When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be observed, including the following.
For additional protection, the installation of a residual
current device (rcd) having a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30 mA is advisable in the electrical
circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for advice
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS,
ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS
DANGER - As with most electrical appliances, electrical
parts are electrically live even when the switch is off.
• Do not place or store the appliance or charging adaptor
where it can fall or be knocked into a sink or bath.
• Do not place in or drop into water or any other liquid.
• If an appliance falls into water, “unplug it” immediately. Do
not reach into the water.
• Do not use while bathing or in the shower.
• Unplug and switch off this appliance before cleaning it.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual.
• Do not use attachments not recommended by Remington.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening of this
appliance.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken
trimming unit as injury may occur.
• Always store the charging adaptor in a moisture-free
location.
• For household use only.
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• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Keep the appliance and the power cord away from the
edge of table or countertops and out of reach of children
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities.
• This appliance is not a toy. Children shall be supervised to
ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use on people who are asleep.
• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working correctly, if the charging adaptor has
been damaged or dropped into water.
• Do not use an extension cord or a voltage converter with this
appliance.
• Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
• This appliance should be supplied with approved safety
isolating adaptors PA-0510A (for Australia) with the output
capacity of 5.0V dc; 1A (adaptor output).
WARNING - KEEP THE APPLIANCE DRY
Remington strongly recommends that an approved Safety
Switch (Residual current device) be installed to protect all
bathroom power outlets. Ask an electrical contractor for
advice.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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HC5870AU BARBER’S BEST HAIR CLIPPER
USE AND CARE MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing your Remington® Barber’s Best Hair Clipper. Inside this
manual you will find instructions on using and caring for your new hair clipper.
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KEY PARTS
1. Removable Hair Clipper Blade
2. Heavy-Duty Rubber Grip
3. On/Off switch
4. Charging Indicator Light
5. Removable Head Trim-Shave
blade
6. Power port
Also Includes
• 3mm Comb
• 6mm Comb
• 9mm Comb
• 12mm Comb
• 16mm Comb
• 18mm Comb
• 22mm Comb
• 25mm Comb
• Left Ear Guide
• Right Ear Guide
• Barbers Scissors
• Barbers Cape
• Blade Guard
• Storage Pouch
• Lubricating Oil
• Cleaning Brush
• Power Adaptor
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ABOUT YOUR HAIR CLIPPER
HC5870AU SPECIFICATIONS
Power SystemCordless (Rechargeable)
Initial Charge Time24 Hours
Full Charge Time4 Hours
Runtime60 Minutes
IndicatorsLED Charging Indicator
Voltage Type (adaptor voltage
Worldwide 100-240V
type)
CHARGING
• Before using your hair clipper for the first time, charge it for 24 hours. Note during
this charge ignore the electronic indicators as they are in “start-up cycle”.
• Plug the adaptor into your hair clipper and then plug the charging adaptor unit into
a 100-240 volt domestic power outlet. Check to ensure that the hair clipper On/Off
switch is OFF. The Charging Indicator Light will glow to indicate that it is charging
and turn off once fully charged.
• The batteries cannot be overcharged, but it is recommend that charging be
discontinued and the hair clipper stored away if it will not be used for an extended
period of time (2-3 months).
• The hair clipper will be fully charged in 4 hours.
• To preserve the life of the batteries, discharge them by running the hair clipper
until the blades move slowly. Switch of f and recharge for 24 hours. Do this ever y 6
months.
• Use the hair clipper only with the charging adaptor supplied.
NOTE: Your hair clipper is designed for cordless use only, it will not turn on when
plugged into the mains power outlet.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
AFTER EACH USE: Brush the accumulated hair from the cutters.
DO NOT SUBMERGE THE HAIR CLIPPER IN WATER.
• Hold the clipper so that you are looking at its back (rubber housing), locate the
blade release tab indentation at the base of the blade and push it inwards (towards
the cutting blades) with your thumb. The blades will pop out allowing them to be
easily cleaned under the tap with running warm water. When rinsing the blades it
is necessary to lubricate them once dry with 1-3 drops spread over the blades with
your finger with a light grade oil such as the one supplied. Wipe off excess oil.
• Once the blades are cleaned, lock them back into place by aligning them with the
clipper cavity and pushing the blade set towards the clipper body. You will hear a
“click” when blades are locked into place.
NOTE: Ensure that the hair clipper is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet
when cleaning.
CLEANING CAUTIONS: Do not use liquid cleaners on the cutters or harsh or corrosive
chemicals on the cutter casing.
STORAGE: Always store this appliance and cord in a moisture-free area. Do not wrap
the cord around the appliance. Do not store in temperatures above 60 ºC.
GETTING STARTED
• Make sure your clipper is operating correctly. Inspect the hair clipper making sure
that it is free from hair and dirt.
• Place a cape around the neck of the person whose hair is being trimmed or cut.
• Seat the person so that their head is approximately at your eye level.
• Before cutting, always comb the hair so it is tangle free and dry.
• Hold the hair clipper in the palm of one hand and with your thumb resting firmly on
the top of the hair clipper. This grip provides comfortable cutting control.
ATTACHING / REMOVING AND REPLACING THE BLADES
• To remove, press the release button located on the blade and pull upwards and
away from the hair clipper.
• To attach, snap the desired blade in place until it clicks.
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TIPS FOR A BARBER’S BEST HAIR CUT
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
• For even cutting, allow the guide comb/blade to cut its way through the hair. Do not
force it through quickly. If you are cutting for the first time, star t with the maximum
guide comb, until you know how short you would like your hair to be.
