Wahl CLIP `N TRIM Instruction Manual

CLIP `N TRIM INSTRUCTIONS

CLIP `N TRIM

INSTRUCTIONS

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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

W: www.wahl.co.uk

E: [e-mail]

CONTENTS

GENERAL USER INFORMATION Page 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Page 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 8
CARE AND CLEANING Page 12
DISPOSAL Page 13
WIRING Page 14
PRODUCT REGISTRATION Page 15
GUARANTEE Page 15

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GENERAL USER INFORMATION

Information about using the operation manual

►Before using the appliance for the rst time,

you must read and understand the operation
manual completely.

►Consider the operation manual as part of the

product and store it in a safe and accessible
place.

►Include this operation manual if passing the

appliance on to a third party.

►In the case of conicts with national safety

specications or instructions, the national

requirements must be followed.

Explanation of symbols and notes

DANGER

Danger of electric shock which may result in serious physical injury or death.

DANGER

Danger of explosion which may result in serious physical injury or death.

WARNING

Warning of possible physical injury or a health risk.

CAUTION

Information about danger of material damage.

Note with useful information and tips.

Action to be taken by owner.

Carry out these actions in the sequence described.

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List

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Please retain this leaet for future reference.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this electrical appliance, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions should

always be observed including the following.

Requirements

►Read the instruction manual in full to

familiarize yourself with the product before the

rst use.

►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.

►Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose.

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Hazards

Danger! Electric shock due to damage to
appliance

►Do not operate the appliance with a broken

cord, plug or charger, or if the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in

anyway.

►Any servicing or repair must be performed by

an authorized service representative.

►The use of attachments that are not supplied

by the manufacturer may cause re, electric

shock or injury and damage to the appliance.

Danger! Electric shock due to penetration
of liquid.

►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.

Warning! Injuries due to incorrect
handling

►Switch off the appliance and unplug from outlet

when not in use, before putting on or taking

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off attachments and also before cleaning the
appliance.

Caution! Danger of product damage

►Never use your appliance without paying

attention! Always unplug this appliance from
the electricity outlet immediately after use.

►Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
►Do not use outdoors or in damp areas.
►Never carry the unit by its power cord.
►Do not drop or insert any object into any

opening.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU CUT HAIR

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

2.If your kit includes a plastic cape, place it around the neck, tying
the strings and overlapping the cape portion to prevent the hair
from falling down inside the collar. If no cape is provided, a towel
will do nicely.

3.Position the person whose hair is to be cut on a stool or chair so
that the top of the head is about even with your eyes.

4.After combing through the hair to remove all tangles, hold the
clipper in relaxed, comfortable grip, with the nameplate under

the palm near your index nger. This grip will help you maintain

comfortable, accurate cutting control.

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

comb attachment rmly to the bottom of the clipper blade (Fig. 3).

Guide combs attach to the clipper, not the detail trimmer.

USING THE DETAIL TRIMMER

Use your detail trimmer to cut closer than the clipper, such as

outlining and nishing the haircut. The blades of your detail trimmer

are narrower and designed for easier detail work.

The blades extend further from the unit, so you can feel comfortable
detailing around the ears, sideburns and neckline.

1.Turn the unit to the OFF position (Fig. 1a).

2.Adjust the taper lever to the close cut position(Fig. 2a).

3.Open your detail trimmer.

• First unsnap the detail trimmer lid by lifting up at the edges of the

lid. Lift the detail trimmer lid around the clipper blade (Fig. 6a).

• Guide the detail trimmer lid over the clipper blade. In order for

the detail trimmer to function properly, the clipper blade must

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be positioned between the trimmer lid and detail trimmer guide

ngers.

• Press down on the top centre of the detail trimmer lid and snap on

the clipper blade (Fig. 6b). Do not push on the detail trimmer blade.

4.Turn the control to the ON position and use for detail trimming.

(See cutting hair tips on technique). Pages 7, 8 & 9.

5.After trimming, turn the control to the OFF position. Clean your
detail trimmer blade with the cleaning brush.

6.Close your detail trimmer.

• Unsnap the detail trimmer lid from the clipper lid by lifting the

back of the trimmer lid. Lift the detail trimmer lid around the
detail clipper blade.

• Tuck the detail trimmer blade down and snap into place by

pressing down on the top centre of the detail trimmer lid.

7.When exposed to excessive force such as dropping, the detail
trimmer is designed to pop off rather than break off. To re-attach
your detail trimmer, simply snap the detail trimmer arm back into
place.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.Always start by placing the largest guide comb on the clipper,
then use shorter combs if a shorter length is desired.

2.Cut only a small amount until you become accustomed to how
long each guide comb leaves the hair.

3.Allowing the clipper to cut its way through the hair gives a uniform
cut. Do not force the clipper through hair at a faster rate.

4.Your hair grows evenly all over your head. A simple, light trimming
at the lower neck and sides between professional haircuts may be
all you need to bring back that well groomed look.

5.Remember this procedure requires practice, and it’s always better

to leave too much hair the rst few haircuts.

