Remington HC-600 User Manual

HC-600

Use and
Care Guide

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When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should always be
observed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using this
appliance.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

■ Do not reach for an appliance that

has fallen into water.Unplug it
immediately.

■ Do not use while bathing or in

the shower.

■ Do not place or drop into water

or other liquid.

■ Do not place or store this appliance

where it can fall or be pulled into a
tub or sink.

■ Except when charging, always

unplug this appliance from the
electrical outlet immediately
after using.

■ Unplug this appliance before

cleaning it.

■ Never drop or insert any object into
any of the appliance’s openings.

■ Do not use outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products
are being used, or where oxygen
is being administered.

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Make sure the cord is disconnected
from the clipper while storing this
appliance and cord in a moisture­free area. Do not store it in tem­peratures exceeding 140°F (60°C).

■ Do not use this appliance with a
damaged or broken cutter unit,
as injury may occur.Always make
sure blades are aligned properly.

■ Always attach plug to appliance,
then adapter to outlet.To discon­nect, turn all controls to OFF,
then remove adapter from outlet,
then detach power cord from
the clipper for storage.

■ Do not use an extension cord or
a voltage converter with this
appliance.

■ Do not wrap the cord around the
appliance.

■ Dispose of used batteries properly.
Do not incinerate. Batteries may
explode if overheated. Do not wrap
in metal or aluminum foil.Wrap
in newspaper before discarding.
It is suggested that you contact
local battery redemption site(s)
in your area.

■ Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, heavy-duty,or regular
batteries in a nickel-cadmium
battery charger.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electric shock or injury to persons:

■ This appliance is for household
use only.

■ An appliance should never be left
unattended when it’s plugged in,
except when charging a recharge­able appliance.

■ Close supervision is necessar y
when this appliance is used by,
on, or near children or invalids.

■ Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.

■ Do not use attachments not
recommended by Spectrum
Brands, Inc.

■ Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.

■ Never operate this appliance if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly,if it has been
dropped or damaged, or if it has
been dropped into water.If any
of these things happen, return
the appliance to an authorized
service center for examination
and repair.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

English ..............................1

Spanish ...........................11

French .............................21

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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Product Features

Clipper Parts
A. On/Off Switch
B. Charge indicator light
C. Charging adaptor
D. 8 Attachment guide combs

(3mm, 7, 9, 12, 18, 25, L/R ear taper)

E. Oil
F. 3 sectioning clips

G. Storage/travel pouch
H. Barbers Comb
I. Cleaning brush
J. Neck brush
K. Blade guard
L. Scissors

High Precision™Hair Clipper

High Precision™Hair Clipper from Remington®brand provides a quick and easy way to
obtain professional-looking haircuts at home. Developed to combine Precision Titanium
coated blades with the freedom of rechargeability,this hair clipper enables you to achieve
customized, modern looks and traditional hairstyles. To help you create those styles,and
to extend the life of your Hair Clipper,please read all instructions before using.

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SHORT TAPERED STYLES – “FLAT TOPS”&
SHORT CUTS

1. Starting with the longest Guide Comb

attached (25mm),cut from the back of the
neck to the crown. Hold the Guide Comb
flat against the head and slowly move the
clipper through the hair, as shown.

2. Use the same procedure from the lower
side to the upper side of the head, as
illustrated.Then cut the hair against the
direction in which it grows and level with
the sides.

3. To give a “flat top” look, the hair on top of
the head must be cut over the top of a flat
comb

4. Use a closer Guide Comb to taper the hair
down to the neckline as desired.

Cleaning & Maintaining Your
Clipper

AFTER EACH USE

High Precision™Hair Clipper is washable
enabling use in the shower and ease of
cleaning.Therefore,to maintain the perform­ance of the cutters and trimmer,oil lightly
before and after each use.

■ Brush or rinse the accumulated hair from

the cutters. Do not submerge the clipper
in water.

■ Place one or two drops of cutter oil on

the blades.Turn the clipper on to
distribute the oil evenly.Wipe off any
excess oil.

■ To clean the unit,wipe with a damp cloth

and dry immediately.
! Be sure the clipper is turned off when
applying the oil.

