 3/8".
for conversion to 240 volt operation. protection of the clipper blades.
• Long attachment comb (number 4) cuts
Never use cord to pull clipper. Never twist or
SAvE THESE
hair to 1/2" .
otherwise obstruct cord. To store, coil cord
loosely and secure with a twist tie.
INSTRUCTIONS Attach combs by holding them teeth up, then
snapping them onto the bottom of the clipper
THE CONAIR GUIDE
blade.
OPERATING
TO CUTTING HAIR AT HOME
To remove comb attachments, place index
Before you start:
INSTRUCTIONS
finger and thumb as illustrated; then pull out
1. Inspect your clipper. Make sure it's free
and up.
of hair and dirt, properly oiled, and running
This appliance is intended for household use. smoothly.
Use on Alternating Current (120V AC 60Hz/
2. Place a cape around the neck of the
240V AC 50Hz, confirm selected voltage person getting a haircut.
before using).
3. Seat the person so that his or her head is
at your eye level. This gives you greater vis-
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
ibility and control.
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature, this plug will fit in the outlet only 4. First, comb hair until it's tangle-free. Then
hold clipper in a comfortable grip. Now you're
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, ready to cut.
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.
NOTE: Never push SHORTCUTS TO PERFECT
Remember, it's better to leave too much hair than
or shove the clipper too little. For longer hair on top, use the barber FLAT TOPS, CREW CUTS, ETC.
through the hair to comb and lift hair on the top of the head, cut-
Always cut from the back of the neck to the
ting over the comb, or hold the hair between the
make it move more
fingers and cut to desired length. Always working crown, using the longest comb setting. Hold
quickly. Professional
from the front to the back of the head, gradually the comb attachment flat against the head
experience shows
and slowly move the clipper up through the
cutting the hair shorter by reducing the space
that the clipper
between the comb or fingers and the head. Comb hair. Use the same technique for the sides,
works most effi-
often to check for uneven strands and to get rid of cutting from the bottom to the upper side of
ciently when it cuts
trimmed hair.
the head.
through the hair at
its own speed.
OUTLINING
Outlining requires no attachments. Comb
To begin cutting hair: hair into the desired style. Position the clip-
per between the sideburns and the ear (see
1. The hair should be combed
in its natural direction. below), making sure the corner edge of the
blade is against the hairline. With the outline of
2. Using the largest attach-
For the front to the crown, cut the hair against
the hair as your guide, slowly move the clip-
ment comb, trim sides from
the direction in which it grows, then even it up
per over, around and behind the ears. For the
the bottom upward. Hold
with the sides.
back of the neck and the sideburns, hold the
clip per lightly against the hair
For a flat top, use the flat comb, not the
with teeth of the attachment clipper upside down (see below) and, holding
attachment comb. Just cut hair on top of the
comb pointing up ward, yet flat it against the skin at the length desired, move
the clipper downward. head over flat comb (see above).
against the head. Gradually lift
the clip per upward and out- To taper hair down to the neckline, use
ward through the hair, trim-
attachment comb #1. Comb hair and check
ming just a little at a time.
for uneven spots. Outline sideburns and neck
Repeat around sides and back
areas (see "Outlining").
of head.
If you want hair to be even
shorter:
STOP. COMB. CHECK.
A) Apply more pressure to
For best results, do as the professionals do:
the head with the attach-
Comb hair often, and check clipping results as
ment comb that is in place.
you comb. This way you avoid uneven sides,
This takes a little practice, of
bangs, neckline, etc.
course.
OR
B) Just switch to a shorter
attachment comb.
USER MAINTENANCE
1. To prevent the clipper from contacting the
skin or cutting too closely, make certain that the
Large blade (cutting comb)
CARE OF YOUR CLIPPERS
end of the top blade is 1/32" to 1/16" back from
Blade screws
the bottom blade.
IF YOU DETERMINE THAT BLADE
2. Position the extreme left-hand tooth of the top
ALIGNMENT IS INCORRECT:
blade so that it either covers, or appears on the
Small blade (cutter)
left of the first small tooth on the bottom blade.
MAINTENANCE OF THE BLADE
3. Make sure that the big tooth on the bottom
Always apply oil to the blades before, during
blade touches the extreme right-hand tooth on
and after use. This will ensure maximum Cutting Comb
(large blade) 1/32" to 1/16"
the top blade.
cutting performance. Hold clipper away from
Cutter
your body in a downward position and apply (small blade)
oil on the front and sides of the cutter blade.
Fig. 1
Wipe excess oil off with a soft, dry cloth.
Then, match the two blades up, point to point,
Conair ® hair clippers are carefully inspected
conforming with the illustration above in (Fig.
to insure that the blades are in perfect align-
1).
ment. You will need to realign the blades after
removing them for cleaning or replacement, *The top edge of the cutting comb should be
or if they should be knocked out of alignment. 1/32" to 1/16" (.79 mm. to 1.59 mm.) higher
How can you tell if the blades need realign- than the top edge of the cutter. This is impor-
ing? Simply match them up, point for point, to
tant so that the clipper does not cut too close,
conform with the drawing below. or come in contact with the skin.
To replace cutting comb and cutter after *The extreme left-hand tooth of the cutting
removal for cleaning, replacement or because comb must cover or be to the extreme left of
they are out of alignment, slide the cutter the first small tooth of the cutter.
back onto the black plastic oscillating head.
*Be sure that the extreme right hand big
Next, you must make sure that the cutter
tooth of the cutter touches the extreme right
(small blade) and the cutting comb (large
tooth of the cutting comb.
blade) are properly aligned. Line up the new
or existing cutting comb with the two screw Any other servicing should be performed by
holes. Place the original screws, one in each an authorized service representative. The
hole, and lightly tighten with a Phillips head appliance has no user-serviceable parts. The
screwdriver. product is for household use. Do not pull,
twist, or wrap line cord around appliance.