Sunbeam HC4900 Instruction Booklet

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Cordless Ceramic Hair Cutting Set

Instruction Booklet

HC4900

Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 3

Features of your Cordless Hair Cutting Set 6

Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set 8

Help Line

13

Care and Cleaning

13

Battery Disposal

14

Important instructions – retain for future use.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of
your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact
the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CORDLESS
HAIR CUTTING SET

• Keep out of the reach of children.

• For household use only.

• Never touch the power plug with wet hands when plugging in or
unplugging.

• If the appliance is used with an extension cord or electrical
portable outlet device, they should be positioned so they are not
subject to splashing or moisture.

• Do not place the blades in water or any other liquid while the
unit is plugged into the power outlet.

• Do not use the hair cutter with a broken or damaged blade or
cutting combs.

• Do not attempt to sharpen the blades.

• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by
a responsible adult to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.

Sunbeam’s Safety
Precautions

3

Sunbeam’s Safety
Precautions

Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and
manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the
product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance.
Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of
an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an
appliance.

• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert
or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on
the cord.

• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is
not in use and before cleaning.

• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this
cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or
service person.

• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage
(A.C. only) marked on the appliance.

• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by
a responsible adult to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its
intended use.

4

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions continued

• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric
element or on a heated oven. Do not place on top of any other
appliance.

• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge
of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord
or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If
you have any concerns regarding the performance of your
appliance, please contact the Sunbeam Customer Service Line.

• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of
a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to
your appliances.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid
unless recommended.

5

Ceramic Cutter Set

Thin-out function

On/off switch

Charge indicator lamp

Charging base
with accessories holder

Features of your Cordless
Hair Cutting Set

6

Cutting length comb

Small cutting comb

Barbers comb

Scissors

Cleaning brush

Mains adaptor

Cutter Oil

7

Using your Cordless
Hair Cutting Set

The cordless ceramic hair cutting set can be operated as a
cordless or mains-powered appliance

• The appliance must be fully charged before using for the
first time.

• To reach the optimum recharge capacity, the batteries
should be charged for 12 hours. Do not charge for longer
than this time.

• Ensure that the Hair Cutter is switched off by pushing down
the on/off switch.

• Place the Hair Cutter on the charging base and plug the
mains adaptor into the mains outlet and switch on.

• A red light on the Hair Cutter will light up.

• The Hair Cutter will work for approximately 60 minutes with
a full charge.

• To ensure a long service life of the batteries, they should
always be completely discharged before recharging them.

• To discharge them completely, the Hair Cutter should be
operated until it comes to a complete standstill.

NB: Do not charge for longer than the recommended time of
12 hours.

8

Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set
continued

Choosing the cutting length

Choose one of the two cutting length attachments

• When using the shorter attachment you can set the cutting
lengths to the following length settings: 4, 8, 12, 16 or
20mm.

• When using the longer attachment you can set the cutting
lengths to the following length settings: 24, 28, 32, 36 or
40mm.

• Attach the comb of your choice to the unit, ensuring that it
clicks into position. Press your thumb down on the lever on
the back of the attachment comb and gently guide upwards
until your cutting length choice is visible in the window.

• The numbers 4-40 represent the cutting guide lengths

• Make sure that the attachment is always firmly locked in
before you start trimming hair.

• If you wish to further shorten the hair or beard, you can
push the comb attachment downward into another position
to repeat the cutting process.

9

Using your Hair Cutter

• The first time you use your Hair Cutter, cut a small section
of hair to familiarize yourself with the cutting length of each
comb attachment.

• Ensure that the Hair Cutter is clean and that there is no hair
in the blades.

• Place the person whose hair is about to be cut so that the
top of their head is at eye level.

• The hair should be clean and dry or damp. Comb hair free of
tangles.

• If the hair is longer than 10cm, it might be easier to cut the
hair to a manageable length using the barbers comb and
scissors provided before using the cutter.

• Start at the back of the neck with the blades pointing
upwards and gently guide the cutter up through the hair
towards the top of the head.

• Do not force the cutter through the hair quickly as this may
pull the hair and cause discomfort.

