Norelco 25LC User manual

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Norelco Product,
Model 35LC or 25LC (except cord and cutters), against defects in materials or work-
manship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or
replace any defective product without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or
abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the
product or loss of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage.*
Use of unauthorized replacement parts will void this warranty.
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR WAR-
RANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL
NOT REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM WARRANTY
SERVICE PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply take or ship the product postage prepaid to
the nearest Norelco Service Store. Warranty service is available at any Authorized
Norelco Service Location. It is suggested that for your protection you return ship-
ments of product by insured mail, insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during ship-
ment is not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by Philips Electronics North
America Corporation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply
to you.
*Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Manufactured for:
Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
1010 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06912-0015
MADE IN AUSTRIA.
This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is listed by
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
Norelco is a Registered Trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
PRO•CUT, PRO•CUT & Design, and One Step Select are Trademarks of Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.
© Philips Electronics North America Corporation 1995
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electric Hair Clipper, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Do not reach for a clipper that has fallen into
water. Unplug immediately.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
3. Do not place or store clipper where it can fall
or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place
in or drop into water or other liquid.
4. Always unplug this clipper from the electrical
outlet immediately after using.
5. Unplug clipper before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or
injury to persons:
1. Close supervision is necessary when clipper
is used by, on, or near children or invalids.
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FOR A PRECISE CUT, EVERYTIME.
35LC/25LC
Corded Clipper

2. Use clipper for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use attachments not
recommended by Philips Electronics North
America Corporation.
3. Never operate clipper if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged or
dropped into water. Return clipper to an
Authorized Norelco Service Location for
examination and repair.
4. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
5. Never operate clipper with the air openings
blocked or while on a soft surface, such as
a bed or couch, where the air openings
may be blocked. Keep the air openings
free of lint, hair and the like.
6. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
7. Do not plug in clipper outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being adminis-
tered.
8. Do not use clipper with a damaged or bro-
ken cutter or comb, or with teeth missing
from the blades, as injury may occur.
9. Always attach plug to clipper first, then to
outlet. Be certain that plug is inserted firm-
ly into clipper. To disconnect, turn ON/OFF
switch to OFF position, then remove plug
from outlet.
10. To prevent possible damage to the cord, do
not wrap cord around clipper.
11. Never put clipper in direct sunlight or store
at a temperature above l40˚ F.
12. Do not use in the presence of infectious
disease.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES
Removable Guide
Comb Attachment
3-Dimensional Rounded
Chromium Steel Cutter Blades
One Step Select 7-Position
Hair Length Selector with
Locking Mechanism
ON/OFF Switch
Complete Step-By-Step
Instructional Video (Model 35LC)
60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Full Two-Year Warranty
Lubricating Oil
Cleaning Brush
Barber's Comb
Scissors
(Model 35LC)

Atlanta, GA 30309
2221 Peachtree Road N.E.
Suite A
[phone]
Fullerton, CA 92631
2100 East Valencia Drive
Suite A-1
[phone]
New York, NY 10017
103 East 41st Street
[phone]
Roselle, IL 60172
440 North Medinah
[phone]
San Francisco, CA 94105
566 Mission Street
[phone]
IMPORTANT
Like many new products, your Norelco Home
Hair Cutting System may take a little getting
used to. If you are using a hair clipper for the
first time, or if you’ve used a different brand,
take a moment to familiarize yourself with your
new Norelco Hair
Clipper.
For tips and cutting techniques you will find the
accompanying Instructional Video (model 35LC
only) helpful
. This will provide you with actual cut-
ting instructions for creating today’s fashionable
styles. The comfort-hold design allows for ease
of use, making the Norelco Hair Clipper perfect
for quick trims or a more thorough hair cut.
When you first use your Hair Clipper, you may
want to begin at the highest (longest) setting
(#7) to prevent trimming off too much hair. For
best results, comb hair often as you trim–this
will help to keep sides, bangs and neckline even.
As you become more familiar with your Norelco
Hair Clipper, you will want to try the different hair
length settings. . . for precise, even trims and
cuts at the touch of a switch.
■For Assistance or the Authorized Norelco Service
Location nearest you, call toll free:
or contact one of the Norelco Service Stores listed
below.
1-800-243-7884

IMPORTANT: The Removable
Guide Comb Attachment must
be in place on the Hair Clipper
in order to use the One Step
Select Switch.
The One Step Select Switch
allows you to adjust to seven
different hair lengths, so that
you may achieve the exact
length and look you want.
1. To adjust settings, push One
Step Select Switch to desired
setting.
2.Hair Length Selector will
“click” and automatically lock
into place at each setting
(Fig. 1).
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Start at higher setting
(#6 or #7), to prevent
trimming off too much hair.
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As you become familiar with
the settings, adjust One Step
Select Switch to desired trim-
ming length (Fig. 2).
