WAHL AQUA Blade Instructions
- June 7, 2024
- WAHL
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WAHL AQUA Blade Instructions
Please read all instructions carefully to familiarise yourself with your new Wahl Aqua Blade Trimmer before using.
Save these instructions for further reference.
For any further assistance or information call Customer Services on T: 01227
740066 or visit
W: www.wahl.co.uk
E: [email protected]
GENERAL USER INFORMATION
Information about using the operation manual
- Before using the appliance for the first time, you must read and understand the operation manual completely.
- Consider the operation manual as part of the product and store it in a safe and accessible place.
- Include this operation manual if passing the appliance on to a third party.
- In the case of conflicts with national safety specifications or instructions, the national requirements must be followed.
Explanation of symbols and notes
Please retain this leaflet for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Requirements on the user
- Read the instruction manual in full to familiarize yourself with the product before the first use.
- This appliance can be used by children from aged 14 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
Hazards
Danger! Electric shock due to damage to appliance
- Do not operate the appliance with a broken cord, plug or charger, or if the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in anyway.
- Any servicing or repair must be performed by Wahl (UK) Ltd or a suitably qualified professional.
- The use of attachments that are not supplied by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury and damage to the appliance.
Danger! Electric shock due to penetration of liquid
- Do not reach for an appliance that is plugged in and has fallen into water. Unplug immediately from the outlet.
Note: Some electrical parts inside the trimmer are electrically live, even with the switch “off.” Do not use the unit with wet hands. If the appliance should become wet, damp or fall in water, remove plug from mains socket immediately. Do not put your hands in the water. Do not take into bathroom.
Danger of explosion!
- Never use the appliance where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is released.
- Do not attempt to replace the battery. Lithium ion batteries may explode, catch fire and or cause burns if they are dismantled, damaged or exposed to moisture and/or high temperatures.
- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures below 0˚C and above +40˚C for any length of time. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
Warning! Injuries due to incorrect handling
- Switch off the appliance and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off attachments and also before cleaning the appliance.
- Never use your appliance without paying attention! Except when charging always unplug this appliance from the electricity outlet immediately after using
- Exhausted batteries/ rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of in the household waste. Dispose of them in a completely discharged state in accordance with local legal regulations. Do not throw into fire where heat could cause them to rupture.
Caution! Danger of product damage
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Do not wrap the cord around the appliance, charger.
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Never carry the unit by its power cord.
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Do not drop or insert any object into any opening.
WET /DRY USE -
The WAHL trimmer is designed to be water resistant and shower proof. This lets you use your WAHL trimmer in the shower or at the sink without worry and makes it easy to clean under running water.
NOTE: Do not submerge trimmer to prevent water ingress into electronics. Warranty is void if trimmer is submerged.
NOTE: The trimmer is for wet/dry use. The trimmer will not run while the cord is attached for safety.
This symbol, located on the trimmer, represents that the trimmer is suitable for use in the bath and shower.
What’s in the box?
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RECHARGING
The trimmer cannot be overcharged, so you may charge it as often as desired.
However, periodic recharging of the trimmer, rather than continuous
recharging, will prolong battery life. Charge when trimmer seems to lose power
or run slower. The charging LED will pulse while charging. LED will remain lit
after charging is complete.
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This trimmer is conveniently designed for household use. It should be allowed to charge completely for 60 minutes before its first use.
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Remove the trimmer, recharging transformer and accessories from the packing material.
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Connect the transformer to the trimmer. BE SURE TRIMMER IS IN THE “OFF – 0” POSITION WHEN CHARGING.
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Plug the recharging transformer into any convenient electrical outlet at the correct voltage. LED will remain lit after charging is complete.
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When trimmer is low in power, it should be connected to the transformer and plugged into an outlet to assure maximum power is available when it is next used. This transformer is designed to completely charge the battery without overcharging.
Do not use the trimmer while it is charging. -
The battery will take approximately 60 minutes to charge. The Lithium Ion Trimmer also has quick charge capability.
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Insert only recharging transformer plug supplied by the manufacturer into charger receptacle.
TRAVEL LOCK
The Wahl 9899 trimmer comes with an electronic travel lock to avoid accidental
activation while transporting.
Hold power button down for 5 seconds to engage travel lock.
Hold power button down for 5 seconds to disengage travel lock.
NOTE: Plugging in power cord while locked will deactivate the travel lock.
