Wahl 9947-801 User manual

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WHAT A SHAVER TRIMMER
INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS
GENERAL USER INFORMATION Page 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Page 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 7
DISPOSAL Page 13
WIRING Page 14
PRODUCT REGISTRATION Page 14
GUARANTEE Page 15
Please read all instructions carefully to familiarise yourself
with your new Wahl trimmer before using.
Save these instructions for further reference.
For any further assistance or information call Customer Services on
T: 01227 740066
or visit
W: www.wahl.co.uk
E: customer[email protected]

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GENERAL USER INFORMATION
Information about using the operation manual
►Before using the appliance for the rst time,
you must read and understand the operation
manual completely.
►Consider the operation manual as part of the
product and store it in a safe and accessible
place.
►Include this operation manual if passing the
appliance on to a third party.
►In the case of conicts with national safety
specications or instructions, the national
requirements must be followed.
Explanation of symbols and notes
DANGER
Danger of electric shock which may result in serious physical injury or death.
DANGER
Danger of explosion which may result in serious physical injury or death.
WARNING
Warning of possible physical injury or a health risk.
CAUTION
Information about danger of material damage.
Note with useful information and tips.
Action to be taken by owner.
Carry out these actions in the sequence described.
List
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Please retain this leaflet for future reference.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Requirements
►Read the instruction manual in full to familiarize
yourself with the product before the rst use.
►This appliance can be used by children from aged
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
►Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
Hazards
Danger! Electric shock due to damage to
appliance!

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►Do not operate the appliance with a broken cord,
plug or charger, or if the appliance malfunctions, or
is dropped or damaged in anyway.
►Any servicing or repair must be performed by an
authorized service representative.
►The use of attachments that are not supplied by
the manufacturer may cause re, electric shock or
injury and damage to the appliance.
Danger! Electric shock due to penetration of
liquid!
►To protect against risk of electrical shock, never
immerse the unit or let it come into contact with
water or any other liquids. Do not use the unit with
wet hands. If the appliance should become wet,
damp or fall in water, remove plug from mains
socket immediately. Do not put your hands in the
water. Do not take into bathroom.
Danger of explosion!
►Never use the appliance where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is
released.
►Do not expose the appliance to temperatures
below 0˚C and above +40˚C for any length of time.
Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.

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Warning! Injuries due to incorrect handling
►Switch off the appliance and unplug from outlet
when not in use, before putting on or taking
off attachments and also before cleaning the
appliance.
►Never use your appliance without paying attention!
Except when charging always unplug this
appliance from the electricity outlet immediately
after using
►Exhausted batteries/ rechargeable batteries
should not be disposed of in the household waste.
Dispose of them in a completely discharged state
in accordance with local legal regulations. Do not
throw into re where heat could cause them to
rupture.
Caution! Danger of product damage
►Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
►Do not use outdoors or in damp areas.
►Never carry the unit by its power cord.
►Do not drop or insert any object into any opening.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 9945 BATTERY POWERED
MODEL
BATTERIES
1.Remove battery cover from trimmer by pushing in and back on the
plastic door in the direction of the arrow.
2.Insert three AA batteries as indicated by the moulded outline in trimmer,
as follows:
a.Slip battery through loop in ribbon and place battery into unit as
indicated. Fig. A.
b.Place second battery in trimmer so it lies over top of extended
ribbon. Fig. B.
c.Fold ribbon so that when the third battery is inserted, it will also
lie over top of extended ribbon. Fig. C.
3.Replace battery cover to its original position.
4.Move switch to the “ON” position to use.
5.To maximise battery life, trimmer should be shut “OFF” immediately after
using.
6.When finished, replace the blade guard and store the trimmer in the
“holds all” storage base provided. This also holds your pre shave brush,
cleaning brush and oil.

