Conair HC318ACS Instructions For Care And Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY
1. This appliance should never be left unat-
tended when plugged in. Do not pull, twist,
INSTRUCTIONS
or wrap line cord around appliance.
2. This appliance should not be used by, on,
When using electrical appliances, especially
or near children or individuals with certain
when children are present, take basic safety
disabilities.
precautions, including the following:
3. Use this appliance only for its intended
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purpose as described in this manual. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the
BEFORE USING
manufacturer. Do not use an extension cord
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
to operate this appliance.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a dam-
DANGER
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aged cord or plug, or if it is not working prop-
any appliance is electrically
erly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or
live, even when the switch is off.
dropped into water. Return the appliance to a
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric
service center for examination and repair.
shock:
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
1. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
6. Never drop or insert any object into any
2. Do not place or store appliance where it can opening on this appliance.
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
7. Do not place appliance on any surface while
3. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
it is operating.
4. Do not place in, or drop into water or other 8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged
liquid.
or broken comb or with teeth missing from
the blades as injury may occur. Before use,
5. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen
make certain blades are aligned properly.
into water. Unplug immediately.
(See "Care of your Clippers")
6. Except when charging, always unplug this
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
appliance from electrical outlet immediately
after using. (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
DO NOT REACH
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10. Always attach plug to appliance first, then
INTO THE WATER
to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to
Instructions "OFF" then remove plug from outlet.
WARNING
11. Avoid skin contact with moving blades.
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For Care and Use
To reduce the risk of
12. When using the appliance with its cord, be
Model HC318ACS with "Turbo" button burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:
BATTERY REMOVAL
mindful of tangles or kinks in the cord. If This appliance is intended for household use.
the cord does become tangled during use, Use on Alternating Current (120V 60 hertz) only. INSTRUCTIONS
turn the unit off and straighten cord before
1. Before use, the clipper must be fully
1. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove
operating again.
charged for 16 hours.
the screw on the bottom housing at back of the
SAVE THESE
2. After use, turn the switch to "Off" position. clipper.
Recharge batteries by connecting the charging
INSTRUCTIONS 2. Remove the top housing by hand.
jack into the receptacle at the end of the clipper
3. Now the battery is exposed so you can separate
and plugging the adapter unit into the electrical
OPERATING
the wire connectors. Carefully hold the wires on
outlet. The charging indicator lamp will light up
each side of the connector and gently cut the
to indicate that charging has begun.
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wires. The connector will separate and the bat-
3. After recharging, store in a dry place, away
teries can be removed from the inner housing.
from small children.
FOR RECHARGEABLE Bring the battery to the nearest collection center
4. Do not wrap cord around the clipper. for disposal or call the toll-free RBRC information
APPLICATION
line at 1-800-8-BATTERY. RBRC is a trademark of
Your new Conair Haircut Kit has everything you