USING GUIDE COMBS
To attach guide combs, hold comb with the teeth up. Snap guide comb attachment
firmly to the bottom of the trimmer blade.
STUBBLE GUIDE COMBS
TRIMMING WITH GUIDE COMBS
These attachments are ideal for blending, tapering and defining beards, as
well as for achieving a “close trim” stubble look around the face. To use the
attachments, go with the hair direction. To achieve closer looks, go against
the hair direction.
HAIR & LONGER BEARD GUIDE COMBS
TRIMMING AND EDGING YOUR BEARD
The following are suggested trimming steps and trimmer positions. You may find
different procedures work better for you.
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Comb your beard in the direction that it grows to help reveal stray hairs that may be longer than the others.
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Attach a guide to trim and taper your beard. Begin with a guide of a long trimming length.
Trim toward your chin in smooth, overlapping strokes, following the lay of your beard. If you trim against the way your beard naturally lays, the trimmer will cut the hair much shorter. Change the trimming guides to progressively shorter lengths until you reach the desired length of beard. You may wish to trim closer near the ear and down under the chin, changing to a longer guide toward the front of the face and point of your chin.
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To cut the outline of your beard, remove the trimming guide. Starting under your chin and working back toward your jawbone and ears, cut the outer perimeter of your beard underneath the jawbone. Continue the line all the way up to the ears and hairline.
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Accentuate your beard line by using the trimmer in a downward motion. Start at the line you’ve created and, working from the chin back toward the ears, trim the area right under your beard line.
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Define the upper part of your beard using the same technique.
BODY GROOMING
The following are suggested steps and head choices. You may find different
procedures work better for you.
- If starting with full growth hair, first use the trimmer head with the rounded #1 or #1/2 guide comb to trim hair to a short length.
- Remove the guide comb, and go back over areas where a shorter cut is desired. Use care in sensitive areas to avoid cuts in loose skin.
- If a smooth finish is desired, remove the blade, and attach the all-body shaver (if included). Go over desired areas taking smooth strokes
TRIMMING ARM & LEG HAIR
Simply glide the trimmer over your arm or leg until desired hair length is
achieved. The first time you trim the hair, start by using a longer guide comb
on the trimmer, then use progressively shorter settings if a shorter length is
preferred.
TRIMMING CHEST & STOMACH
Glide the trimmer over your torso region, in an upward motion until desired
hair length is achieved. For tight, scratch-free trimming, use the #1 guide
comb.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Your trimmer has been designed with several advanced features to help you get
perfect results every time you trim. Your trimmer may be used to neatly trim
goatees, beards, moustaches, neckline, sideburns around the ears and eyebrows,
or anywhere you may need grooming. It also makes a great all-around family
trimmer for mini haircuts and touch ups between trips to the barber or to
clean up the shape of the neck.
- SOFT-TOUCH GRIP allows you to hold the trimmer in a comfortable position for precision trimming.
- DETACHABLE BLADE SYSTEM enables you to quickly change from a standard-width blade for full grooming to a narrow-width blade for detail trimming around a moustache, goatee, or anywhere to define the hair line and clip any stray whiskers.
To remove attachment, simply pull top edge of unit. To attach, align back tab of attachment head to cavity on the inner edge of trimmer unit and push down on top of blade.
- SELF-SHARPENING BLADES are made to maintain their shape and sharpness for extended periods.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
BLADE CARE
After each use, whisk away any loose hairs from the unit and blades using the
cleaning brush. For units with a soft touch grip, use a damp cloth to wipe
down the body of the trimmer, taking care not to get the blades wet. Store
unit in such a manner so that the blades are protected from damage. When the
trimmer is not in use, the trimmer guide/blade guard attachment should be in
place to protect the blades.
Trimmer blades have precision-hardened and ground cutting teeth. Blades should be handled carefully and never bumped or used to cut dirty or abrasive material. Clean with the included brush. Blades can also be rinsed clean.
OILING BLADES
For best results, put one or two drops of WAHL Clipper Oil on the blades only
when necessary, or approximately once a month. Motor bearings are permanently
lubricated—do not attempt to oil. When oiling your trimmer, turn the trimmer
“ON,” hold the unit with the blades facing DOWN and squeeze one or two drops
of oil onto the blades. Wipe off excess oil with soft cloth.
NOTICE—DO NOT OVER OIL!
Excessive oiling or application of liquids will cause damage if allowed to
seep back into motor.
BLADE CLEANING/STORAGE
Before storing your trimmer, use the cleaning brush to whisk any loose hairs
from the unit and the blades. Store unit in such a manner so that blades are
protected from damage.
