Wahl Edge Pro Trimmer Operating Instructions

Special Features

The Wahl Edge Pro trimmer is designed with advanced features for perfect results. It can be used for trimming goatees, beards, mustaches, necklines, sideburns, around ears, and eyebrows. It is also suitable for light haircuts and touch-ups between barber visits.

• Detachable Blade System: Allows quick changes between a standard-width blade for full grooming and a narrow-width blade for detail trimming. To remove, pull the top edge of the blade away from the body. To attach, align the back tab of the attachment head to the cavity on the inner edge of the trimmer unit and push down on the top of the blade.

Replacement blades or additional attachment heads can be purchased from Wahl. Refer to the accessory sheet in the kit for ordering information.

Trimming with Attachment Combs

Attachment combs are ideal for blending, tapering, and defining beards, as well as achieving a stubble look. For best results, go with the hair direction. For a closer cut, go against the hair direction.

To attach guide combs, hold the comb with the teeth up and snap it firmly to the bottom of the trimmer blade.

Cleaning and Storage

• Before storing, use the cleaning brush to remove loose hairs from the unit and blades.
• Store the unit so that the blades are protected from damage.
• When not in use, place the trimmer blade guard attachment to protect the blades.
• Store the appliance where it will not be crushed, heated above 100°C (212°F), or incinerated.

Sharpening

Trimmer blades have precision-ground cutting teeth and should be handled carefully. To keep blades sharp, cut only clean hair and avoid cutting into dirt or abrasive particles.

Blades should be sharpened or changed in sets. To remove blades for sharpening or replacement, loosen and remove the two screws on the bottom blade. Replace and tighten them. For sharpening, return blades (only) with a check or money order for $6.95 (includes return shipping) to: Wahl Clipper Corporation, Attn: Repair Department, 3001 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081. For products purchased outside the United States, contact your distributor.

Caring for Your Trimmer

Oiling Blades

For best results, use Wahl Clipper Oil on the blades only when necessary, approximately once a month. Motor bearings are permanently lubricated.

When oiling, turn the trimmer ON (I), hold the unit with blades facing DOWN, and apply three drops across the front of the blade and one drop on each side at the heel. Wipe off excess oil with a soft cloth. Do not over oil, as excessive oil can damage the motor.

Blade Care

Trimmer blades have precision-hardened, ground, and lapped cutting teeth. Handle blades carefully and avoid cutting dirty or abrasive material. Clean with the included brush.

Operating Instructions

Shaving

Preparation:

• Ensure hands and fingernails are clean before touching your face.
• Wash and dry your face thoroughly to unclog pores and whisker follicles. Use a rough towel to help remove dead skin. Consider using an antiseptic lotion.
• Brush your beard thoroughly every day with a scrubbing action to free ingrown whiskers and train hair to grow in one direction. Use the provided beard brush or a sanitized toothbrush.
• Brush your face following these strokes: down from each ear across the cheek and along the jawbone toward the chin; away from the point of the chin back along the lines under the jawbone; up from the lower hairline around the neck to the jawline; from the lower lip down over the chin; and from the nose to the upper lip.

Shaving Technique:

• Shave with the Wahl trimmer following the same strokes and direction as you brushed.
• Stretch a section of skin with one hand while holding the shaver blade head flat against the face with the other hand. Push forward with slight pressure in a stroking action.
• You may need to go over the same area several times, always shaving in the same direction.
• Continue this program for ingrown hairs and bumps. You may switch back to razor-close shaving later but return to the Wahl trimmer at the first sign of the problem returning. Never stop brushing.

Trimming and Edging Your Beard

1. Comb your beard in the direction it grows to reveal stray hairs.
2. Attach the longest trimming guard to trim and taper your beard. Start at each sideburn and stroke downward toward your neck. Trim toward your chin in smooth, overlapping strokes, following the lay of your beard. Trimming against the natural growth may result in a patchy cut.
3. Use progressively shorter trimming guards until the desired beard length is achieved. You may use the shortest guard near the ear and under the chin, switching to a longer guard toward the front of the face. Ensure the guard is locked in place before trimming.
4. To cut the outline of your beard, remove the trimming guard. Starting under your chin and working back toward your jawbone and ears, cut the outer perimeter of your beard underneath the jawbone. Continue the line up to the ears and hairline.
5. Accentuate your beard line by using the trimmer in a downward motion. Starting at the created line and working from the chin back toward the ears, trim the area right under your beard line.
6. Define the upper part of your beard using the same technique.

Mustache Trimming

1. Comb your mustache. Comb it in the direction of growth to reveal stray hairs and achieve an even trim.
2. Hold the trimmer vertically with the nameplate facing you. Define the line of your mustache. The extended tips on the blades help achieve a clean, well-defined line.
3. As a finishing step, hold the trimmer with the nameplate facing you. Using only the bare blades, create a definitive line at the bottom of your mustache.
4. Hold the trimmer with the nameplate facing away from you. Starting in the middle of your mustache, follow the lip line and taper out the mustache to create a gentle shape on the bottom portion.
5. As a finishing step, hold the trimmer with the nameplate facing you and create a definitive line at the bottom of your mustache.

