Rowenta TN5020E0 Hair Trimmer Instruction Manual

Rowenta TN5020E0 Hair Trimmer

Please read the instructions before using the appliance, to avoid any risk arising from improper use.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CLIPPER AND ITS ACCESSORIES

• A. On/off button
• B. Adjustable combs 3 – 6 – 9 – 12 – 18 – 25 – 30 – 40 mm
• C. Cutting head
• D. Power “on” indicator
• E. Adapter
• F. Barber’s comb
• G. Pair of scissors

PREPARING FOR USE

Mains operation:

• Switch the On/Off button to 0 (Fig. 1)
• Plug the connector into the appliance (Fig. 2) and the adapter into the mains socket (Fig. 3)
• Turn the appliance on (Fig. 5)
• During use, the appliance does not recharge.

Cordless operation:
The appliance functions with its accumulators.

• Before using it for the first time, charge the appliance with the adapter for 14 hours. The next 3 times you use your clipper, it is important to let it discharge completely.
  The recommended charging time is 8 hours. When the charging indicator is red, your appliance is charging.

• Once the transformer has been unplugged, the appliance is ready for 40 minutes of cordless operation.
  IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the accumulators:

• Never charge them for longer than 20 hours at a time.

• Only charge the accumulators when there is a noticeable drop in the appliance’s performance, or if the appliance has not been used for over 6 months.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• For your safety, this appliance complies with the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental…).

• Check that the voltage of your electricity supply matches the voltage of your appliance. Any error when connecting the appliance can cause irreparable harm, not covered by the guarantee.

• The installation of the appliance and its use must however comply with the standards in force in your country.

• Caution : Never use your appliance with wet hands or near water contained in bath tubs, showers, sinks or other containers…

• When using the appliance in the bathroom, unplug it after use as the presence of water
  nearby may pose a danger even when the appliance is turned off.

• 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 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.

• The appliance must be unplugged:

  • before cleaning and maintenance procedures.
  • if it is not working correctly.
  • as soon as you have finished using it.
  • if you leave the room, even momentarily.

• Do not use if the cord is damaged.

• Do not immerse or put under running water, even for cleaning purposes.

• Do not hold with damp hands.

• Do not hold the appliance by the casing, which is hot, but by the handle.

• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord, rather pull out by the plug.

• Do not use an electrical extension lead.

• Do not clean with abrasive or corrosive products.

• Do not use at temperatures below 0°C and above 35°C.

GUARANTEE: Your appliance is designed for use in the home only. It should not be used for professional purposes. The guarantee becomes null and void in the case of improper usage.

ADJUSTABLE COMB ATTACHMENT

• Your clippers are supplied with three adjustable comb attachments to suit different hair lengths:

  • long hair: 25 – 40 mm.
  • short hair: 3 – 9 mm.
    These values are purely indicative; the actual cutting length may vary according to the angle at which the clipper is held.

• To remove or change the comb:

  • slide it as shown in figure 6 until it is completely detached. Then insert another comb if required (Fig. 5).

CLEANING

•  The clipper requires very little cleaning. You can clean it with a slightly damp cloth. To clean the adjustable comb attachment, remove it as shown in fig. 6.
• After each use, the cutting blades should be cleaned.

LUBRICATION

Maintenance-free, self-lubricating blades!

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
• Take it to a local civic waste collection point. Remove the screw, open the casing, remove the batteries.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The clipper won’t start (in cordless operation) or no longer has sufficient autonomy:
  Have you recharged it?

A FEW TIPS ON CLIPPING

• Use the clipper on hair that is clean and dry.
• Dry your hair in the style you are aiming to achieve.
• Position the person whose hair you are going to cut in such a way that you can easily see the top of their head (Fig. 7).
• Place a towel around their neck and on their shoulders.
• Before clipping, use a comb to make sure that the hair is not tangled.
• Before you start clipping, take note of:
  • the way the hair grows and any tufts,
  • the hollows and bumps on the head, often situated at the base of the neck (if you apply the clipper directly onto a bump, it will leave a clear patch).
• Make sure the clipper always stays at an angle to the head.
• To start with, cut only a small amount of hair at a time, until you are familiar with the length left by the comb’s different settings.
• To obtain an even cut, never force the clipper to move too quickly through the hair by pushing it.
• Never stop moving the clipper in the middle of the hair.
• Start by using the comb’s maximum setting (i.e. the one that leaves the greatest length of hair) before trying the others.

