VS Sassoon VSM7565A User manual

TOOL TIPS
THECREWCUT
for the supreme self-cut clipper to maintain
a short or crew cut look.

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HEY YOU!
TAKE A BOW FINE SIR.
THINGS ARE LOOKING UP
& YOU’VE JUST MADE A
QUALITY PURCHASE
WITH THIS NEW GROOMING TOOL.
WE KNOW YOU’VE GOT THIS, BUT BEFORE YOU JUMP INTO
USING YOUR NEW SIDE KICK, HERE’S A FEW TIPS & TRICKS
TO KNOW BEFORE LETTING YOUR CREATIVITY RUN LOOSE.
HIT UP VSFORMEN.COM.AU FOR MORE GROOMING & INSPIRATION +
A HANDY VIDEO ON HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR NEW CREW CUT.

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1. Rotary cutting comb
2. Premium Japanese
steel blades
3. Lithium-ion power
4. DC direct drive motor
5. Mains corded or
cordless use
6. Clever circular shape
fits in the palm of
your hand
7. Lock-in comb guide
for grades #1 – 4
(3mm to 13mm)
8. Comb guide locking
mechanism
9. Finishing trimmer
10. Trimmer blade
11. Storage pouch
12. Barber comb
13. Cleaning brush
14. Oil
THE CREW CUT
BRAVO. YOU’VE MADE A QUALITY PURCHASE.
The Crew Cut is the supreme self-cut clipper to maintain
a short or crew cut look.
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PREPPING YOUR
NEW TOOL
CHARGING
The Crew Cut is so easy to use – it’s as easy as moving your hand around your
head. But before you start using your new tool, you must take the time to charge
it for 3 hours before its first use. Your new tool comes with a small amount of
charge, but even if you want to use it plugged straight into the mains, the initial
super charge ensures optimum power performance to give you smooth fast
cutting, every time.
- Before using for the first time, fully charge your new tool
continuously for 3 hours.
- Maximum battery capacity will only be reached after 3 charging
& discharging cycles.
- Ensure your new tool is switched off.
- Insert the small plug on the charging adaptor into the socket on
the side of your new tool.
- Plug the charging adaptor into a suitable mains power socket and switch on.
- The red charging LED indictor light on your new tool will flash when
correctly connected to the mains power. When it is fully charged, the red
charging LED indicator light will remain on.
- A full charge will supply 60 minutes cordless runtime.
- A quick charge of 30 minutes will supply 15 minutes cordless runtime.
- To maintain optimum capacity of the li-ion battery, it is highly recommended
to fully discharge & then recharge your tool for 3 hours every 6 months.
- When using connected to mains power, the clipper should not be used
for longer than 20 minutes.

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- When the clipper is about to run out of energy,the charging indicator will
flash to indicate that you have less than 15% battery capacity remaining.
Once flashing starts.
-WARNING: If the charging light suddenly starts to flash rapidly, the appliance
is faulty. If this happens, please stop charging and remove the adapter from
the outlet and contact our customer care center for further advice
(see the warranty section of the information booklet)
OILING THE BLADES
To get the sharpest, more precise cut, it is highly recommended to oil the blades
before each use.
Using the oil supplied with your new tool, unscrew the cap & cut off the very
end of the plastic tube with a pair of scissors to release the oil.
Switch your tool on, gently squeeze the oil tube & apply 5 drops of oil around
the circular blades. Leave the tool on for a further few seconds to allow the oil
to thoroughly spread around the entire circumference of the blades. Switch off
the tool & remove any excess oil by gently dabbing with a cloth.
TO GET THE SHARPEST, MORE PRECISE CUT,
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO OIL THE BLADES
BEFORE EACH USE.

