Conair HCT21 Instructions For Care And Use

cut 'n detail IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
™ — To reduce risk of burns,
INSTRUCTIONS electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
1. This appliance should never be left unat-
24 PIECE CHROME HAIRCUT KIT
When using electrical appliances, especially tended when plugged in. Do not pull, twist, or
wrap line cord around appliance.
when children are present, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed, including 2. This appliance should not be used by, on,
the following: or near children or individuals with certain
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS disabilities.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended
BEFORE USING
purpose as described in this manual. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
manufacturer. Do not use an extension cord
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER to operate this appliance.
4. Never operate appliance if it has a damaged
DANGER
— any appliance is electrically cord or plug, or if it is not working properly, if
live, even when the switch is off. it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric into water. Return appliance to a service cen-
shock: ter for examination and repair.
1. Unplug this appliance before cleaning. 5. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
2. Do not place or store appliance where it can 6. Never drop or insert any object into any
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. opening on this appliance.
3. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
7. Do not place appliance on any surface
4. Do not place in, or drop into, water or other
while it is operating.
liquid.
8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged
5. Do not reach for an appliance that has
or broken comb or with teeth missing from the
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
blades, as injury may occur. Before use, make
6. Always unplug this appliance from electri-
certain blades are aligned properly. (See "Care
cal outlet immediately after using.
of your Clippers. " )
DO NOT REACH
9. Do not operate outdoors or where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or oxygen is
INTO THE WATER
being administered.
Instructions for Care and Use
10. Never operate the appliance with the air
openings blocked or while on a soft surface,
® such as a bed or couch, where the air open-
ings may be blocked. Keep the air openings
free of lint, hair, and the like.
Model HCT21

MEDIUM TO LONG CUT

11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then Your new Conair Haircut Kit has everything you
to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to need to achieve professional haircuts at home, To begin with, cut only a small amount
"OFF"; remove plug from outlet. and comes with a trimmer attachment for facial
of hair until you become used to the length
12. Avoid skin contact with moving blades. trimming and detailing. Its powerful high torque
each attachment leaves the hair. Try the lon-
motor clipper, with stainless steel blades for
13. Check for tangles or kinks in the cord. If the gest attachment comb and put the taper con-
long-lasting cutting precision, features a new
cord does become tangled during use, turn unit trol in the highest setting. If you want a shorter
5-position adjustamatic taper control. Whatever
off and straighten cord before operating. cut, you can then use shorter combs.
hair length you set the lever for, the clipper will
• Short attachment comb (number 1) cuts
SAVE THESE
automatically cut all hair in that section at the
hair to 1/8".
desired length. Also included are 9 attachment
• Medium-Short attachment comb (number 2)
INSTRUCTIONS
combs for different hair lengths (including left
cuts hair to 1/4".
and right ear taper combs), barber scissors, a
• Medium-Long attachment comb
OPERATING
barber comb with straight teeth, styling comb
(number 3) cuts hair to 3/8".
with angled teeth, a full-length barber cape,
• Long attachment comb (number 4) cuts
INSTRUCTIONS
a case for easy storage, and 4 styling clips to
hair to 1/2".
assist you in cutting longer hair styles. It also
• Long attachment comb (number 5) cuts
This appliance is intended for household use. comes with lubricating oil, a cleaning brush hair to 5/8".
Use on Alternating Current (120V AC 60Hz) and a blade guard for easy maintenance and • Long attachment comb (number 6) cuts
only. This appliance has a polarized plug (one protection of the clipper blades. hair to 3/4".
blade is wider than the other). As a safety • Long attachment comb (number 7) cuts
THE CONAIR GUIDE
feature, this plug will fit in the outlet only one hair to 7/8".
TO CUTTING HAIR AT HOME
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
• Left ear attachment comb lightly tapers
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a Before you start:
over left ear.
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat 1. Inspect your clipper. Make sure it's free of hair
• Right ear attachment comb lightly tapers
this safety feature. and dirt, properly oiled, and running smoothly.
over right ear. These combs make this part
2. Place cape around the neck of the person
of the haircut easier.
getting a haircut.
Attach combs by hold-
3. Seat the person so that his or her head is at
ing them teeth up, then
your eye level. This gives you greater visibility
snapping them onto the
and control.
bottom of the clipper
4. First, comb hair until it's tangle-free. Then
blade.
hold clipper in a comfortable grip. Now you're
ready to cut. To remove comb attach-
ments, place index finger
and thumb as illustrated;
then pull out and up.
NOTE: Never push or shove the clipper SHORTCUTS TO PERFECT
Remember, it's better to
through the hair to make it move more leave too much hair than FLAT TOPS, CREW CUTS, ETC.
quickly. Professional experience shows that too little. For longer hair on
Always cut from the back
the clipper works most efficiently when it top, use the barber comb
of the neck to the crown,
cuts through the hair at its own speed. and lift hair on the top of the
using the longest comb set-
head, cutting over the comb,
To begin cutting hair:
ting. Hold the comb attach-
or hold the hair between
1. The hair should be combed
ment flat against the head
the fingers and cut to desired length. Always
in its natural direction.
and slowly move the clipper
working from the front to the back of the head,
2. Using the largest attach-
up through the hair. Use the same technique
gradually cut the hair shorter by reducing the
ment comb, trim sides from
for the sides, cutting from the bottom to the
space between the comb or fingers and the
the bottom upward. Hold clip-
upper side of the head.
head. Comb often to check for uneven strands,
per lightly against the hair
and to get rid of trimmed hair. For the front to the crown, cut the hair against
with teeth of the attachment
the direction in which it grows, then even it up
comb pointing up ward, yet flat against the head.
OUTLINING
with the sides.
Gradually lift the clip per upward and outward
Outlining requires no attachments. Comb hair
through the hair, trimming just a little at a time.
For a flat top, use the flat
into the desired style. Position the clipper
comb, not the attachment
between the sideburns and the ear (see
Repeat around sides and
comb. Just cut hair on top
below), making sure the corner edge of the
back of head.
of the head over flat comb
blade is against the hairline. With the outline
If you want hair to be even (see above).
of the hair as your guide, slowly move the clip-
shorter:
per over, around and behind the ears. For the To taper hair down to the
A) Apply more pressure to
back of the neck and the sideburns, hold the neckline, use attachment comb #1. Comb hair
the head with the attach-
clipper upside down (see above) and, holding and check for uneven spots. Outline sideburns
ment comb that is in place.
it against the skin at the length desired, move and neck areas (see "Outlining").
This takes a little practice,
the clipper downward.
of course.
OR
B) Just switch to a shorter
attachment comb.
STOP. COMB. CHECK.
For best results, do as the professionals do:
comb hair often, and check clipping results as
you comb. This way you avoid uneven sides,
bangs, neckline, etc.
USER-MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE OF THE BLADE