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7.To replace batteries complete Step 1 and pull firmly on the ribbon,
removing batteries one at a time.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your trimmer fails to operate when switched “ON”, check your batteries
to see if they are properly installed. Positive end (centre post) should
be located as shown in battery housing. Make sure the switch is in the
“ON” position and check to be sure blades are free to move. If it still does
not operate, your batteries have probably exhausted their useful life. To
maximise battery life, replace all three AA batteries at the same time.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 9947 RECHARGEABLE MODEL
RECHARGING
1.When using your new Wahl “What A Shaver” for the first time, we
recommend that you leave it to charge overnight before first use.
2.This trimmer is designed for household use only.
3.Remove the trimmer, recharging transformer, “holds all” storage base
and accessories from the packing material.
4.Plug the recharging transformer into a convenient electrical outlet at the
correct voltage.
5.Connect the transformer to the trimmer. BE SURE THE TRIMMER IS IN
THE “OFF” POSITION WHEN CHARGING. Place trimmer in stand so
the nameplate faces forward (there is a guide molded into the stand to
assure proper “seating” of the trimmer).
6.NiMH battery life capacity may be improved by letting the trimmer run
down until the motor stops. Immediately shut the switch “OFF” and
recharge fully. For best results, this should be repeated once per month.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your rechargeable WHAT A SHAVER does not seem to take a charge,
check the following before returning your kit for repair:-
1.Check outlet current by plugging in another appliance.
2.Make sure the plug is not connected to a light switch which turns off the

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power when the lights are turned off.
3.Be sure that the trimmer is properly connected to the recharging
transformer and that all connections are secure with the switch on the
trimmer turned to the “OFF” position
4.When connecting the charger cord to the unit, be certain the groove on
the end of the cord is facing down. This will then fit over the raised notch
in the opening around the unit’s charger pins.
5.If your electricity is connected to a master power switch, we would
suggest the trimmer be disconnected from the charger when the master
switch is off, to prevent discharging of the battery.
6.If the trimmer does not run and it is completely charged, turn “ON” and
pinch or push the blades manually.
CARING FOR YOUR “WHAT A SHAVER”
The blades are the single most important part of this trimmer. Keep hair
and abrasive particles from collecting between the blades. Blades do
not only become dulled from cutting hair, they are dulled by the abrasive
particles in the hair dirt, sand etc. If abrasive particles are picked up and
carried between the blades, the particles tend to hold the blades apart and
cause pulling instead of cutting.
OILING BLADES
For every use, put a drop of Wahl Clipper Oil on the blades only when
necessary. Motor bearings are permanently lubricated do not attempt to
oil. Store oil packet in an upright position.

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DO NOT OVER OIL
This trimmer requires very little oil. When necessary to oil, turn the trimmer
“ON”, hold the unit with the blades facing DOWN, and squeeze one drop
of oil onto the blades. Wipe off excess liquid/oil with a soft cloth. Excessive
oiling or application of liquids will cause damage if allowed to seep back
into motor while in storage base.
REPLACING BLADE
Trimmer blades have precisely-hardened, ground and lapped cutting teeth.
Blades should be handled carefully and never bumped. To keep blades
sharp, cut only clean hair and avoid cutting into dirt or abrasive particles.
To remove blades for replacement, loosen and remove two screws on the
bottom blade. Replace same and tighten.
New replacement blades are available from your local Wahl Stockist.
NOW YOU CAN KEEP ON SHAVING WHILE CLEANING UP INGROWN
WHISKERS.
Men with coarse facial hair and others with very curly facial hair, can
experience problems with shaving, specifically, ingrown whiskers. Their
whiskers curl back towards the skin and grow in many different directions.
Electric razors can not pick them up through their slotted or mesh heads,
and safety razors slice them off at a sharp angle. Either way, the stubble
is left in an ideal condition to cause ingrown hair problems. Continued
shaving over the bumps and irritated skin, of course, makes the condition
worse.
But you do not have to stop shaving altogether. With a WHAT A SHAVER
you can maintain a neat, shaved appearance while getting help with
ingrown whiskers. Its open-tooth comb action picks up and straightens
curly whiskers, clipping them off evenly.
It is very important that you use a WHAT A SHAVER using the proper
method. If used properly it offers a solution to your shaving problem.