• Repeat on the sides of the head.

• To cut hair on the top of the head, start at the front and
gently guide the cutter through the hair to the back of the
head.

Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set
continued

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Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set
continued

• Shake the cutter regularly over a waste container during
use to remove clippings. If a lot of hair accumulates during
cutting, switch off, remove the comb and brush hair from
the blades with the cleaning brush provided.

• If the cutter slows during use, the blades may need
cleaning.

Cutting Contours and shaving the nape of the neck

• For straight lines around the ears and shaving the nape of
the neck remove the comb from the cutter.

• The ceramic cutter set permits an exact following of the
contours even at points of difficult access and also clean
shaving of the hairline on the nape of the next.

• Hold the cutter at right angles to the head with the top side
facing down.

• With the blades in contact with the skin, move the cutter
downward. Repeat until a neat line is achieved.

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Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set
continued

Trimming beards and moustaches

• Select the appropriate cutting length.

• Start below the chin and gently guide the cutter upward and
towards your ear.

• Using the comb and scissors provided, comb the moustache
downward and trim carefully along the lip line.

Thin-out Function

Choose the desired comb attachment length and set the
thin out function with the top slide switch (1….0). With this
function you can reduce the volume of hair without changing
the hair length.

12

Cleaning the Hair Cutter Blades

Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug from
the mains outlet. Remove the cutting length comb from the
appliance. Ensure the thin out function switch is set to "O".
Press the cutter set with your thumb pushing the cutter set
away from the appliance until it clicks out from the holder.
Remove remaining hair residue from the cutter set with the
enclosed cleaning brush. The cutter set can also be washed
under flowing water.

The appliance can be wiped down (WET or DRY) but it must not
be immersed in water as it contains live parts (rechargeable
batteries).

Once the cutter set is completely dry, insert it again by guiding
the bottom projection of the cutter set into the housing
opening and firmly pressing the trimmer head until it audibly
latches.

Oiling the trimmer head

Ceramic blades do not require regular oiling however we do
recommend that they are oiled if the Hair Cutter has not been
used for an extended period.

Remove the cutting length comb and the cutter set from
the appliance as described in the ‘Cleaning the hair cutter’
section. Apply one to two drops of oil between the cutting
teeth and spread out the oil evenly. Wipe off excess oil with a
cloth.

Care and Cleaning

13

HeadingHelp Line

If you have any additional questions about using the Cordless
Hair Cutting Set, please call the Sunbeam help line in
Australia on 1300 881 861.

In New Zealand, please call 0800 786 232.

Battery Disposal

At the end of the products life, the Hair Cutting Set must
returned to a Sunbeam Service Centre for correct disposal of
the Nimh rechargeable battery.

The battery must be removed from the appliance before it is
scrapped. The battery is to be disposed of safely.

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In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction
within 2 years of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to
faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you
free of charge.

2 Year Replacement Guarantee

Should you experience any difficulties
with your appliance, please phone our
customer service line for advice on
1300 881 861 in Australia,
or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.

Your Sunbeam 2 Year Replacement
Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse
or negligent handling, and excludes
breakables such as glass or ceramic items
and normal wear and tear.

Similarly, your 2 Year Replacement
Guarantee does not cover damage to
household surfaces as a result of water
or other substances leaking from your
appliance, nor does it cover freight costs.

In Australia, this guarantee is additional
to the conditions and guarantees which
are mandatory as implied under the
Trade Practices Act 1974 and State
and Territory legislation.

Should your appliance require repair or
service after the guarantee period, contact
your nearest Sunbeam service centre.

For a complete list of Sunbeam’s
authorised service centres visit or call:

Australia

www.sunbeam.com.au

1300 881 861

New Zealand

www.sunbeam.co.nz

0800 786 232

is a registered trademark.

Need help with your appliance?

Contact our customer service team or visit
our website for information and tips on
getting the most from your appliance.

In Australia

Visit www.sunbeam.com.au

Or call 1300 881 861

In New Zealand

Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz

Or call 0800 786 232

Made in China.
Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,
the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.

© Copyright. Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006.

ABN 45 000 006 771

Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.

06/09