VS Sassoon THE GROOM BUDDY VSM7056A User manual

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TOOL TIPS
THEGROOMBUDDY
for the multi-purpose
face & body trimmer
VSM7056A

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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.
- For purposes of recharging battery, only use detachable supply unit provided
with this 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. Diamond sharpened blades
2. Cordless use
3. 30mm trimming blade
4. Foil shaver
5. 7mm precision blade
6. Rotary blade
7. 5 position comb guide (3mm
to 15mm) for keeping your
beard in top shape
8. 3 body trimming comb
guides (5mm,7mm & 10mm)
for all-over trimming &
shaping of body hair
9. Charging & storage stand
10. Beard & moustache comb
11. Cleaning brush
12. Oil
THE GROOM BUDDY
BRAVO. YOU’VE MADE A QUALITY PURCHASE.
The Groom Buddy is the multi-purpose face & body trimmer.
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PREPPING YOUR
NEW TOOL
CHARGING
The Groom Buddy is so easy to use. But before you start using your new tool, you
must take the time to charge it overnight for 16 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 16
hours.
- Maximum battery capacity will only be reached after 3 charging & discharging
cycles.
The Groom Buddy can be charged whilst standing in the charging/storage stand
or without the stand.
To charge the trimmer whilst in the stand, remove the trimmer & accessories
from the stand. Insert the small plug on the charging adaptor into the hole on the
back of the stand. Plug the charging adaptor into a suitable mains power socket
& switch on. Ensuring your new tool is switched off, assemble the trimmer into
the stand & push the trimmer down onto the small plug to commence charging.
To charge the trimmer without the stand, simply insert the small plug on the
charging adaptor into the hole on the base of the trimmer.
- The charging LED indicator light on your new tool will remain on when
correctly connected to the mains power.
- A full charge of 16 hours will supply 30 minutes cordless runtime.
- To maintain optimum capacity of the rechargeable battery, it is highly
recommended to fully discharge & then recharge your tool for 16 hours every
3 months.

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HOW TO USE
THE GROOM BUDDY
BEFORE USING
• Always inspect the trimmer blades for noticeable signs of damage.
• Always inspect the trimmer blades before use to ensure they are free from
hair, debris etc.
• Ensure the trimmer is sufficiently charged before use.
• If the foil is cracked, broken or loose, do not use it again & replace with a
new foil. Using a foil in a faulty condition can cause injury.
• Do not shave on open wounds, cuts, burns, warts, moles or on sunburned
skin.
• Do not use the foil shaver if you suffer from skin irritations or infections,
such as psoriasis or eczema. If at all unsure always consult your doctor
before use.

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CHANGING THE ATTACHMENT HEADS
1. Before changing the attachment heads make sure your trimmer is switched
off.
2. Remove any comb guides attached to your trimmer.
3. To remove an attachment head, hold the handle of the trimmer with one hand,
while holding the attachment head with the other hand. Pull the attachment
head back & away from the front of the handle.
4. To attach an attachment head, place the attachment head over the top of
the handle, ensuring that the plastic lug is positioned at the back. Slide the
attachment head down until it clicks into place.

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TRIMMING TIPS
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USING THE 30MM TRIMMING BLADE
The 30mm trimming blade has been designed for beard & moustache trimming
+ shaping, as well as trimming body hair.
The following comb guides are for use with the 30mm trimming blade:
• 5 position comb guide (3mm to 15mm) for keeping your beard in top shape & the;
• 3 body trimming comb guides (5mm,7mm & 10mm) for all-over trimming &
shaping of body hair.
The 30mm trimming blade can also be used without any comb guide attached to
outline & for an even closer finish.
Using the 30mm trimming blade to outline
The 30mm trimming blade without a comb guide attached will cut roughly to a
length of 0.5 mm.
1. Do not attach a comb guide.
2. Hold the trimmer upside down with the blade facing downwards, yet flat against
the skin.
3. Move the trimmer gently downwards in small strokes around the edge of the
area you wish to outline.
4. Having defined the outline, hold the trimmer with the blades pointing upwards,
yet flat against the skin & move the trimmer upwards against the direction of
hair growth. This will trim the unwanted hair adjacent to the outline.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO APPLY EXCESS PRESSURE
TO THE BLADE, AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE BLADE
AND CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SKIN DURING
TRIMMING.

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Using the 30mm trimming blade with the 5 position comb guide
1. To attach the 5 position comb guide, slide the comb guide onto the front of
the 30mm trimming blade & push down at the rear to lock into place – you
will hear a clicking noise when it’s in position.
2. The comb guide has 5 length settings 3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm & 15mm. To
adjust the cutting length, push the button & click the comb guide forward to
the required position.
3. Select the required cutting length setting (3mm to 15mm). If you require
more than one cutting length, start with the longest length first.
4. Switch the trimmer on.
5. Hold the trimmer with the teeth of the trimmer pointing upwards, yet flat
against the skin.
6. Move the trimmer upwards & outward through the hair, against the direction
of hair growth.
7. The trimmer will work most efficiently when cutting through hair at its own
speed.
8. Never switch the appliance off whilst in the hair.
9. To remove the 5 position comb guide, gently lift the guide off the head by
lifting the rear section.

