Andis Company 65340 User Manual

MODEL/MODELO/MODÉLE AGR®+

Congratulations – you just went First Class when you bought this Andis Clipper.
Careful workmanship and quality design have been the hallmarks of Andis
products since 1922.

¡Felicidades! Al adquirir esta maquinilla Andis para cortar el pelo, usted ha
hecho una compra de primera clase. Trabajo esmerado y diseños de calidad
han distinguido a los productos Andis desde 1922.

Toutes nos félicitations pour l'achat cette tondeuse, un produit Andis de
première classe. La qualité de fabrication et de conception est l'apanage des
produits Andis depuis la fondation de la société en 1922.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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Adapter
Plug

Transformer
Wall Plug

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using the Andis Clipper.

DANGER: 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 a 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 liquid.

4. Except when charging, always unplug this appliance after using.

5. Always unplug this appliance before cleaning, removing or assembling parts.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children or individuals
with certain disabilities.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments

not recommended by Andis.

3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to an Andis
Service Center for examination and repair.

4. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen
is being administered.

7. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken comb or blade, as injury
to the skin may occur.

8. To disconnect remove plug from outlet.

9. WARNING: During use, do not place or leave appliance where it may be (1) damaged
by an animal or (2) exposed to weather.

10. Plug charger directly into receptacle - do not use an extension cord.

11. Unplug charger before plugging or unplugging appliance.

12. Use of charger not sold by Andis may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person.

13. Do not disassemble charger; take it to an Andis Authorized Service Station when repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

14. The batteries in this clipper have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However,

15. To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of expired battery pack properly. This

like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt

to replace the batteries.

product contains a nickel-metal hydride battery. They must be disposed of properly. Local,

state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-metal hydride batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority or call 1-800-822-8837 for information regarding available
recycling and/or disposal options.

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16. Battery pack removal and preparation for recycling:

WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy
duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery
pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both
terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may
result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE

Model AGRC Cord Pack Use (sold separately)

1. The AGR+ clipper can be used with either the cord pack
or the battery.

2. Remove the transformer wall plug and clipper from the carton.

3. With the clipper in the off position, insert the adapter plug into
the bottom of the clipper. Note that the adapter plug is fitted
with a tongue to align properly with the groove in the clipper.
Once the adapter plug and clipper are aligned, press firmly together.
You may hear a click as the adapter plug contacts engage.

4. Plug the transformer wall plug into the AC outlet as identified
on the carton.

5. The clipper is now ready to be used.

Model AGR+ Battery and Charging Stand (included)

READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE CHARGING THIS CLIPPER

1. Remove the charger from the carton and plug into an AC
outlet as identified on charger unit and on carton.

2. Place the Andis Model AGR+ Cordless Clipper in the form fitting
pocket in the charger base. Note that the battery pack is fitted
with a slot to align properly with the charger. Once the battery
and charger are aligned, press the battery pack firmly into the
charger until it rests at the bottom of the pocket. You may
hear a click as the charging contacts engage, this is normal.
The battery pack may be charged while on the clipper,
or separately. Push the battery release button (Diagram B)
on the clipper, and pull straight out to remove the battery.

Diagram A

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NOTE: The battery pack is designed to run the clipper for

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about one hour. A clean, sharp, well-oiled blade will provide
the best run time.

3. Before initial use, battery pack must be charged for

a minimum of ten hours.

4. The charger base has a blue indicator light. The indicator
light will remain "ON" when the battery is charging.

5. You can keep the clipper in the charger when not in use.
The charger will maintain the battery at full charge and the
blue light will stay on. The unit has a Nickel Metal Hydride
battery that cannot be damaged by overcharging. However,
we recommend that the charger be unplugged if the clipper
won't be used for seven or more days.

SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK

1. Clipper motor switch must be in the “OFF” position for the
charger to operate properly. Do not return the clipper to the
charger base with the motor switch in the “ON” position.
If the clipper is accidentally put on the charger base in the
“ON” position, remove it promptly. Turn clipper off and return
to the charger base.

2. Do not insert anything metallic into the battery pocket
of the charger base (Diagram C).

3. Do not attempt to charge any other battery other than
the battery pack designed for your Andis AGR+ Clipper.

4. Do not store battery or charger where it is under 50°F
or over 104°F, as damage may occur (Diagram D).

5. Do not expose the charger base or the battery pack
to excessively damp conditions (Diagram E).

Diagram C

Diagram D

Diagram B

GUIDELINES FOR BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER USE

1. Your clipper, battery pack, and charger function as several interacting electrical systems. Good
electrical contact must be maintained in order for the motor to deliver full power and the battery
to charge properly. Limited or erratic performance caused by dirt or age can be restored in the
majority of the cases if you do the following:

A. Problem: Clipper motor starts and stops as if there was a loose electrical connection.

Solution: Remove the battery pack from the clipper. Examine the battery pack opening in the
clipper. Locate the two sets of motor contacts. Gently squeeze the metal leaves until they are
about 1/16 apart using a long pliers or similar. DO NOT squeeze the metal leaves completely
together or the battery pack will not re-insert.

B. Problem: Charger does not fully charge the battery. Solution: Clean the battery pack bottom

contacts (the portion inserted into the charging pocket). Clean the charger contacts. Re-align
the charger contacts. To clean the battery pack contacts, rub gently with a pencil eraser until
they are brightly polished. Use a cotton swab and 91% isopropyl alcohol to remove any residue
or dirt. Denatured alcohol can also be used. Use care, as both products are flammable. Clean
the charger contacts in the same way UNPLUG CHARGER FIRST. Make sure eraser dust and
cleaners do not get inside the charger base. To re-align the charger contacts, again make sure
it is unplugged, and gently pull the metal loops on the four contacts forward SLIGHTLY.
Do not severely bend, deform, or damage the contacts.

