CONAIR HC6500 Close Cut Precision Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- ConAir
Table of Contents
CLOSE CUT PRECISION
PROFESSIONAL, HIGH-PERFORMANCE
LITHIUM ION METAL CLIPPER & TRIMMER Respect the Ritual
Model HC6500
Instruction Booklet
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the
instruction booklet carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, take
basic safety precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING KEEP AWAY FROM WATER FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
DANGER – Any appliance is electrically live, even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric shock:
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Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
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Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
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Do not use while bathing or in the shower.
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Do not place in, or drop into, water or other liquids.
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Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
For dry location use only. Do not expose to liquids, vapor or rain. -
Except when charging, always unplug this appliance from electrical outlet immediately after using.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:
- Except when charging, this appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the se of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use an extension cord to operate this appliance.
- Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been dropped, damaged or dropped into water. Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening on this appliance.
- Keep air openings free of lint, hair and similar objects.
- Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken comb or with teeth missing fromthe blades, as injury may occur. Before use, make certain blades are aligned properly.
- Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
- Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked or while on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked.
- Always attach plug to appliance first, then to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF, then remove plug from outlet.
- Avoid skin coming into contact with moving blade.
- Do not short the polarity (output cord) – ensure jack is plugged into the unit before plugging the adapter into outlet.
- Use only with a certified USB power source, such as a computer, receptacle, lamp, class 2 power supply or automotive adapter.
- This appliance is not a toy. Keep away from children.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE
WARNING : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Brand: CONAIRMAN ®
Model No.: HC6500
Description : Clipper
Responsible Party: Conair LLC, 1 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT 06902
203-351-9000
Standards: FCC Part 15 Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-2014
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
DATE OF ISSUE: October 10, 2022
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USER MANUAL
Before using the Class 2 Power Supply, read these instructions carefully.
Use with adapter: CA74
Rated input voltage: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz 0.3A
Rated output: 5.0V DC, 1000mA
OPERATION
- For dry location use only. Do not expose to water.
- When not in use, unplug unit completely.
- Unit will become warm during operation.
CAUTION
- Ensure jack is plugged into the clipper unit before plugging the adapter into the outlet.
- Do not operate any appliance that has a damaged output cord or housing.
- Always unplug the unit before cleaning or when not in use, except when charging.
- This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor-mount position.
- Be sure voltage is correct before plugging in. The adapter included automatically adjusts to the input voltage. For connection to a power supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for power outlet. DO NOT USE WITH A VOLTAGE CONVERTER.
FEATURES
- Cordless clipper – use cordless for total flexibility and control.
- Lithium-ion technology with powerful DC motor for powerful cutting action and sustained power performance.
- Precision-engineered high-grade hardened steel blades with unique super-sharp cutting angle for smooth, effortless cutting.
- Taper control for custom settings.
- 3-hour full charge for approximately 3 hours of use.
Your new CONAIRMAN® haircut kit has everything you need to achieve professional haircuts at home. It features a high-performance metal series clipper with adjustable taper control. The clipper is engineered with Japanese stainless steel blades. Japanese stainless steel is considered one of the best brands and is renowned for its strength and the ability to hold the sharpest edge. Also included are 8 comb attachments for different hair lengths, barber scissors, a storage pouch,cleaning brush, lubricating oil and a blade guard.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
CHARGING THE APPLIANCE IMPORTANT
To charge the clipper, first ensure the clipper is switched off, plug the USB
cable into the USB port on the USB adapter with output 5.0V DC, 1000mA, then
insert the Micro USB plug into the bottom of the clipper. Plug the adapter
into wall outlet (at the voltage listed on the label affixed to the adapter).
Unplug adapter when not in use.
This clipper is easy to use, but before first use, you must charge the unit
for 3 hours.
Maximum battery capacity will be reached only after 3 charging/discharging
cycles. A full charge will provide approximately 2 hours use. When the clipper
is about to run out of power, the charging indicator will flash and you will
have approximately 10 minutes of use remaining. The charging LED indicator
light will flash when correctly connected to the main power and will
continuously flash until the battery has fully charged. When the battery is
fully charged, the LED indicator light will stop flashing but remain on.
WARNING : When charging, the unit can’t operate. If the charging light
suddenly starts to flash rapidly, the appliance is faulty. If this happens,
stop charging, remove the adapter from the outlet and contact our Customer
Care Center for further advice (see the Warranty section of this information
booklet).
OILING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! It is highly recommended before each use to oil the blades with the
oil provided. This ensures optimum cutting performance. Unscrew the cap and
cut off the very end of the plastic tube with a pair of scissors to release
the oil.
To oil the blades, ensure that the unit is switched on. Gently squeeze the oil
tube and apply 2 drops of oil to the blades (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 3). Leave the
unit on for a few seconds to allow the oil to thoroughly spread the length of
the lades. Switch off the unit and remove any excess oil by gently dabbing
with a 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 OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
PRESERVING THE BATTERY
In order to maintain the optimum capacity of the rechargeable battery, the
appliance has to be fully discharged approximately every 6 months. Then
recharge the device for 3 hours to full capacity again.
