Wahl 9155-2217X Instruction manual

Mains Hair Clipper

instructions

Mains hair clipper instructions

Please read all instructions carefully to familiarise yourself

with your new clipper before using.

Save these instructions for further reference.

For any further assistance or information call Customer Services on

T: 01227 740066

or visit

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INDEX

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Page 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 6
USING YOUR CLIPPER Page 6
TRIMMER INSTRUCTIONS Page 9
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Page 11
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Page 13
GUARANTEE Page 14
PRODUCT REGISTRATION Page 15

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. This appliance can be used by children
from aged 14 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.

2. Switch off the appliance and unplug from
outlet when not in use, before putting on
or taking off attachments and also before
cleaning the appliance.

3. Never use your appliance without paying
attention! Always unplug this appliance from
the electricity outlet immediately after use.

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4. Do not operate the appliance with a
broken cord or plug, or if the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
anyway.

5. Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.

6. Any servicing or repair must be performed
by an authorised service representative.

7. Do not use outdoors or in damp areas.

8. The use of attachments that are not
supplied by the manufacturer may cause

re, electric shock or injury and damage to

the appliance.

9. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
never immerse the unit or let it come into
contact with water or any other liquids.
Do not use the unit with wet hands. If the
appliance should become wet, damp or fall
in water, remove plug from mains socket
immediately. Do not put your hands in the
water. Do not take into bathroom.

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10. Never carry the unit by its power cord.

11. Do not drop or insert any object into any
opening.

12. Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose.

13. Do not use this appliance with damaged or broken

comb or blade set as injury may occur.

Caution! Danger Flamable!

The appliance must never be sprayed

with aerosol (spray) products classied as
ammable

WARNING: Keep the appliance dry.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before you cut hair

1. Your clipper should be clean, oiled and in perfect working condition.

2. Place a towel or cape around the neck, to cover clothing.

3. Position the person whose hair is to be cut on stool or

chair, or so the top of the head is about even with your
eye level.

4. After combing the hair to remove all tangles, hold the clipper in a relaxed, comfortable

grip, with the name plate under the palm near your index nger. The grip will help you

maintain comfortable, accurate cutting control.

NOTE: To attach guide combs, hold comb with the teeth up. Snap guide comb

attachment rmly to the bottom of the clipper blade.

Cutting Hair
For Medium to Long Cuts

The rst time you cut the hair, cut only a small amount until you have become accustomed

to how long each guide comb leaves the hair. Always start by placing the largest guide
comb on the clipper and then use the shorter combs if a shorter length is desired.

Remember, between professional haircuts, the hair grows evenly all over the head and a
light trimming at the lower neck and sides may be all that is needed to bring back that neat,
well groomed look.

For uniform cutting, allow the clipper to cut its way through the hair. Do not force it
through at a faster rate.

1. Start by combing through the hair so it falls into its natural direction.

2. Place the largest guide comb onto your clipper and start by trimming the sides from

the bottom upwards. Hold the clipper lightly against the hair, with the teeth of the guide

comb pointing up at against the head. Slowly lift the clipper up and outward through the

hair, cutting only a small amount at a time.

Repeat around sides and back of head.

If you desire shorter hair, either change to a shorter guide comb, or apply more pressure
and less lift away from head with the present attachment.
This whole procedure requires practice, and it is always better to leave too much hair for

the rst few haircuts.

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For Longer Hair On Top

By not using a guide comb, a longer cut can be achieved. Use either a barber or regular
comb and lift the hair on top of the head, cutting over the comb, or grasp the hair

between the ngers and cut to desired length. Continue this procedure from the front to

the back of the head, gradually cutting the hair shorter by reducing the space between

the comb or the ngers and the head. Comb frequently to remove trimmed hair and

check for uneven strands.

Tapering Around Ears.

Using left and right ear guide combs. By following the outline of the ear with the appro­priate comb you achieve a gradual taper and blending without having to use multiple
combs.

To Taper The Area Bordering the Left Ear.

Attach the left ear taper comb to your clipper and stand facing the left ear. While holding

the clipper at a slight angle against the head, position the guide comb just back of the

left ear at the hairline. Then move the clipper in a small half circle pattern around the left
ear toward the front of the head. Depending on the length of hair you are working with
you may need to take several small strokes as you proceed around the ear. When doing
so, slowly move the clipper upward and outward being mindful of the ear. This will allow
you to guide hair into the comb towards the clipper blades.

NOTE: You may also achieve a tapering of sideburns by including the side burn area
as you begin to move the clipper around the ear.

To Taper The Area Bordering The Right Ear.

Attach the right ear guide comb to your clipper. Stand facing the right ear and repeat the
process described above for the left ear.
Finish by outlining the area around the ear as described in the following section.