C. Problem: Charger lights flash on and off as clipper or battery is moved side to

side in the charger pocket. Solution: Re-align the charger contacts as noted above.

2. To increase the life of your battery pack, do not run the clipper until the motor completely stops.
When the motor noticeably slows during clipping where it did not before, charge the battery pack.

3. A new battery pack may not charge to full capacity on the first use. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with the battery pack or charger. About five cycles of using the clipper until
the motor slows, and then recharging it will bring the battery pack to full capacity. This is called
“forming” a battery pack.

4. It is normal for the charger to become warm to the touch during operation.

5. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet if long periods of non-use are anticipated.

6. Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Recharge them immediately after they are discharged.

7. Many factors influence the life of the battery pack. A battery pack that has received heavy use
and is over a year old, may not give the same run-time performance as a new battery pack.

6. Avoid dropping the charger base and the battery pack.
Do not attempt to use a damaged battery pack or charger.

7. Clean external parts of charger with a soft brush or damp rag.
Do not use harsh abrasives, detergents, or solvents (Diagram F).

Diagram E

Diagram F

Car Adapter for Model AGR+ Charging Stand (included)

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AGR+ charging stand within a motor vehicle that is equipped
with a 12V power outlet (lighter adapter).

CAR ADAPTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove power cord from back of charging stand.

2. Plug car adapter cable into back of charging stand. (Diagram G)

3. Insert the car adapter into the 12V power outlet (cigarette lighter
adapter) in your car. The green light on the car adapter will turn

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on to indicate that the adapter is plugged in.

Plugs into charging stand

Indicator light

Plugs into 12V
power outlet

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4. Refer to previous section "Model AGR+ Battery and Charging Stand"
for directions on charging the AGR+ clipper.

Note: If car adapter cable fails to work, the fuse may need to be
replaced. You can purchase a 500mA fuse at an electronic store.
To remove fuse, unscrew cap on car adapter cable (Diagram H).
Use your thumb and forefinger to pull fuse out

Diagram G

of adapter (Diagram I). To replace, set one end
of the new fuse into the opening in the adapter.
Use your thumb to press fuse straight into the
opening in the car adapter. Replace cap. If your
car adapter cable still fails to work you will need
to contact the nearest Andis Service Center.

Diagram H

Diagram I

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following instructions before using your new Andis Clipper. Give it the care that
a fine precision built instrument deserves and it will give you years of service.

REMOVING BLADE SET

To remove blade set, first make sure your clipper motor is switched
“OFF”. Push blade release mechanism under blade hinge (Diagram J).
While holding down the blade release mechanism, push down on blade,
then gently pull the blade forward (Diagram K), and slide it off the blade
hinge. If your blade hinge should snap closed and is flush with the
clipper, use a small standard screwdriver to pry the tongue of the
hinge out (Diagram L).

NOTE: Hair may accumulate in the front cavity of the housing under
the blade. If this happens, you can clean out the hair by brushing out
the cavity with a small brush or an old toothbrush while the blade is
off the clipper (See Diagram M for location of cavity being referenced).

Diagram J

USER MAINTENANCE

The internal mechanism of your motor clipper has been permanently lubricated by the factory.
Other than the recommended maintenance described in this manual, no other maintenance should
be performed, except by Andis Company, or an Andis Authorized Repair Service Station.

CARE AND SERVICING OF YOUR ANDIS CLIPPER BLADES

Blades should be oiled before, during, and after each use.
If your clipper blades leave streaks or slow down, it’s a sure
sign blades need oil. Place a few drops of oil on the front and
side of the cutter blades (Diagram O). Wipe excess oil off blades
with a soft, dry cloth. Spray lubricants contain insufficient oil for
good lubrication, but are an excellent clipper blade coolant. Always
replace broken or nicked blades to prevent injury. You can clean the
excess hair from your blades by using a small brush or worn out
toothbrush. To clean the blades, we suggest to immerse the blades only
into a shallow pan of Andis Clipper Oil, while the clipper is running.
Any excess hair and dirt that has accumulated between the blades
should come out. After cleaning, turn your clipper off and dry blades
with a clean dry cloth and start clipping again. If upon cleaning your
blades you find that the blades will still not cut, there may be a few
fine pieces of hair trapped between the upper and lower blade. If this
happens, you will need to snap the blade off the clipper. Proceed to
slide the upper blade to one side, without loosening the tension spring
or moving the upper blade completely out from under the tension spring (See Diagram P for
position of blade). Wipe the surface between the blades clean with a dry cloth, then place a drop
of clipper oil where the upper and lower blades meet and also in the guide slot of the tension spring
(Diagram N). Now slide the upper blade to the opposite side of the lower blade and repeat this
process. After completing this procedure, slide the upper blade, centering it over the lower blade.
Handle or store your Andis Clipper with the blades down so excess oil will not run into the
clipper case.

Diagram O

Diagram P

REPLACING OR CHANGING BLADE SET

To replace or change your blade set, slide the blade bracket onto the
hinge of the clipper (Diagram N) and with the clipper turned “ON”,
push the blade towards the clipper to lock into position.

Diagram M

Diagram L

Diagram K

Diagram N

CAUTION: Never handle your Andis Clipper while you are operating a water faucet and never hold
your clipper under a water faucet or in water. There is danger of electrical shock and damage to your
clipper. ANDIS COMPANY will not be responsible in case of injury due to this carelessness.

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