This appliance should be stored in a manner where it is not subjected to crushing, heating above 100°C (212°F), or incineration.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- If the trimmer unexpectedly stopped operating try resetting the device by plugging the trimmer into the charger.
- If your trimmer does not seem to take a charge, check the following before returning it for repair:
- Check outlet to make sure it is working by plugging in another appliance.
- Make sure the outlet simply is not connected to a light switch which turns the power at the outlet off when lights are turned off.
- Be sure the trimmer is properly connected to the recharging transformer, all connections are secure and the switch on the trimmer is turned “OFF – 0.”
- If your electricity is connected to a master power switch, we suggest the trimmer be disconnected from the charger anytime the master switch is off. Leaving the unit plugged into a dead outlet or an unplugged charger will drain the battery.
- If trimmer does not run and it is completely charged, turn the unit “ON – I” and pinch or push the blades manually. (Oil may have dried out between the blades, so they may be temporarily stuck together.)
WIRING
WARNING: If the transformer is damaged it must be replaced in order to avoid
hazard. This product must only be used with the transformer supplied. Should a
replacement be required, please contact WAHL customer services on 01227
740066.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY REPLACEMENT, TRIMMER DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY REPLACEMENT
For battery replacement the entire, intact clipper or trimmer should be sent
to: Wahl (UK) Ltd Customer Services (the address can be found on the reverse
of this booklet) or taken to a suitably qualified professional. The battery
should only be replaced by the original manufacturers spare, for safety
reasons a substitute should not be used.
Do not attempt to remove the battery. Lithium-Ion batteries can explode, catch fire, and/or cause burns if disassembled, damaged or exposed to water or high temperatures.
LITHIUM BATTERY DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of this product or the Lithium battery in the normal household
waste.
The product should be returned to Wahl Customer Services where we offer a take back service or taken to a local collection facility where they will be dealt with safely and sent for the appropriate recycling.
DISPOSAL
Handle with care! Environmental damage in the case of incorrect disposal.
- Correct disposal will ensure environmental protection and prevent any potentially harmful impact on people or the environment.
Adhere to the relevant legal requirements when disposing of the appliance.
Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the European Community:
Within the European Community, national regulations are specified for the disposal of electrical appliances, based on EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/ EC (WEEE). In accordance with this, the appliance can no longer be disposed of with the local or domestic waste. The appliance will be accepted free of charge by local collection points or recycling centres.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Wahl are constantly developing and launching new products in the UK. We would like to understand your product needs and expectations and we value any comments you may have. As part of Wahl Customer Care, we are offering you the chance to be kept up to date with the latest product launches, innovations and special offers.
Please take a minute to register your product online at www.wahl.co.uk
GUARANTEE
This trimmer is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original purchase or receipt as a gift.
Should this product become defective during the guarantee period, return it to the store of purchase together with your proof of purchase for repair or replacement.
Alternatively within the guarantee period you can return the product to Wahl (UK) Ltd who will repair any such defect or elect to replace the product or any part of it, without charge, provided there is proof of purchase. Should a replacement be offered this will not extend the original guarantee period.
The guarantee becomes invalid in the case of misuse, alteration or repair by unauthorised persons.
This guarantee does not include cables, shaver heads, foils and cutters etc., which are consumable parts.
This product is designed for domestic use only and use within a professional environment will invalidate the guarantee.
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under law in the United Kingdom.
LIMITED LIFETIME BLADE WARRANTY
Limited lifetime blade warranty on the blades is valid if the blades fail to operate satisfactorily during the life of your Wahl product.
Wahl will, at its option, repair or replace the blades. Should the blade
become defective, DO NOT return to place of purchase. Blades needing repair
under the warranty, provided there is proof of purchase, should be returned
with postage pre-paid to:
Wahl (UK) Ltd
Herne Bay West Industrial Park
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 8JZ
The limited lifetime blade warranty becomes invalid in the case of misuse, accidental damage, alteration or repair by unauthorised persons.
This blade is designed for domestic use only and use within a professional environment will invalidate the warranty.
This warranty in no way affects your rights under law in the United Kingdom.
WAHL (UK) LIMITED
HERNE BAY WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK
SEA STREET
HERNE BAY
KENT
CT6 8JZ
CUSTOMER SERVICES T: 01227 740066
www.wahl.co.uk
Form No. ZB769 Rev0 05-18
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