Outlining.

No attachments are needed; push the taper lever up to close cut position. Comb hair
into desired style. Starting between the ear and the sideburns, hold the clipper with the
corner edge of the blade against the hairline. Slowly follow the desired outline of the hair

over, around and behind the ears. For dening the sideburns and the back of the neck,

hold the clipper upside down, against the skin at the desired length and move down.

Comb hair and check that sides are even. Check for uneven spots throughout the
haircut.

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Crew Cuts and Short Cuts.

Starting with the longest guide comb, cut from the back of the neck to the crown. Hold

the guide comb at against the head and slowly move the clipper through hair.

Use the same procedure from the lower side to the upper side of the head. Then cut the
hair against the direction in which it grows, from the front to the crown.

To give a at top look, the hair on the top of the head must be over the top of a at comb,

rather than using the guide comb.
Use closer cutting guide combs to taper the hair down the neckline, as desired.
Comb hair and check for uneven spots. Outline sideburns and neckline as previously
described.

Taper Lever (Not included in all Wahl kits)

The taper lever adds versatility to your clipper by allowing you to gradually change the
closeness of your cut without a guide comb. When the lever is in the uppermost position,
the blades will give you closest cut and leave the hair very short. Pushing the lever
downward gradually increases the cutting length. In its lowest position, the taper lever
will leave the hair approximately the same length as the 1/8” comb.
The taper lever will also extend the use of your blades since a different cutting edge is

used in each setting. In addition, if extremely heavy haircutting has jammed the blades,

it will help you remove hair that has become wedged between two blades without
removing the blades.

While the clipper is running, rapidly move the lever from close cut to longer cut a couple

of times. Doing this each time you’ve nished using your clipper will help keep the blades

clear of cut hair. If your clipper stops cutting and this does not help, your cutting blades
may be dull, either replace them or return to Wahl for sharpening.

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Using Your Trimmer (Not included in all Wahl kits)

Trimming And Edging Your Beard

The following are suggested trimming steps and trimmer positions. You may nd different

procedures work better for you.

1. Comb your beard in the direction that it grows to help reveal stray hairs that may be

longer than others.

2. Attach the 5 position trimming guide to trim and taper your beard. With the blades

pointing toward you, begin with the trimming guide attachment set at a long trimming
length.
For best results, start at each side burn and stroke down towards the neck. Trim toward
your chin in smooth,
overlapping strokes, following the lay of your beard. If you trim against the way your
beard naturally lays, the trimmer will cut the hair much shorter and the result may be
patchy.

Adjust the trimming guide to progressively shorter settings until you reach the desired

length of beard. You may wish to set the trimming guide attachment to cut closer near
the ear and down under the chin, changing to a longer setting toward the front of the
face and point of your chin. When the trimming guide is removed, it will remain at its last
length setting until you change it.
Always ensure the trimming guide is snapped solidly into the desired position before you
start to trim.

3. Remove the trimming guide and cut the outline of your beard. Rotate the trimmer

so that the blades are pointing toward you. Starting under your chin and working back

toward your jawbone and ears, cut the outer perimeter of your beard underneath the
jawbone. Continue the line all the way up to the ears and hairline.

4. Accentuate your beard line by using the trimmer in a downward motion. Start at the

line you have created and work from the chin back towards the ears, trim the area right
under your beard line.

5. Dene the upper part of your beard using the same technique.

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Trimming Your Moustache.

1. Comb your moustache.

2. Hold the trimmer in a vertical position with the blade pointing toward you in order to

dene the line of your moustache.

3. With the attachment set at a fairly long trimming length, begin trimming your mous-

tache, starting at the top and working down to your upper lip. Use progressively closer
settings to get the look and length you desire.

4. For the tapering of the moustache, set the 5 position trimming guide at a medium

length. Starting at the middle of your moustache, follow the lip liine and taper
with short upward strokes of the trimmer, working out toward the corners until a gentle
shape is created on the bottom of your moustache.

5. As a nishing tip remove the trimming guide and using only the bare blades make a

denitive line at the bottom of your moustache.

Battery Installation - Trimmer

1. Remove battery cover from trimmer by pushing in and back on the plastic door in the

direction of the arrow.

2. Important: Be sure to insert the negative (-) end of each battery rst, so that it

depresses the spring at the bottom of the battery compartment. Then slide the positive
(+) end into position. Do not allow the negative terminal clips to bend and cut the casing
of the batteries.

3. Replace battery cover to its original position.

4. Move switch to ON position to use.

Using Your Nasal Trimmer (Not Included in all Wahl kits)

1. Before trimming remove the protective cap and turn on the trimmer by pushing the

switch up.

