Wahl Cordless Clipper Instructions

General User Information

Information about using the operation manual:

• Before using the appliance for the first time, 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 conflicts with national safety specifications 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:

1. Carry out these actions in the sequence described.

Important Safeguards

Please retain this leaflet for future reference. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

When using this electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following.

Requirements

• Read the instruction manual in full to familiarise yourself with the product before the first use.
• This appliance can be used by children from aged 14 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

• 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 Wahl (UK) Ltd or a suitably qualified professional.
• The use of attachments that are not supplied by the manufacturer may cause fire, 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.

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 fire where heat could cause them to rupture.

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.
• Do not expose or store the appliance at temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge appliances outside of the temperature range of 0-45°C (32-113°F). Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of this specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Caution! Danger of product damage

• Do not wrap the cord around the appliance / charger.
• 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.

5 Volt Professional Cordless Clippers

Models:

• 8148 Magic Clip
• 8504 Senior
• 8591 Super Taper
• 8594 Legend

Overload Prevention

All of the above have an overload prevention circuit built in. The clippers LED will flash quickly 5 times when excessive blade load is detected, the unit will automatically shut the power down and the clipper will no longer switch on.

To reset:

1. Switch the clipper off and inspect the blades for any foreign objects or debris, clean the blades and oil.
2. Plug the transformer into the clipper, switch the transformer on. This will reset the clipper.
3. Remove the transformer lead and switch the clipper on; it should function normally.

Should the clipper fail to function after the reset process, it should be returned for inspection.

Operating Instructions

Charging Precautions

Charging the Battery

Before the equipment is used for the first time, it should be charged 3-5 hours. Plug power cord directly into unit. Be sure clipper is switched OFF when charging. During charging, the indicator light will pulse until the battery is fully charged. The charge light will be fully lit when the battery is fully charged and also during use. During use if the charge light is flashing, this indicates the battery has approximately 20% charge remaining.

Using Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Clippers

This unit may be used without a cord when fully charged. If battery power is low, the transformer (charger) can attach directly to the unit for continued use as a corded unit.

• Plug the transformer into an outlet at the correct voltage.
• Plug the transformer power cord directly into unit. Be sure clipper is switched OFF when charging.

• FOR CORDED OPERATION, connect to receptacle on the bottom of the unit. If your battery is completely run down, allow the unit to charge for 1 minute (switched OFF) before using as a corded unit.
• If the cord is left attached to the unit when not in use, the cord will automatically charge the unit when left in the OFF position.

Troubleshooting

Attaching and Detaching the Recharging Cable

If your cordless clipper does not seem to be operating or charging properly, please check the following:

• Check the outlet's current by plugging another appliance (one you know is in proper working condition) into the outlet.
• Make sure the unit is not connected to a power source that turns itself off when lights are turned off.
• Make sure the clipper and charging transformer contacts are clean and free of hair or other contaminants.
• Verify that the blade assembly moves freely and is mounted properly.

The battery is a non-consumer replaceable battery. Return to Wahl for replacement if and when necessary.

Recharging Cable Attachment: ✔️

Recharging Cable Detachment: ❌

Attachments

To attach the combs, hold comb with teeth up and snap it firmly to the bottom of the clipper blade. For uniform cutting, allow the clipper to cut its way through the hair. Do not force it through at a faster rate.

Changing the Blade Set (models: 8504, 8148, 8594)

Warning! Injuries and material damage due to incorrect handling.

• Switch the appliance off and disconnect from the power supply before changing the blade set.
• 1. Switch the appliance off using the on/off switch and disconnect from the power supply.
• 2. Undo the screws on the blade set; remove the bottom blade and the top blade.

When assembling, the bottom blade and the top blade should be aligned as follows:

• Set the adjustment lever to the shortest cutting length.
• 3. Place the top blade on the plastic cam.
• 4. Position bottom blade and reinsert the two screws.
• 5. Before tightening the screws, align the bottom blade. Align the bottom blade so that there is a gap of 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm between the front edge of the bottom blade and the front edge of the top blade.
• 6. Tighten screws.

Changing the Blade Set (models: 8591)

• 1. Switch the appliance off using the on/off switch and disconnect from the power supply.
• 2. Undo the screws on the blade set; remove bottom blade and top blade - a Torx T20 screwdriver will be required (available from most good DIY stores).
• 3. The blade can now be removed for cleaning or replacement.
• 4. To re-assemble, place the top blade on the plastic cam.
• 5. Position bottom blade and reinsert the two screws.
• 6. Tighten screws - no blade alignment is required, once the Torx screws are tightened the blade will be automatically aligned in the correct position.

Warning! Injuries due to incorrect handling.

• Do not use the appliance if the teeth are damaged or missing from the blade or if the blades are misaligned as injury may occur.

Taper Lever

Some clippers are equipped with an adjustable taper lever that changes the closeness of your cut. When the lever is in the uppermost position, the blades will give the closest cut. Pushing the lever downward gradually increases the cutting length.

Battery Operation

Switch on the equipment using the on/off switch and, after use, switch it off again. When the battery is fully charged, the equipment can be used for up to 90 minutes continuous run time. Two hours to reach a full charge with a discharged battery.

? Recommendation: the batteries should only be recharged when the performance of the equipment has deteriorated noticeably.

Lithium Battery Replacement, Removal and Disposal

Lithium-Ion Battery Replacement

For battery replacement, the entire, intact clipper or trimmer should be sent to: Wahl (UK) Ltd Customer Services (address on reverse of booklet) or taken to a suitably qualified professional. The battery should only be replaced by the original manufacturer's spare; for safety reasons, a substitute should not be used.

Do not attempt to remove the battery. Lithium-Ion batteries can explode, catch fire, and/or cause burns if disassembled, damaged or exposed to water or high temperatures.

Lithium Battery Disposal

Do not dispose of this product or the Lithium battery in the normal household waste. The product should be returned to Wahl Customer Services where they offer a take back service or taken to a local collection facility where they will be dealt with safely and sent for the appropriate recycling.

Care and Cleaning

• Always disconnect the appliance from the wall socket before any cleaning operation.
• To clean the unit, use either a clean dry or dampened cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or scrub pads. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
• To remove hair from between the blades, use the cleaning brush provided.
• The blades must be re-aligned if they have been removed for cleaning or replacement on the 5 Star models. No re-alignment is required on the standard models (Ref. 8591).
• After each use, blades should be cleaned and oiled. Put a small drop of Wahl Clipper Oil between the blades while the trimmer is running. Wipe off excess oil so it does not run into the motor.
• Do not store the trimmer in a wet or moist environment.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.

DO NOT USE bleach, benzene or thinner to clean the unit.

Wiring

THIS PRODUCT MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE TRANSFORMER SUPPLIED. SHOULD A REPLACEMENT BE REQUIRED, CONTACT WAHL CUSTOMER SERVICES.

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 2012/19/EU (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.

Guarantee

This product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year 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.