Conair HC500SC Instructions For Care And Use

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, espe­cially when children are present, take
basic safety precautions, including the
following:

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BEFORE USING

KEEP AWAY FROM WATER

DANGER

– any appliance is

electrically 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. Except when charging, always un­ plug this appliance from electri­ cal outlet immediately after using.

Instructions

For Care and Use

Model HC500SC

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P I EC E

Haircut kit

deuse et poussez jusqu’à ce que la lame

s’enclenche en position (ill. 2).

ENTRETIEN DES LAMES

L’huile naturelle légère est spécialement

conçue pour la tondeuse Conair

®

haute

vitesse. Ne pas utiliser d’autres huiles car

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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. Do
not pull, twist, or wrap line cord
around appliance.

2. This appliance should not be used
by, on, or near children or individuals
with certain disabilities.

3. Use this appliance only for its intend­ ed purpose as described in this
manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the manu­ facturer. Do not use an ex­ tension cord to operate this
appliance.

4. Never operate this 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 the appliance to
a service centre for examination and
repair.

5. Keep the 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 sur­ face 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 use outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is
being administered.

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 open­ ings free of lint, hair, and the like.

11. Always attach plug to appliance first,
then to outlet. To disconnect, turn all
controls to “OFF” then remove
plug from outlet.

12. Avoid skin contact with moving
blades.

13. When using the appliance with its
cord, be mindful of tangles or
kinks in the cord. If the cord does
become tangled during use, turn
the unit off and straighten cord
before operating again.

Utilisant la ligne comme guide, passer la

tondeuse lentement autour de l’oreille.

Pour un dessus plat, utiliser un peigne

plat et non le peigne de la tondeuse.

cheveux plus longs

sur le dessus,

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INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR RECHARGEABLE

APPLICATION

Your new Conair Haircut Kit has every

­thing you need to achieve professional
haircuts at home. It has a powerful DC,
rechargeable, cord/cordless motor with
High Stainless Steel blades for long last

­ing cutting precision, features a new 5­position adjustamatic taper control. Plus,
Turbo button for more cutting power.
Whatever hair length you set the lever
for, the clipper will automatically cut all
hair in that section at the same desired
length.

Also included are 10 attachment combs
for different hair lengths, barber scis

­sors, a barber comb with straight teeth,
a styling comb with angled teeth, barber
cape, a neck brush, a hard case for easy
storage, and a How-To-DVD filled with
styling tips and techniques. It also comes
with lubricating oil, a cleaning brush and
a blade guard for easy maintenance of
the clipper blades.

This appliance is intended for household
use. Use on Alternating Current (120V/60
hertz) only.

1. Before use, the clipper must be fully
charged for 16 hours.

2. After use, turn the switch to “Off”
position. Recharge batteries by
connecting the charging jack into
the receptacle at the end of the
clipper and plugging the adapter unit
into the electrical outlet. The charging
indicator lamp will light up to indicate
that charging has begun.

3. After recharging, store in a dry place,
away from small children.

4. Do not wrap cord around the clipper.

FOR DIRECT

PLUG-IN OPERATION

1. Connect the charging jack into the
receptacle at the end of the clipper.

2. Plug the adapter unit into the electric
outlet.

3. Turn the switch to “Off” position, let
the clipper charge for few minutes
first.

4. Turn the switch to “On” position.

5. Unplug the adapter unit after use.

6. After use, store in a dry place away
from small children.

7. Do not wrap cord around the clipper.

BATTERY REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn appliance off and unplug. Using
a small Phillips screwdriver, remove
the screw on the bottom housing at
back of the clipper.

2. Remove the top housing by hand.

3. Now the battery is exposed so you
can separate the wire connectors.
Carefully hold the wires on each
side of the connector and gently cut
the wires. The connector will separate
and the batteries can be removed
from the inner housing. Bring the
battery to the nearest collection
centre for disposal or call the toll
free RBRC information line at
1-800-8-BATTERY. RBRC is a trade­ mark of The Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation. DO NOT throw
the batteries into the normal muni­ cipal waste system.

Never use cord to pull clipper. Never
twist or otherwise obstruct cord. To
store, coil cord loosely and secure with
a twist tie.

THE CONAIR GUIDE

TO CUTTING HAIR AT HOME

Before you start:

1. Inspect your clipper to make sure it is
free of hair and dirt, is properly oiled
and is running smoothly.

2. Place a towel or cape around the neck
of the person getting the haircut.

3. Seat the person so that his/her head is
at your eye level. This gives you
greater visibility and control.

4. Comb hair until it is tangle-free. Hold
the clipper in a comfortable grip. Now
you’re ready to cut.

MEDIUM TO LONG CUT

To begin, 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”.

CONTAINS NICKEL­CADMIUM BATTERY.
MUST BE COLLECTED,
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY. DO NOT
DISPOSE OF IN MUNICIPAL
WASTE.

GUIDE CONAIR DE COUPE

DES CHEVEUX À LA MAISON

cheveux à 16 mm

• Le peigne long (numéro 6) coupe les

• 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 the teeth
up then snapping
onto the bottom
of the clipper
blade.

To remove comb
a t t a c h m e n t s ,
place index fin

­ger 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 upwards.
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.

3. If you want hair

to be even shorter: Apply more pres

­sure to the head with the attachment
comb that is in place. This takes a little
practice, of course. Or, just switch to a
shorter attachment comb. Remember,
it’s better to leave too much hair than
too little.

2. Après l’utilisation, éteignez la tondeuse

et rechargez-en les piles en

CONTIENT UNE PILE

NICKEL-CADMIUM.

For longer hair on
top, use the barber
comb and lift hair on
the top of the head,
cutting over the
comb, or hold hair
between 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. For thicker hair
and more cutting power, press the turbo
button on the side.

OUTLINING

Outlining requires no attachments. Comb
the hair into the desired style, position
the clipper between the sideburns and
the ear (see sketch) and make 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 sketch) and,

holding it against the skin at the length
desired, move the clipper downward.

STOP. COMB. CHECK.

For best results, do as the profession

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als do: comb the hair often and check

results as you comb. This way you can

avoid uneven sides, bangs, neckline, etc.

SHORTCUTS TO PERFECT FLAT

TOPS, CREW CUTS, ETC.

Always cut the hair from the back of the
neck toward 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 of the crown, cut the hair
against its natural direction. Then even it
up with the sides.

For a flat top use a flat comb, not the
attachment comb. Just cut top hair by
running the clipper over the comb.

To taper hair down to the neckline, use
the lower settings attachment comb.
Comb the hair and check for uneven
spots. Outline the sideburns and neckline
areas (see Outlining).

surface alors qu’il est en marche.

8. Ne pas l’utiliser avec un peigne

DIRECTIVES

USER MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

CARE OF YOUR CLIPPERS

DETACHABLE BLADE SET

Your clipper is equipped with 2 detach

­able blade sets for routine maintenance,
cleaning and replacement.

To remove the blade:
the front of the clipper
should be facing you,
push up under the
blade with your thumb
and the blade will pop­out. (See Fig. 1)

To replace the blade:
Make sure the taper
control is set to the
longest position and
with the back of the
clipper facing you,
insert the bottom side
(with screws) of the
blade into the clipper and push down
until it snaps into place. (See Fig. 2)

Maintenance of the Blade

Always apply oil to the blades before,
during and after use. This will ensure
maximum cutting performance. Hold
clipper away from your body in a down

­ward position and apply oil on the front
and sides of the cutter blade.

Wipe excess oil off with a soft, dry cloth.
Any other servicing should be performed

by an authorized service representative
as the appliance has no user service

­able parts. The product is for household
use. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord
around appliance.

SPECIAL OIL

To maintain the blades of your Conair

®

clipper in peak condition, 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.

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 clip

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per in your hand and adjust the lever at

Fig.1

Fig. 2

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CONSIGNES

IMPORTANTES

surface alors qu’il est en marche.

8. Ne pas l’utiliser avec un peigne

NE PAS LE SAISIR

DANS L’EAU

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oil includ-

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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 close

­ness 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 clean

­ing 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, you might have to loosen
the blades to remove the hair.

For new blades, send check or money
order for $8.00 (which includes postage
and handling) to:

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