Remington HC4250AU User manual

2 YEAR WARRANTY HC4250AU
RAPID CUT
HAIR CLIPPER
USE & CARE
MANUAL
PLEASE READ
PRIOR TO USE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be observed, including the following.
For additional protection, the installation of a residual
current device (rcd) having a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30 mA is advisable in the electrical
circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for advice
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS,
ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS
DANGER - As with most electrical appliances, electrical
parts are electrically live even when the switch is off.
• Do not place or store the appliance or charging adaptor where it
can fall or be knocked into a sink or bath.
• Do not place in or drop into water or any other liquid.
• If an appliance falls into water, “unplug it” immediately. Do not
reach into the water.
• Unplug the charging adaptor from the electrical outlet
immediately after fully charging.
• Unplug and switch off this appliance before cleaning it.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual.
• Do not use attachments not recommended by Remington.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening of this
appliance.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken trimming
unit as injury may occur.
• Always store the charging adaptor in a moisture-free location.
• For household use only.
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• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Keep the appliance and the power cord away from the edge of
table or countertops and out of reach of children and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
• This appliance is not a toy. Children shall be supervised to
ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use on people who are asleep.
• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working correctly, if the charging adaptor has been
damaged or dropped into water.
• Do not use an extension cord or a voltage converter with this
appliance.
• Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
• Do not store the appliance in the shower between uses. Always
store it in a dry and safe place.
• This appliance should be supplied with approved safety isolating
adaptors PA-4515A (for Australia) with the output capacity of
4.5Vdc; 1500mA
Remington strongly recommends that an approved Safety
Switch (Residual current device) be installed to protect all
bathroom power outlets. Ask an electrical contractor for
advice.
WARNING: DO NOT USE YOUR HAIR CLIPPER IN THE
SHOWER OR UNDER AN OPEN WATER SOURCE WHILE THE
UNIT IS CONNECTED TO A LIVE POWER OUTLET
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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HC4250AU RAPID CUT HAIR CLIPPER
USE AND CARE MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing your Remington® Rapid Cut Hair Clipper. Inside this manual
you will find instructions on using and caring for your new hair clipper.
KEY PARTS
1. On/Off Switch
2. Blade Set
3. Washout Port
4. Charging Indicator
5. 9 Attachment Comb Guides
6. Power port
Also Includes
• Power Adaptor
• Storage Pouch
• Oil Bottle
• Cleaning Brush
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ABOUT YOUR HAIR CLIPPER
HC4250AU SPECIFICATIONS
Power System Cord/Cordless (Rechargeable)
Initial Charge Time 24 Hours
Full Charge Time 4 Hours
Runtime 40 Minutes
Indicators LED Charging Indicator
Voltage Type
(adaptor voltage type)
Single 220-240V only
CHARGING
• Before using your hair clipper for the first time, charge it for 24 hours. Note during
this charge ignore the electronic indicators as they are in “start-up cycle”.
• Plug the adaptor into your hair clipper and then plug the charging adaptor unit into
a 220-240 volt domestic power outlet. Check to ensure that the hair clipper On/Off
switch is OFF. The Charging Indicator light will slowly blink whilst charging and then
stay solid once charging is complete.
• The batteries cannot be overcharged, but it is recommend that charging be
discontinued and the hair clipper stored away if it will not be used for an extended
period of time (2-3 months).
• The hair clipper will be fully charged in 4 hours.
• To preserve the life of the batteries, discharge them by running the hair clipper
until the blades move slowly. Switch off and recharge for 24 hours. Do this every 6
months.
• Use the hair clipper only with the charging adaptor supplied.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• To ensure long lasting performance of your hair clipper, clean the blades and unit
regularly.
• Always keep the hair clipper in the provided storage pouch to avoid damage to the
blades.
• Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the mains before
cleaning.
• Do not use harsh or corrosive cleaners on the unit or blades.
• Cleaning should be done with the cleaning brush provided.
• After each use - brush the accumulated hair from the blades.
WASHABLE CLEANING
• The Rapid Cut Hair Clipper is fully washable for easy cleaning, the entire clipper
may be held under running water.
WASHOUT PORT INSTRUCTIONS
• For best results, keep the clipper running while running it under the tap. Allow
water to run through the washout port and over the blades. Recommended to rinse
after each use.
• Ensure the clipper is dry after cleaning.
• For more thorough cleaning the blade set can be easily removed to wash any hair
trimmings from the blades. To release the blade set, push the removable blade
cartridge outward and away from the clipper by pushing on the thumb pad.
• Ensure the blades are dry after rinsing under the tap. To reattach, align the blade
set onto the clipper and push the blade set towards the clipper body until it clicks
into place.
• Place a small drop of cutter or sewing machine oil onto the blades at each end and
at the middle point of the blades. Turn the unit on for a few seconds to distribute
the oil then turn off and wipe off excess oil. NOTE keep the blades lubricated after
contact with water.