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TRIMMING YOUR BEARD
WASH UP
1.Make sure your hands and fingernails are scrubbed clean as possible
before touching your face. Irritated skin is easily infected by germs.
2.Wash and dry your face thoroughly to unclog pores and whisker follicles.
Use a rough towel to help remove dead skin. Also consider using an
antiseptic lotion
BRUSH UP
3.Brush your beard thoroughly every day with a good scrubbing action.
This is important because it frees ingrown whiskers and moves the rest
around so they do not take hold and start growing in. Use the special
pre-shave brush provided or any other small, stiff-bristle brush that can
be sanitized (a toothbrush is fine). Keep the brush clean.
4.Brush your face as often as possible to start training your beard to grow
in one direction. This goes along way to ensuring a clean, close shave
without skin irritation (you may even want to stop shaving all together
long enough to establish a brushing pattern). Most people can expect
good results following these brushing strokes:
• Brush down from each ear, across the cheek
and along the jawbone towards the chin.
• Brush away from the point of the chin, on each
side, back along the lines just under the jawbone.
• Brush up from the lower hairline, all around the
neck, up to the lines of the previous stroke.
• Brush from the lower lip down towards the chin.
• Brush down from the nose to the upper lip.
5.Shave with WHAT A SHAVER following the SAME STROKES and going
in the SAME DIRECTION you brushed. Stretch a selection of skin with
the fingers of one hand, while holding the shaver blade flat against
the face with the other hand. Push it forward with slight pressure in a
stroking action across the skin. You may want to go over the same area
several times. Just be sure you always shave in the same direction each
time.

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6. Continue this programme as long as ingrown hairs and bumps are a
problem. Later, you may wish to switch back to a razor-close shaving
method. But return to the WHAT A SHAVER at the first sign of the
problem coming back, and never stop brushing.
TRIMMING YOUR HAIR
You can use it to keep hairstyles trimmed-shaping hairlines, defining parts
and trimming around neck and ears. You can use it to style hair, too, if
you wish. To trim or style hair, first shampoo and dry hair thoroughly, fluff
out evenly. Then holding the “What a Shaver!” with toothed edge pointed
down, trim off a little a time, carefully. To trim around the neck, ears and
sideburns hold the “What a Shaver!” flat against the skin and move it along
the hairline.

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DISPOSAL
Handle with care! Environmental damage in the case of
incorrect disposal.
Correct disposal will ensure environmental protection and prevent
any potentially harmful impacts on people and the environment.
Adhere to the relevant legal requirements when disposing of the appliance.
Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in
the European Community:
Within the European Community, national regulations are specified
for the disposal of electrical appliances, based on EU Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
In accordance with this, the appliance can no longer be disposed of
with the local or domestic waste.
The appliance will be accepted free of charge by local collection
points or recycling centres.
When discarding old batteries, do not throw them into a fire where
heat could cause them to rupture. Also, do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, heavy-duty or regular batteries. Always dispose of batteries
in a responsible manner

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WIRING
If the transformer is damaged it must be replaced in order to
avoid a hazard.
This product must only be used with the transformer supplied. Should
a replacement be required contact Wahl Customer Services.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Wahl are constantly developing and launching new products in the UK.
We would like to understand your product needs and expectations and
we value any comments you may have. As part of Wahl Customer Care,
we are offering you the chance to be kept up to date with the latest
product launches, innovations and special offers.
Please take a minute to register your product online at www.wahl.co.uk.

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GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 3 years from the date of original purchase or receipt as a gift.
Should this product become defective during the guarantee period, return
it to the store of purchase together with your proof of purchase for repair or
replacement
Alternatively within the guarantee period you can return the product to Wahl
(UK) Ltd who will repair any such defect or elect to replace the product or any
part of it, without charge, provided that there is proof of purchase. Should a
replacement be offered this will not extend the original guarantee period.
The guarantee becomes invalid in the case of misuse, alteration or repair by
unauthorised persons.
This guarantee does not include blades, cables, shaver heads, foils and
cutters etc., which are consumable parts.
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law in the United
Kingdom.
BLADE WEAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER TERMS OF WARRANTY.

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WAHL (UK) LIMITED
HERNE BAY TRADE PARK
SEA STREET
HERNE BAY
KENT
CT6 8JZ.
CUSTOMER SERVICES T: 01227 740066
www.wahl.co.uk
Form No. ZB167 Rev3 11-13