Conair HCT401 Instructions For Care And Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY
when plugged in. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line
cord around appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS
2. This appliance should not be used by, on, or
near children or individuals with certain dis-
When using electrical appliances, especially
abilities.
when children are present, basic safety pre-
3. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
cautions should always be taken, including
as described in this manual. Do not use attach-
the following:
ments not recommended by the manufacturer.
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Do not use an extension cord to operate this
appliance.
BEFORE USING
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a dam-
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY aged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or
if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
into water. Return the appliance to a service
center for examination and repair.
DANGER –
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Any appliance is electrically
6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening
live, even when the switch is off.
on this appliance.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric
3-in-1 kit
7. Do not place appliance on any surface while it
shock:
is operating.
1. Always unplug this appliance from electri-
8. Do not use this appliance with a
cal outlet immediately after using.
MULTI-PURPOSE
damaged or broken comb or with teeth miss-
2. Unplug this appliance before cleaning. Unplug
includes clipper,
ing from the blades as injury may occur. Before
trimmer and nose/ear the appliance when not in use.
use, make certain blades are aligned properly.
detailer for all your
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall
(See "Care of your Clippers.")
grooming needs
or be pulled into a tub or sink.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
4. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
(spray) products are being used or where oxy-
5. Do not place in, or drop into water or other gen is being administered.
liquid.
10. Never operate the appliance with the air open-
6. Do not reach for an appliance that has
Instructions for Clipper Care and Use ings blocked or while on a soft
fallen into water. Unplug immediately. surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air
Model HCT401
openings may be blocked. Keep the air
WARNING –
To reduce the risk of burns, openings free of lint, hair, and other debris.
electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then to
outlet. To disconnect, turn all con trols to "OFF",
1. This appliance should never be left unattended
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H O M E H A I R C U T T I N G K I T
then remove plug from outlet.
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12. Avoid skin contact with moving blade. ber comb with straight teeth, styling comb with • Long attachment comb (number 6) cuts hair
to 3/4" (19mm).
angled teeth, and 3 styling clips to assist you in
13. Keep lubricating oil out of reach of children.
cutting longer hair styles. It also comes with lubri-
• Long attachment comb (number 7) cuts hair
14. When using the appliance with its cord, be
cating oil, a cleaning brush and a blade guard for
to 7/8" (22mm).
mindful of tangles or kinks in the cord. If
easy maintenance of the clipper blades.
the cord does become tangled during use, • Long attachment comb (number 8) cuts hair
to 1" (25mm).
turn the unit off and straighten cord before THE CONAIR GUIDE
operating again.
• Left ear attachment comb lightly tapers over
TO CUTTING HAIR AT HOME
left ear.
SAVE THESE
Before you start:
• Right ear attachment comb lightly tapers over
1. Inspect your clipper. Make sure it's free of hair
INSTRUCTIONS right ear.
and dirt, properly oiled, and running smoothly.
2. Place a towel around the neck of the person.
OPERATING
3. Seat the person so that his or her head is at
your eye level. This gives you greater visibility
INSTRUCTIONS
and control.
4. First, comb hair until it's tangle-free. Then
This appliance is intended for household use.
hold clipper in a comfortable grip. Now you're
Use on Alternating Current 120V/60 hertz only.
ready to cut.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this MEDIUM TO LONG CUT
plug will fit in the outlet only one way. If the plug
To begin with, cut only a small amount of hair until
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
you become used to the length each attachment
it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
leaves the hair. Try the longest attachment on the
to install the proper outlet. Do not attempt to
clipper first. If you want a shorter cut, you can
defeat this safety feature.
then use shorter combs.
NOTE: Never push or shove the clipper
Your new Conair ® haircut kit has everything you
• Short attachment comb (number 1) cuts hair
need to achieve professional haircuts at home. It through the hair to make it move
to 1/8" (3mm).
features a powerful clipper with adjustable taper more quickly. Professional experience
• Medium-Short attachment comb (number 2)
shows that the clipper works most
control and stainless steel blades for cutting
cuts hair to 1/4" (6mm).
precision, a nose/ear trimmer and a detail trim- efficiently when it cuts through the
mer that is great for necks, sideburns, goatees • Medium-Long attachment comb (number 3) hair at its own speed.
cuts hair to 3/8" (9.5mm).
and mustache trimming. Also included are 10
attachment combs (1/8" (3 mm), 1/4" (6 mm), • Long attachment comb (number 4) cuts hair
3/8" (9.5 mm), 1/2" (13 mm), 5/8" (16 mm), 3/4" to 1/2" (12.5mm).
