Conair HC108GB Instructions For Care And Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY
3. Use this appliance only for its intended pur-
pose as described in this manual. Do not
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use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer. Do not use an extension cord to
12 PIECE HAIRCUT KIT
When using electrical appliances, especially when
operate this appliance.
children are present, basic safety precautions
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a dam-
should always be taken, including the following:
aged cord or plug, if it is not working properly
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or if it has been dropped or damaged, or
dropped into water. Return the appliance to a
BEFORE USING
service center for examination and repair.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
6. Never drop or insert any object into any open-
DANGER -
ing on this appliance.
Any appliance is electri-
7. Do not place appliance on any surface while it
cally live, even when the switch is off.
is operating.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric
8. Do not use this appliance with a
shock:
damaged or broken comb or with teeth miss-
1. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
ing from the blades as injury may occur.
Unplug the appliance when not in use.
Before use, make certain blades are aligned
2. Do not place or store appliance where it can
properly. (See "Care of your Clippers.")
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
3. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
(spray) products are being used or where oxy-
4. Do not place in, or drop into water or other liquid. gen is being administered.
5. Do not reach for an appliance that has 10. Never operate the appliance with the air
fallen into water. Unplug immediately. openings blocked or while on a soft
surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air
6. Always unplug this appliance from electrical
openings may be blocked. Keep the air
outlet immediately after using.
openings free of lint, hair, and other debris.
WARNING -
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then to
To reduce the risk of
outlet. To disconnect, turn all con trols to "OFF",
burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:
then remove plug from outlet.
Instructions for Care and Use
1. This appliance should never be left unattended
Model HC108GB 12. Avoid skin contact with moving blade.
when plugged in. Do not pull, twist, or wrap
line cord around appliance. 13. Keep lubricating oil out of reach of children.
2. This appliance should not be used by, on, or near
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children or individuals with certain disabilities.
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14. When using the appliance with its cord, be
mindful of tangles or kinks in the cord. If the
TO CUTTING HAIR AT HOME
cord does become tangled during use, turn
Before you start:
the unit off and straighten cord before operat-
1. Inspect your clipper to make sure it is free of
ing again.
SAVE THESE hair and dirt, is properly oiled and is running
smoothly.
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2. Place a towel or cape around the neck of the
person getting the haircut.
OPERATING
3. Seat the person so that his/her head is at your
eye level. This gives you greater visibility and
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control.
4. Comb hair until it is tangle-free. Hold the clip-
This appliance is intended for household
per in a comfortable grip. Now you're ready
use. Use on Alternating Current 120V/60 hertz
NOTE: Never push or shove the clipper
to cut.
only. This appliance has a polarized plug (one
through the hair to make it move more quick-
MEDIUM TO LONG CUT
blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature,
ly. Professional experience shows that the
this plug will fit into the outlet only one way. If the
clipper works most efficiently when it cuts
To begin, cut only a small amount of hair until
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
through the hair at its own speed.
you become used to the length each attachment
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-
leaves the hair. Try the longest attachment on the TO BEGIN CUTTING HAIR:
trician to install the proper outlet. Do not attempt
clipper first. If you want a shorter cut, you can
to defeat this safety feature.
then use shorter combs.
Your new Conair Haircut Kit has everything you
• Short attachment comb (number 1) cuts hair
need to achieve professional haircuts at home. Its
to 1/8".
powerful magnetic motor clipper with stainless
• Medium-Short attachment comb (number 2)
steel blades for long lasting cutting precision. Also
cuts hair to 1/4".
included are 4 attachment combs for different hair
lengths. It also comes with a barber comb, barber • Medium-Long attachment comb (number 3)
scissors, barber cape, storage pouch cleaning cuts hair to 3/8".
brush, lubricating oil and a blade guard for easy • Long attachment comb (number 4) cuts hair
ment comb pointing up ward, yet flat against
maintenance of the clipper blades. to 1/2".
the head. Gradually lift the clipper upward and
outward through the hair, trimming just a little
at a time.
STOP. COMB. CHECK.
Attach combs by Remember, it's better to
holding them teeth leave too much hair than
For best results, do as the professionals do:
up, then snapping too little. For longer hair
comb the hair often and check results as you
onto the bottom of the on top, use the barber
comb. This way you can avoid uneven sides,
clipper blade. comb and lift hair on the
bangs, neckline, etc.
top of the head, cutting
To r e m o v e c o m b
OUTLINING
over the comb. Or hold
attachments place
the hair between the fin-
i n d e x f i n g e r a n d Outlining requires no attachments. Comb the hair
gers and cut to desired
thumb as illustrated; into the desired style, Position the clipper between
length. Always working from the front to the back
then pull out and up. the sideburns and the ear (see sketch) and make
of the head, gradually cut the hair shorter by sure the corner edge of the blade is against the
reducing the space between the comb or fingers
hairline. With the outline of the hair as your guide,
and the head. Comb often to check for uneven
slowly move the clipper over, around and behind
strands, and to get rid of trimmed hair.
the ears. For the back of the neck and the side-
Repeat around sides and back of head. burns, hold the clipper upside down (see sketch)
and, holding it against the skin at the length
If you want hair to be even shorter:
desired, move the clipper downward.
A) Apply more pressure to
the head with the attach-
ment comb that is in
place. This takes a little
1. The hair should be
practice at first.
combed in its natural
OR
direction.
B) Just switch to a shorter
2. Using the largest
attachment comb.
attachment comb, trim
sides from the bottom
upward. Hold clipper
lightly against the hair
with teeth of the attach-
USER-MAINTENANCE
SHORTCUTS TO PERFECT FLAT TOPS,
CREW CUTS, ETC.
To maintain the blades of your Conair
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clipper in peak condition, oil them after
every three or four haircuts. Gently place
CARE OF YOUR CLIPPERS
a few drops of oil on the teeth of the blades,
IF YOU DETERMINE THAT BLADE
using the special Conair oil included with your
ALIGNMENT IS INCORRECT: set. Turn the clipper on for a minute, then
turn off. This light, natural oil was formulated
Conair hair clippers are carefully inspected to
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specifically for the Conair
insure that the blades are in perfect alignment.
per. Because it is the right oil to use, it will not
You will need to realign the blades after remov-
slow down the blades. Never use any other
Always cut the hair from the back of the neck
ing them for cleaning or replacement, or if they
product; there is no substitute for Conair oil.
toward the crown, using the longest comb setting.
should be knocked out of alignment. How can
Hold the comb attachment flat against the head KEEP OIL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
you tell if the blades need realigning? Simply
and slowly move the clipper up through the hair.
match them up, point for point, to conform with
Use the same technique for the sides, cutting from
the drawing below.
the bottom to the upper side of the head.
For the front of the crown, cut the hair against its
natural direction. Then even it up with the sides.
For a flat top use a flat comb, not the attachment
comb. Just cut top hair by running the clipper over
the comb.
To taper hair down to the neckline, use the lower
settings attachment comb. Comb the hair and
check for uneven spots. Outline the sideburns and
1. To prevent the clipper from contacting the skin
neckline areas (see Outlining).
or cutting too closely, make certain that the
end of the top blade is 1/32" to 1/16" back
from the bottom blade.
2. Position the extreme left-hand tooth of the top
blade so that it either covers, or appears on the
left of the first small tooth on the bottom blade.
3. Make sure that the big tooth on the bottom
blade touches the extreme right-hand tooth on
the top blade.
SPECIAL OIL
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® high-speed clip-