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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR NEW TOOL
The clipper has evolved. The Crew Cut has been designed in a clever circular
shape to fit in the palm of your hand for an easy ‘DIY’ hair cut.
PREPPING YOUR HAIR
To achieve your perfect short cut, longer hair needs to be pre-cut to a grade #4
before using The Crew Cut. The Crew Cut is designed to maintain an already short
or crew cut look.
A NEW WAY OF CLIPPING
Just like riding a bike, new things can take some practice, and the Crew Cut
is no different. The more you use it, the more comfortable you become.
This clipper has been designed with a unique rotary cutting action & circular
comb guide. Because of this revolutionary technology the cutting technique
differs to that of a normal clipper. In fact, this cutting technique is much
simpler.
Start cutting at the back of the head and with a sweeping motion run from
the back to the front of your head, concentrating on one area at a time until
you reach the desired length.
After a few passes of cutting over the head, you should empty any loose hairs
that have gathered at the centre of the clipper. This will free up space for
smoother, faster cutting. The gathered hair can easily be emptied into a bin.
Once you’ve completed this sweeping cutting motion over your whole head, you
should then finish using circular motions, as this ensures you achieve a perfect
even finish.

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HANG IN THERE!
When you first begin cutting, you may notice that some hair is being cut while
others are left long – this is perfectly normal, especially if you are cutting
longer hair. This is because hair grows in different directions & this clipper is
designed to be used in all directions against the hair growth. So continue cutting
in a back and forth sweeping motion until all hair is cut to length, then the use of
circular motions over the whole head will ensure an even finish.
USING CIRCULAR MOTIONS OVER THE WHOLE
HEAD WILL ENSURE AN EVEN FINISH.

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HOW TO USE
THE CREW CUT
BEFORE USING
- Always inspect the clipper for noticeable signs of damage.
- Always inspect the clipper before use to ensure the blades are free
from hair, debris etc.
- Ensure the clipper blades are well oiled before using.
- Ensure the clipper is sufficiently charged before use.
- For best performance use on clean, dry hair that has been combed
until tangle-free.
- If hair is long, use the scissors & comb provided to cut the hair prior
to using the clipper.
- Prior to use always inspect the head for warts, moles, spots and broken skin.
If using the clipper on yourself either use mirrors or ask another person to
check for you.
- Special care should be taken when cutting hair in areas that have warts,
moles, spots or broken skin, to prevent injury.
- Remove any head jewellery such as earrings and necklaces before use.
The Crew Cut is for use on the head only. Never use this clipper on the face
or any other area of the body.

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IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to trim hair close to your ears with this clipper. Never allow ears
to enter the ring of the clipper blade. A separate trimmer has been provided to
trim around the ears, the neckline and sideburns.
SELECTING A CUTTING LENGTH
The Crew Cut comes with 1 lock-in comb guide that adjusts to 4 different cutting
lengths.
GRADE #1 3mm
GRADE #2 6mm
GRADE #3 9.5mm
GRADE #4 13mm
ATTACHING THE COMB GUIDE
To attach the comb guide, make sure the clipper is switched off. While holding
the clipper with the blades facing upwards, place the comb guide over the top of
the clipper with the teeth of the comb facing upwards. Release the comb guide
locking mechanism, located on the side of the clipper (fig.5), by sliding it away
from the comb guide. Line up position A on the comb guide (fig.1) with position B
on the clipper (fig.2) then gently rotate the comb guide in a clockwise direction
until it clicks into place. Make sure that the locking mechanism is in the locked
position and the comb guide is securely in place before using the clipper.
Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
A B

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CHANGING THE CUTTING LENGTH
The comb guide will be marked with its grade setting (fig.4). In order to change
the grade setting, release the comb guide locking mechanism located on the side
of the clipper (fig.5) & rotate the comb guide either clockwise or anti-clockwise
as appropriate (fig.6). Line up the grade setting you want with the ‘I’ mark on the
clipper. Make sure that the locking mechanism is in the locked position & the
comb guide is securely in place before using the clipper.
GOOD TO KNOW!
The Crew Cut can also be used without the comb guide for an even shorter
crew cut. This will cut at a length of 0.4mm.
REMOVING THE COMB GUIDE
To remove the comb guide unclip the comb guide locking mechanism found on
the side of the clipper & rotate the comb guide in an anti-clockwise direction
until it is completely free of the clipper.
THE CREW CUT CAN ALSO BE USED WITHOUT THE
COMB GUIDE FOR AN EVEN SHORTER CREW CUT.
THIS WILL CUT AT A LENGTH OF 0.4MM.