(19 mm), 7/8" (22 mm), 1" (25 mm) for different
• Long attachment comb (number 5) cuts hair
hair lengths (left and right ear combs), barber
to 5/8" (16mm).
scissors, barber cape, deluxe storage case, bar-
To begin cutting hair: shorter by reducing the space between the
comb or fingers and the head. Comb often to
1. The hair should be combed in its natural
check for uneven strands, and to get rid of
direction.
trimmed hair.
2. Using the largest
attachment comb, trim OUTLINING:
sides from the bottom Outlining requires no attachments. Comb
upward. Hold clipper
hair into the desired style. Position the clip-
lightly against the hair
per between the sideburns and the ear (see
with teeth of the attach- below), making sure the corner edge of the
ment comb pointing
blade is against the hairline. With the outline
up ward, yet flat against
of the hair as your guide, slowly move the
Attach combs by
the head. Gradually lift
clipper over, around and behind the ears.
holding them teeth
the clipper upward and
For the back of the neck and the sideburns,
up, then snapping outward through the hair,
hold the clipper upside down (see above)
onto the bottom of the trimming just a little at
and, holding it against the skin at the length
clipper blade. a time.
desired, move the clipper downward.
Repeat around sides and
back of head.
To remove comb
If you want hair to be
attachments, place
even shorter:
index finger and
thumb as illustrated; A) Apply more pressure
then pull out and up.
to the head with the
attachment comb that
is in place. This takes a
little practice, of course.
OR B) Just switch to
a shorter attachment
comb.
Remember, it's better to
leave too much hair than
too little. For longer hair
on top, use the barber comb and lift hair on
the top of the head, cutting over the comb. Or
hold the hair between the fingers and cut to
desired length. Always working from the front
to the back of the head, gradually cut the hair
USER-MAINTENANCE
STOP. COMB. CHECK.
To Align Blades:
For best results, do as the professionals do:
1. Add two or three drops
INSTRUCTIONS
comb hair often, and check clipping results as of Conair Lubricating Oil
you comb. This way you avoid uneven sides,
(included).
CARE OF YOUR CLIPPERS
bangs, neckline, etc.
2. Turn clipper on for a minute
to disperse oil evenly over
IF YOU DETERMINE THAT BLADE
SHORT CUTS TO PERFECT
blades, then turn off.
ALIGNMENT IS INCORRECT:
FLAT TOPS, CREW CUTS, ETC. 3. Unplug clipper and slightly
Conair ® hair clippers are carefully inspected to
loosen screws. (See FIG. 2)
Always cut from the back of the neck to the insure that the blades are in perfect alignment.
4. Position the extreme left-hand tooth
crown, using the longest comb setting. Of course you will need to realign the blades
of the top blade so that it either covers or
after removal for cleaning or replacement, or
Hold the comb attachment flat against the appears on the left of the first small tooth on
if they should be knocked out of alignment.
head and slowly move the clipper up through the bottom blade.
How can you tell if blades need realigning?
5. Make sure that the big tooth on the
the hair. Use the same technique for the sides,
Simply match them up, point for point, to
cutting from the bottom to the upper side of bottom blade touches the extreme right hand
conform with FIG. 1 below:
the head. tooth of the top blade.
For the front to the crown, cut the hair against
SPECIAL OIL
the direction in which it grows. Then even it
To maintain the blades of your Conair clipper,
up with the sides.
oil them after every three or four haircuts.
For a flat top, use the flat comb, not the
Gently place a few drops of oil on the teeth
attachment comb. Just cut hair on top of the
FIG. 1 of the blades, using the special Conair oil
head over flat comb. (see above).
included with your set. Turn the clipper on
for a minute, then turn off. This light, natural
To taper hair down to the neckline, use
attachment comb #1. Comb hair andcheck oil was formulated specifically for the Conair
To prevent the clipper from contacting the skin
for uneven spots. Outline sideburns and neck high-speed
or cutting too closely, make certain that the
clipper. Be cause it is the right oil to use, it
areas (see "Outlining").
end top blade teeth are 1/32" to 1/16" back
will not slow down the blades. Never use
from bottom blade.
any other product. There is no substitute for
Conair oil.
POWER SCREW
The power screw permits you to adjust
power to your clipper. You may need to make
this adjustment if the power in your house is
low. (The Conair ® clipper was designed for
household use.)
FIG. 2
1. With a screwdriver or a dime, turn the power
screw counter clockwise until the arm strikes
coil, making a clacking noise. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
2. Then turn the screw clockwise, until the noise
stops and then turn about 45 degrees more.
This is the maximum power setting. (FIG. 2)
FIG. 2
OIL BLADE BEFORE USE.
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