VS Sassoon THE RUGGED COMMANDER User manual

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TOOL TIPS
for the rechargeable beard & stubble trimmer
that’s built tough.
VSM715NA
RUGGED
COMMANDER
THE
Beard & Stubble Trimmer

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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. Cordless use
2. 30mm wide multi-use
trimming blade for beard,
stubble, moustache, goatee
& more
3. Diamond sharpened stainless
steel blades
4. High performance motor
5. 3 position taper control
6. 0.6mm stubble comb guide
for shadow styles
7. 1.0mm stubble comb guide
for short styles
8. 5 position comb guide (2mm
to 10mm) for tackling short
or longer length beards
& goatee
9. Real rubber grip
10. Cleaning brush
11. Oil
THE RUGGED COMMANDER
BRAVO. YOU’VE MADE A QUALITY PURCHASE.
The Rugged Commander is the rechargeable beard & stubble trimmer
that’s built tough.
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PREPPING YOUR
NEW TOOL
CHARGING
The The Rugged Commander 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 for16
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 and switch on.
If the battery is very weak, wait about 1 minute.
- The red charging LED indictor light on your new tool will light up 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 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
RUGGED COMMANDER
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.
• For best performance use on clean, dry hair that has been combed until
tangle-free.
OILING THE BLADES
To get the sharpest, most precise cut, it is highly recommended to oil the blades
about once a month.
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.

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USING THE 3 POSITION TAPER CONTROL
DEFINE YOUR LOOK!
The 3 position taper control (located on the rear of the handle) is ideal for
blending layers & a precise close trim, everytime. The taper control eliminates
the need in some situations for a comb attachment because it lets you gradually
adjust the closeness of the cut.
To use the taper control:
1. For closest cut and shortest hair, slide the switch all the way down to level
#3. This is the setting to use for the 2-day shadow look and will trim to
0.6mm length.
2. To increase the cutting length, slide the switch up to level #2 - this will
trim to 1.1mm length.
3. To increase cutting to the longest length, slide the switch to level #1 - this
will trim to 1.5mm length.

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TRIMMING TIPS
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USING THE BLADE TO OUTLINE
• Do not attach a comb guide.
• Hold the trimmer upside down with the blade facing downwards, yet flat
against the skin.
• Move the trimmer gently downwards in small strokes around the edge of the
area you wish to outline.
• Having defined the outline, hold the trimmer with the blades 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.
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 STUBBLE COMB GUIDES
This trimmer includes 2 stubble combs. These combs allow you to achieve 6
different looks of stubble or shadow looks to your already existing growth.
Simply use comb #1–#2 for any look you would like to achieve. You can also use
the taper control, which has 3 settings. Combined with 2 total stubble combs you
can achieve your 6 different looks.
Each comb has a different length - comb #1 is closest to the skin of the face.
Customize a different look each day!
USING THE 5 POSITION BEARD COMB GUIDE
• To attach the 5 position comb guide, slide the comb guide onto the front of the
trimming blade and push down at the rear to lock into place – you will hear a
clicking noise when it’s in position.
• The comb guide has 5 length settings, 2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm & 10mm. To
adjust the cutting length, push the button and click the comb guide forward
to the required position.
• Select the required cutting length setting (2-10 mm). If you require more than
one cutting length, start with the longest length first.
• Adjust the taper control as required.
• Comb through your beard against the grain to detangle and make the hair
easy for trimming.
• Switch the trimmer on.
• Hold the trimmer with the teeth of the trimmer pointing upwards, yet flat
against the skin.
• Move the trimmer upwards and outward through the hair, against the
direction of hair growth.
• The trimmer will work most efficiently when cutting through hair at its own
speed.
• Never switch the appliance off whilst in the hair.
• To remove the 5 position comb guide, gently lift the guide off the head by
lifting the rear section.

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TRIMMING YOUR NECKLINE
• Hold the trimmer’ with the teeth of the trimmer pointing
upwards, yet flat against the skin.
• Attach the 5 position comb guide and select the desired cutting
length setting.
• Move the trimmer’ upward and outward through the hair, against the direction
of hair growth.
• 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.
TRIMMING YOUR SIDEBURNS
• Attach the 5 position comb guide and select the desired
cutting length setting.
• Always trim your sideburns from the top down.
TRIMMING & OUTLINING STUBBLE/BEARD
• Attach the 5 position comb guide and select the desired cutting
length setting.
• After you have combed through your beard in the direction it
grows naturally, you will want to outline the desired shape,
beginning under your jawline.
• Begin defining your beard’s shape under your chin and work upward on each
side of your face toward your ears. Then define the upper outline of your
beard across your cheeks, past your sideburns and towards your hairline.

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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.
After each use, clean the trimmer blade set as follows:
1. Switch the trimmer off or unplug from the power outlet if it is charging.
2. Remove the blade set from the trimmer by placing your thumb against the
smaller cutter and pushing forward, releasing the blade set from the trimmer
housing.
3. Using the cleaning brush, gently brush and blow any hairs from the blade set
and head of your trimmer.
4. To replace the blade set, place your thumb on the large blade and snap into
place. Make sure the taper control is set to the longest (#1) position.
5. Do not disassemble the blades for cleaning.
6. After replacing the blade set, always remember to oil the blades of your
trimmer.

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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

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BATTERY DISPOSAL
The The Rugged Commander 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 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.

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TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM YOU MUST
RETAIN YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE.
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 read the Warranty Leaflet included or
contact Conair Customer Service at [e-mail].

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Australia
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New Zealand
CONTACT US
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YOU WERE
BORN TO
BE REAL,
NOT TO BE
PERFECT
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