Grundig MC 8540 User manual

HAIR AND
BEARD CLIPPER
MC 8540

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DEUTSCH 6 - 17
ENGLISH 18 - 27
FRANÇAIS 28 - 37
ITALIANO 38 - 47
PORTUGUÊS 48 - 57
ESPAÑOL 58 - 67
POLSKI 68 - 77
CESKY 78 - 87
TÜRKÇE 88 - 97
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚA 98 - 107

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SAFETY_______________________________________________
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Please note the following
information when using the
appliance:
7The appliance is designed for
domestic use only.
7To prevent damage and danger
from improper use, please
observe the operating instructions
and keep them in a safe place.
7Never use the appliance in the
bath, shower or over a wash-
basin filled with water; nor
should it be operated with wet
hands.
7Do not immerse the appliance in
water or let it come into contact
with water, even during cleaning.
7Do not drop the appliance.
7Do not use the appliance near
water in bathtubs, wash basins or
other vessels.
7Pull out the mains adapter after
use.
7If the appliance is used in the
bathroom, it is essential that the
mains adapter is pulled out after
use, as water close to the
appliance can still constitute a
danger, even if it is switched off.
7Keep the appliance away from
children.
7Do not open the appliance under
any circumstances. No warranty
claims are accepted for damage
resulting from improper handling.

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OVERVIEW__________________________________________
Fold out page 2 so that you have
the illustrations in front of you.
Controls
On/off switch, locks and
releases the comb attachment.
Switch for telescopic
adjustment of the comb
position.
Comb position indicator.
Adjustable dual blade head.
Wide blade head side.
Narrow blade head side.
Charging LED.
Socket for connecting to the
charging unit or mains
adapter.
Charging unit
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Accessories
Two comb attachments for the
wide side of the blade head
(for hair trimming).
Comb attachment for the
narrow side of the blade head
(for beard and moustache
trimming).
Mains adapter.
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POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________
Operation with recharge-
able batteries
When using the built-in recharge-
able nickel metal hydride batteries,
use the mains adapter supplied as a
charger.
1Plug the mains adapter into the
socket, and plug the mains
adapter into the mains socket.
– During the charging process,
the indicator lights up
green.
– When charging has finished,
the indicator goes out.
Notes
7Completely charge up the
batteries (16 hours) before you
first use them or if you have not
used them for a long time.
7When switched off the charging
time is approximately 8 hours. If
you switch on the appliance while
it is charging, charging will stop.
7The ambient temperature should
be between 5 °C and 40 °C.
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7When fully charged, the
appliance works for around
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
discharged. This increases their
life. Do not charge it every day.
Using the charging unit
1Plug the socket of the
appliance into the plug in the
charging unit.
2Plug the mains adapter lead into
the socket on the charging unit.
3Insert the mains adapter plug in
the socket.
Environmental note
7This appliance contains nickel
metal hydride batteries. Do not
dispose of it with your household
waste at the end of its service life.
Open the housing. Remove the
batteries and take them to a bat-
tery collection box in a shop or
public collection point.
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POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________
Mains operation
(with mains adapter)
Check that the voltage on the mains
adapter type plate corresponds to
your local mains supply. The only
way to disconnect the device from
the mains supply is to unplug the
adapter.
1Insert the mains adapter plug in
the socket.
2Insert the mains adapter plug in
the socket.
– The built-in batteries are
switched off.
Note
7Only use the appliance in battery
mode when in the bathroom or
beside a water connection; never
run it from the mains.
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Environmental note
This product has been made from
high-quality parts and materials
which can be re-used and recycled.
Therefore, do not throw the product
away with normal household waste
at the end of its life. Take it to a col-
lection point for recycling electrical
and electronic devices. This is indi-
cated by this symbol on the product,
in the operating manual and on the
packaging.
Please find out about collection
points operated by your local
authority.
Help protect the environment by
recycling used products.

