Grundig MC 4841 User manual

HAIR AND
BEARD CLIPPER
MC 4841
MC 4842

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SAFETY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note the following instruc-
tions when using the appliance:
7This appliance is designed for
domestic use only.
7This appliance is designed for
trimming hair and beards. Any
other use is expressly prohibited.
7Never use the appliance in the
bath, shower or over a wash
basin filled with water; nor
should it be operated with wet
hands.
7Never use the appliance if it or
the power supply unit show any
signs of damage.
7Only use the power supply unit
provided.
7Always keep the power supply
unit dry.
7When the appliance is being
charged, on no account should
it come into contact with water
or any other liquid.
7After charging, always unplug
the cable from the socket and
disconnect the power supply
unit from the mains.
7Do not drop the appliance.
7Keep the appliance out of the
reach of children.
7The appliance may not be used
by the following people, includ-
ing children: those with limited
physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities and also those with a
lack of experience and knowl-
edge. This does not apply to the
latter if they were instructed in
the use of the appliance or if
they use it under the supervision
of a person responsible for
safety. Children should always
be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appli-
ance.
7Do not open the appliance
under any circumstances. No
warranty claims are accepted
for damage caused by improper
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OVERVIEW------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear customer,
Congratulations on the purchase
of your MC 4841/MC 4842 hair
and beard trimmer.
Read the following user notes care-
fully to ensure you can enjoy your
quality product from Grundig for
many years to come.
Special features
– Adjustable combing systems for
altogether ten trimming lengths.
– Easy hair thinning with the
thinning switch.
– Precise contour trimming with
removal of adjustable comb
attachment.
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focuses on
contractually agreed
social working conditi-
ons with fair wages for
both internal employees and sup-
pliers, as well as on the efficient
use of raw materials with continual
waste reduction of several tonnes
of plastic each year – and availa-
bility of at least 5 years for all ac-
cessories.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.

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Controls
See the illustrations on page 2.
Detachable ceramic/stain-
less steel cutting head.
Switch for thinning function.
Adjustable combing system
for five trimming lengths.
Switch for turning on
(»ON«) and off (»OFF«).
Charging display
»CHARGE«. Lights up red
when charging and green
when it is fully charged.
Socket for connecting the
power supply unit.
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Accessories
Aluminium storage case.
Power supply unit.
Second combing system for
longer hair lengths.
Hairdressing cape.
2 hair clips.
Comb.
Scissors.
Hair-removal brush.
Cleaning brush.
Oil.
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POWER SUPPLY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rechargeable battery
operation
When operating the appliance
with the built-in nickel metal hy-
dride battery, only use the power
unit supplied for charging.
Check that the voltage indicated
on the type plate of the power sup-
ply unit corresponds to your local
power supply.
1Press the button to switch off
the appliance.
2Plug the power cord into the
appliance socket and the
power supply unit into the wall
socket.
– During the charging process,
the display lights up red.
– When the appliance is fully
charged, the display lights
up green.
3Pull the power cord out of the
the appliance socket and the
power supply unit out of the wall
socket.
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Notes
7Charge the batteries fully before
you use the appliance for the
first time (for at least 12 hours).
When the appliance is fully
charged, the display lights
up green.
7The ambient temperature should
be between 5 °C and 40 °C.
7After each further use, charging
time is approx. 7 hours.
7In its fully charged state, the ap-
pliance can operate for approx.
45 minutes. It is not advisable to
charge the batteries after every
use, especially if you do not use
the appliance for the full 45 min-
utes. Only charge the batteries
when they are completely dis-
charged. This increases their
service life. Do not charge them
every day.
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Operating with the
power supply unit
Check that the voltage indicated
on the type plate of the power sup-
ply unit corresponds to your local
power supply.
The only way to disconnect the ap-
pliance from the power supply is to
unplug the power supply unit.
1Plug the power cord into the ap-
pliance socket and the
power supply unit into the wall
socket.
– The appliance is now ready to
operate.
Caution
7When in the bathroom or beside
a water connection, only use the
appliance in battery mode;
never run it from the mains.
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PREPARATION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Setting the trimming
length
The adjustable combing system
has five different lengths:
1Set the trimming length by
pressing the adjustable combing
system forwards with both
thumbs into the required position
and let it latch into place.
Notes
7Precise trimming grade lock
during operation.
7Trimming length without
combing system 1.5 mm.
7Width of cutting head 40 mm.
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Longer trimming lengths
A second adjustable combing
system is available for longer
trimming lengths:
1Pull back the adjustable comb-
ing system .
2Attach the second combing
system.
3Set the cutting length by
pressing the adjustable combing
system forwards with both
thumbs into the required position
and let it latch into place.
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Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
4 mm
7 mm
10 mm
13 mm
16 mm
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
20 mm
24 mm
28 mm
32 mm
36 mm