TO OPERATE DETAILING BLADE
Any other servicing should be performed by an
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make sure unit is "off". Remove clipper
authorized service representative or that the
blade by simply placing your thumb in front
appliance has no user serviceable parts. The
of the blade and pushing back until the blade

CARE OF YOUR CLIPPERS

product is for household use. Do not pull, twist,
detaches. Use cleaning brush to remove any

DETACHABLE BLADE SET

or wrap line cord around appliance.
loose hair before attaching the trimmer blade.
SPECIAL OIL Attach blade from the back, (lining it up with
Your clipper is equipped with 2 detachable
the small tab) and then push forward until the
blades for routine maintenance, cleaning
Always apply oil to the blades before, during
blade snaps into place. Be sure that the taper
and replacement. The larger blade is a stan-
or after use. This will ensure maximum cutting
dard hair clipper blade. The smaller blade is control is set to the lowest setting (switch
performance. Hold clipper away from your
a detailing blade that can also be used for will be away from the blade) before replacing
body in a downward position and apply oil on
detailing necklines, side burns, goatees and the blade. To begin detailing, push the taper
the front and sides of the cutter blade. Wipe
short beard styles. control switch to its highest setting.
excess oil off with a soft, dry cloth.
To maintain the blades of your Conair clipper, 2. To clean the clipper, turn unit to "OFF" posi-
To remove the blade: the
oil them after every three or four haircuts. tion. Using your thumb, press upwards against
front of the clipper should
Gently place a few drops of oil on the teeth of the blade. This will make it easy to clean. Brush
be facing you, push up
the blades, using the special Conair oil included or blow hair clippings from the cutter blade.
under the blade with your
with your set. Turn the clipper on for a minute,
thumb and the blade will 3. Again, snap in the blade set until you hear a
then turn off. This light, natural oil was for-
pop-out. (See Fig 1) click. Be sure that the taper control is set to the
Fig 1
mulated specifically for the Conair high speed
lowest setting (switch will be away from the
clipper. Be cause it is the right oil to use, it will
blade) before replacing the blade. This detailing
not slow down the blades. Never use any other
blade works well on sideburns & necks as well
To replace the blade: Make
product. There is no substitute for Conair oil.
as goatees and short beard styles and mus-
sure the taper control is
taches. For thick, full beards we recommend
set to the longest position
and with the back of the using the clipper blade.
clipper facing you, insert
the bottom side (with
Fig 2
screws) of the blade into
the clipper and push down until it snaps into
place. (See Fig 2)

TAKING CARE OF YOUR CLIPPER

OILING THE BLADES

About once a month you should oil the blades
with the oil provided in your kit. It is best to do
this over a piece of newspaper. Turn the clipper
on and hold it so that the blades are pointed
downward. Spread one drop of oil across the
blades, then turn the clipper off and wipe away
the excess oil with a soft cloth.
Be careful not to use too much oil and don't oil
your clipper more than necessary, as this could
damage the motor. (Never attempt to oil the
motor bearing, as it is permanently lubricated.)
Keep oil away from children.

BLADE CARE

This clipper has a detachable blade that
makes cleaning easy. Just push up on the top
of the blade and it will pop off easily. Remove
any loose hair with the cleaning brush pro-
vided and then place blade back in position. To
secure properly, line up the base of the blade
with the lower back of the clipper. Push down
into place until you hear a snap to know it's
locked in place.
Because the blades are precision-made for a
very special use, they should always be han-
dled with care. Each time you finish using the
clipper, take the cleaning brush provided and
brush away any loose hair that has collected in
the blades. Then store the clipper in its case to
protect the blades until the next use.
Be especially careful when changing or adjust-
ing blades.
To promote the long life of the appliance,
use your detailing blade only for the purpose
intended by the manufacturer – to trim your
necklines and sideburns.