THE CONAIR GUIDE TO CUTTING
HAIR AT HOME
Before you start:
- Inspect your clipper. Make sure it’s free of hair and dirt, properly oiled and running smoothly.
- Place a barber cape or a towel around the neck of the person whose hair is to be cut.
- Seat the person so that his or her head is at your eye level. This gives you greater visibility and control.
- Comb hair until it’s tangle free. Then hold clipper in a comfortable grip. Now you’re ready to cut.
MEDIUM-TO-LONG CUT
To begin, cut only a small amount of hair until you become used to the length
each attachment leaves the hair. Try the longest attachment on the clipper
first. If you want a shorter cut, you can then use shorter combs.
- Short attachment comb (number 0) cuts hair to 1/32″ (0.8mm).
- Short attachment comb (number 0.5) cuts hair to 1/16″ (1.5mm).
- Medium attachment comb (number 1) cuts hair to 1/8″ (3mm).
- Medium attachment comb (number 2) cuts hair to 1/4″ (6mm).
- Medium attachment comb (number 3) cuts hair to 3/8″ (9.5mm).
- Long attachment comb (number 4) cuts hair to 1/2″ (13mm).
- Long attachment comb (number 5) cuts hair to 5/8″ (16mm).
- Long attachment comb (number 6) cuts hair to 3/4″ (19mm).
Attach comb by holding it teeth up, then snapping onto the bottom of the clipper blade. To remove comb attachment, place index finger and thumb as illustrated; then pull out and up.
NOTE : Never push or 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.
To begin cutting hair:
- The hair should be combed in its natural direction.
- Using the longest comb attachment, trim sides from the bottom upward. Hold clipper lightly against the hair with teeth of the comb attachment pointing up ward yet flat against the head.
Gradually lift the clipper upward and outward through the hair, trimming just
a little at a time.
Repeat around sides and back of head. If you want hair to be even shorter:
A) Apply more pressure to the head with the comb attachment that is in place.
This takes a little practice, of course. OR B) Switch to a shorter comb
attachment. 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 shorter by
reducing the space between the comb or fingers and the head. Comb often to
check for uneven strands and to get rid of trimmed hair.
OUTLINING
Outlining requires no attachments. Comb hair into the desired style.
****Position the clipper between the sideburns and the ear (see illustration),
making sure the corner edge of the blade is against the hairline. With the
outline of the hair as your guide, slowly move the clipper over, around and
behind the ears.
For the back of the neck and the sideburns, hold the clipper in the opposite
direction and, holding it against the skin at the length desired, move the
clipper downward.
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.
SHORT CUTS TO PERFECT FLATTOPS, CREW CUTS, ETC.
Always cut from the back of the neck to the crown, using the longest comb
setting.
Hold the comb attachment flat against the head and slowly move the clipper up
through the hair. Use the same technique for the sides, cutting from the
bottom to the upper side of the head.
For the front to the crown, cut the hair against the direction in which it
grows. Then even it up with the sides.
For a flattop, use the flat comb, not the comb attachment. Cut hair on top of
the head over flat comb (see illustration).
FADE OR TAPER
Fades and tapers can vary according to ethnic and regional preferences.
Except among the most highly trained professionals, the two terms are often used interchangeably.
The techniques to create them are quite similar.
The Fade: A fade is a transition in hair length from thin to full that appears around the sides and back of the head. You can have a low, mid or high fade, depending on your preference.
Start by choosing your fade line. This is the point where the fade begins, where the hair is shortest. Be conservative to start. Choosing a #1 attachment comb will trim very close to the skin, whereas using no attachment comb will leave the skin bald. Therefore, we suggest starting with a #3 or #4 for your first attempt.
You can always go shorter later, but you’ll have to wait for weeks for hair to grow back if you cut it too short at the start.
The Taper: A taper (or tape-up) is like a fade, but it sits lower on the head, closer to the ears and low on the nape of the neck (see image A on right). It is usually done on the temple and sideburn areas, proceeding low above the ear, and around to the back of the head, but it can continue around the perimeter of the head if so desired (see image B). Choose longer guide combs for a taper than you would for a fade—a #4 or #5 is a good start.
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If you are unsure, go with a #6 and use a C-scoop or crescent-shape motion.
The taper is considered a more conservative look, for men in the corporate
workplace. It is layered much like a fade, and the technique to create it is
much the same with minor differences.
Low, Mid or High Fade: Where you stop fading is up to you. You can create
a low, mid or high fade. The low fade (see image B), which is essentially the
same as a taper and the most conservative style, stops at the temple,
continues just above the ear and proceeds to the back across the lower
occipital bone below the parietal ridge. It will usually stay within an inch
or 2 of the lower neckline. A mid fade (see image C) can stop at the temple or
go a little higher. It proceeds higher above the ear and aims for the parietal
ridge, approximately 2 to 3 inches above the low hairline. A high fade (see
image D) lands above the temple and dips slightly as it proceeds to the back
of the head, above the parietal ridge. You can go even higher if you want to
create that high and tight U.S. Marine look.