• The comb guide lengths described for use in the steps below are an example only,
if you want a longer or shorter hair cut you will need to adjust the comb guide
lengths to suit your requirements.
STEP 1 - NAPE OF THE NECK
1. Use 3mm or 6mm guide comb.
2. Hold the hair clipper with the blade teeth pointing upwards. Begin starting at the
centre of the head at the base of the neck.
3. Slowly lift the hair clipper, working upwards and outwards through the hair,
trimming just a little at a time.
STEP 2 - BACK AND SIDE OF THE HEAD
1. With the 9mm or 12mm guide comb, cut the hair at the back of the head.
STEP 3 - SIDE OF THE HE AD
2. With the 9mm or 12mm guide comb, trim sideburns.
3. Then change to the longer 22mm guide comb and continue to cut to the top of the
head.
STEP 4 - TOP OF THE HEAD
1. Using the 25mm guide comb, cut the hair on top of the head against the direction
in which the hair normally grows.
2. For longer hair on top, use scissors. Lift the hair on top of the head with your
fingers. Cut the hair between your fingers to the desired length.
3. Always work from the back of the head.
STEP 5 - THE FINISHING TOUCHES
1. Use the hair clipper without an attachment comb for close trimming around the
base and sides of the neck.
2. To produce a clean straight line at the sideburns, reverse the clipper. Place the
reversed hair clipper at right angles to the head, tips of the blades lightly touching
the skin and then work downwards.
FOR A CLOSE SHAVE LOOK ON THE HEAD
NOTE: The Head Trim-Shave blade only works on shorter length hair.
1. First, use the hair clipper blade without a comb attached to it and trim your hair
making sure all hair is trimmed back.
2. Remove the hair clipper blade and then replace with the Head Trim-Shave blade.
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3. Again, work the Head Trim-Shave blade all over the head, with angled and even
strokes against the direction of hair growth.
4. As this blade captures the shortest of hairs, you may be required to tap the tip
of the blade throughout the shaving process to remove the small hairs that are
captured in the blade.
5. The Head Trim-Shave blade may be used directly if you are maintaining the shaved
look, it is not necessary to use the hair clipper blade unless your hair is long,
NOTE: failure to first trim back long hair with the hair clipper blade may result in a
pulling sensation or missed hairs resulting in an undesirable result. Always use the Head
Trim-Shave blade with very short hair. The guard on the Head Trim-Shave blade cutters
is designed to gently stretch the skin while it is in use. The guard is not removable.
Should the guard become clogged with hairs during use simply tap it out or rinse it
under running water
BATTERY REMOVAL
• The battery must be removed from the appliance before it is scrapped.
• The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the
bat tery.
• Ensure the hair clipper is discharged of all power.
• Firstly, pry the detail blade head housing using a single-side screwdriver.
• Using a small screwdriver, unscrew 2 screws on the back housing of the hair
clipper.
• Continuously pry the front housing using the single-side screwdriver.
• Pry the PCB holder assembly again using the single-side screwdriver from the back
housing so you can see the PCB and batteries exposed.
• Destroy the PCB holder using a wire cutter, cut the tabs on both ends of the batter y
assembly and remove the PCB.
• Dispose of the batteries safely
This product is not suitable to use in a bath or shower
This product conforms to radio frequency interference requirements.
Any product purchased and used commercially carries a limited 90 Day Warranty.
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Spectrum Brands Austr alia Pt y Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Limited
WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS
In this warranty:
Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the
Competition and Consumer Act 2010;
CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees A ct 1993;
Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and
purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;
Manufacturer, We or us means:
1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd
ACN, 007 070 573; or
2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Limited,
as the case may be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;
Supplier means the authorised dis tributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods
in Australia or in New Zealand; and
You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.
1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
2. The benefits provided by this Warrant y are in addition to all other rights and remedies in
respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law
or the CG A. The original purchaser of the G oods is provided with the following Warranty
subject to the Warranty Conditions:
3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in wor kmanship or materials for the period of
five (5) years from the date of purchase (Warranty Period). If the Goods prove defective
within the Warrant y Period by reason of improper workmanship or material, we may, at our
own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.
Warranty Conditions
4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s ins tructions. This Warranty
does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be at tributable to misuse, abuse,
accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the part of the user. As far as
the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liabilit y for any direct or consequential
loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising out of any failure to use the Goods in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Exhaustible components (such as shaver heads, cut ters and foils) of the Goods are included
under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials used.
6. The warrant y granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.
7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the property
of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the Warranty Period,
the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same date as for the Warrant y
Period on the original Goods which are replaced.
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8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:
(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt /proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant addres s below or to the Supplier by prepaid
freight within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified original
proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and addres s of the Supplier, the
date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial number and (ii) this
warranty.
9. This warrant y is immediately void if:
(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Go ods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised to do so
by us or where non approved replaced par ts are used.
10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. A limited 90-day Warrant y applies to any
industrial or commercial use of the Goods. The Goods must be connected to the electrical
voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.
11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transpor t of the
Goods to and from the Supplier or us.
12. This warrant y is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands Australia
Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Limited.
Contact us or the Supplier for further details.
Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 3004
Braeside, VIC 3195 AU STR ALIA
Customer service in Australia: 1800 623 118
E-mail: consumer.enquiry@remington-products.com.au
Website: www.remington-products.com.au
Spectrum Brands New Zealand Limited
PO Box 9817
Newmarket, Auckland 1149 NEW ZE AL AND
Customer service in New Zealand: 0800 736 776
E-mail: info@remington.co.nz