Kambrook KHC10B User manual

Hair Clipper Kit
KHC10B Issue 1/01
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Kambrook Safety
Welcome to Kambrook and your new
Hair Clipper Kit.
At Kambrook we believe that the safe
performance of our products is the first
priority in any consumer product so that
you, our valued customer, can confidently
use and trust our products.
We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion
with due care and attention placed on the
following important operating instructions:
Read all instructions thoroughly
before activating the appliance and
retain them for future reference.
Ensure that the power source to be used
is the same as the voltage requirements of
the product.
Never immerse the power cord or
appliance in any form of liquid and do not
use near bath tubs, basins or other vessels
containing water.
The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
This hair clipper is for household use only,
and not for animal clipping or shearing.
The hair clipper may be plugged into any
230/240V power outlet. It should not be
left unattended when plugged in.
Always switch the hair clipper off then
switch off and unplug from the power
outlet when not in use and before
cleaning.
Disconnect by gripping the plug and do
not pull the cord.
Do not place or store hair clipper where
it can fall or be pulled into bath tub or
sink. If hair clipper falls into water, unplug
it immediately. Do not reach into the water.
The hair clipper has arcing or sparking
parts inside, do not use in areas where
petrol, paints, aerosols, oxygen or other
inflammable substances are used or stored.
Keep the power cord and unit away from
hot or heated surfaces.
Do not pull, twist or wrap the power
cord around the casing, when using or
storing hair clipper. Periodically check the
cord for signs of wear.
Do not operate the hair clipper if it has
been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Regularly inspect the power cord,
plug and actual appliance for any
damage. If found damaged in any
way, immediately cease use of the
appliance and return the entire
appliance to the nearest authorised
Kambrook Service Centre for
examination, replacement or repair.
Please call 1800 800 634 for service
centre details.
Never drop or insert any object into any
opening, as this may cause an electrical
hazard.
Always switch the hair clipper OFF before
putting down on any surface.
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Do not use the hair clipper with a
damaged or broken comb nor with teeth
missing from the blades, to avoid injury.
Use this hair clipper only as described
in this instruction book.The use of
attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a hazard.
Keep blades regularly oiled and clean
blades after each use.
If the appliance is connected to an
extension cord or power board then
the extension cord or power board
should be positioned so that is not subject
to splashing or contact with moisture.
The installation of a residual current
(RCD) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances, It is also advisable
that a RCD with a rated residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA be
installed in the electrical circuit supplying
the bathroom. See your electrician for
professional advice.
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Features Of Your Kambrook Hair Clipper
Adjustable blade
control lever for
close trimming and
finishing off
particularly around
the neck and ears.
Easy hold clipper
On/Off switch
Blade guard – protects
blade when not in use
#1
#2 #3 #4
Barber’s scissors – quality
stainless steel blades
Barber’s comb – for
precision cutting control
Trim guide # 1 – for short hair
Trim guide # 2 – for medium hair
Trim guide # 3 – for medium – long hair
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rim guide # 4 – for longer hair
Blade brush – for cleaning
the cutting blades after use
Lubricating oil – to keep
blades in peak condition

