CONAIR HC408 Clipper Instruction Manual

CONAIR HC408 Clipper Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, 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 electric shock:

1. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
2. Do not use while bathing or in the shower.
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquids.
4. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using.
5. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.

DO NOT REACH INTO THE WATER
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:

1. This appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to an Authorized Service Center for examination and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
6. 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. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair and the like.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
8. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
9. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF, then remove plug from outlet.
10. Do not place appliance on any surface while it is operating.
11. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken comb or with teeth missing from the blades, as injury may occur.
12. Avoid skin contact with moving blades.
13. If the cord becomes tangled during use, turn the unit off and straighten cord before operating again.
14. This appliance is not a toy. Keep away from children.

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This appliance is used on Alternating Current 120V (AC 60 hertz) only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in the outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Your new Conair® haircut kit has everything you need to achieve professional haircuts at home. It features a powerful clipper with cutting precision. Also included are 10 number-coded comb attachments for different hair lengths (including left and right ear combs). It also comes with 2 styling clips to assist you in cutting longer hairstyles, a storage case, barber comb, barber scissors, barber cape, cleaning brush, lubricating oil and a blade guard for easy maintenance of the clipper blades.

THE CONAIR GUIDE TO CUTTING HAIR AT HOME

Before you start:

1. Inspect your clipper. Make sure it’s free of hair and dirt, properly oiled, and running smoothly.
2. Place a towel or cape around the neck of the person whose hair is being cut.
3. Seat the person so that his or her head is at your eye level. This gives you greater visibility and control.
4. First, comb hair until it’s tangle-free. Then hold clipper in a comfortable grip. Now you’re ready to cut.

Please note your Number Cut® 20-piece haircut kit comes with easy-to-use, numbercoded combs, so you can easily remember your favorite comb once you start to use the kit on a regular basis.

MEDIUM TO LONG CUT
To begin with, 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 1) cuts hair to 1/8″.
• Medium-Short attachment comb (number 2) cuts hair to 1/4″.
• Medium-Long attachment comb (number 3) cuts hair to 3/8″.
• Long attachment comb (number 4) cuts hair to 1/2″.
• Long attachment comb (number 5) cuts hair to 5/8″.
• Long attachment comb (number 6) cuts hair to 3/4″.
• Long attachment comb (number 7) cuts hair to 7/8″.
• Long attachment comb (number 8) cuts hair to 1″.
• Left ear attachment comb lightly tapers over left ear.
• Right ear attachment comb lightly tapers over right ear.

Attach combs by holding them teeth up, then snapping onto the bottom of the clipper blade.
To remove comb attachments, 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:

1. The hair should be combed in its natural direction.
2. Using the longest attachment comb, trim sides from the bottom upward.

Hold clipper lightly against the hair with teeth of the attachment comb pointing upward, 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 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 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 below), 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 facing forward 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.

OUTLINING:
Outlining requires no attachments. Comb hair into the desired style. Position the clipper between the sideburns and the ear (see below), 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 facing forward 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.

SHORTCUTS 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 attachment comb. Just cut hair on top of the head over the flat comb (see below).

To taper hair down to the neckline, use attachment comb #1. Comb hair and check for uneven spots. Outline sideburns and neck areas (see “Outlining”).

USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CARE OF YOUR CLIPPERS IF YOU DETERMINE THAT BLADE ALIGNMENT IS INCORRECT:
Conair® 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? When in alignment, the blades should match up point for point to conform with FIG. 1 below:
To prevent the clipper from contacting the skin or cutting too closely, the end top blade teeth need to be 1/32″ to 1/16″ back from bottom blade.
Cutting Comb (large blade)

To prevent the clipper from contacting the skin or cutting too closely, the end top blade teeth need to be 1/32″ to 1/16″ back from bottom blade.
To align blades:

1. Unplug clipper and slightly loosen screws. (See FIG. 2)
   

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 of the top blade.

SPECIAL OIL
To maintain the blades of your Conair® clipper, oil them before use and after every three or four haircuts. Using the special Conair® oil included with your set, gently place a few drops on the teeth of your blades. Turn the clipper on for a minute, then turn it off. This light, natural oil was formulated specifically for the Conair® high-speed clipper. Because it is the right oil to use, it will not slow down the blades. Never use any other product. There is no substitute for Conair® oil.
OIL BLADE BEFORE USE.

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.)

1. With a screwdriver or a dime, turn the power screw counterclockwise until the arm strikes a coil, making a clacking noise **(Fig.1).

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2. Next, turn the screw clockwise until the noise stops, and then turn about 45 degrees more. This is the maximum power setting (Fig. 2).
   

NOTE: If your clipper is making a lot of excess noise, the power screw could be your solution.
With the power on, turn the power screw until the clipper begins to quiet down, turn slowly until the clipper makes a consistent, low-volume buzzing sound.

ADJUSTABLE TAPER LEVER
Just like on professional clippers, the Conair® 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 for an attachment comb 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 increase cutting length, slowly push lever down. If you push to the lowest position, it will leave hair about the same length as the short 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” 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.

If clipper stops cutting and this action doesn’t help, check the blades. If they’ve become dull, replace them or return them to a Conair service center.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This appliance has no user-serviceable parts. The product is for household use only.
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.
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.

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.
To 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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Thank you for buying this Conair® product!
Your Conair® clipper blades are made of stainless steel. They are engineered for precise, professional results. If blades feel like they are pulling or grabbing hair, it means they are losing their sharpness and should be replaced as soon as possible.
Attachment combs should also be replaced if they are lost or broken. It is easier to cut hair with the accuracy of a pro when the necessary tools are at your fingertips.
Conair makes a variety of accessories for different haircut kits. If your haircut kit does not include them, you may want to consider adding them to your professional haircutting tools.
Left and right ear attachment combs provide effortless, precise cutting around the ears.
Styling clips hold hair in place when you are sectioning hair. A styling comb makes it easy to taper or cut hair at an angle. A barber cape ensures a comfortable and neat haircut, and a convenient storage pouch keeps all your essentials in one place.

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