1. VOLTAGE
This Hair Clipper operates only
on 110-120V AC. In North
America, Central America, and
South America, the most com-
mon voltage is between 110V
and 130V AC. If operating this
Hair Clipper on a higher for-
eign currency, a 50-Watt con-
verter should be used. An
adaptor plug may also be nec-
essary for cord usage in for-
eign countries. When travel-
ing overseas, it is suggested
that you take all adaptor plugs
with you to ensure compatibil-
ity to most foreign outlet con-
figurations.
Norelco Travel Adaptor Plugs
(Model TP5), 50-Watt
Converter (Model TC50) or
Adaptor/50-Watt Converter Kit
(Model TK3) may be pur-
chased at a store near you or
at a Norelco Service Store
Location.
■Use only the cord provided.
2. TRIMMING
1. Connect cord provided to
Hair Clipper.
2. Plug into 120V AC outlet.
3. Slide ON/OFF switch ON.
■Begin trimming.
4. When finished, turn Hair
Clipper OFF and unplug.
The Guide Comb may be
removed if you are:
■
defining/outlining hair line
edges
■
trimming nape of neck
■
trimming with a comb or
fingers
A.TO REMOVE
GUIDE COMB
1. Be certain Hair Clipper is in
OFF position.
2. While holding Hair Clipper
base with one hand, grasp
sides of Guide Comb and
gently lift Guide Comb away
from Hair Clipper (Fig. 3).
NOTE: One Step Select Switch
may be on any setting when
removing Guide Comb and
when trimming without Guide
Comb.
B.TO REPLACE
GUIDE COMB
1. Be certain Hair Clipper is in
OFF position.
2. Hold Hair Clipper in one hand
and replace Guide Comb until
it “clicks” into position.
NOTE: The Guide Comb can be
placed on the Hair Clipper
only one way. If it does not fit
properly at first, reverse it.
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3. ONE STEP SELECT 7-POSITION HAIR
LENGTH SELECTOR AND REMOVABLE
GUIDE COMB ATTACHMENT
SETTINGS
7 leaves hair approximately 17 mm in length
6 leaves hair approximately 15 mm in length
5 leaves hair approximately 13 mm in length
4 leaves hair approximately 11 mm in length
3 leaves hair approximately 9 mm in length
2 leaves hair approximately 7 mm in length
1 leaves hair approximately 4 mm in length
4. GUIDE COMB ATTACHMENT
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1. Be certain Hair Clipper is
clean (free of hair and
debris), properly lubricated
and fully charged (see
MAINTENANCE).
NOTE: If cutter blades are run-
ning slowly or do not move,
they may be dirty and clogged.
Clean and lubricate following
MAINTENANCE instructions.
2. Seat person having hair
trimmed so that the top of
their head is at your eye
level.
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Place towel around their
neck.
3. Comb hair well to remove all
tangles. It is not necessary
to wash hair before trim-
ming. For best results, use
on dry hair.
4. For accurate cutting control,
hold Hair Clipper in a com-
fortable grip. This is impor-
tant for a precise, even cut.
5. For best results, comb hair
often during trim to be cer-
tain the cut is even.
6. If using Hair Clipper for the
first time, trim only a small
amount of hair at a time, until
you become comfortable
with Hair Clipper and the
One Step Select Switch.
IMPORTANT: When using
Hair Clipper without Comb
Attachment, use a slow,
smooth motion to prevent
trimming off more hair than
desired.
1. Use Hair Clipper with Guide
Comb.
2. Comb hair so that it falls into its
natural direction.
3. Begin at highest setting (#7) on
One Step Select Switch.
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After you are familiar with the
Hair Clipper, you may easily
choose between the 7 settings
for your desired length.
4. Hold Hair Clipper with Guide
Comb flat against the scalp
(Fig. 4).
5. Start at the sides of the head.
Move Hair Clipper up slowly
against direction of hair, lifting it
up and outward through hair,
cutting a small amount at a
time.
6. Continue trimming at neck and
back of head (Fig. 5).
7. If you want hair shorter, change
One Step Select Switch to a
lower setting and follow same
steps.
1. Use Guide Comb
Attachment at lowest
setting (# 1) or remove it
entirely.
2. Comb hair forward
over eyes.
3. Using barber comb, lift a
small section of hair at a
time and grasp hair between
two fingers.
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The amount of hair you wish
to cut should extend beyond
your fingers (Fig. 6).
4. Trim and blend hair using
scissors or Hair Clipper at
lowest setting .
5. Continue this procedure,
working from the front to
the back of head.
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As you work to the back,
you may gradually cut hair
shorter by holding fingers
closer to head when grasp-
ing sections of hair.
6. Comb hair often to remove
trimmed hair and to check
for uneven areas.
7. TRIMMING TOP OF HEAD
5. BEFORE TRIMMING HAIR 6. TRIMMING YOUR HAIR
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9. SHORT CUT
1. Use Hair Clipper with Guide
Comb.
