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®
MODEL HC275WC
WITH MT140C
Instructions for
Care and Use
I
MPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER
— any appliance is electri-
cally live, even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric
shock:
1. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
2. Do not place or store appliance where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
4. Do not place in, or drop into, water or other
liquid.
5. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
6. Always unplug this appliance from electrical
outlet immediately after using.
DO NOT REACH
INTO THE WATER
WARNING
— To reduce risk of
burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
1. This appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Do not pull, twist, or
wrap line cord around appliance.
Haircut
kit
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HUILE SPÉCIALE
Pour garder les lames de la tondeuse Conair
®
en bon état, il faut les huiler à toutes les trois ou
les avoir nettoyées. Si la tondeuse s’arrête et
que cette mesure n’aide pas, essayer de
desserrer les lames pour enlever les cheveux.
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13. When using appliance with its cord, check
for tangles or kinks in the cord. If the cord
does become tangled during use, turn unit off
and straighten cord before operating.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is intended for household use.
Use on Alternating Current (120V AC 60Hz)
only. 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. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature.
Your new Conair Haircut Kit has everything
you need to achieve professional haircuts at
home. Its powerful new torque motor clipper,
with steel blades for long-lasting cutting precision, features a new 5-position adjustamatic
taper control. Whatever hair length you set the
lever for, the clipper will automatically cut all
hair in that section at the desired length. Also
included are 10 attachment combs for different
hair lengths (including left and right ear taper
combs), barber scissors, a styling comb with
angled teeth, a barber comb with straight
teeth, a full-length barber cape, a case for easy
storage, 4 styling clips to assist you in cutting
longer hair styles, a neck brush and a 28
minute step-by-step How-to DVD filled with
styling tips and techniques in both English and
French. It also comes with lubricating oil, a
cleaning brush and a blade guard for easy maintenance and protection 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 cape around the neck of the person getting a haircut.
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.
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 comb and put the taper control in
the highest setting. 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.
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légèrement contre la peau, à la longueur
voulue, déplaçant la tondeuse vers le bas.
ENTRETIEN PAR
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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 upside down (see above) 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.
SHORTCUTS TO PERFECT
FLAT TOPS, 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 flat top, use the flat comb, not the
attachment comb. Just cut hair on top of the
head over flat comb (see above).
To taper hair down to the neckline, use attachment comb #1. Comb hair and check for
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• Le peigne long (numèro 6) coupe les cheveux à
1,9 cm.
de pleine longueur, un étui, 4 pinces à cheveux
pour faciliter la coupe, une brosse pour la
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SPECIAL OIL
To maintain the blades of your Conair
clipper, oil them after every three or four haircuts. Gently place a few drops of oil on the
teeth of the blades, using the special Conair oil
included with your
set. Turn the clipper
on for a minute,
then turn 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.
with the two screw holes. Place the original
screws, one in each hole, and lightly tighten
with a Phillips head screwdriver.
Then, match the two blades up, point to point,
conforming with the illustration below in (Fig. 1).
*The top edge of the cutting comb should be
1/32" to 1/16" (.79 mm. to 1.59 mm.) higher
than the top edge of the cutter. This is important so that the clipper does not cut too close,
or come in contact with the skin.
*The extreme left-hand tooth of the cutting
comb must cover or be to the extreme left
hand of the first small tooth of the cutter.
*Be sure that the extreme right hand big tooth
of the cutter touches the extreme right hand
tooth of the cutting comb.
Cutting Comb (large blade)
Cutter
(small blade)
1/32" to 1/16"
Blade screws
Large blade (cutting comb)
Small blade (cutter)
FIG. 1
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CONSIGNES
ATTENTION — Pour réduire le
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2. Close supervision is necessary when this appli-
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ance is used by, on, or near children or invalids.
3. 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.
13. When using appliance with its cord, check
for tangles or kinks in the cord. If the cord
does become tangled during use, turn unit off
and straighten cord before operating.
SAVE THESE
4. Never operate appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, or if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged,
or dropped into water. Return appliance to a
service center for examination and repair.
5. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
6. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening on this appliance.
