VS Sassoon XPERT CLIP VSM990A Assembly instructions

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TOOL TIPS
for the hair clipper with premium performance
& advanced technology, for EXPERT results.
VSM990A

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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic
safety instructions should always be followed, including the following:
Polythene bags over product or package may be dangerous. To avoid danger of
suffocation, keep this wrapper away from babies and children. This bag is not
a toy.
DANGER: When the unit is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use
since the proximity of water presents a hazard even when the
appliance is switched off
WARNING: Do not use or leave the AC power adaptor in a position where it
can become wet or there is a danger of it falling into a basin or other vessels
containing water. Keep the appliance dry, unless it otherwise specified. Do
not use this appliance in or near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels
containing water.
- Do not immerse appliance in water or other liquids.
- Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
- Take care to avoid contact between the moving blades of the unit and the
skin, paying particular attention to the face, neck and hands.
- 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

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IMPORTANT: Always unplug the appliance when not in use or before cleaning.
Do not leave unattended when plugged in or switched on. Do not place on any
heat sensitive surface.
- Do not use any attachments other than those supplied by Conair Australia
Pty Ltd.
- Use this appliance only for its intended use as described within this
instruction booklet.
- Always unplug the appliance when fully charged.
- This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
- Never drop or insert any object into an opening.
- Do not use the appliance with damaged or broken attachment combs or with
any teeth missing from the blades, as injury may occur.
- Do not place on any surface while it is operating.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces
- Never twist or pull on the power cord.
- Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
- After use do not wrap the cord around the appliance as in time this may cause
the cord to fracture. Coil cord loosely by the side of the appliance in storage.
- Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
- Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. In the event of damage, discontinue
use immediately and contact your dealer for instructions on returning it for
examination or exchange. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
- Always ensure that the voltage to be used corresponds to the voltage marked
on the unit.
- For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device
(RCD) with a rated operating current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in
the electrical current circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for
advice.

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1. Cord/cordless use
2. LED screen shows battery
life remaining, taper control
length setting & lock symbol
3. Lithium-ion power for long-
lasting 160min runtime
4. Ultra-premium Japanese
steel blades
5. 5 position fine adjustment
twist taper control
6. 8x Control comb guides –
grades #1, #2, #3, #4, #5,
#6, #7, #8
7. Left & right ear comb guide for
finishing around the ears
8. Premium hard case
9. Barber comb
10. Scissors
11. Cleaning brush
12. Oil
XPERT CLIP
BRAVO. YOU’VE MADE A QUALITY PURCHASE.
The XPERT CLIP is the hair clipper with premium performance &
advanced technology for EXPERT results.
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PREPPING YOUR
NEW TOOL
CHARGING
The XPERT CLIP is so easy to use. 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 the initial charge will ensure your new tool will
have 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 bottom of
your new tool.
- Plug the charging adaptor into a suitable mains power socket & switch on.
- The LED screen will then display the battery life & the symbol will flash,
indicating that the appliance is charging.
- When the battery is fully charged, the LED screen will read 160 .
- A full charge of 3 hours will supply 160 minutes cordless runtime.
- A quick charge of 30 minutes will supply 30 minutes cordless runtime.
- When the clipper is running low on charge, the battery time remaining symbol
indication will turn red. This indicates that the clipper needs to be recharged,
however it may continue to run for a very short while after.
- lf the LED screen suddenly display “Er” then the appliance is faulty.
lf this happens then please stop charging & remove the adaptor from the mains
& contact our customer care centre for further advise (see the “warranty
section” section of the information booklet).

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CORDED USE
To use the clipper connected to mains power:
• Ensure your new tool is switched off.
• Insert the small plug on the charging adaptor into the socket on the bottom
of your new tool.
• Plug the charging adaptor into a suitable mains power socket & switch on.
• The LED screen will come on & display the battery charge time remaining
when the adapter is correctly inserted into the appliance & connected to an
outlet
• Switch the clipper & the taper length selected will appear on the LED screen.
– NOTE – if the battery is weak & low on battery charge, wait approx. 1min
before switching the clipper on.
NOTE: The clipper should not be used for longer than 20 minutes when operated
with the cord.

