SAFETY
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Please note the following instructions when using the appliance:
7
This appliance is designed for
domestic use only.
7
This appliance is designed for
trimming hair and beards. Any
other use is expressly prohibited.
7
Never use the appliance in the
bath, shower or over a wash
basin filled with water; nor
should it be operated with wet
hands.
7
Never use the appliance if it or
the power supply unit show any
signs of damage.
7
Only use the power supply unit
provided.
7
Always keep the power supply
unit dry.
7
When the appliance is being
charged, on no account should
it come into contact with water
or any other liquid.
7
After charging, always unplug
the cable from the socket and
disconnect the power supply
unit from the mains.
7
Do not drop the appliance.
7
Keep the appliance out of the
reach of children.
7
Do not open the appliance
under any circumstances. No
warranty claims are accepted
for damage caused by improper
handling.
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OVERVIEW
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Dear customer,
Congratulations on the purchase
of your MC 4842 hair and beard
trimmer. Read the following user
notes carefully to ensure you can
enjoy your quality product from
Grundig for many years to come.
Special features
– Adjustable combing systems for
altogether ten trimming lengths.
– Easy hair thinning with the
thinning switch.
– Precise contour trimming with
removal of adjustable comb
attachment.
Controls
See the illustrations on page 2.
A
Detachable ceramic/stainless steel cutting head.
B
Switch for thinning function.
C
Adjustable combing system
for five trimming lengths.
D
Switch for turning on
(»
ON«) and off (»OFF«).
F
Charging display
»
CHARGE«. Lights up red
when charging and green
when it is fully charged.
G
Socket for connecting the
power supply unit.
Accessories
G
Aluminium storage case.
Power supply unit.
Second combing system for
longer hair lengths.
Hairdressing cape.
2 hair clips.
Comb.
Scissors.
Hair-removal brush.
Cleaning brush.
Oil.
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POWER SUPPLY
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Rechargeable battery
operation
When operating the appliance
with the built-in nickel metal hydride battery, only use the power
unit supplied for charging.
Check that the voltage indicated
on the type plate of the power supply unit corresponds to your local
power supply.
1 Press the button to switch off
the appliance.
2 Plug the power cord into the
appliance socket and the
power supply unit into the wall
socket.
– During the charging process,
the display lights up red.
– When the appliance is fully
charged, the display lights
up green.
3 Pull the power cord out of the
the appliance socket and the
power supply unit out of the wall
socket.
D
F
E
E
F
Notes
7
Charge the batteries fully before
you use the appliance for the
first time (for at least 12 hours).
When the appliance is fully
charged, the display lights
E
up green.
7
The ambient temperature should
be between 5 °C and 40 °C.
7
After each further use, charging
time is approx. 7 hours.
7
In its fully charged state, the appliance can operate for approx.
45 minutes. It is not advisable to
charge the batteries after every
use, especially if you do not use
the appliance for the full 45 minutes. Only charge the batteries
when they are completely discharged. This increases their
service life. Do not charge them
every day.
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