FOR DIRECT PLUG-IN OPERATION

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
need to achieve professional haircuts at home. DO NOT throw the batteries into the normal munic-
1. Connect the charging jack into the receptacle
Its powerful D.C. motor clipper with High Carbon
ipal waste system.Never use cord to pull clipper.
at the end of the clipper.
Stainless Steel blades for long lasting cutting
Never twist or otherwise obstruct cord. To store,
precision, features a new 5-position adjusta- 2. Plug the adapter unit into the electric outlet. coil cord loosely and secure with a twist tie.
matic taper control. Plus, Turbo button for more
3. Turn the switch to "Off" position, let the clipper
THE CONAIR GUIDE
cutting power. Whatever hair length you set the
charged for few minutes first.
TO CUTTING HAIR AT HOME
lever for, the clipper will automatically cut all hair
4. Turn the switch to "On" position.
in that section at the same desired length.
Before you start:
5. Unplug the adapter unit after use.
Also included are 10 attachment combs for
1. Inspect your clipper to make sure it is free
different hair lengths, barber scissors, a barber 6. After use, store in a dry place away from small
of hair and dirt, is properly oiled and is running
children.
comb with straight teeth, 2 styling clips, a full
smoothly.
length barber cape, a neck brush and a hard
7. Do not wrap cord around the clipper.
2. Place a towel or cape around the neck of the
case for easy storage. It also comes with lubri-
person getting the haircut.
cating oil, a cleaning brush and a blade guard for
CONTAINS NICKEL-
easy maintenance of the clipper blades. 3. Seat the person so that his/her head is at
CADMIUM BATTERY.
your eye level. This gives you greater visibility
MUST BE COLLECTED,
and control.
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY. DO NOT 4. Comb hair until it is tangle-free. Hold the
DISPOSE OF clipper in a comfortable grip. Now you're ready
IN MUNICIPAL WASTE. to cut.
MEDIUM TO LONG CUT
To remove comb attach-
ments, place index
To begin, cut only a small amount of hair until
you become used to the length each attachment finger and thumb as
illustrated; then pull out
leaves the hair. Try the longest attachment on the
clipper first. If you want a shorter cut, you can and up.
then use shorter combs.
• Short attachment comb (number 1) cuts hair
to 1/8". To begin cutting hair:
• Medium-Short attachment comb (number 2)
1. The hair should be combed in its natural gradually cut the hair shorter by reducing the
cuts hair to 1/4".
direction. space between the comb or fingers and the
• Medium-Long attachment comb (number 3)
head. Comb often to check for uneven strands,
2. Using the largest attachment comb, trim sides
cuts hair to 3/8".
and to get rid of trimmed hair. For thicker hair
from the bottom upwards.
• Long attachment comb (number 4) cuts hair
and more cutting power, press the turbo button
Hold clipper lightly against
to 1/2".
on the side.
the hair with teeth of the
• Long attachment comb (number 5) cuts hair
attachment comb pointing
OUTLINING
to 5/8".
upward, yet flat against the
Outlining requires no attachments. Comb the
• Long attachment comb (number 6) cuts hair
head. Gradually lift the clip-
hair into the desired style, Position the clip-
to 3/4".
per upward and outward
per between the sideburns and the ear (see
• Long attachment comb (number 7) cuts hair
through the hair, trim-
sketch) and make sure the corner edge of the
to 7/8". ming just a little at a time.
blade is against the hairline. With the outline of
Repeat around sides and
• Long attachment comb (number 8) cuts hair to 1"
the hair as your guide, slowly move the clipper
back of head.
• Left ear attachment comb lightly tapers over
over, around and behind the ears. For the back
left ear. 3. If you want hair to be even
of the neck and the sideburns, hold the clipper
• Right ear attachment comb lightly tapers over shorter: Apply more pres-
upside down (see sketch) and, holding it against
right ear. sure to the head with the
the skin at the length desired, move the clipper
Attach combs by hold- attachment comb that is
downward.
in place. This takes a little
ing them teeth up then
practice, of course. Or, just
snapping onto the
switch to a shorter attach-
bottom of the clipper
ment comb. Remember, it's
blade.
better to leave too much
NOTE: Never push or
hair than too little.
shove the clipper through the hair to make
it move more quickly. Professional experience
shows that the clipper works most efficiently
when it cuts through the hair at its own speed.
USER-MAINTENANCE
STOP. COMB. CHECK.
For longer hair on top,
use the barber comb and
For best results, do as the professionals do:
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lift hair on the top of
comb the hair often and check results as you
the head, cutting over
comb. This way you can avoid uneven sides,
the comb, or hold hair
bangs, neckline, etc.

CARE OF YOUR CLIPPERS

between fingers and cut
SHORTCUTS TO PERFECT FLAT

DETACHABLE BLADE SET

to desired length. Always
working from the front TOPS, CREW CUTS, ETC. Your clipper is equipped with a detachable
blade set for routine maintenance, cleaning and
to the back of the head,
replacement.

To remove the blade:

the front of the clip-
per should be facing
you, push up under
the blade with your
thumb and the blade
will pop-out (Fig. 1).
Always cut the hair from the back of the
neck toward the crown, using the longest

To replace the blade:

comb setting. Hold the comb attachment flat
Make sure the taper
against the head and slowly move the clipper up
control is set to the
through the hair. Use the same technique for the
longest position and
sides, cutting from the bottom to the upper side
with the back of the
of the head.
clipper facing you,
For the front of the crown, cut the hair against its
insert the bottom side
natural direction. Then even it up with the sides.
(with screws) of the
For a flat top use a flat comb, not the attachment blade into the clipper
and push down until it snaps into place (Fig. 2).
comb. Just cut top hair by running the clipper
over the comb.

MAINTENANCE OF THE BLADE

To taper hair down to the neckline, use the lower Always apply oil to the blades before, during
settings attachment comb. Comb the hair and
and after use. This will ensure maximum cutting
check for uneven spots. Outline the sideburns
performance. Hold clipper away from your body
and neckline areas (see Outlining).
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.
Large blade (cutting comb)
Blade screws
Small blade (cutter)
Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative or that the
appliance has no user serviceable parts. The
Fig.1 product is for household use. Do not pull, twist,
or wrap line cord around appliance
Fig.2