CHARGING YOUR HAIR
CLIPPER

Turn the clipper off

■ Insert the adapter plug into the bottom of
the clipper and plug the adapter unit into
a power outlet.The red light will glow to
indicate that it is charging.

■ The clipper will be fully charged in
14-16 hours.

■ The batteries cannot be overcharged, but
we recommend that charging be discon­tinued if the clipper will not be used for a
long period of time.

■ It is advisable not to use this clipper
directly from the power outlet when it
has been fully charged, but if while using
the clipper in cordless mode there is a
noticeable drop in power,you can use
directly from the power outlet. Never
use under water when connected to
the outlet.

■ If the clipper has not been used for a
month or longer,it is advisable to
recharge it for 14-16 hours.

■ To preserve the life of the batteries,
discharge them by running the clipper
until the blades move slowly.Switch
off and fully recharge. Do this every
six months.

■ Charge the clipper at temperatures
between 40º-90ºF.

■ Nickel-Cadmium batteries included.
See battery removal section for
proper disposal of batteries.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAIR
CUTTING

Before starting the cut

1. Inspect the clipper making sure that it is

free from hair and dirt.

2. Seat the person so that their head is

approximately at your eye level.

3.

Before cutting, always comb the hair so it is
tangle free and as it is naturally worn.

4. Hair must be dry.

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How to Use

Reminders:

Cut the hair gradually using short strokes
only to work gradually over the entire head.
Always take off a little hair at a time.You
can always trim off additional hair later.
As you work, comb the hair frequently back
into the style that you are cutting.

Each
comb attachment is marked accoringly on
its outside middle surface.

BEST TECHNIQUE

These instructions are only to be used as a
guide.You may prefer to begin trimming
with a longer comb attachment to avoid
cutting hair too short.As you become
familiar with the settings, you can select
your desired length setting.

STEP 1 – Nape of the neck – Diagram 1

1. Use 3mm or 7mm

Guide Comb.

2. Hold the clipper with

the cutting edge
pointed up and
begin the haircut.
Start at the center
of the head at the
base of the neck.

3.

Hold the clipper lightly against the head
with the comb teeth pointing upward.
Slowly lift the clipper,working upwards and
outwards through the hair,trimming just a
little at a time.

STEP 2 – Back of the head – Diagram 2

With the 12mm or
18mm Guide Comb
attached,cut the hair
at the back of the
head.

STEP 3 – Side of the head – Diagram 3

With the 3mm or 7mm
Guide Comb attached,
trim sideburns.Then,
change to the longer
9mm Guide Comb and
continue to cut the top
of the head.

STEP 4 – Top of the head – Diagram 4

1. With the 18mm or

25mm Guide Comb
attached,cut hair on
top of the head
against the direction
in which the hair
normally grows.

2. For longer hair on
top, use without a
Guide Comb. Lift the hair on top of the
head with a hand comb. Cut over the
hand comb with the hair lifted or hold
the hair between the fingers and cut it
to the desired length.

3.

Always work from the back of the head.

STEP 5 – The finishing touches – Diagram 5

1. Use the clipper with

out an attachment
comb for close
trimming around the
base and sides of
the neck. Use the
ear comb guides to
obtain a clean line
around each ear. When using the ear comb
guide, angle the clipper and lightly stroke
around each ear towards the back of the
neck.

2. To produce a clean straight line at the
sideburns, reverse the hair clipper.Press
the reversed clipper at right angles to
the head, tips of the blades lightly
touching the skin and then work
downwards.

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Battery Removal

When your recharge­able clipper reaches
the end of its useful
life, the batteries must
be removed and recy­cled or disposed of
properly in accordance
with your local and state
requirements.

The following procedure should be
followed for battery removal:

■ Make sure your clipper is unplugged

from any outlets so you don’t risk.
an electric shock.

■ For your safety remove the clipper

assembly.Using a phillips head screw

driver,remove the 2 screws on the back

of the fixed blade.

■ Grasp bottom portion of the clipper with

one hand and top portion with the other
hand. Pull the two halves apart. You
may need to twist them slightly or use
a flat screwdriver to pry them apart.

