Silvercrest SHBS 1000 A1 User manual

Hair Trimmer
Operation and Safety Notes
Hair Trimmer SHBS 1000 A1
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Proper use................................................................................ Page 7
Included items ......................................................................... Page 8
Description of parts................................................................. Page 8
Technical data......................................................................... Page 9
Safety..................................................................................... Page 9
General safety advice ............................................................ Page 10
Before first use
Charging the batteries ............................................................ Page 13
Use
Prolonging the life of the rechargeable batteries.................. Page 15
Tips........................................................................................... Page 15
Cutting hair.............................................................................. Page 16
Cutting without an attachment................................................ Page 17
Thinning hair............................................................................ Page 18
Cutting to shape the hairline, neck and sideboards ............. Page 18
Trimming and cutting your beard........................................... Page 18
Cleaning and care........................................................ Page 18
Cleaning the housing.............................................................. Page 19
Cleaning your hair and beard clippers ................................. Page 19
Disposal................................................................................ Page 20
Warranty and service............................................... Page 21
Conformity ......................................................................... Page 22

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instruction manual:
Read instruction manual!
Damaged appliances, power cables and power plugs mean
potentially fatal risks from electric shock. Regularly check the
condition of the appliance, the power cables and the power plugs.
Observe caution and safety notes!
Caution – electric shock!
Dangerous electric current – danger to life!
VVoltage
mA /
mAh Milliamps / Milliamp-hours
Keep children and other unauthorised personnel at a safe
distance when using electrical tools.
Safety class II
Dispose of the packaging, device and rechargeable batteries
separately and in an environmentally compatible manner.

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Introduction
Hair Trimmer
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Introduction
Dear Customer,
We are pleased you chose to purchase this product and hope you
enjoy using your new hair and beard clippers.
These hair and beard clippers and their easily fitted cutting length
comb attachments 6can be used to cut different hair lengths and
shape perfect hair contours. The clippers also have a sliding switch 2
for fine adjustment of the cutting length. The cutting system consists of
a blade set 1with titanium-coated blade block and ceramic cutting
blade. These materials ensure your clippers cut well and efficiently,
whilst being particularly gentle to your skin.
These instructions are intended to familiarise you with your new device
and make using it a pleasure. Please read through the instructions for
use carefully before using your new device for the first time and keep
them in a safe place for future reference.
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Proper use
The hair and beard clippers are intended for private use only and not
for commercial purposes. The device is intended only for cutting natural
hair. Use on human hair only – not on artificial or animal hair. The
warranty is invalidated if the device is used for any purpose other than
those indicated.

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Introduction
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Included items
1 Hair and beard clippers
1 Charging station
1 Plug-in adapter
6 Cutting length comb attachments
1 Thinning attachment
1 Cleaning brush
1 Scissors
1 Comb
1 Cutter oil
1 Travel bag
1 Hairdressing cape
1 Instructions for use
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Description of parts
1Blade set with titanium-coated blade block and ceramic cutting blade
2Sliding switch for fine adjustment of cutting length 0.5 mm /
1.2 mm / 1.9 mm / 2.5 mm
3On / Off switch (ON / OFF)
4Charge state indicator (FULL - CHARGE, 100 % / 80 % / 60 % /
40 % / 20 %)
5Charging station / holder with connection socket for plug-in mains
adapter
6Cutting length comb attachments 4 - 6 mm / 7 - 9 mm / 10 - 12 mm /
16 - 18 mm / 22 - 24 mm / 28 - 30 mm
7Thinning attachment

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Introduction / Safety
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Technical data
Plug-in mains adapter:
Input: 100 - 240 V ~, 50 / 60 Hz
Output: 4.5 V , 1,000 mA
Protection class:
Ambient conditions: For indoor use only
Hair and beard clippers:
Model: SHBS 1000 A1
Article No.: 9133711
Rechargeable batteries: 2 x NiMH, HR6 (AA) 1,000 mAh
Input: 4.5 V , 1,000 mA
Permissible ambient
temperature range: +10 °C to +40 °C
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Safety
Please read carefully through the operating instructions
before using the device for the first time. By strictly observing
the safety advice you will avoid accidents, injury and damage.
The following operating instructions and advice are intended to help
make you familiar with the clippers and accessories and how to use
them. The product is fitted with safety features. In spite of this you should
read through the safety advice carefully and use the product only as
described in these instructions. By doing this you will avoid inadvertent
injury or damage.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you pass on
the product to a third party, please include this documentation as well.