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CLIPPING TIPS
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on how to get the most out of your new Crew Cut.
1. Attach the comb guide and select the required cutting length.
2. Switch on the clipper using the on/off sliding switch located on top of the
clipper. The green LED will illuminate and the blades will start to move.
3. The clipper can be moved in any direction to cut your hair. For best results
we advise you start cutting at the back of the head and with a sweeping
motion run from the back to the front of your head concentrating on one area
until you reach the desired length (see image A). Slowly and gently steer the
clipper around the scalp, taking care on areas where there may be warts,
moles, spots and broken skin. Keep away from the ears. IMPORTANT -
Always keep the comb guide in contact with the scalp.
4. Once you have completed this over your whole head you should then finish
using circular motions as this ensures you achieve a perfect even finish.
(See image B)
5. Only apply gentle pressure. Never force the clipper – if resistance is
experienced lift clipper away from the head, empty hair from the clipper
and resume clipping.
6. If using on areas where there are folds of skin, ensure the skin is stretched
taught prior to cutting hair in this area.
7. If you experience any discomfort stop using immediately.
NOTE: Hair will collect in the area inside the blade ring. This may need to be
emptied before all the hair has been cut. Switch the clipper off and remove any
hair by simply tapping gently on the top of the clipper.

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THE CLIPPER CAN BE MOVED IN ANY DIRECTION
TO CUT YOUR HAIR. FOR BEST RESULTS, START
CUTTING AT THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND WITH A
SWEEPING MOTION RUN FROM THE BACK TO THE
FRONT OF YOUR HEAD CONCENTRATING ON ONE
AREA UNTIL YOU REACH THE DESIRED LENGTH.
THEN FINISH USING CIRCULAR MOTIONS AS THIS
ENSURES YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EVEN FINISH.
A. Sweeping motion A. Circular motion

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CLIPPER CLEANING
& MAINTENANCE
To maintain optimum performance, the appliance should be cleaned
after each use:
- Remove the comb guide after use. Rinse the comb guide under running
water and dry thoroughly before storage or use.
- Never place the clipper under running water.
- After each use ensure hair is emptied from the blade area and use
the cleaning brush to clean thoroughly.
- It is highly recommended to apply a small amount of oil (provided)
to the blades before each use.
- Wipe the outside with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before use or storage.
AFTER EACH USE ENSURE HAIR IS EMPTIED
FROM THE BLADE AREA AND USE THE CLEANING
BRUSH TO CLEAN THOROUGHLY.

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HOW TO USE THE
FINISHING TRIMMER
BEFORE USING
- Always inspect the trimmer for noticeable signs of damage.
- Always inspect the trimmer before use to ensure the blades are free
from hair, debris etc.
- Ensure the batteries are correctly inserted before use.
- For best performance use on clean, dry hair that has been combed
until tangle-free.
INSERTING THE BATTERIES
- The battery compartment cover is located on the underside of the trimmer.
- Push the tab downwards and slide it open, then remove the cover.
- Insert 2xAA batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
- Replace the battery cover by placing it over the compartment and slide up
until it clicks shut.
- If the appliance remains unused for a while or if the batteries have run down,
remove them from the appliance. This will increase the life of the trimmer.
- When the batteries have run down, they should be disposed of at a recycling
centre to safeguard the environment. If the batteries leak avoid touching
them and dispose of them at a recycling centre.

