Grundig MC 2640 User manual

HAIR CLIPPER
MC 2640
MC 2641

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DEUTSCH 6 - 16
ENGLISH 17 - 25
POLSKI 26 - 34
CESKY 35 - 43
TÜRKÇE 44 - 52
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚA 53 - 61

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SAFETY_______________________________________________
Please note the following
when starting up the appliance:
7This appliance is intended for
domestic use only.
7To avoid damage and risks
due to improper use,
please read the instructions
for use and store in a safe place.
7Never use the appliance in the
bath, shower or over a
washbasin full of water or with
wet hands.
7Do not immerse the appliance
in water and never allow it to
come into contact with water,
even when cleaned.
7Do not let the appliance fall.
7The appliance must never
be used near water in baths,
washbasins or other receptacles.
7Disconnect mains adapter after
use.
7If you use the appliance
in the bathroom, always ensure
that the mains adapter is
disconnected after use,
as the proximity of water is
a potential risk, even
if the appliance is switched off.
7Keep the appliance out of reach
of children.
7Never open up the appliance.
All rights to claim under the
guarantee are invalidated
for damage caused by improper
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AT A GLANCE ______________________________________
Fold open page 2 to clearly see
the diagrams at all times.
Controls
Stainless steel blade.
Side guide grooves
for the comb attachments.
Indicator for the comb
attachment positions.
Switch for telescopic
adjustment of the comb
attachment position.
Switch for switching on and
off locks and releases
the comb attachment.
LED indicator for charging.
Socket for connecting
the mains adapter cable.
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Accessories
Small comb attachment
for 4mm to 20 mm cutting
lengths.
Large comb attachment
for 24mm to 40 mm
cutting lengths.
Mains adapter.
Further accessories
Two hair combs.
Cleaning brush.
Oil.
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POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________
Runs on rechargeable
batteries
If run with the installed
rechargeable nickel metal hydride
batteries, use the supplied mains
adapter as a charger. Check
whether the mains voltage given
on the rating plate of the mains
adapter supplied matches the local
mains voltage. The appliance
is not disconnected from the power
supply until the mains adapter is
disconnected.
1IInsert the mains adapter cable
in socket ; plug in the mains
adapter plug.
– Indicator lights up red.
Note
7Fully charge the batteries
(14 hours) before using for the
first time or if the batteries have
not been used for a long time.
7When the appliance is switched
off, charging takes approx 10
hours. If you switch the appliance
on while it is charging, charging
is stopped.
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7The ambient temperature should
be between 5˚C and 40˚C.
7When charged, the appliance
can be used for approx 60
minutes. We recommend you do
not recharge the batteries after
each use, especially if you have
not used the appliance for the full
60 minute running time. Do not
recharge the batteries until they
are completely dead. This extends
their life. Avoid daily charging.

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POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________
Environmental
information
This product has been made
from high-quality materials
and parts, which are suitable
for recycling and can be reused.
Therefore, at the end of its life,
the product must not be disposed
of in the normal domestic waste
but must be taken to a collection
point for recycling electrical and
electronic appliances.
This is indicated by the following
symbol on the product,
in the instructions for use
or on the packaging.
Please contact your local authority
to find out where your local
collection points are.
Reusing and recycling
old appliances is an important
contribution to protecting
our environment.
Mains operation
(with the mains adapter)
Check whether the mains voltage
given on the rating plate
of the enclosed mains adapter
matches the local mains voltage.
The appliance is not disconnected
from the power supply until the
mains adapter is disconnected.
1Insert the cable of the mains
adapter in the socket.
2Plug in the mains adapter plug.
– The installed batteries
are switched off.
Important
7If using the appliance
in the bathroom or next
to a water connection, use
battery (cordless) mode only and
never use mains mode.
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Special features
The appliance is equipped
with a high-quality, stainless steel
blade . The cutting width
is 40 mm; the minimum cutting
length without comb attachment
is approx 1.5 mm.
The appliance automatically locks
the attached combs as soon as it is
switched on.
Cut hair
1Before attaching one
of the combs, ensure the
telescopic comb adjustment
switch is in Position 1.
See Indicator .
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2Ensure the angle of the
comb matches the angle
of the blade. Then feed
the arms of the comb in the
side guide grooves
behind the blade.
Press the comb into the guide
grooves until it latches into
place.
3Use the telescopic comb
adjustment switch
to choose the required
cutting length (see tables
on page 23). Note display .
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USE ___________________________________________________
4Place a hand towel around
the neck and shoulders of the
person whose hair is to be cut.
Seat the person so that their
head is roughly at your eye
level. Before cutting,
comb the hair so that it falls
loosely and you can see
the natural growth direction.
5Switch on the appliance
with switch .
Note
7The comb attachment is
automatically locked when
the appliance is switched on.
It can then not be adjusted
during use. This function protects
against accidental change
in cutting length during use.
6After use, switch off the
appliance with switch .
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7To remove the comb
attachment, set the telescopic
comb adjustment switch
to position 7 first. Then carefully
pull the comb attachment
out of the side guide grooves.
Avoid contact with the blade.
Note
7If the appliance is blocked
by thick hair during use,
switch it off. If using it in mains
mode, unplug the mains adapter
at the socket. Remove the comb
attachment and clean the blade
with the supplied brush.
If the cutting blades move slowly
or not at all, clean the appliance
as described in the following
chapter.
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USE ___________________________________________________
Cutting lengths ...
... with small comb
attachment
... with large comb
attachment
Note
7All the measurements given here
are approximate values.
Useful tips
7Use the appliance with a relaxed
and comfortable grip.
7Always cut against the natural
direction of hair growth.
7Pause cutting at short intervals.
You can always make corrections
later, but you can’t replace cut
hair.
7When using for the first time,
cut small amounts of hair only.
This enables you to get used
to the adjustable cutting lengths.
7Comb the hair repeatedly.
While combing, look for hair that
is too long and remove cut hair.
7For a good hair cut,
the hair should be dry.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
4 mm
7 mm
9 mm
12 mm
15 mm
17 mm
20 mm
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
24 mm
27 mm
29 mm
32 mm
35 mm
37 mm
40 mm

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CLEANING AND CARE __________________________
Cleaning and care
1Switch off the appliance and,
if using in mains mode,
remove the mains adapter plug
from the socket.
2Remove the comb attachment
and clean the blade
with the supplied brush.
3Clean the housing and
comb attachment with a soft
cloth moistened with water.
Important
7Never hold the appliance,
cable or mains adapter in water
or any other liquid.
4Before using again, ensure all
parts have been carefully dried
with a soft cloth.
5Do not use cleaning agents.
6Re-attach the comb attachment.
Note
7Remove hair remains
after each use.
7In order to maintain the original
quality of the blade, it must be
oiled at regular intervals. Please
use the supplied oil only.
Storage
If you are not going to be using
the appliance for a lengthy time,
please store it carefully.
1Ensure the appliance is switched
off and is completely dry.
2Pack the parts in the original
packaging and store them
in a cool, dry place.
3Ensure the appliance is kept out
of reach of children.

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INFORMATION ____________________________________
Guarantee
The guarantee does not include
the blade or defects, which
have an insignificant effect on the
appliance’s value or fitness for use.
The guarantee is invalidated
if the appliance is damaged,
opened or improperly used.
Technical specifications
This product fulfils
the European Directives
2004/108/EG and
2006/95/EG.
Power supply
Rechargeable batteries: Nickel metal
hydride.
Mains adapter
Weight (WEEE)
444 g
Ni-MH
Subject to technical and visual changes!

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