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Safety
General safety advice
J This device is not intended to be used by persons
(including children) with restricted physical, sensory or
mental abilities or with insufficient experience and /
or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a
person who is responsible for their safety or they have
received instruction on how to use the device from
such a responsible person. Children should be supervised
in order to ensure that they do not play with the device.
J Keep the hair and beard clippers and the adapter
inaccessible for children as they cannot always correctly
assess the possible risks connected with the use of
such devices.
J After using them, keep the hair and beard clippers and the adapter
in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
When unpacking the device, please pay attention to the following:
mDANGER FOR CHILDREN! DANGER TO LIFE FROM
SUFFOCATION! Keep the packaging material out of reach of
children.
To avoid injury:
J Do not use the device with defective cutting length comb
attachments 6or a defective thinning attachment 7as they
can have sharp edges. Risk of injury!

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Safety
The device will operate at its
best if you observe the following:
J To ensure optimum performance, operate the device only in
accordance with the information on the rating plate.
J Do not expose the hair clippers to temperatures below +10°C
or above +40 °C.
J Thoroughly clean the device after each use.
To avoid the danger of loss
of life from electric shock:
J Disconnect the mains adapter after use or before cleaning.
cCAUTION! DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Do not use
while in the bath.
J ATTENTION! Keep the device dry.
J Never immerse the device or the lead in water or other liquids.
J Operate the device only in compliance with the rating plate.
Never leave the device to operate unattended.
J Pull the mains adapter out of the mains socket
- if a fault occurs,
- before you clean the device,
- if you intend leave the device unused for a long period,
- after every use.
When doing this pull directly on the mains adapter and not on
the lead.
J Stop using the device immediately if the lead, mains adapter,
housing or any other part is found to be damaged.
J Have all repairs carried out by a specialist dealer or through our
Service Centre (see the warranty sheet).

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Safety
cCAUTION! DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! If the device falls
into the water, the first thing you must do is pull the mains adapter
out of the mains socket before you put your hands into the water.
cCAUTION! DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never touch the
mains adapter with wet hands particularly when you insert or pull
out the adapter from the mains socket.
J Handle the mains adapter only by its body when you insert it into
the mains socket.
J Incorporation of a residual current device (RCD) with a rated trip
current of not more than 30 mA will provide you with additional
protection against electric shock. Have this RCD incorporated by
an electrician.
J Use only the supplied original mains adapter for mains operation.
J Regularly check the adapter and the hair and beard clippers for
any possible mechanical defects.
J Replace defective parts with original replacement parts obtained
from a specialist dealer but never attempt to repair the device
yourself!
J Have all repairs carried out by a specialist dealer or through our
Service Centre (see Service Hotline on the warranty sheet).
J Ensure that the lead does not become trapped in
cupboard doors or pass over hot surfaces. Otherwise
you risk damaging the insulation on the lead.
To avoid fire:
J Disconnect the mains adapter after use or before cleaning.
J Operate the device only in compliance with the rating plate.
Never leave the device to operate unattended.

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Safety / Before first use
J Pull the mains adapter out of the mains socket
- if a fault occurs,
- before you clean the device,
- if you intend leave the device unused for a long period,
- after every use.
When doing this, pull directly on the mains adapter and not on
the lead.
J Stop using the device immediately if the lead, mains adapter,
housing or any other part is found to be damaged.
J Use only the supplied original mains adapter for mains operation.
J Connect the mains adapter to an easily accessed mains socket only.
J Do not cover the mains adapter, otherwise it may lead to a
dangerous build-up of heat.
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Before first use
The hair and beard clippers can be operated as a cordless device
or from the mains adapter.
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Charging the batteries
The batteries should be charged for at least 3 hours before the hair
and beard clippers are used for the first time. For subsequent charging
processes, a charging time of 90 minutes is adequate.
Make sure that the device is fully charged before you use it without the
plug-in mains adapter.