■ Pull up or pry up on the batter y pack

and twist to remove it.

CAUTION: THESE NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Do not burn or mutilate as they may burst
or release toxic materials. Do not short­circuit as this may cause burns.

The EPA-certified RBRC

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Battery Recycling
Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery
indicates Spectrum Brands, Inc. is voluntar­ily participating in an industry program to
collect and recycle these batteries at the
end of their useful life when taken out of
service in the United States or Canada. The
RBRC

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program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries
into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY

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for
information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and
disposal bans/restriction in your area.
Spectrum Brands, Inc. involvement in this
program is part of our commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving
our natural resources.

How to Use

EVERY SIX MONTHS

■ At regular inter vals the Blade Set should

be removed and cleaned.To remove the
Blade Set, remove the two screws hold­ing the large blade to the clipper body.
The Blade Set will separate from the
body and can be cleaned as necessary.
Replace the Blade Set and place a few
drops of cutter or sewing machine oil
onto the blades.

CLEANING CAUTIONS

■ Use only cutter or sewing machine oil as

other oils will dry out and become sticky
resulting in poor blade action. Do not use
too much oil as it may spray.

■ Do not use liquid cleaners on the cutters

or harsh or corrosive chemicals on the
cutter casing.

■ Unplug the charge adaptor from the

power outlet when not in use and when
cleaning.

STORAGE

■ Always store this appliance and cord in a

moisture-free area.

■ Do not wrap the cord of the charging

adaptor around the appliance.

■ Do not store in temperatures above

140ºF.

Troubleshooting

The clipper does not work when turned
on:

■ Clipper must be charged for a full 14-16
hours.

Clipper cutters do not move:

■ The cutting unit may be dirty and clogged.
Clean the unit as directed in Cleaning &
Maintaining section.

Clipper does not hold charge:

■ Fully discharge battery by running
clipper until it stops; then follow
recharging instructions (see section
on Charging Your Clipper).

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CADMIUM BATTERY.

BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED

OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Ni-Cd

CONTAINSNICKEL-

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IN DURATION TO TWO YEARS FROM DATE
OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state or province to
province. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental, special
or consequential damages.

Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Money-back Offer

If within 30 days after you have purchased
your Remington

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branded product, you are
not satisfied and would like a refund, return
it with the sales slip indicating purchase
price and date of purchase to the retailer
from whom it was purchased. Spectrum
Brands, Inc. will reimburse all retailers who
accept the product within 30 days from the
date of purchase. If you have an y questions
concerning the money-back guarantee,
please call 800-736-4648 in the US or
800-268-0425 in Canada.

120 VAC 60 Hz

Questions or comments:

Call 800-736-4648 in the US
or 800-268-0425 in Canada.
or visit www.remington-products.com

Dist. by: Spectrum Brands, Inc.,
Madison,WI 53711
Dist. by: Rayovac Canada Inc.,
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T7

REMINGTON and HIGH PRECISION are registered
trademark sof ROVCAL, INC.

©2005 ROVCAL, INC.
07/05 Job# CS28166

MADE IN CHINA

Performance Guarantee

T22-20044

Full Two-Year Warranty

Spectrum Brands, Inc. warrants this product
against any defects that are due to faulty
material or workmanship for a two-year
period from the original date of consumer
purchase.This warranty does not include
damage to the product resulting from
accident or misuse.
If the product should become defective
within the warranty period, we will repair it
or elect to replace it free of charge. Return
your product with your name, address and
day time phone number to: Spectrum
Brands, Inc., Attention: Consumer Services,
601 Rayovac Drive, Madison, WI 53711. For
more information call 800-736-4648 in the
US or 800-268-0425 in Canada.

This warranty does not cover products
damaged by the following:

■ Accident, misuse, abuse or alteration

of the product

■ Servicing by unauthorized persons

■ Use with unauthorized accessories

■ Connecting it to incorrect current and

voltage

■ Wrapping cord around appliance

causing premature wear & breakage

■ Any other conditions beyond our

control

No responsibility,obligation, or liability is
assumed for the installation or maintenance
of this product.

SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC. SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT.ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
AND MERCHANTABILITY,ARE LIMITED

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