Before using the hair clipper, make sure
the blades are clean and well oiled.
Unwind the cord to its full length, ensure
that the on/off switch is off ‘O’ and plug
the cord into a 230 /240V power outlet,
then turn the power on.
Operate the hair clipper with the
ON/OFF switch.
NOTE: For uniform cutting, never push or force the
hair clipper through the hair at a fast speed.The
hair clipper works most efficiently when it works at
its own speed.
Adjustable Lever
The adjustable lever adds versatility to
your hair clipper by allowing you to
gradually change the closeness of your cut
without using an attachment comb.
When the lever is in the uppermost
position, the blade will give you the
closest cut.To increase the cutting length,
push the lever downward gradually.
The lever extends the variety of lengths
that can be achieved with each attachment
comb, by using the varying cutting edges
with each attachment comb.
Attachment Combs
Attachment combs should be fitted to
hair clipper by placing the top edge (comb
edge) of the attachment comb over the
top of the cutting blades.
Gently lift the tab at the other end of the
attachment comb and push down until a
click is heard.
Attachment Comb #1 – leaves hair
approx. 3mm (1/8") in length
Attachment Comb #2 – leaves hair
approx. 6mm (1/4") in length
Attachment Comb #3 – leaves hair
approx. 9mm (3/8") in length
Attachment Comb #4 – leaves hair
approx. 12mm (1/2") in length
Initially cut only a small amount of hair
until you become accustomed to the
length each attachment comb leaves the
hair.
It is suggested to try the longest
attachment comb on the hair clipper first,
then use the shorter one if a shorter
length is desired.
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Using Your Kambrook Hair
Clipper
1. Place a towel around the neck of the
person to prevent hair from falling down
inside the collar.
2. Position the person in a chair so that
his/her head is at your eye level.
3. Comb the hair to remove all the
tangles, hold the clipper in a relaxed,
comfortable grip to help you maintain
accurate cutting control.
4. Before using the clipper ensure that the
blades are free of any hair clippings and
the blades are well oiled. (See Maintaining
Your Kambrook Clipper on page 6)
Medium to Long Cut
(with attachment combs)
A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4
1. Start by combing the hair in its natural
direction.
2. Place the largest attachment comb
onto the hair clipper and start by
trimming the sides from the bottom
upwards. Hold the hair clipper lightly
against the hair with the teeth of the
attachment comb pointing up but flat
against the head. Slowly lift the hair
clipper up and outward through the hair,
cutting only a small amount at a time.
(Diagram A-1)
3. Repeat around sides and back of head.
(Diagram A–2 & A–3)
4. If you desire shorter hair, either change
to a lower number attachment comb or
apply more pressure and less lift away
from head with the present attachment
comb.
5. For the top of the head, you will give a
fairly short cut if you use the #4
attachment comb.With the teeth flat
against the head, slowly start trimming
from the front to the back. (Diagram A-4)
Note:The entire procedure requires practice, and it
is always better to leave the hair longer in the first
few haircuts.
Outlining
B-1 B-2
1. Outlining requires no attachment comb.
Take the hair clipper and push the
lever up to the close – cut position
(see “adjustable lever ” ).
2. Comb hair into the style. Position hair
clipper between the side burns and the
ear. (Diagram B-1)
3. Make sure the corner edge of the blade
is up against the hairline.With the outline
of the hair as your guide, slowly move the
hair clipper over, around and behind the
ears. (Diagram B-2)
4. For the back of the neck and side
burns, hold the clipper up side down, and
holding it against the skin at the length
desired, move downwards.
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Short Cuts to Perfect Flat Tops,
Crew Cuts
C-1 C-2 C-3
1.Always cut from the back of the neck to
the crown, using the longest attachment
comb. Holding it flat against the head,
slowly move the hair clipper up through
the hair. (Diagram C-1)
2. Use the same technique for the sides,
cutting from the bottom to the upper side
of the head.
3. From the front to the crown, cut the
hair against the direction in which it
grows.Then even it up with the sides.
(Diagram C-2)
4. For a flat top, use a normal flat comb
and cut hair on top of the head over it.
5.To taper hair down to the neckline, use
closer cutting attachment combs. Comb
hair and check for uneven spots and
outline sideburns and neckline. (Diagram
C-3)
6. If a short tapered cut on the sides and
back is desired, follow the diagram below
and change attachments as illustrated.
(Diagram C-4)
Maintaining Your Kambrook
Hair Clipper
Cleaning
After you have finished using your hair
clipper rapidly move the adjustable lever
up and down a couple of times while the
hair clipper is still running, to remove any
hair that may be caught in between the
blades.Then switch off the appliance and
power outlet.Then unplug your hair
clipper and clean the blades with the
brush supplied.
Oiling
To maintain the hair clipper in peak
condition, the blades should be regularly
oiled before, during and after every
haircut.A substitute/replacement for the
clipper oil supplied in the kit is household
sewing machine oil.
NOTE: Do not use hair oil, grease, oil mixed with
kerosene or solvent, as the solvent will evaporate
and leave the thick oil, which may slow down the
blade motion.
To oil the blades, gently squeeze a few
drops of oil between the blade teeth and
turn the clipper on, checking that the
clipper is running smoothly.
If the blades are dulled and have stopped
cutting, replace them with new blades
from your nearest Kambrook service
centre.
C-4
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KAMBROOK
12 MONTH
REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
KAMBROOK warrants the purchaser
against defects in workmanship and
material, for a period of 12 months from
the date of purchase (3 months
commercial use).
Guarantee and purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of
purchase and must be presented if making
a claim under the terms of the
KAMBROOK guarantee.
KAMBROOK reserves the right to
replace or repair the appliance within
the warranty period.
Warranty does not apply to any defect,
deterioration, loss or injury or damage
occasioned by, or as a result of the misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the product
has not been used in accordance with the
instructions.The guarantee excludes
breakages and consumable.
This warranty is void if there is evidence
of the product being tampered with by
unauthorised persons.
If the product includes one or a number of
accessories only the defective accessory
or product will be replaced.
In the event of KAMBROOK choosing to
replace the appliance, the guarantee will
expire at the original date, ie. 12 months
from the original purchase date.
In Australia, this KAMBROOK Guarantee
is additional to the conditions and
guarantees which are mandatory as
implied by the Trade Practises Act 1974
and State Territory legislation.
For service, spare parts or product
information in Australia, please call
KAMBROOK on the customer Service
Line (free call) 1800 800 634.
For service, spare parts or product
information in New Zealand, please
call KAMBROOK New Zealand, Mono
Place, Ellerslie,Auckland.
Phone [phone], FAX [phone].
If claiming under this guarantee the product
must be returned to freight prepaid.
YOUR PURCHASE RECORD (Please complete)
DATE OF PURCHASE______________________________________________________
MODEL NUMBER ________________________________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER (If applicable) ______________________________________________
PURCHASED FROM ______________________________________________________
Attach purchase receipt here.
Please don’t return purchase record
unless you are making a claim
Issue 1/01

Kambrook 4Kingston Town Close Oakleigh,Victoria 3166,Australia
Customer Service Line (free call) 1800 800 634 Customer Service Fax [phone]
Kambrook (New Zealand) Mono Place Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand
Customer Service Line/Spare Parts 0800 253 007 Customer Service Fax [phone]
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Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise,the product you purchase may differ slightly from the one illustrated in this book. Issue 1/01