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Before first use
The device is fitted with 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries and an
overcharge protection system so that the batteries can be topped up
without being overcharged.
j Connect the cable of the plug-in mains adapter to the charging
station 5of the hair and beard clippers.
j Avoid injury and damage to the device! Make sure that
the device is switched off before you charge the rechargeable
batteries.
j Insert the plug-in mains adapter (wide voltage range 100 - 240 V)
into a mains outlet socket that meets the requirements of the device.
j The charge state indicator 4on the front of the device illuminates
red and shows the battery symbol (the symbol indicating that the
device is connected to the mains) and the value indicating the %
of the full charge achieved. After a charge state of approx. 20 %
has been achieved, the charge state indicator 4changes colour to
blue and the relevant % value for the charge capacity flashes until
that charge state is achieved. The rechargeable batteries are fully
charged when the 100% mark stops flashing and is continuously
illuminated.
j The charge state indicator 4switches off a few seconds after
completion of the charging process.
j The device can operate with fully charged batteries for up to
about 60 minutes when disconnected from the mains.
Operation with the plug-in mains adapter:
If your hair and beard clippers stop during use because of discharged
or weak rechargeable batteries, you can continue by connecting the
plug-in mains adapter.

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Before first use / Use
j Insert the connector plug of the plug-in mains adapter into the
socket on the underside of the hair and beard clippers.
j To avoid injury and damage to the device, always switch off the
device before you connect it to the mains supply.
j Insert the plug-in mains adapter (wide voltage range 100 - 240 V)
into a mains outlet socket that meets the requirements of the device.
j After 1- 2 seconds you can switch on the device by pressing the
ON / OFF switch 3. If the device does not start working immedi-
ately, switch it off again and wait for about 1 minute before you
switch it on again.
j If you wish to charge the batteries in this way without using the
charging station 5, then do so only with the device switched off.
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Use
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Prolonging the life of the
rechargeable batteries
For a longer rechargeable battery service life, it is recommended that
the batteries are completely discharged before they are recharged. To
completely discharge the battery, run the device until it comes to a
complete stop.
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Tips
The hair to be cut should be clean and dry.
j Comb your hair through carefully to remove any knots.
j Place the hairdresser’s cape or a cloth around the throat and neck
to prevent hair from dropping into the collar.

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Use
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Cutting hair
Tip: Start with a cutting length comb attachment with a longer cutting
length than is finally required, then proceed in stages until you achieve
the desired length.
Cutting length comb attachments 6:
j Select the cutting length comb attachment 6(4 - 6 mm / 7 - 9 mm /
10-12mm/16- 18 mm / 22 - 24 mm / 28- 30mm) to suit the desired
cutting length.
j Push the selected cutting length comb attachment 6from the rear
on to the blade set 1. Ensure that the two pins on the attachment
engage properly into the recesses in the sides of cutter head mount.
Note: By adjusting the setting of the sliding switch 2you can
finely graduate the desired cutting length of the cutting length comb
attachments 6. If you select the cutting length comb attachment 6
for a hair length of 22 - 24 mm and would like to cut your hair to
22 mm, then slide the sliding switch 2for the fine adjustment of
the cutting length as far as it will go upwards (0.5 mm). Stepping
the fine adjustment setting switch downwards increases the cutting
length to 22.7 mm (with a fine adjustment of 1.2 mm); to 23.4 mm
(with a fine adjustment of 1.9 mm) or to 24 mm (with a fine adjust-
ment of 2.5 mm).
Cutting length comb
attachment
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(mm)
Cutting lengths*
with cutting length fine adjustment (mm)
0.5 1.2 1.9 2.5
4 - 6 4.0 4.7 5.4 6.0
7 - 9 7.0 7.7 8.4 9.0
10 - 12 10.0 10.7 11.4 12.0
16 - 18 16.0 16.7 17.4 18.0