2. To trim hair from nose – make sure the nasal passages are clean. Slowly move the

rotary head in and out of each nostril, no more than ¼ inch deep. Keep the side of the

cutting head rmly against the skin to prevent a tickling sensation.

3To trim hair from ears – make sure the outer areas of the ears do not contain any wax.

Hold the ear at with one hand and carefully insert rotary head no more than ¼ inch into
the outer ear. Caution: Do not insert the rotary head or any other foreign object into the

inner ear. For hair growing on the outside of the ear, simply move the rotary head slowly
along the edges of the ear.

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CLEANING YOUR NASAL TRIMMER

Periodically after use, turn the trimmer off and rinse the cutting head under warm,
running water. For more thorough cleaning, remove the attached cutting head by turning
it slightly counter clockwise. Then rinse the entire head under running water. After clean­ing, replace desired head by turning it slightly clockwise and wipe the entire trimmer dry
with a soft cloth. Always replace the protective cap after use.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Your Wahl Clipper and Trimmer Blades were oiled and aligned before leaving our
factory; however it is possible for the blades to get bumped out of alignment. Blades
must be re-aligned if they have been removed for cleaning or replacement. To determine
if realignment is necessary, compare your clipper blades with this sketch.

1. End of top blade teeth should be .025” to .050” (064mm to 1.27mm) back from bottom

blade. This is important so that the clipper does not cut too close or allow the moving
cutter to touch the skin.

2. Extreme left hand tooth of top blade must be covering or to the left of the rst small

tooth of the bottom blade.

3. Extreme right hand tooth of top blade must be touching the big tooth on the bottom

blade.

If blade alignment is incorrect, add a few drops of oil to the blades, turn clipper on for a

few moments, turn off and unplug. Loosen screws slightly and adjust. Tighten screws

after blade is aligned.

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OIL

The blades of your new clipper should be oiled after every haircut. Simply place a few
drops of Wahl Clipper Oil on the blades at points A and B. Use only the Wahl Clipper Oil
included in the pack. Due to the high speed of your Wahl Clipper, the correct type of oil
must be used. Do not use hair oil, grease or any oil mixed with kerosene or any solvent,
as the solvent will evaporate and leave the thick oil, slowing down the blades. Wahl
Clipper Oil is a very thin, natural oil which will not evaporate and will not slow down the
blades.

POWER SCREW

(Not found on all models of Wahl Clippers)

Your clipper has a power screw; it has been adjusted for peak efciency before leaving
the factory. However, if voltage in your home is low, you may need to readjust it.
To adjust power, use the plastic brush, screwdriver or a thin coin to turn the power screw

in a clockwise direction until he arm strikes the coil making a noise. Then slowly turn the

power screw out (counter clockwise), just until noise stops. Then about a quarter turn

more, This is the maximum power setting.

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IMPORTANT WIRING INSTRUCTION

WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufactur-

ers service agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance to the following code:

Blue Neutral (N) Brown live (L)

This lead is tted with a 3 pin plug which has a 3 amp fuse tted.

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged, it should

be cut off and disposed of, and a suitable plug tted as detailed below.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured BLACK or BLUE.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or coloured RED or BROWN.

DO NOT connect either wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter ‘E’ or has the Earth symbol, or coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.

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GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3
years from the date of original purchase or receipt as a gift.

Should this product become defective during the guarantee period, return it to the store
of purchase together with your proof of purchase for repair or replacement

Alternatively within the guarantee period you can return the product to Wahl (UK) Ltd
who will repair any such defect or elect to replace the product or any part of it, without
charge, provided that there is proof of purchase. Should a replacement be offered this
will not extend the original guarantee period.

The guarantee becomes invalid in the case of misuse, alteration or repair by
unauthorised persons.

This product is designed for domestic use only and use within a professional
environment will invalidate the guarantee.
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law in the United Kingdom.

BLADE WEAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF
WARRANTY.

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Wahl are constantly developing and launching new products in the UK. We would like to
understand your product needs and expectations and we value any comments you may
have. As part of Wahl Customer Care, we are offering you the chance to be kept up to

date with the latest product launches, innovations and special offers.

Please take a minute to register your product online
at www.wahl.co.uk

WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC (WEEE)

At the end of this products life it should not be disposed of with general household
waste.

Care should be taken to dispose of it in a suitable manner in accordance with your Local
Authority regulation.

BATTERY INFORMATION

Trimmers and nasel trimmers (If applicable)
When the battery is spent, replace with a like for like battery. Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline or regular batteries in battery charging devices.
Always dispose of old batteries in a suitable manner in accordance with your local
authority regulations.

WARNING: Never throw batteries into a re or where heat could cause it to rupture

or explode

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