Conair HC318R Instructions For Care And Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY
2. This appliance should not be used by, on, or near
[rechargeable]
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
INSTRUCTIONS
3. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this manual. Do not use attach-
22 PIECE CORD/CORDLESS H A IRCUT K IT
When using electrical appliances, especially
ments not recommended by the manufacturer.
when children are present, take basic safety
Do not use an extension cord to operate this
precautions, including the following:
appliance.
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4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, or if it is not work-
BEFORE USING
ing properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. Return
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
the appliance to a service center for
examination and repair.
DANGER –
any appliance is electrically
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
live, even when the switch is off.
6. Never drop or insert any object into any open-
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric ing on this appliance.
shock:
7. Do not place appliance on any surface while
1. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
it is operating.
2. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall
8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or
or be pulled into a tub or sink.
broken comb or with teeth missing from the
blades as injury may occur. Before use, make
3. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
certain blades are aligned properly. (See
4. Do not place in, or drop into water or other liquid.

"Care of your Clippers")

5. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
water. Unplug immediately.
(spray) products are being used or where
6. Except when charging, always unplug this
oxygen is being administered.
appliance from electrical outlet immediately
10. Never operate the appliance with the air
after using.
openings blocks or while on a soft surface,
DO NOT REACH
such as a bed or couch, where the air open-
ings may be blocked. Keep the air openings
INTO THE WATER
free of lint, hair, and the like.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then
Instructions for Care and Use WARNING –
To reduce the risk of burns,
Model HC318R to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to
electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:
"OFF" then remove plug from outlet.
1. This appliance should never be left unat-
12. Avoid skin contact with moving blades.
tended when plugged in. Do not pull, twist,
or wrap line cord around appliance.

BATTERY REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

13. When using the appliance with its cord, 2. After use, turn the switch to "Off" position.
be mindful of tangles or kinks in the cord. Recharge batteries by connecting the charg-
1. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the
If the cord does become tangled during use, ing jack into the receptacle at the end of the
screw on the bottom housing at back of the
turn the unit off and straighten cord before clipper and plugging the adapter unit into
clipper.
operating again. the electrical outlet. The charging indicator
2. Remove the top housing by hand.
lamp will light up to indicate that charging
14. Keep lubricating oil out of reach of children.
has begun. 3. Now the battery is exposed so you can separate
SAVE THESE
the wire connectors. Carefully hold the wires on
3. After recharging, store in a dry place, away
each side of the connector and gently cut the
from small children.
INSTRUCTIONS
wires. The connector will separate and the bat-
4. Do not wrap cord around the clipper.
teries can be removed from the inner housing.
OPERATING
5. Preserving the batteries: in order to maintain Bring the battery to the nearest collection center
the optimum capacity of the rechargeable bat-
for disposal or call the toll-free RBRC informa-
INSTRUCTIONS teries, the clipper should be recharged for 16
tion line at 1-800-8-BATTERY. RBRC is a trade-
hours approximately every 3 months.
mark of The Rechargeable Battery Recycling
FOR RECHARGEABLE APPLICATION

FOR DIRECT PLUG-IN OPERATION

Corporation. DO NOT throw the batteries into the
normal municipal waste system.
Your new Conair Haircut Kit has everything you need 1. Connect the charging jack into the receptacle
Never use cord to pull clipper. Never twist or
to achieve professional haircuts at home. Its power- at the end of the clipper.
otherwise obstruct cord. To store, coil cord loosely
ful D.C. motor clipper with Stainless Steel blades for
2. Plug the adapter unit into the electric outlet.
and secure with a twist tie.
long lasting cutting precision, features a new 5-posi-
3. Turn the switch to "Off" position, let the clipper
tion adjustamatic taper control. What ever hair length
charge for a few minutes first.
you set the lever for, the clipper will automatically cut
4. Turn the switch to "On" position.
all hair in that section at the same desired length.
5. Unplug the adapter unit after use.
Also included are 10 attachment combs for differ-
ent hair lengths, barber scissors, a styling comb 6. After use, store in a dry place away from small
with angled teeth, a barber comb with straight children.
teeth, a full length barber cape, a neck brush, a
7. Do not wrap cord around the clipper.
hard case for easy storage, and 2 styling clips
8. This power unit is intended to be correctly
to assist you in cutting longer hair styles. It also
oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
comes with lubricating oil, a cleaning brush and
a blade guard for easy maintenance of the clip- CONTAINS NICKEL-
CADMIUM BATTERY.
per blades.
MUST BE COLLECTED,
This appliance is intended for household use. Comes
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
with an adapter used on 100-240V AC 50/60 HZ.
OF PROPERLY. DO NOT
1. Before using the clipper for the first time,
DISPOSE OF IN
charge continuously for 16 hours. Maximum
MUNICIPAL WASTE.
battery capacity will only be reached after
3 charging and discharging cycles.
THE CONAIR GUIDE
• Left ear attachment comb lightly tapers over 3. If you want hair to be
left ear. even shorter: Apply more
TO CUTTING HAIR AT HOME
pressure to the head with
• Right ear attachment comb lightly tapers over
Before you start:
the attachment comb that
right ear.
is in place. This takes a
1. Inspect your clipper to make sure it is free
Attach combs by holding them teeth up then
of hair and dirt, is properly oiled and is running little practice, of course.
snapping onto the bottom of the clipper blade.
smoothly. Or, just switch to a
NOTE: Never push
shorter attachment comb.
2. Place a towel or cape around the neck of the
or shove the clipper
Remember, it's better to
person getting the haircut.
through the hair to
leave too much hair than
3. Seat the person so that his/her head is at your eye make it move more
too little.
level. This gives you greater visibility and control.
quickly. Pro fes sional
For longer hair on top, use
4. Comb hair until it is tangle-free. Hold the clipper in experience shows
the barber comb and lift
a comfortable grip. Now you're ready to cut that the clipper
hair on the top of the head,
works most effi-