TECHNIQUE FOR A CREW CUT

BASIC TECHNIQUE
With this technique, the cut follows the shape of the head.

• Adjust the cutting setting in the function of the desired hair length (Fig. 8).
• Don’t forget to adjust the comb’s setting at the different stages of the cut.

1st STAGE: THE CUT The neck.

• Comb the hair.
• Start by clipping the hair on the neck from the base up, using the 25 mm setting.
• Hold the clipper firmly against the hair, with the teeth of the comb pointed slightly upwards (Fig. 14).
• Slowly move the clipper up and away from the hair, cutting only a small amount of hair at a time.
• When the hair on the neck is evenly cut to 25 mm, change the setting to the desired length and repeat the first 3 steps (Fig. 15).
• Stop clipping at regular intervals, comb the hair and check the result obtained..

Sides and top

• Repeat the procedure to clip the sides.
• Change the comb settings as you clip different zones (see Fig. 8).
• For the top, use the same technique, working from the forehead to the crown of the head and moving against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 16). Then, even up the top and sides.

2nd STAGE: OUTLINING
You can use the clippers either with the beard and trimming comb or with no attachment, according to the required hair length

The neck and the sideburns.

• Comb the hair.
• Remove the comb attachment.
• Trim around the hairline, holding the clipper upside-down and perpendicular to the head, and moving downwards. Use short strokes (Fig. 12 and 13).
• Repeat the procedure for the sideburns (Fig. 14).

Around the ears

• Carefully comb the hair around the ear. Remove the comb attachment.

• Hold the clipper at an angle but use only one corner of the cutting unit, slowly shaping the desired outline and following the direction of the cut (Fig. 15).
  Advice:

• When you use the clipper without the comb attachment, keep your movements light and steady.

• When outlining, keep the clipper perpendicular to the skin to avoid injury (Fig. 21).

TECHNIQUE FOR AN AMERICAN-STYLE CUT

Very very short sides and neck, and very short on top.

• Adjust the cutting setting in the function of the desired hair length (Fig. 17).
• Don’t forget to adjust the comb’s setting at the different stages of the cut.

1st STAGE: THE CUT

• To cut the hair on the sides and neck, see the “Crew cut” section. To finish the cut, use the 3 mm setting to shave the head.
• For the zone on top of the head (see Fig. 17), use the 9 or 12 mm settings to keep a greater length. Cut the hair from the front towards the back.

2nd STAGE: OUTLINING

• See the paragraph on “Outlining” in the “Crew cut” section.

TECHNIQUE FOR CUTTING OVER A STYLING COMB OR FINGERS (flat-top cut)

This cut gives a flat surface on the top of the head.

• Adjust the cutting setting in the function of the desired hair length (Fig. 18).
• Don’t forget to adjust the comb’s setting at the different stages of the cut.

1st STAGE: THE CUT

• For this type of cut, preliminary hair-drying is very important (Fig. 19).
• When drying your hair, work against the way the hair grows so that the hair stands upright.
• Start cutting on the sides and the neck, using the cutting lengths indicated in fig. 18. (For the cutting technique, see the “Crew cut” section.)
• To obtain perfectly flat hair on the top, use a barber’s comb or your fingers (Fig. 21 and 22):
  • remove the comb attachment,
  • using a barber’s comb (or your fingers), lift a small section of hair (the hair should be held vertical),
  • move the comb or your fingers along the hair to the desired length,
  • use the clipper to cut the hair above the comb or your fingers, using the latter as a guide,
  • the length of the last section of hair cut will guide you in cutting the rest of the hair,
  • continue the procedure, section by section, working from the crown of the head towards the front.
  • comb regularly to remove cut hair and check the result,
  • to obtain a perfect transition between the zone on the top of the head and the sides (shown at A on Fig. 18), tilt the comb slightly and cut the hair that sticks out (Fig. 21).