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Activating the thinning
function
1Push the switch to the left.
– The thinning function is
activated.
2Set the required trimming length
as described.
Switching on and off
1Switch on the appliance by
pushing the switch to position
»ON«.
2Switch off the appliance by
pushing the switch to position
»OFF«.
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Trimming hair
Make sure the hair is clean and
completely dry.
Place a towel around the neck and
shoulders of the person whose hair
you are trimming. Make sure the
person is seated so that the head
is roughly at your eye level. Before
trimming, comb the hair so that it
falls naturally and you can see the
direction in which it grows.
1Set the trimming length.
2Press the button to switch on
the appliance.
3If required, activate the thinning
function by pressing .
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Useful tips
7Hold the appliance with a
relaxed and comfortable grip.
7Always cut against the natural
direction of the hair.
7As you cut, take a break at
regular intervals. You can
always make a correction, but
not once the hair has been cut.
7Only cut a small amount the first
time you use it. This is the only
way to get used to the variable
grades.
7Keep combing the hair. Only
look for hair which is too long
and comb out clippings.

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Beard trimming
1Set the trimming length.
2Press the button to switch on
the appliance.
Note
7If the appliance is blocked by
thick hair while you are using it,
turn it off. If running it from the
mains, unplug the socket.
Remove the combing system
and clean the cutting head with
the brush supplied. If the blades
only move slowly or not at all,
clean the appliance as
described in the next section.
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Trimming contours
For trimming contours, remove the
adjustable combing system
(cutting length without combing
system 1.5 mm).
1Press the button to switch on
the appliance.
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CLEANING AND CARE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cleaning and care
1Switch off the appliance and
unplug it if you are running it
from the mains.
2Remove the adjustable combing
system and clean the blade
head with the brush supplied.
3Remove the cutting head by
pressing on the top of the cutting
head until it springs out the
holder.
4Replace the cutting head by
inserting the catch at the bottom
of the cutting head in the
opening in the housing and
press down firmly.
5Replace the adjustable combing
system.
Notes
7Never use water or any other
liquids to clean the appliance.
Only use the cleaning brush
provided.
7You can rinse the cutting head
and the two extendable combs
with water, but you must remove
them from the device first.
7Remove any clippings after
each use.
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7The cutting head of your
appliance does not normally
need to be oiled. If you want to
maintain the original condition
of the cutting head for as long
as possible, it is worth oiling it at
regular intervals (with the oil
provided).
Storage
If you do not want to use the
appliance for a long period of
time, please store it carefully.
1Make sure the appliance is
switched off.
2Store the parts in the original
packaging in a cool, dry place.
3Make sure the appliance is kept
out of reach of children.

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INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Environmental note
This product is manufactured from
high-quality parts and materiais
which can be reused and
recycled. Therefore, do not
dispose of the device and the built-
in rechargeable battery along with
normal household waste at the
end of its service life.
Take it to a collection point for the
recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment where the
battery is taken out of the device
and disposed separately. This is
indicated by this symbol on the
product, in the operating manual
and on the packaging.
Please find out about collection
points operated by your local aut-
hority.
Help protect the environment by
recycling used products.
Technical and design
modifications are reserved.
Technical data
This product conforms
to the European direc-
tives 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC and 2009/125/EC.
Power supply
Batteries: Nickel metal hydride
Power supply unit
100 – 240 V˜, 50/60 Hz, 150 mA
Ni-MH