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HOW TO USE
THE XPERT CLIP
OILING THE BLADES
To get the sharpest, most 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 2 drops of oil onto the blades.
Leave the tool on for a further few seconds to allow the oil to thoroughly spread
across each of the blades. Switch off the tool & remove any excess oil by gently
dabbing with a cloth.
BEFORE USING
• Always inspect the clipper blades for noticeable signs of damage.
• Always inspect the clipper blades before use to ensure they are free from hair, debris
etc.
• Ensure the clipper is sufficiently charged before use.
• For best performance use on clean hair that has been combed until tangle-free.
NOTE – The XPERT CLIP can be used on wet, thick & longer hair types, but always make
sure hair is well-combed before clipping.
5 POSITION TWIST TAPER CONTROL
The 5 position twist taper control is designed for blending layers & a precise close trim,
everytime. The clipping length selected will appear on the LED screen when the clipper
power is turned on.
• To increase the cutting length, twist the wheel to the right.
• To reduce the cutting length, twist the wheel to the left.
• The LED screen will display the selected taper length between 0.6mm to 3mm.

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EASY CLIPPING, YOUR WAY
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CUTTING
The XPERT CLIP features 8x cutting comb guides – grades #1 to #8 (3mm to
25mm) for cutting, shaping & fading.
The comb guides are marked with the following grade number:
Cutting Length Grade
3mm #1
6mm #2
9.5mm #3
13mm #4
16mm #5
19mm #6
22mm #7
25mm #8
Left Ear taper
Right Ear taper
PRECISION FINISH
The XPERT CLIP includes left & right ear comb guides to effortlessly
cut around the ears from any angle, for a quicker finish than
standard ear comb guides. To use:
• To attach the comb guide, ensure the appliance is switched off. Position the
comb guide over the front of the clipper blade and slide over the head. Push
and click the rear of the comb guide into position.
• Angle the clipper and gently stroke around the ear towards the back of the
neck.
• Use the left ear comb guide for the finishing touches around the left ear.
• Use the right ear comb guide for the finishing touches around the right ear.

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TRAVEL LOCK FEATURE
The XPERT CLIP comes with a travel lock feature which will lock the on/off
button from turning on accidently.
To lock the clipper, hold the ‘On/Off’ Button for 3 seconds, the power will
shut off.
• A count down of a further 3 seconds will appear on the LED display.
• After the 3 second countdown a pad lock will appear on the screen.
• To unlock the travel lock, hold the ‘On/Off’ button.
• A 3 second countdown will appear on the LED screen.
• After 3 seconds the clipper will turn on.
NOTE: When the charging plug is placed into the clipper, the lock function will
deactivate.
BATTERY LIFE REMAINING
When the clipper is connected to mains power, the minutes of battery life
remaining will display on the LED screen. A full charge will give 160 minutes of
battery life.
To see the battery life remaining while using the clipper, press the ON/OFF
button twice & it will be displayed.
When the clipper is running low on charge, the battery time remaining symbol
indication will turn red. This indicates that the clipper needs to be recharged,
however it may continue to run for a very short while after.

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CLIPPING TIPS
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CREATING AN ALL-OVER EVEN CUT
1. Ensure the clipper is switched off.
2. Attach the desired cutting comb guide as required.
3. Switch the clipper on – the blades will start to move.
4. Start cutting at the nape of the neck, holding the clipper with the teeth of
the clipper pointing upwards, ensuring that the comb guide is resting flat
against the head.
5. Slowly move the clipper upwards & outwards through the hair towards your
crown, against the direction of the hair growth. The comb guide will help
to lift the hair & the blades will cut the hair to the length as shown on the
comb guide.
6. Once the desired length is achieved at the back of the hair, start clipping the
top & sides.
7. Hold the clipper to the front of your hair with the teeth pointing towards
the back of your head & move the clipper towards your crown. Repeat as
necessary, moving in rows from the front & the sides of your head to the
back.