Cutting Hair

The first time you cut hair, trim a small amount until you are accustomed to how long each guide comb leaves the hair. Always start with the largest guide comb, then use shorter combs for a shorter length.

For uniform cutting, allow the trimmer to cut through the hair without forcing it. Do not force it through at a faster rate.

1. Comb the hair so it falls in its natural direction.
2. Place the largest guide comb onto your trimmer. Start by trimming the sides from the bottom upwards. Hold the trimmer lightly against the hair, with the teeth of the guide comb pointing up but flat against the head. Slowly lift the trimmer up and outward through the hair, cutting only a small amount at a time. Repeat around the sides and back of the head.
3. If you desire shorter hair, either change to a shorter guide comb or apply more pressure and less lift away from the head with the current attachment.
4. For the top of the head, use the 1” blade guard for a fairly short cut. With the teeth flat against the head, slowly start trimming from the front to the back.
5. It is better to leave the hair longer for the first few haircuts. This entire procedure requires practice.

Fade Cut

1. Start at the temple and cut all the way around the head to establish the fade line. Always cut against the grain for the shortest cut. Do not force the blade through the hair; let the trimmer do the work.
2. Next, cut around the head again and up the nape of the neck to the fade line, brushing away cut hair as you go. Pull the scalp taut with your thumb for the closest cut. Turn the trimmer upside down when necessary to keep cutting against the grain. Ensure both sides of the head are even.
3. For the top of the head, cut with the grain using the individual guide comb attachments. The smaller the comb number, the shorter the cut. Comb or brush the hair as you cut for an even result.
4. To complete the fade, blend the hair at the fade line by trimming up and out across the line and against the grain all around the head. Then, repeat, turning the trimmer upside down and cutting downward. Use the #1 guide comb attachment to achieve a blend from bald to very short hair. Continue combing and cutting until the desired effect is achieved.
5. To create a part, pick a spot off-center. Pull the scalp tight and, with the end of the blade perpendicular to the head, move the trimmer back and forth to cut a line. Comb through it and cut again to ensure precision.

Lining Up

“Lining up” refers to shaping, edging, or lining the hairline to create a clean, defined line on the forehead, sideburns, or neckline. It is typically done with a trimmer or straight razor.

*This is a technique for consumers lining and detailing their own facial hair.

1. Cut hair to the desired length. Brush the hairline forward with a soft bristle brush to remove loose hairs.
2. Ensure the trimmer blade is angled correctly at 90º. The bottom blade should face you, perpendicular to a horizontal plane. Touch or tap the edge of the hairline with the trimmer blade teeth to the forehead hairline edge to start a guide. The bottom blade must face you. Tap the hair line from left to right. Sideburns can be blocked to your desired length.
3. The facial hairline depends on the desired style. The trimmer may be held at multiple angles, but the blades must always face you.

Now You Can Keep On Shaving While Cleaning Up Ingrown Whiskers

Men with very curly facial hair often experience ingrown whiskers, where whiskers curl back toward the skin and grow in various directions. Electric razors may not pick them up, and safety razors slice them at a sharp angle, leaving stubble prone to ingrown hair problems. Continuous shaving over bumps can worsen the condition.

The Wahl trimmer, with its specially designed T-blade and open-tooth comb action, can help. It picks up and straightens curly whiskers for cutting, while high-speed blades clip them evenly at a flat angle to the whiskers. This allows for a neat, shaved appearance while addressing ingrown whiskers.

Continue this program as long as ingrown hairs and bumps are a problem. Later, you may switch back to a razor-close shaving method. Return to using the Wahl trimmer at the first sign of the problem returning. Never stop brushing.

Service and Repair

If you have problems with your trimmer, send it prepaid with a note explaining the problem to: Wahl Clipper Corporation, Attn: Repair Department, 3001 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081. Telephone: (800) 767-9245. For products purchased outside the United States, contact your distributor.

Warranty Information

5-Year Limited Warranty (Valid in U.S.A. Only)

If your Wahl product fails to operate satisfactorily within five (5) years from the date of original purchase or receipt as a gift, Wahl will, at its option, repair or replace the product and return it to you FREE OF CHARGE. Do not return this product to the store where purchased. Products needing repair should be returned with postage pre-paid to the address above or call 1-800-767-9245 for assistance.

When mailing, include a note describing the defect and the date of original purchase or gift receipt. Out-of-warranty products will be repaired at standard repair charges.

This warranty does not cover products damaged by:

• Modification or repair by anyone other than Wahl Clipper Corporation or an authorized service center.
• Commercial (non-consumer) use or unreasonable use.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. No other written express warranty is given. No responsibility is assumed for incidental or consequential damages, or for the use of unauthorized attachments. Some states may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you. Warranty valid in U.S.A. only. Outside U.S.A., check with your store for the Wahl authorized distributor’s warranty.

60-Day Money-Back Guarantee!

If for any reason within 60 days of purchase you are not satisfied with your Wahl trimmer and would like a refund, return your trimmer, together with the sales receipt, to the retailer from whom you purchased it. Wahl will reimburse all retailers who accept trimmers within 60 days of purchase. For questions regarding this guarantee, call 1-800-767-9245 in the United States.