FOR MEDIUM TO LONG CUTS

1.Comb the hair so it falls into its natural direction.

2.Place the largest guide comb into your clipper.

3.Trim the sides from the bottom upwards. Begin by holding the
clipper lightly against the hair. The teeth of the guide comb should

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be pointing up but at against the head. Slowly lift the clipper up
and outward through the hair (similar to a rocking motion).

4.Cut only a small amount at a time.

5.Repeat around sides and back of head.

6.For slightly shorter hair, either change to a shorter guide comb or
apply more pressure and less lift away from head with the present
attachment.

7.Now cut the hair at the top of the head. Use the 1-inch guide
comb for a fairly short cut. If your kit includes 1-1/4-inch or 1-1/2­inch guide comb, you may use this for a slightly longer cut. Place
the teeth against the head, and slowly trim from the front to back.

8.Comb the hair to assess if further cutting is necessary.

9.Outline sideburns and necklines by using the detail trimmer.

FOR LONGER HAIR ON TOP

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

the ngers and cut to the 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 ngers and

the head. Comb frequently to remove trimmed hair and check for
uneven strands.

FOR SHORT CUTS

1.Repeat point 1 from General Information.

2.Cut from the back of the neck to the crown. Hold the guide comb

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

3.Cut the hair against the direction in which it grows, from the front
to the crown.

4.Use closer cutting guide combs to taper the hair down to the
neckline, as desired.

5.Comb hair and check for uneven spots.

6.Outline sideburns and neckline using the detail trimmer.

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USING LEFT AND RIGHT EAR COMBS

Left Ear Taper

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

2.Hold the clipper at a slight angle against the head. Position the
comb just back of the left ear at the hairline.

3.Move the clipper in a small half circle pattern around the ear
toward the front of the head. Several small strokes may work
best, depending on the length of the hair. Slowly move the clipper
upward and outward. Be mindful of the ear. This procedure will
allow you to guide hair into the comb towards the clipper blades.

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

Right Ear Taper

Attach the right ear taper guide comb to your clipper. Stand facing
the right ear and repeat the process described above for the left
ear.

OUTLINING

The narrower blades of the detail trimmer make trimming and
outlining around the ears, neckline and sideburns easier.

1.Engage your detail trimmer.

2.Comb hair into desired style.

3.Start between the ear and the sideburns.

4.Hold detail trimmer with corner edge of blade against the hairline.

5.Slowly follow the desired outline of the hair over, around and
behind the ears.

6.To dene sideburns and the back of the neck, hold the detail

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

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

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CARE AND CLEANING

TAPER LEVER (Fig. 2)

Your clipper has an adjustable taper lever, it is conveniently located

near your thumb (if you are right handed), and so it can easily be

adjusted while the clipper is in your hand.
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 the 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 inch guide 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 the two 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
must be blunt. Either replace them or return to Wahl for sharpening.

OIL (Fig. 4)

The blades of your new clipper should be oiled every few haircuts.
Simply place a few drops of Wahl Clipper Oil on the teeth of the
blades. Use only one drop on the detail trimmer blades. Use only
Wahl Clipper Oil included in this kit. Due to the high speed of your
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 not slow down the blades.

CORD
The cord should not be used to pull the clipper. Since freedom of
movement needs to be maintained, care should be used to keep
the cord untwisted and unobstructed. When stored, the cord should

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be coiled and the unit placed in original box or storage case. Do not
change the plug in anyway.

POWER SCREW (Fig. 5)

Your clipper has a power screw and it has been adjusted for peak

efciency before leaving the factory. However, if your voltage in

your home is low, you may need to adjust it.
To adjust, turn your clipper to ON. Use the end of the cleaning
brush, a screw driver or coin to turn the power screw in a clockwise
direction until you hear a noise. Then slowly turn the power screw

out (counter clockwise), just until noise stops and then an additional

half turn. This is the maximum power setting.

DISPOSAL

Handle with care! Environmental damage in the case of incor­rect disposal.

Correct disposal will ensure environmental protection and prevent any
potentially harmful impacts on people and the environment.
Adhere to the relevant legal requirements when disposing of the appliance.

Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the
European Community:

Within the European Community, national regulations are

specied for the disposal of electrical appliances, based on EU

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC

(WEEE). In accordance with this, the appliance can no longer be

disposed of with the local or domestic waste.
The appliance will be accepted free of charge by local collection
points or recycling centres.

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WIRING

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

by the manufacturers 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.

This lead has been specically designed for use with Wahl mains

powered clippers and should not be used with any other product.

Wahl (UK ) Ltd. accept no responsibility for any accidental injury or

damage resulting from the incorrect tting of this product.

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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
Services, 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.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship
for a period of three 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 guarantee does not include blades, cables, shaver heads, foils and
cutters etc which are consumable parts.

This product is design 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.

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WAHL (UK) LIMITED
HERNE BAY TRADE PARK
SEA STREET
HERNE BAY
KENT
CT6 8JZ.

CUSTOMER SERVICES T: 01227 740066
www.wahl.co.uk

Form No. ZA787 Rev4 06-14

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