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Using the 30mm trimming blade with the 3 body trimming comb guides
1. To attach a body trimming comb guide, slide the desired comb over the trimmer
head, pull down over the rear of the head & click into position.
2. There jawline combs guides come in 3 different length settings: II=5mm,III=7mm
& III=10mm.
3. If you require more than one cutting length, start with the longest length first
(10mm).
4. Switch the trimmer on.
5. Hold the trimmer with the teeth of the trimmer pointing upwards, yet flat
against the skin.
6. Move the trimmer upwards & outward through the hair you wish to blend.
7. To blend-in a shorter length use a smaller length comb & use in the same way
as above.
8. The trimmer will work most efficiently when cutting through hair at its own
speed.
9. Never switch the trimmer off whilst in the hair.
10. To remove a comb guide, lift the rear of the guide upward & away from the 30mm
trimming blade head.

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USING THE FOIL SHAVER
PREPARING THE SKIN
Before using the foil shaver, make sure that the skin is perfectly clean & free
from grease or cream. Exfoliating the skin once or twice a week before shaving
helps to maintain healthy & fresh skin, but it also helps to:
• Prevent hairs from growing under the skin, resulting in in-grown hairs
• Remove dead skin cells & refine the texture of your skin, resulting in a closer
shave
• Prepare your skin to help it absorb skin care products.
We recommend exfoliating ideally the day before, as well as just before shaving.
This will help straighten the hair & make it easier to shave. Avoid exfoliating just
after shaving.
Having a warm shower before use will also help to soften the hair.
1. Attach the foil shaving head.
2. Switch the trimmer on by sliding the On/Off switch upwards so that the
“I”marking is visible.
3. Always keep the shaver perpendicular to the surface to be shaved.
4. Always work with both hands: stretch the skin with one hand & move the
trimmer with the other hand.
5. Slowly move the shaver, exerting light pressure. As a precaution, the
operation of the trimmer may slow down substantially if the foil shaving head
is pressed too hard against the skin.

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USING THE 7MM PRECISION BLADE
The 7mm precision blade is for the finishing touches on your stubble, beard,
sideburns & eyebrows.
1. Switch the trimmer on.
2. Gently move the blade through the area of hair you wish to trim.
3. To make it easier to define those finishing touches, flip the trimmer over so that
you can make it even easier working with the blade close to the skin.
4. The trimmer will work most efficiently when cutting through hair at its own
speed.
5. For increased trimming performance, press & hold the turbo button, this is
often necessary for thicker areas of hair.
6. Never switch the appliance off whilst in the hair.
USING THE ROTARY BLADE
The rotary blade has been designed for trimming those hard to reach places like
nose & ear hair. No nicks, cuts or pulling.
1. Attach the rotary trimming blade.
2. Switch the trimmer on.
3. Insert the trimmer into the nose or ear & gently move the trimmer in a circular
motion.
4. Always turn the trimmer on BEFORE you insert into your nostril or ear canal to
avoid painfully snagging hairs.
5. Never insert the trimmer more than 5-6mm into your nose or ears.
6. Never turn the trimmer off whilst in the nose & ears.

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TRIMMER CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE
Because the trimmer blades are precision made for a very special use, they
should always be handled with care. To ensure long-lasting performance of your
trimmer, it is important to clean the blades + the comb guides after every use.
To remove the trimming blade, follow the instructions at CHANGING THE
ATTACHMENT HEADS.
1. First, take the cleaning brush & brush away any loose hairs that have
collected in the blades.
2. Rinse the trimming blades under running water. The comb guides can also be
rinsed separately.
3. After cleaning, make sure to shake off excess water & dry the head of the
trimming blades + comb guide before replacing onto the handle.
4. Do not disassemble the blades.
OILING THE BLADES
Periodically, it may be necessary to oil the blades. After cleaning, attach a
trimmer head, switch on & oil the 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 & does not evaporate or slow
the blades.

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KEEPING YOUR FOIL SHAVER IN TIP TOP SHAPE
To remove the foil shaver head, follow the instructions at CHANGING THE
ATTACHMENT HEADS.
1. To make cleaning easier, the foil of the shaving head is removable.
2. To remove it, press the fasteners on its sides using your thumb & your index
finger & lift it up.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO PUSH ON THE FOILS, THEY ARE
DELICATE AND CAN EASILY BE DAMAGED.
3. Rinse the shaver cutter & foil frame under running water or in a sink. Do not
use hot water. Use only warm or cold water.
4. After wet cleaning, allow the foil frame & cutters to air-dry before closing
the foil frame & shaver head. The cutter can also be cleaned with a cleaning
brush.
5. Replace shaver head back onto the handle until it clicks into place. Wipe the
surface of the main unit with a dry towel. Do not dry the foil area. Let the
shaving head air-dry.
NEVER use thinners, other solvents or any harsh cleaners.
6. Once the foil shaver is dried, carefully place the protective cap on.

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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: 230-240V
Australia, New Zealand 230-240V
American
plugs: 120V
North America, Japan, Canada
(parts of)
120V

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BATTERY DISPOSAL
The Groom Buddy contains a Nickel Metal-Hydride 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 &
recycled separately.
For more information about the recycling of electrical & battery operated
appliances, please contact your local council office or your household waste
disposal service.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RECYCLING
OF ELECTRICAL AND BATTERY OPERATED
APPLIANCES, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
COUNCIL OFFICE OR YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE
DISPOSAL SERVICE.
Ni-MH

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LIMITED TWO
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
twenty-four 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 retain this section of the instruction booklet 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 or email Conair Customer Service 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:

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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. VSFORMEN 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 24 months (“Warranty Period”) after which it expires. Subject to the conditions in Section
C below, Conair warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) of the VSforMen product
that is the subject of this warranty (“Product”) that if during the Warranty Period, the Product
suers 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, 18Rodborough 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.
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.