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CREATING A SHORT BACK & SIDES LOOK, WITH
LENGTH ON THE TOP
8. Ensure the clipper is switched off.
9. Attach the desired cutting comb guide as required.
10. Switch the clipper on – the blades will start to move.
11. Hold the clipper to the front of your hair with the teeth pointing towards
the back of your head & move the clipper towards your crown. Repeat as
necessary, moving in rows from the front & the sides of your head to the
back.
12. If you then wish to take the back & sides of your hair to a shorter length,
switch off the appliance & attach a shorter comb guide.
13. Start cutting at the nape of the neck & with the comb guide flat against the
head, move the clipper upwards & outwards over the area you want to take
shorter.
14. Repeat on the sides of the hair, starting with the teeth of the clipper pointing
upwards & comb guide flat against the area above the ear, again moving the
clipper upwards & outwards.
OUTLINING
15. To tidy up the edges around your cut e.g. neckline & sideburns, detach the
comb guides.
16. Hold the clipper upside down, so the front of the clipper is facing towards
your head.
17. Hold the clipper straight on your sideburns or neckline & move the clipper
downwards. This will give you a clean, smooth finish.

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CLIPPER CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE BLADES
Because the clipper blades are precision made for a very special use, they
should always be handled with care. To ensure long-lasting performance
of your clipper, it is important to clean the blades + the comb guides after every
use.
After each use, clean the clipper blade set as follows:
1. Switch the clipper off or unplug from the power outlet if it is charging.
2. Remove the blade set from the clipper as shown below (Fig 1).
3. Using the cleaning brush, gently brush & blow any hairs from the blade
set & head of your clipper.
4. Replace the blade set as shown below (Fig 2). Make sure that the
twist taper control is set to the 3.0mm setting before replacing
blade set.
5. Do not disassemble the blades for cleaning.
6. After replacing the blade set, always remember to oil the blade of
your clipper.
NOTE: Do not attempt to repair or replace the blades. In the event that the blades
become blunt or damaged, contact the Conair Customer Service.
Replacement blades can be purchased from Conair Customer Service.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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WORLDWIDE VOLTAGE
This appliance has a multi voltage feature for worldwide use. The voltage
automatically converts for ease of use from 100v - 240v. This appliance has an
automatic internal converter which will automatically convert the voltage without
the need of a switch. A suitable plug adaptor will be required, please refer to the
chart below.
Plug adaptor
required
Voltage and
plug adaptors
Country Voltage
setting
British plug:
240V
Ireland, Great Britain, Singapore, South America,
Hong Kong (parts only), Africa (parts only)
240V
European plug:
240V
Asia, Europe, Middle East Noumea, Scandinavia,
South America, Hong Kong (parts only)
240V
Australian and
New Zealand
plug: 240V
Australia, New Zealand 240V
American
plugs: 120V
North America, Japan, Canada
(parts of)
120V
PLEASE TAKE THE APPLIANCE TO A RECYCLING
CENTRE, WHERE THE INTERNAL RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY SHOULD BE REMOVED BY A
PROFESSIONAL AND RECYCLED SEPARATELY.

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BATTERY DISPOSAL
The XPERT CLIP clipper contains a Lithium-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.
LI-ION
TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM YOU MUST
RETAIN YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE.

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LIMITED FIVE YEAR
WARRANTY
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
The clipper motor is subject to a 5 year (60 month) warranty, while the exhaustible component
(blade set) is subject to a 2 year (24 month) warranty. Replacement blades can be
purchased from Conair Customer Service.
Retain this section of the warranty card with your receipt/proof of purchase. You must present it
to obtain replacement or service under the warranty.
The warranty may only be claimed where proof of original purchase is presented, i.e.
original purchase receipt or invoice. Attach a copy of your purchase receipt and store in a
safe place.
To make a warranty claim call Customer Service on the phone number below or email
[e-mail] or you can return the defective product back to the place it was
purchased where it will be replaced (see Point 12 in Conditions).
Please provide the following details:
1. Date of purchase
2. Retailer Name & Location
3. Product Name/Model Number
4. Confirm you have your purchase receipt
5. Detail the problem with your product
Conair Australia Pty Ltd Conair New Zealand Ltd
PO Box 146 PO Box 251159
Terrey Hills Pakuranga, Auckland
NSW 2084 New Zealand 2140
Customer Service Customer Service
Australia New Zealand
1800 650 263 0800 266 247
email : aus_[email protected] email: [e-mail]