These specifications are general guidelines.
You can create a fade or taper anywhere on the head and use any degree of
steepness you desire. Cutting hair is an art form! The key is to get the look
you want.
Technique : Start at the bottom of the hairline and use short, upward
strokes, trimming as evenly as possible across the back hairline and around to
each side, over the ears and sideburns. The length of the stroke will
determine how steep or gradual the fade will be, depending on the look you
want. Just keep your strokes proportional.
Start with quarter-inch to half-inch strokes, using a gentle scrubbing motion,
working square to the head surface at this point.
Then, switch to the next-longer guide comb and trim around the hairline again,
blending in with your first trim layer. To achieve better blending with the
first layer, keep using a C-scoop motion with the clipper, gently bending the
wrist to pull the clipper away from the head as you move upward.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CARE OF YOUR CLIPPER IF YOU DETERMINE THAT BLADE ALIGNMENT IS INCORRECT:
CONAIRMAN ® hair clippers are carefully inspected to ensure that the blades
are in perfect alignment. Of course, you will need to realign the blades after
removal for cleaning or replacement, or if they should be knocked out of
alignment. How can you tell if blades need realigning? Simply match them up,
point for point, to conform with FIG. 1 below: To prevent the clipper from
contacting the skin or cutting too closely, make certain that the end top
blade teeth are 1/32″ to 1/16″ back from bottom blade.
To Align Blades:
- Unplug clipper and slightly loosen screws (see FIG. 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.
- Make sure that the big tooth on the bottom blade touches the extreme right-hand tooth of the top blade.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This appliance has no user-serviceable parts. This appliance is for household use.
ADJUSTABLE TAPER LEVER
Just like on professional clippers, the CONAIRMAN ® taper lever is positioned
at your thumb. You can hold the clipper in your hand and adjust the lever at
the same time…while you’re clipping.
This taper lever eliminates the need in some situations for a comb attachment
because it lets you gradually adjust the closeness of the cut. For the closest
cut and the shortest hair, push taper lever up as far as it will go, to level
1. For a longer cut, slowly push lever down. If you push to the lowest
position, level #5, it will leave hair about the same length as the short comb
attachment.
Because a different cutting edge is used in each setting, using the taper
lever lengthens the life of your blades.
Packed-in hair can slow down any clipper. To remove hair without removing the
blades, do what the professionals do: Keeping the clipper on, quickly push the
taper lever back and forth from close cut to longer cut a few times.
If you do this after every clipping, especially with heavy hair cutting, the
blades should remain free of cut hair.
NOTE : Never pull on the clipper cord. Never twist or wrap the cord
around the clipper. Lay it flat with the cord coiled up when not in use.
STORAGE: When not in use, your clipper should be disconnected, allowed to cool
and stored in a safe, dry location, out of reach of children.
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
- This device requires one 18650 lithium-ion battery.
- Battery is not to be removed by the consumer unless instructed by the manufacturer.
- Since the battery is sensitive to high temperatures, when storing the device, keep it in a cool, dry place.
- Never put batteries into a fire.
- Switch off device after use.
- Keep batteries away from children, especially the batteries that are small enough to ingest.
- If a battery is ingested, seek immediate medical help.
- Never open, crush, puncture or disassemble a battery.
- Dispose of battery according to any state and local regulations.
- Do not dispose of rechargeable battery as solid waste.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
This appliance contains a lithium-ion battery.
To protect the environment, this appliance and its battery must be disposed of
safely. At the end of its life, please take this appliance to a recycling
center, where the internal rechargeable battery should be removed by a
professional and recycled separately. For more information about the recycling
of electrical and battery-operated appliances, please contact your local
recycling or environmental protection office or your household waste disposal
service.
For specific questions regarding replacement of the battery in this product,
please contact our Conair Customer Care Line at 1-800-3-CONAIR.
To find the nearest drop-off recycling location, call
1-800-822-8837 or visit
www.call2recycle.org/locator/
CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY.
MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN THE MUNICIPAL WASTE.
BATTERY REMOVAL
- Carefully remove power switch.
- Remove the screws and detach end cover on bottom of clipper.
- Remove the screws from outer housing.
- Remove clipper handle sleeve.
- Remove top housing.
- Remove used lithium battery.
Note : The product you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery.
The battery is recyclable.
At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be
illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid-waste officials for details in your area for
recycling options or proper disposal.
WARNING : IF YOU THINK THE POWER IS OFF WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF, YOU’RE WRONG.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
Everyone knows that electricity and water are a dangerous combination. But did you know that an electric appliance is still electrically live even if the switch is off? If the plug is in, the power is on. So when you are not using your appliances, keep them unplugged.
ALWAYS UNPLUG SMALL APPLIANCES
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. AND CANADA ONLY)
Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit free of charge for 60
months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship
or materials.
o obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the
service center listed on back, together with your purchase receipt. California
residents need only provide proof of purchase and should call 1-800-3-CONAIR
for shipping instructions.
In the absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty period shall be 60 months
from the date of manufacture.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE 60-MONTH DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN, LIMITED WARRANTY. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
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