2. Comb hair so that it falls into
its natural direction.
3. Choose desired setting on
Hair Length Selector.
4. Cut hair against direction in
which it grows starting from
the front to crown of head
(Fig. 9).
5. Cut up sides to crown of head
(Fig. 10).
6. Cut up the back to the crown
(Fig. 11).
7. If necessary, repeat this cut-
ting to be certain hair is
uniform in length.
8. For smooth, even cutting,
especially with coarse, heavy
hair, allow Hair Clipper to cut
through hair - do not force it
through hair faster than it
can cut.
9. Finish this cut using the OUT-
LINING method to smooth
out hair line.
8. OUTLINING
Outlining helps to give a
smooth, well-groomed line
along edge of hair.
1. Remove Guide Comb from
Hair Clipper.
2. Comb hair so that it falls into
its natural direction.
3. Hold Hair Clipper over ears
with corner edge of Hair
Clipper against hair line
(Fig. 7).
4. Angle upper edge of Hair
Clipper at a safe distance
from top of ear. Slowly and
carefully follow desired out-
line of hair over and behind
ears and down sides of
neck.
5. For longer hair styles, where
hair is worn over the ears,
use scissors to trim off as
much hair as desired.
6. For defining sideburns and
back of neck, hold Hair
Clipper as shown against the
skin and move it down slow-
ly (Fig. 8).
10. CREW CUT
1. Use Hair Clipper with Guide
Comb.
2. Comb hair so that it falls into
its natural direction.
3. Begin with highest (#7)
setting on One Step Select
Switch.
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You may want to adjust this
setting as you become famil-
iar with the settings.
4. Hold Guide Comb flat against
head and slowly move it
through hair.
5. Cut hair up the back to crown
of head.
6. Cut straight up sides and
from back of ears in a line
even with sides of face.
Leave hair long on top from
the front to the crown
(Fig. 12).
7. To give a “flat top” look, hair
on top of head must be cut
over a comb or between fin-
gers.
8. Lift hair with comb or fingers
to desired length and cut hair
with scissors or with Hair
Clipper without Guide Comb
(Fig. 13).
9. Comb hair and check for
uneven spots. Finish this cut
using the OUTLINING method
for sideburns and neckline.
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11A. MAINTENANCE
A. DURING USAGE
1. While trimming, hair will col-
lect on top of Hair Clipper.
Frequently shake Hair Clipper
lightly over wastebasket and
hair will easily fall away.
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Do not tap on hard surface.
2. If too much hair collects while
trimming, switch Hair Clipper
OFF. Remove Guide Comb
and lightly shake or brush
hair from Hair Clipper and
Guide Comb with cleaning
brush provided.
3. If Hair Clipper slows down
while trimming, the cutters
may need to be oiled (see
BLADE MAINTENANCE).
B. AFTER USAGE
■
It is important to clean out
Hair Clipper after each use.
1. Switch Hair Clipper OFF.
2. Remove Guide Comb and
lightly shake or brush hair
from Hair Clipper and Guide
Comb.
3. Clean cutters and inside of
Hair Clipper with long bristles
of brush (Fig. 14).
4. Oil the steel blades of cutters
after every use with three
drops of oil - (see BLADE
MAINTENANCE).
11B. BLADE
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
■
Do not over oil.
■
Never use Hair Clipper with a
damaged or broken cutter or
Guide Comb.
■
Hair Clipper should be clean
and lubricated.
■
Clean Hair Clipper regularly.
■
Do not apply pressure to cut-
ters. Do not touch cutters
with hard objects as this may
dent or damage cutter blades.
■
Do not use sharpeners as this
will damage your cutter
blades and will adversely
affect the cutting perfor-
mance.
A. AFTER EACH USE
1. Always switch Hair Clipper OFF
and remove plug from outlet
before cleaning. Never remove or
replace Guide Comb with motor
ON.
■
To help cutter blades stay sharp
longer, it is recommended that
you oil blades with the supplied
Lubricating Oil or light machine
oil.
2. Remove Guide Comb attachment
and lubricate outer cutting blades
after each use with 3 drops of oil.
3. Spread lightly over blades with
finger tip. Replace Guide Comb
Attachment.
B. ONCE A MONTH
To keep the cutting unit working
properly, it is recommended that you
oil the inner portion of the cutting
unit with the supplied Lubricating Oil
or light machine oil once a month.
1. Remove the Guide Comb
Attachment from the Hair Clipper.
2. Gently push cutting unit backward
(Fig. 15). Oil the metal blades on
the inner side of the cutting unit
with three drops of oil (Fig. 16).
3. Click cutting unit back to original
position by pushing forward.
Replace Guide Comb Attachment.
■
When cutter blades eventually
become dull, they must be
replaced. Do NOT use sharpen-
ers. There are no user serviceable
parts.
For cutter blade replacement
information, call 1-800-243-7884.
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