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WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS
A. AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW
1. 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 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. 2. The guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) are provided in
sections 51 to 59 inclusive of the ACL (“Statutory Guarantees”) and the remedies are provided
in sections 259 to 266 inclusive of the ACL (“StatutoryRemedies”).
B. VS SASSOON EXTENDED WARRANTY
1. In addition and subject to the Statutory Guarantees and Statutory Remedies, the following
express warranty (“Warranty”) commences from the date of purchase and continues for a
period of 60 months (“Warranty Period”) after which it expires. Subject to the conditions in
Section C below, Conair warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) of the VS Sassoon
product that is the subject of this warranty (“Product”) that if during the Warranty Period, the
Product suffers from any defect caused by faults in materials or workmanship, Conair will a)
replace the Product, or b) exchange defective parts in the Product or c) repair the Product,
as Conair may choose in its discretion (“Warranty”). In this Warranty “Conair” means Conair
Australia Pty Limited (ABN 64 068 492 044) of The Equinox Centre, Suite 101, 18 Rodborough
Rd, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086. in relation to Products purchased in Australia and Conair New
Zealand Ltd in relation to Products purchased in New Zealand.
2. To honour the Warranty, Conair must replace, or exchange parts in, or repair, the Product, as
Conair determines, in accordance with paragraph B1 above, subject always to the conditions
in Section C below.
3. If any of the conditions in Section C below are inconsistent with any provisions of the ACL or
regulations made thereunder, those provisions of the ACL or regulations shall prevail to the
extent of the inconsistency.

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C.CONDITIONS
1. The Product must be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. This Warranty
does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Product be attributable to misuse,
abuse, accident, act of God such as lightning, or nonobservance of manufacturer’s
instructions on the part of the user. This Warranty does not cover ordinary wear and tear in
the Product or its parts.
2. Conair does not accept liability for a) any loss or damage however suffered, caused by
or arising out of any failure to use the Product in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, and b) any indirect, consequential or economic loss or damage however
caused.
3. This Warranty is immediately void if – a) any serial number or appliance plate is removed or
defaced, b) the Product has been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorized
to do so by Conair or where non approved replacement parts are used.
4. The Product is designed for domestic use only. The Product must be connected to the
electrical voltage supply as specified in the ratings label located on the Product. This
Warranty does not cover defects arising from non-domestic use or incorrect voltage supply.
5. This Warranty may only be claimed against where proof of original purchase is presented,
for example, original receipt or invoice.
6. Any parts of the Product that need to be replaced, or if the whole Product needs to be
replaced, the replaced Product, become the property of Conair. The Warranty on any
replacement Product or parts will expire on the same date that the Warranty Period on the
original Product expires.
7. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in
respect of the Product which the Purchaser has under the ACL, and applicable laws in New
Zealand, which rights and remedies by law may not be excluded. All other warranties and
representations express and implied are hereby excluded.
8. The defect must have occurred during the Warranty Period and Purchaser bears the onus of
proving that fact, and that the defect was not caused by any of the causes excluded from
this Warranty.
9. This Warranty does not cover Products purchased from any person who is not a retailer
serviced by Conair’s authorised distributors or purchased second hand.

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10. The Purchaser is responsible for all postage and freight charges and any other expenses
incidental to claiming against this Warranty.
11. The Warranty excludes consumable items (such as blades or brushes) and normal wear and
tear.
12. If you’re certain your product is defective, and the product is covered by the terms of this
warranty, you need to take the product back to the place you purchased it from, where the
retailer will replace the product for you on our behalf. In this event, per the terms of this
warranty you will need to present this portion of the warranty card and the purchase receipt
as proof of purchase so please make sure you keep both this card and your receipt on hand
for the duration of the warranty period.
SPARE PARTS
Replacement parts may be available for your product. Contact us on the phone or email address
provided for more details. Please provide your product name/model number details, date of
purchase and part you require.