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OPERATION ________________________________________
Special features
The appliance has an adjustable
dual ceramic/titanium blade head.
The wide side of the blade head
is for trimming hair and the narrow
side is for trimming beards and
moustaches.
The appliance fastens the comb
attachments automatically as soon
as it is switched on.
Trimming hair
1Use the wide side of the blade
head for trimming hair. To do
this, turn the blade head by
180° so that the blades are
at the top.
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Note
7Before adjusting the blade head,
switch off the appliance and
unplug the mains adapter lead if
necessary.
2Before putting on the combs,
make sure the telescopic comb
adjuster is in position 1.
See the indicator .
3Make sure the angle of the comb
is the same as that of the blade
head. Push the arms of the comb
into the side guides behind the
blade head. Push the comb into
the guides until it catches.
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OPERATION ________________________________________
4Use the switch for telescopic
comb adjustment to select
the cutting length (see the table
on page 13). Note the indicator
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5Place a towel around the neck
and shoulder of the person
whose hair you are trimming.
Make sure the person is seated
so that their head is roughly at
your eye level. Before trimming,
comb the hair so that it falls nat-
urally and you can see the direc-
tion in which it grows.
6Press the switch to switch on
the appliance.
Note
7The comb attachment is automati-
cally fixed when you switch on
the appliance.
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Beard trimming
1Press the switch to switch off
the appliance.
2Take off the comb by setting
the telescopic comb adjuster
to position 7. Carefully pull
the comb out of the side guides.
Avoid touching the blades.
3Hold the sides of the adjustable
blade head and turn it to the
left, then pull it slightly. The
blade head comes out of the
housing (1and 2).
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OPERATION ________________________________________
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Note
7Danger of injury! When
adjusting the blade head, make
sure you do not accidentally
switch on the appliance with the
switch .
4Turn the blade head by 180° to
the new trimming position. Put it
in the housing and lock it by
slightly twisting it to the right .
5Put on the beard/moustache
comb as described.
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6If the appliance is blocked by
thick hair while you are using it,
turn it off. If running it from the
mains, unplug the socket. Take
off the comb and clean the
blades with the brush provided.
If the blades only move slowly or
not at all, clean the appliance as
described in the next section.

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OPERATION ________________________________________
Cutting lengths ...
... with the small comb
... with the large comb
... with the beard comb
Note
7All the lengths here are approxi-
mate.
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 regu-
lar 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 the trimmer. This is
the only way to get used to the
adjustable cutting lengths.
7Keep combing the hair. Only look
for hair which is too long and
comb out clippings.
7To ensure good results, the hair
should be dry.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
2 mm
5 mm
8 mm
12 mm
15 mm
18 mm
22 mm
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
24 mm
27 mm
30 mm
33 mm
36 mm
39 mm
42 mm
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
2 mm
5 mm
8 mm
12 mm
15 mm
18 mm
22 mm

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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.
2Take off the comb and clean the
blades with the brush supplied.
3Only clean the housing and the
comb with a damp, soft cloth.
Note
7Never immerse the appliance,
lead or mains adapter in water
or other liquids.
4Before using the appliance
again, dry all parts completely
using a towel.
5Do not use cleaning agents.
6Put the comb back on again.
Notes
7Remove any clippings after each
use.
7To ensure that the appliance
maintains its excellent
performance for a long time, we
recommend oiling it every six
months.
Storage
If you do not want to use the appli-
ance for a long period of time,
please store it carefully.
1Ensure that it is unplugged and
is completely dry.
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 ____________________________________
Guarantee
The guarantee does not cover the
cutting head or defects which do
not significantly impair the value or
function of the appliance. The
guarantee is invalidated if the
appliance is damaged, opened or
improperly used.
Technical data
This product fulfils the
European directives
2004/108/EG and
2006/95/EG.
Power supply
Battery: Nickel metal hydride
Mains adapter
Ni-MH
Technical and design modifications reserved.

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