7. Do not place appliance on any surface while
it is operating.
8. Do not use this appliance with a
damaged or broken comb or with teeth
missing from the blades, as injury may occur.
Before use, make certain blades are aligned
properly. (See “Care of your Clippers.”)
9. Do not operate outdoors or where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or oxygen is
being administered.
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is intended for household use.
Use on Alternating Current (120V AC 60Hz)
only. 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. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature.
Your new Conair Haircut Kit has everything
you need to achieve professional haircuts at
home. Its powerful new torque motor clipper,
10. 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.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then
to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to
“OFF”; remove plug from outlet.
12. Avoid skin contact with moving blades.
with steel blades for long-lasting cutting preci-
sion, features a new 5-position adjustamatic
taper control. Whatever hair length you set the
lever for, the clipper will automatically cut all
hair in that section at the desired length. Also
included are 10 attachment combs for different
hair lengths (including left and right ear taper
combs), barber scissors, a styling comb with
angled teeth, a barber comb with straight
teeth, a full-length barber cape, a case for easy
storage, 4 styling clips to assist you in cutting
longer hair styles, a neck brush and a 28
minute step-by-step How-to DVD filled with
styling tips and techniques in both English and
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• Right ear attachment comb lightly tapers
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over right ear. These combs make this part of
the haircut easier.
Attach combs by
holding them teeth
up, then snapping
them 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 largest 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
strands, and to get rid of trimmed hair.
lift the clipper upward
and outward through
OUTLINING
the hair, trimming just
a little at a time.
Repeat around sides
Outlining requires no attachments. Comb
hair into the desired style. Position the
and back of head.
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uneven spots. Outline sideburns and neck
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areas (see “Outlining”).
USER MAINTENANCE
CARE OF YOUR CLIPPERS
IF YOU DETERMINE THAT BLADE
with the two screw holes. Place the original
screws, one in each hole, and lightly tighten
with a Phillips head screwdriver.
Large blade (cutting comb)
Blade screws
ALIGNMENT IS INCORRECT:
MAINTENANCE OF THE BLADE
Then, match the two blades up, point to point,
conforming with the illustration below in (Fig. 1).
Always apply oil to the blades before, during
and after use. This will ensure maximum cut-
Cutting Comb (large blade)
ting performance. Hold clipper away from your
body in a downward position and apply oil on
Cutter
(small blade)
the front and sides of the cutter blade. Wipe
excess oil off with a soft, dry cloth.
*The top edge of the cutting comb should be
1/32" to 1/16" (.79 mm. to 1.59 mm.) higher
than the top edge of the cutter. This is impor-
tant so that the clipper does not cut too close,
or come in contact with the skin.
Conair
®
hair clippers are carefully inspected to
insure that the blades are in perfect alignment.
You will need to realign the blades after
removing them for cleaning or replacement, or
if they should be knocked out of alignment.
How can you tell if the blades need realigning?
Simply match them up, point for point, to conform with the drawing below.
*The extreme left-hand tooth of the cutting
comb must cover or be to the extreme left
hand of the first small tooth of the cutter.
*Be sure that the extreme right hand big tooth
To replace cutting comb and cutter after
removal for cleaning, replacement or because
of the cutter touches the extreme right hand
tooth of the cutting comb.
they are out of alignment, slide the cutter back
onto the black plastic oscillating head. Next,
you must make sure that the cutter (small
blade) and the cutting comb (large blade) are
properly aligned.
Line up the new or existing cutting comb
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ADJUSTABLE TAPER LEVER
5 DETENT TAPER CONTROL
Just like levers on professional clippers, the
Conair taper lever is positioned at your thumb
so 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 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 level #1. To increase cutting length,
slowly push lever down. If you push to the
lowest position level #5, it will leave hair about
the same length as the short attachment
comb.
Because a different cutting edge is used in
each setting, the taper lever lengthens the life
of your blades. Packed-in hair can slow down
any clipper. To remove it without removing the
blades, take your cleaning brush and brush
the hair from the blades. 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, try loosening the blades to remove the
hair.
Longer
Cut
Close Cut
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