Cordless Ceramic Hair Cutting Set Instruction Booklet HC4900 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Contents Sunbeam s Safety Precautions 3 Features of your Cordless Hair Cutting Set 6 Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set 8 Help Line 13 Care and Cleaning 13 Battery Disposal 14 Important instructions retain for future use.
Sunbeam s Safety Precautions Safety precautions for your Cordless Hair Cutting Set Keep out of the reach of children. For household use only. Never touch the power plug with wet hands when plugging in or unplugging. If the appliance is used with an extension cord or electrical portable outlet device, they should be positioned so they are not subject to splashing or moisture. Do not place the blades in water or any other liquid while the unit is plugged into the power outlet. Do not use the hair cutter with a broken or damaged blade or cutting combs. Do not attempt to sharpen the blades. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible adult to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood. 3
Sunbeam s Safety Precautions Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance: Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance. Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord. Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning. Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person. Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible adult to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Never leave an appliance unattended while in use. Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use. 4
Sunbeam s Safety Precautions continued Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven. Do not place on top of any other appliance. Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface. Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If you have any concerns regarding the performance of your appliance, please contact the Sunbeam Customer Service Line. For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances. Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended. 5
Features of your Cordless Hair Cutting Set Ceramic Cutter Set Thin-out function On/off switch Charge indicator lamp Charging base with accessories holder 6
Cutting length comb Small cutting comb Barbers comb Scissors Cleaning brush Mains adaptor Cutter Oil 7
Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set The cordless ceramic hair cutting set can be operated as a cordless or mains-powered appliance The appliance must be fully charged before using for the first time. To reach the optimum recharge capacity, the batteries should be charged for 12 hours. Do not charge for longer than this time. Ensure that the Hair Cutter is switched off by pushing down the on/off switch. Place the Hair Cutter on the charging base and plug the mains adaptor into the mains outlet and switch on. A red light on the Hair Cutter will light up. The Hair Cutter will work for approximately 60 minutes with a full charge. To ensure a long service life of the batteries, they should always be completely discharged before recharging them. To discharge them completely, the Hair Cutter should be operated until it comes to a complete standstill. NB: Do not charge for longer than the recommended time of 12 hours. 8
Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set continued Choosing the cutting length Choose one of the two cutting length attachments When using the shorter attachment you can set the cutting lengths to the following length settings: 4, 8, 12, 16 or 20mm. When using the longer attachment you can set the cutting lengths to the following length settings: 24, 28, 32, 36 or 40mm. Attach the comb of your choice to the unit, ensuring that it clicks into position. Press your thumb down on the lever on the back of the attachment comb and gently guide upwards until your cutting length choice is visible in the window. The numbers 4-40 represent the cutting guide lengths Make sure that the attachment is always firmly locked in before you start trimming hair. If you wish to further shorten the hair or beard, you can push the comb attachment downward into another position to repeat the cutting process. 9
Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set continued Using your Hair Cutter The first time you use your Hair Cutter, cut a small section of hair to familiarize yourself with the cutting length of each comb attachment. Ensure that the Hair Cutter is clean and that there is no hair in the blades. Place the person whose hair is about to be cut so that the top of their head is at eye level. The hair should be clean and dry or damp. Comb hair free of tangles. If the hair is longer than 10cm, it might be easier to cut the hair to a manageable length using the barbers comb and scissors provided before using the cutter. Start at the back of the neck with the blades pointing upwards and gently guide the cutter up through the hair towards the top of the head. Do not force the cutter through the hair quickly as this may pull the hair and cause discomfort. Repeat on the sides of the head. To cut hair on the top of the head, start at the front and gently guide the cutter through the hair to the back of the head. 10
Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set continued Shake the cutter regularly over a waste container during use to remove clippings. If a lot of hair accumulates during cutting, switch off, remove the comb and brush hair from the blades with the cleaning brush provided. If the cutter slows during use, the blades may need cleaning. Cutting Contours and shaving the nape of the neck For straight lines around the ears and shaving the nape of the neck remove the comb from the cutter. The ceramic cutter set permits an exact following of the contours even at points of difficult access and also clean shaving of the hairline on the nape of the next. Hold the cutter at right angles to the head with the top side facing down. With the blades in contact with the skin, move the cutter downward. Repeat until a neat line is achieved. 11
Using your Cordless Hair Cutting Set continued Trimming beards and moustaches Select the appropriate cutting length. Start below the chin and gently guide the cutter upward and towards your ear. Using the comb and scissors provided, comb the moustache downward and trim carefully along the lip line. Thin-out Function Choose the desired comb attachment length and set the thin out function with the top slide switch (1.0). With this function you can reduce the volume of hair without changing the hair length. 12
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Hair Cutter Blades Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug from the mains outlet. Remove the cutting length comb from the appliance. Ensure the thin out function switch is set to "O". Press the cutter set with your thumb pushing the cutter set away from the appliance until it clicks out from the holder. Remove remaining hair residue from the cutter set with the enclosed cleaning brush. The cutter set can also be washed under flowing water. The appliance can be wiped down (WET or DRY) but it must not be immersed in water as it contains live parts (rechargeable batteries). Once the cutter set is completely dry, insert it again by guiding the bottom projection of the cutter set into the housing opening and firmly pressing the trimmer head until it audibly latches. Oiling the trimmer head Ceramic blades do not require regular oiling however we do recommend that they are oiled if the Hair Cutter has not been used for an extended period. Remove the cutting length comb and the cutter set from the appliance as described in the Cleaning the hair cutter section. Apply one to two drops of oil between the cutting teeth and spread out the oil evenly. Wipe off excess oil with a cloth. 13
Heading Help Line If you have any additional questions about using the Cordless Hair Cutting Set, please call the Sunbeam help line in Australia on 1300 881 861. In New Zealand, please call 0800 786 232. Battery Disposal At the end of the products life, the Hair Cutting Set must returned to a Sunbeam Service Centre for correct disposal of the Nimh rechargeable battery. The battery must be removed from the appliance before it is scrapped. The battery is to be disposed of safely. 14
2 Year Replacement Guarantee In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction within 2 years of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you free of charge. Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance, please phone our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. Your Sunbeam 2 Year Replacement Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse or negligent handling, and excludes breakables such as glass or ceramic items and normal wear and tear. Similarly, your 2 Year Replacement Guarantee does not cover damage to household surfaces as a result of water or other substances leaking from your appliance, nor does it cover freight costs. In Australia, this guarantee is additional to the conditions and guarantees which are mandatory as implied under the Trade Practices Act 1974 and State and Territory legislation. Should your appliance require repair or service after the guarantee period, contact your nearest Sunbeam service centre. For a complete list of Sunbeam s authorised service centres visit or call: Australia www.sunbeam.com.au 1300 881 861 New Zealand www.sunbeam.co.nz 0800 786 232
Need help with your appliance? Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance. In Australia Visit www.sunbeam.com.au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz Or call 0800 786 232 is a registered trademark. Made in China. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet. Copyright. Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006. ABN 45 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd. 06/09