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Use
Cutting length comb
attachment
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(mm)
Cutting lengths*
with cutting length fine adjustment (mm)
0.5 1.2 1.9 2.5
22 - 24 22.0 22.7 23.4 24.0
28 - 30 28.0 28.7 29.4 30.0
* Please note that the actual cutting lengths may deviate from the
cutting lengths given here, depending on the cutting angle.
j Always cut off small amounts at a time.
j Guide the hair and beard clippers slowly through the hair.
j Hold the device so that the selected cutting length comb attachment
6is always lying as flat on the scalp as possible.
j Always cut from the neck towards the top of the scalp or from the
forehead and temples upwards towards the centre of the scalp.
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Cutting without an attachment
CAUTION! DANGER OF INJURY!
The cutter head is very sharp!
Without a cutting length comb attachment 6in place, the device can
cut hair to a length of between 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm. Slide the sliding
switch 2to finely adjust the cutting length to the desired value.
Note: By varying how and at what angle you hold the hair clippers,
you can depart from the cutting lengths indicated in these instructions
for use or marked on the attachment / device.

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Use / Cleaning and care
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Thinning hair
This attachment allows you to reduce the volume of hair by only picking
up and cutting part of the hair.
j Push the thinning attachment 7on to the blade set 1from the
front to thin out the hair. This attachment reduces the volume of the
hair.
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Cutting to shape the hairline,
neck and sideboards
j Turn the device over so that the back is facing upwards.
j Place the edge of the blade set 1without a cutting length comb
attachment 6at the point where you wish the hairline to start.
j Move the operating hair and beard clippers downwards.
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Trimming and cutting your beard
j Select a cutting length to suit your desired length of beard.
j Now gradually shorten your beard in steps.
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Cleaning and care
RISK TO LIFE FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK!
j Before you clean the device, pull the mains plug out of the mains
socket.

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Cleaning and care
j Never touch the mains adapter with wet hands when you insert
or pull out the adapter from the mains socket.
j Always keep the mains adapter and connection lead dry.
WARNING!Do not immerse the hair and beard clippers in
water or other liquids for cleaning as the device is not waterproof.
Failure to observe this advice could damage the electrically conducting
parts (rechargeable batteries).
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Cleaning the housing
j Clean the housing using a slightly moist cloth.
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Cleaning your hair and beard clippers
j Switch off the hair and beard clippers by pressing the ON/ OFF
switch 3.
j Disconnect the lead from the device and pull the plug-in mains
adapter out of the mains socket.
j Take any fitted cutting length comb attachment 6off the device.
j Wash the cutting length comb attachments 6when necessary by
holding them under flowing water.
j Then fully dry the attachments.
j Using your thumb from the front of the device, press against the
teeth of the cutter head to release the blade set 1from its mount
(see Fig. B).
j Use the supplied cleaning brush to remove any remaining hair
residue from the blade set 1.

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Cleaning and care / Disposal
j After cleaning, place the locating lug of the blade set 1back
into the locating hole of the cutter head mount (see Fig. C).
j Re-engage the blade set 1by applying a little light pressure from
the rear of the device (see Fig. D).
Tip: To reduce friction apply one or two drops of cutter oil (accessory)
from time to time between the blades and spread it out evenly. You
may also use any acid-free oil (such as sewing machine oil). Wipe
away any excess oil with a cloth.
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Disposal
This hair and beard clipper contains two NiMH rechargea-
ble batteries.
The batteries should be discharged before disposal.
j Disconnect the device from the power supply.
j Switch the device on and allow it to continue to operate until it
switches itself off.
j Press the release button on the back of the device (bottom) to
remove the rechargeable batteries from the device (see Figs. E- G).
Now you can dispose of all the components in accordance with the
regulations.
You are not permitted to throw away single-use or recharge-
able batteries with household refuse. Please dispose of
single-use or rechargeable batteries through a battery
return system or a battery collection point run by your
dealer or local council.