2nd STAGE: OUTLINING

• See the paragraph on “Outlining” in the “Crew cut” section

TECHNIQUE FOR TRIMMING AND TIDYING UP

This is how to trim a haircut that is starting to get untidy, particularly on the neckline, the sideburns and around the ears.

THE CUT
For this technique, use the clipper without the comb attachment.

Around the ears (Fig. 23 and 29).
Comb the hair into the desired style. Place the upside-down clipper between the sideburns and the ear,
making sure that the corner of the blade is on the hairline (use only the edge of the clipper). Move the clipper slowly above, around and behind the ears.

The neckline (Fig. 25)

• For the neckline, hold the upside-down clipper lightly against the hair.
• Operate as shown on the drawing, with small, downward strokes.

The sideburns (Fig. 26).
Hold the clipper upside-down, with the cutting edge perpendicular to the head, and work downwards. Use small strokes.

TECHNIQUE FOR A “SHORT BACK AND SIDES”

With this technique, you clip only the sides and neck, and keep the hair long on top.

• The cutting settings to use: 3 to 40 mm, in the function of the desired length (Fig. 27).

1st STAGE: THE CUT

• Clip the hair on the neck and the sides (using the technique described in the “Crew cut” section) up to point A (Fig. 27), using the clipper fitted with the adjustable comb attachment (3 to 40 mm in function of the desired length).

• Above the point, A (situated a few cm above the ears), use a barber’s comb to obtain a perfectly tidy transition. Hold the comb at an angle to the head (Fig. 28) and cut any hair sticking out from the comb, using the clipper without the adjustable comb attachment. Use the barber’s comb to guide the clipper (Fig.29).

• Do not clip the hair on top of the head.
  2nd STAGE: OUTLINING

• See the paragraph on “Outlining” in the “Crew cut” section.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS – FOR U.K. ONLY.SAFETY NOTES FOR REWIREABLE OR

MOULDED PLUG

The main lead of this appliance may be already fitted with a BS 1363 13 A plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a 13 A ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used.
If your socket outlet is not suitable for the plug, then the plug must be removed (cut off if it is a moulded on plug) and an appropriate one fitted.
Warning : dispose of a plug that has been cut from the power supply cord, as such a plug is hazardous if inserted in a live 13 A socket outlet elsewhere in the house. Always replace the fuse cover after fitting a fuse. The plug must NOT be used if the cover is omitted or lost until a replacement is obtained – make certain that only the correct fuse cover is used and fitted. For plugs with a detachable fuse cover the replacement must be the same as the colour insert in the base of the plug, or as directed by the embossed wording on the base of the plug. If the detachable fuse cover is lost, a replacement may be purchased from an approved Rowenta Service Centre (see enclosed Service Information leaflet). Information for supply may also be obtained from the plug manufacturer.

U.K ONLY – FITTING A PLUG
Important: the wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes Blue, Neutral, Brown, live. Please read the instructions given below before connecting the cord to a plug. If in doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows :

• the wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ” N ” or coloured BLACK.
• the wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ” L ” or coloured RED.
  Neither core is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug. This appliance requires a 13 fuse ASTA approved to BS 1362.

SERVICE- SPARE PARTS. (U.K. ONLY)
Rowenta (U.K.) Ltd has a network of Service Agents throughout the country. To telephone, your nearest Rowenta Service Centre see the enclosed Service Information leaflet. These Service Agents carry out in-guarantee repairs (free of charge) and out of guarantee repairs (chargeable) on behalf of Rowenta. Should service be required, or the appliance appear faulty, consult your local Rowenta Service Agent in the first instance. If a product develops a fault during the guarantee period it is the responsibility of the consumer to supply to the Service Agent proof of the date of purchase of the appliance (eg. Completed guarantee card and/or receipt showing the date of purchase).

GUARANTEE (U.K. ONLY)
Details of the Rowenta guarantee are shown on the Guarantee Card enclosed with the appliance. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. Should further information be required please see the enclosed Service Information leaflet.

References

• Rowenta USA | Garment Steamers, Steam Irons & Humidifiers

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