MEDIUM TO LONG CUT

cutting over the comb, or
ciently when it cuts
hold hair between fingers
To begin, cut only a small amount of hair until through the hair at
you become used to the length each attachment and cut to desired length.
its own speed.
leaves the hair. Try the longest attachment on the Always working from the
To remove comb
clipper first. If you want a shorter cut, you can then front to the back of the
attachments, place
use shorter combs.
head, gradually cut the
index finger and
• Short attachment comb (number 1) hair shorter by reducing the space between
thumb as illustrated;
cuts hair to 1/8". the comb or fingers and the head. Comb often
then pull out and up.
to check for uneven strands, and to get rid of
• Medium-Short attachment comb (number 2)
To begin cutting hair:
trimmed hair. For thicker hair and more cutting
cuts hair to 1/4".
1. The hair should be combed
power, press the turbo button on the side.
• Medium-Long attachment comb (number 3)
in its natural direction.
cuts hair to 3/8".
2. Using the largest
• Long attachment comb (number 4)
at tachment comb, trim
cuts hair to 1/2".
sides from the bottom
• Long attachment comb (number 5)
upwards. Hold clipper lightly
cuts hair to 5/8".
against the hair with teeth
• Long attachment comb (number 6) of the attachment comb
pointing upward, yet flat
cuts hair to 3/4".
against the head. Gradually
• Long attachment comb (number 7)
lift the clipper upward and
cuts hair to 7/8".
outward through the hair,
• Long attachment comb (number 8)
trimming just a little at a
cuts hair to 1"
time. Re peat around sides
and back of head.
USER-MAINTENANCE

OUTLINING

STOP. COMB. CHECK.

Outlining requires no attachments. Comb the For best results, do as the professionals do:
INSTRUCTIONS
hair into the desired style, Position the clip- comb the hair often and check results as you
per between the sideburns and the ear (see comb. This way you can avoid uneven sides,
CARE OF YOUR CLIPPERS
sketch) and make sure the corner edge of the bangs, neckline, etc.
blade is against the hairline. With the outline of

DETACHABLE BLADE SET

SHORTCUTS TO PERFECT
the hair as your guide, slowly move the clip-
FLAT TOPS, CREW CUTS, ETC.
Your clipper is equipped with a detachable
per over, around and behind the ears. For the
blade set for routine maintenance, cleaning and
Always cut the hair from the back of the
back of the neck and the sideburns, hold the
replacement.
neck toward the crown, using the longest
clipper upside down (see sketch) and, holding
To remove the blade: the
it against the skin at the length desired, move comb setting. Hold the comb attachment flat
front of the clipper should
against the head and slowly move the clipper
the clipper downward.
be facing you, push up
up through the hair. Use the same technique
under the blade with your
for the sides, cutting from the bottom to the
upper side of the head. thumb and the blade will
pop-out. (See Fig 1)
For the front of the crown, cut the hair against
To replace the blade: Make
its natural direction. Then even it up with the
sure the taper control is set
sides.
to the longest position and
For a flat top use a flat comb, not the attach-
with the back of the clip-
ment comb. Just cut top hair by running the
per facing you, insert the
clipper over the comb.
bottom side (with screws)
To taper hair down to the neckline, use the lower
of the blade into the clip-
settings attachment comb. Comb the hair and
per and push down until it snaps into place.
check for uneven spots. Outline the sideburns
(See Fig 2)
and neckline areas (see Outlining).

MAINTENANCE OF THE BLADE

Always apply oil to the blades before, during
and after use. This will ensure maximum cut-
ting performance. Hold clipper away from your
body in a downward position and apply oil on
the front and sides of the cutter blade. Wipe
excess oil off with a soft, dry cloth.
Fig 1
Fig 2