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SELECTING A CUTTING LENGTH
The finishing trimmer comes with 1 comb guide that adjusts to
5 different cutting lengths.
GRADE #1 3mm
GRADE #2 6mm
GRADE #3 9mm
GRADE #4 12mm
GRADE #5 15mm
ATTACHING THE COMB GUIDE
To attach the comb guide, slide the comb guide onto the front of the finishing
trimmer head until the comb guide can be pushed no further. The comb guide
will then be set to the shortest of the 5 cutting length settings.
CHANGING THE CUTTING LENGTH
To adjust the cutting length, push and click the comb guide forward to the
required position as marked on the side of the comb guide i.e 1=3mm, 2=6mm,
3=9mm, 4=12mm, 5=15mm.
REMOVING THE COMB GUIDE
To remove the comb guide, push the guide forward and off the finishing
trimmer head.

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TRIMMING TIPS
- Hold the trimmer with the teeth of the trimmer pointing upwards,
yet flat against the skin.
- Move through the hair, against the direction of hair growth, using only
light pressure.
- The trimmer will work most efficiently when cutting through hair at its
own speed. Never force the trimmer.
- Never switch the appliance off whilst in the hair.
OUTLINING
- Do not attach a comb guide.
- Hold the trimmer upside down, gently flat against the skin.
- Move the trimmer in a downward direction.
- Having defined the outline, hold the trimmer with the teeth pointing upwards,
yet flat against the skin and move the trimmer upwards against the direction
of hair growth. This will trim the unwanted hair adjacent to the outline.
MOVE THROUGH THE HAIR, AGAINST THE
DIRECTION OF HAIR GROWTH, USING ONLY
LIGHT PRESSURE.

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TRIMMER CLEANING
& MAINTENANCE
To maintain optimum performance, the trimmer should be cleaned
after each use.
- Remove comb guide after use.
- Use the cleaning brush to remove any hair from the guide.
- The comb guide may be rinsed under running water, but must be completely
- dry before storage or use.
- Do not place the trimmer itself under running water.
TRIMMING HEAD
- Ensure the appliance is switched off.
- To remove the trimmer head, hold the handle of the appliance with one hand,
with the blades facing upwards and carefully push the head away from the
trimmer handle.
- Use the cleaning brush to remove any hair from the trimmer head and blades.
- Once the head has been removed from the trimmer handle only the head can
be rinsed under the tap using tepid water, but must be completely dry before
storage or use.
- Use the cleaning brush to remove any hair from the trimmer head and blades.
- After cleaning, switch on and oil blades using a few drops of the lubricating
oil supplied. Only use the lubricating oil supplied with the appliance as this
is specifically formulated for high speed trimmers and does not evaporate or
slow the blades. Wipe off any excess oil.

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BATTERY DISPOSAL
The Crew Cut clipper contains a Li-ion battery. To protect the environment, the
appliance must be disposed of safely at the end of its useful life.
Please take the appliance to a recycling centre, where
the internal rechargeable battery should be removed by a
professional and recycled separately.
For more information about the recycling of electrical and battery operated
appliances, please contact your local council office or your household waste
disposal service.
PLEASE TAKE THE APPLIANCE TO A RECYCLING
CENTRE, WHERE THE INTERNAL RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY SHOULD BE REMOVED BY A
PROFESSIONAL AND RECYCLED SEPARATELY.
LI-ION

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LIMITED THREE
YEAR WARRANTY
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. In New
Zealand our goods come with a guarantee that cannot be excluded under the
Consumer Guarantee Act 1993.
Conair Australia Pty Ltd. will repair or replace (at our option) your appliance
free of charge for thirty-six months from the date of purchase if the appliance
is defective in workmanship or materials.
This warranty is an additional benefit and does not affect your legal rights.
To obtain service under this warranty, please read the Warranty Leaflet included
or contact Conair Customer Service at [e-mail].
TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM YOU MUST
RETAIN YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE.