Conair MN253WCSC Operating Instructions Manual

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your
unit fre e o f charge for 24 months from the
date of purchase if the appliance is defective in
workmanship or materials.

To obtain service under this warranty, return the
defective product to the service centre listed below
that is nearest you, together with your purchase
receipt and $5.50 for postage and handling. In the
absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty period
shall be 24 months from the date of manufacture.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR
LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
24 MONTH DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN, LIM­ITED WARRANTY.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUEN­TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHATSOEVER.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights, which vary from
province to province.

Service Centre:
Conair Consumer Products Inc.
Service Department
156 Parkshore Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5M1
1-800-472-7606

Visit us on the web at: www.conaircanada.ca

©2004 CONAIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC.

156 Parkshore Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5M1

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety pre­cautions should always be taken, including
the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING

KEEP AWAY FROM WATER

DANGER–

cally live, even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by

electric shock:

1. Always unplug appliance from electrical
outlet immediately after using (except
when charging unit).

2. Do not place or store appliance where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

3. Do not use appliance while bathing or in
the shower.

4. Do not place appliance in, or drop into
water or other liquid.

5. If appliance has fallen into water, do not
reach for it. Unplug immediately.

WARNING–

burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:

Any appliance is electri-

DO NOT REACH

INTO THE WATER

To reduce the risk of

1. Never leave a plugged-in appliance
unattended.

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

3. Use appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Only use attach­ments recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use an extension cord to operate the
appliance.

4. Never operate the appliance if it has a dam­aged cord or plug, is not working properly,
has been dropped or damaged, or dropped
into water. Return the appliance to a Conair
service center for examination and repair.

5. Keep the appliance cord away from heated sur­faces.

6. Do not pull, twist or wrap the cord around
the appliance.

7. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening of the appliance.

8. Do not place the appliance on any surface
while it is operating.

9. Do not use the appliance with a damaged
or broken comb or with teeth missing from
the blades, as injury may result. Before each
use, make certain the blades are aligned prop­erly and oiled.

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

9. The charge base may become warm while
charging – this is normal.

10. A fully charged trimmer will give approxi­mately 15-20 minutes of trimming time.

NOTE: When traveling there is no need to take
the stand. Just plug the cord directly into the
base of the unit with the switch in the “OFF”
position and the unit will charge.

BATTERY REMOVAL

C

ONTAINS NICKEL CADMIUM
BATTERY. MUST BE COLLECTED,
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN
THE MUNICIPAL WASTE.

Bring the batteries with the handle of the trim­mer to the nearest collection center for proper
disposal. DO NOT throw the battery into the
normal municipal waste system.

TYPES OF BEARDS/MUSTACHES

GROWING A BEARD OR MUSTACHE

There are three key factors that determine
which beard or mustache style is most suitable
for your face:

1. The shape and dimensions of your face.

2.

The natural growth of your beard/mustache.

3. The thickness of your beard/mustache.
If you are unsure of the type of beard or mus­tache that most suits your face, speak with a

professional hair stylist and ask for an opinion
on what style would be best. Once your beard or
mustache has been styled, it is essential that you
maintain its appearance. To do this, use your
shaper to trim your beard/mustache weekly.

For the best trimming results, your beard
should be slightly damp (not wet) before using
the trimmer. This will prevent the trimmer from
removing more hair than desired.

CAUTION

Do not immerse any part of the charging stand
or the adapter in water.

Do not try to plug the adapter into an AC outlet
while your hands are wet.

The outer foil and inner blades of the shaver are
delicate and must be handled very carefully.

The foil of the shaver head is extremely thin and
precision crafted. Do not push on the foil when
inserting the trimmer into the charging stand.

GETTING STARTED

TO SWITCH TRIMMER HEADS

Hold the trimmer handle with the back of the
trimmer facing you.

With your other hand; twist the head counter
clockwise, then puling straight away ( Fig. 1)

Attach another head by inserting it down on top,
align the triangle on the trimmer head with the
circle on the side of the handle and turn clock­wise until the dot is aligned (Fig. 2).

TO TRIM YOUR MUSTACHE

1. For best results, start with a clean, slightly

damp mustache.

2. Comb through your mustache in the direction

it grows.

3. Place the 5-position comb over the trimmer

blades and snap it into posi­tion. It is a good idea to start
with the longest trim setting
adjustment. (You can always
go back and cut your mustache
more closely with a shorter setting.)

ALWAYS TRIM YOUR MUSTACHE

FROM THE TOP DOWN

After your mustache has been trimmed to the
desired length, remove the 5-position comb
and, using the blades only, define the outline of
the bottom of your mustache.

USING THE SCRIBE BLADE

The scribe blade is used for fine detailing of your
facial hair. After trimming the hair to the desired
length, us the scribe blade to make fine line
details, the narrow blade width is perfect for
detailing under your lips or along the jaw line

1. Attach the scribe blade head

2. Move the ON/OFF switch to the on position

3. Press the tip of the scribe blade against your
skin and move the blade to create the desired
detail to your facial hair.

4. When finished detailing, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.

5. Use the supplied brush to clean away hairs.

6. Return the trimmer to the charging stand in
between uses

USING THE SHAVER

ATTACHMENT

Attach the foil shaver head. Turn unit on. Gently
press the foil head against your skin where you
want to completely shave the skin clean. Gently
pull your skin taught and move
the shaver in a circular motion
over your skin.

When you are finished, or if you
have a lot of stubble to remove,
press the release buttons on the
side of the shaver head and gen­tly pull the foil assembly off. Clean the cutter and
foil using the brush. Reattach the foil head.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR TRIMMER

BLADE CARE

Because the trimmer blades are precision made
for a very special use, they should always be
handled with care. Each time you finish using
the trimmer, take the cleaning brush provided
and brush away any loose hair that has collect­ed in the blades. Then store the trimmer in its
storage stand until the next use.

To promote the long life of the appliance, use
your trimmer only for the purpose intended by
the manufacturer.

Each week drop a small amount of oil on the beard
trimmer blades and turn the trimmer on for a few
seconds. Wipe any excess oil off the housing.

To clean the shaver blade and foil:

1. Press both foil frame release button (Fig. 3).
Then remove the shaver head (the cutter is now
in view). Be careful not to push on the foil. It is
delicate and can easily be damaged.

™

Conair wants to thank you for choosing our

beard/mustache trimmer. We know it will
provide you with years of reliable service.

Model MN253WCSC

®

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

T

here are several things to look for if your trim-

mer fails to operate:

1. Be sure the trimmer is turned ON.

2. Check if trimmer head is properly placed
and aligned.

3. Check the blades to see if they are clogged
with hair clippings; if so, use the cleaning
brush to remove hair.

4. If the trimmer still fails to operate, take or
send it to a Conair Service Center (see
warranty procedure and addresses).

If your rechargeable trimmer does not
seem to be taking a charge, take the follow­ing troubleshooting steps before returning it
for repair:

1. Be sure the electrical outlet is working, by
plugging in another appliance to test it.

2. Make sure the electrical plug is not
connected to a switch which turns power
off when lights are turned off.

3. Be sure you have inserted the trimmer
properly into the charging stand, that all
connections are secure, and that the trim­mer switch is in the “OFF” position.

Do not attempt to charge this unit with the
switch in the “ON” position. It can damage
your unit and the unit will not charge.

FOR HOUSEHOLD

USE ONLY

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR RECHARGEABLE

CHARGING THE MN253WCSC

1. Before using your trimmer for the first time,

2. Always check to see if the charging light is on

3. Plug unit into any 120V, 60Hz wall outlet.

4. The trimmer can remain plugged into the

5. To use your trimmer, push ON/OFF switch

6. After you finish using your trimmer, push

7. If, while trimmer is in use, the charge seems

8. To maintain the full charging capacity and

TRIMMER

insert the trimmer in the charging base and
then plug into wall outlet and charge it for 16
hours. Always place the trimmer in the stand
with the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.

when the cord is connected to the trimmer
and the unit is not in use.

power source at all times without damage to
the battery.

upwards to “ON” position.

down on the ON/OFF switch to turn the trim­mer off.

to be running down, simply put ON/OFF
switch in OFF position. Then, insert the trim­mer in the charging base and plug into wall
outlet. Allow battery to recharge for several
hours.

extend the life of the battery, it must be peri­odically run down during normal use

stops, then recharge.

until it

OUTLINING YOUR BEARD

1. It is always best to begin with a clean, slightly
damp beard.

2. After you have combed through your beard in
the direction it grows naturally, you will want
to outline the desired shape, beginning under
your jawline.

3. Attach the beard trimmer head. Begin defin­ing your beard’s shape under your chin and
work upward on each side of your face
toward your ears. Then define the upper out­line of your beard across your cheeks, past
your sideburns and toward your hairline.

NOW YOU’RE READY

TO TRIM YOUR BEARD

1. To use the 5-position comb,
slide it over the trimmer blades
and snap down into position.
(There is an indentation on the
back of the trimmer head.
Make sure foot of the attach­ment comb is snapped into that opening. If it
isn’t, then the comb will move). At first, until
you become familiar with the adjustments,
use the longest comb and trim setting. (You
can always go back and make your beard a
little shorter.)

2. Begin trimming your beard using smooth, even
strokes. Start with your sideburns and work
downward toward your chin. (Never attempt to
trim against the natural growth of your beard,
because the hair will be cut too short.)

3. If you decide you want a closer trim, you can
now adjust the 5-position comb to a shorter
setting and go over your beard again until
you achieve the desired length.

2. Clean the cutter and the surrounding with the
brush provided. Rinse the shaver foil frame
under running water. Do not use hot water. Use
only warm or cold water.

3. After wet cleaning, allow the foil frame to air­dry before closing foil frame. Be sure to align
both the triangles on the foil frame and on the
head when clicking into place.

4. The cutter can also be cleaned with warm or cold
water by taking it out from its holder (Fig. 4).

5. Hold the cutter firmly and guide it gently into
the cutter mount (Fig. 5). Press firmly until the

cutter snap into place.
Caution: make sure you do not lose the little
spring under the cutter.

6. Replace the foil frame with the triangles on the
foil frame and the shaver head aligned (Fig. 6)
NOTE: to maintain good shaving performance,
replace the foil every 8 months.

MN253WCSC

BEARD/MUSTACHE TRIMMER

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1

7

10

4

8

9

1. Beard Trimmer

2. On/Off Switch on Body

3. Battery Compartment

4. Comb Attachment

5. Shaver

6. Scribe Blade

7. Recharging/Storage Base

8. Cleaning Brush

9. Mustache Comb

10. Lubricating oil

11. Charging light indicator

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2
11

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