BEFORE CUTTING YOUR HAIR
CORDED USE:
• For corded use connect the product to the adaptor, then to the mains power outlet.
CAUTION: Extended mains only use will result in the reduction of the battery life.
• It is advisable not to use this hair clipper directly from the power outlet when it has
been fully charged, but if while using the hair clipper in cordless mode there is a
noticeable drop in power, you can use it directly from the power outlet.
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WARNING: DO NOT USE YOUR HAIR CLIPPER IN THE SHOWER OR UNDER
AN OPEN WATER SOURCE WHILE THE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO A LIVE
POWER OUTLET
CORDLESS USE:
• When the unit is switched on and fully charged, the product can be used in
cordless mode for up to 40 minutes.
• Switch the product on by pressing the on/off switch.
BEFORE STARTING THE CUT
• Inspect the clipper making sure that it is free from hair and dirt.
• Before cutting, always comb the hair so it is tangle free and dry.
ATTACHING THE ATTACHMENTS
TO ATTACH A COMB
Hook the front edge of the comb to the front teeth of the wide trimmer blade. Then push
the back of the comb down until it snaps in place.
TO REMOVE THE COMB
Push up the back of the comb until it clicks off the clipper blade.
Your Rapid Cut Hair Clipper comes with the following combs to help you create that
perfect hair style: (Please note the printed Grade Levels on the combs)
Guide Comb Cutting length
1 (Grade 0) 1.5mm
2 2mm
3 2.5mm
4 (Grade 1) 3mm
5 4.5mm
6 (Grade 2) 6mm
7 (Grade 3) 9mm
8 (Grade 4) 12mm
9 (Grade 5) 15mm
• Use the clipper without any fixed combs for trimming hair close to the skin.
• This will trim hair to 1mm, holding the clipper so the blades are perpendicular to the
skin will trim hair to 0.5mm
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING YOUR HAIR
The Rapid Cut Hair Clipper’s ergonomic design provides many different ways of holding
the clipper in use. Recommended ways of holding the clipper can be seen below.
»For clipping the top of the head (see fig. 1).
»For clipping the back of the head (see fig. 2).
»For clipping the sides of the head (see fig. 3).
»For detailing (see fig. 4).
• For all over and even cutting, allow the comb attachment/blade to cut its way
through the hair.
• Do not force it through quickly.
• If you are cutting for the first time, start with the maximum comb attachment.
• For one all over cut length, attach the desired guide comb and slowly guide the
clipper through the hair against the direction the hair normally grows.
• To produce a clean straight line at the sideburns and the base of the neck, reverse
the hair clipper. Place the reversed clipper at right angles to the head, tips of the
blades lightly touching the skin and then work downwards.
The following instructions are for those users who want different trimming lengths on
the sides, back and top of the head:
STEP 1 – NAPE OF THE NECK
• Set the comb to 3mm or 6mm.
• Hold the clipper with the blade teeth pointing upwards. Begin starting at the centre
of the head at the base of the neck.
• Slowly lift the clipper, working upwards and outwards through the hair, trimming
just a little at a time.
STEP 2 – BACK OF THE HEAD
• With the comb set at 9mm or 12mm, cut the hair at the back of the head.
STEP 3 – SIDE OF THE HEAD
• With the comb set at 3mm or 6mm, trim sideburns. Then change to the longer
9mm guide comb and continue to cut the top of the head.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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STEP 4 – Top of the head
• Use the longer length comb attachment and set it to 12mm or 15mm then cut hair
on top of the head against the direction in which the hair normally grows.
STEP 5 – The finishing touches
• Use the clipper without an attachment comb for close trimming around the base
and sides of the neck and around the ears.
• To produce a clean straight line at the sideburns, reverse the hair clipper.
• Place the reversed clipper at right angles to the head, tips of the blades lightly
touching the skin and then work downwards.
BATTERY REMOVAL
• Ensure the device is unplugged from any electrical outlet and discharged of all
power.
• Remove the blade cartridge from the trimmer.
• Pry the painted panel from the top of the clipper by prying at the seam where it
meets the rubber, working from the top and down each side all the way down to the
blade set until it can be removed.
• Remove the two screws from the top body housing
• Starting at the rubber seam on either side of the charge indicator lens, pry open the
seam, working back and forth from one side to the other, little by little, following the
seam as it stretches from the indicator lens to the blade set until the top shell has
been pried apart all the way from the rest of the clipper.
• Pry the top inner housing up and out of the lower main trimmer body
• Remove the two screws from the top of the circuit board.
• Pull upward firmly on the front of the circuit board to create room to remove the
battery.
• Cut the exposed black and red wires coming off of each end of the battery.
• Pry the battery out of its holder.
• Dispose of the battery safely and responsibly.
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Suitable for cleaning under an open water tap.
This appliance conforms to radio interference requirements.
Any product purchased and used commercially carries a limited 90 day warranty.
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