Conair Number Cut Clipper & Trimmer HC355

Important Safety Instructions

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, take basic safety precautions, including the following:

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KEEP AWAY FROM WATER

DANGER – Any appliance is electrically live, even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric shock:

• Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not use while bathing or in the shower.
• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquids.
• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
• Except when charging, always unplug this appliance from electrical outlet immediately after using.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:

• Except when charging, this appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
• 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 the 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.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use an extension cord to operate this appliance.
• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if it has been dropped into water. Return the appliance to a Conair® service center for examination and repair.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening on this appliance.
• Keep air openings free of lint, hair and similar debris.
• Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken comb or with teeth missing from the blades, as injury may occur.
• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not operate the appliance with the air openings blocked or while on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not pull, twist or wrap the cord around the appliance.
• When using the appliance with its cord, be mindful of tangles or kinks in the cord. If the cord does become tangled during use, turn the unit off and straighten cord before operating again.
• THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
• This appliance is not a toy. Keep away from children.

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User Manual - Class 2 Power Supply

Use with adapter: CA10

Rated input voltage: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz 0.2A

Rated output: 3.0V DC, 1000mA

Operation

• For dry location use only. Do not expose to water.
• When not in use, unplug unit completely.
• Unit will become warm during operation.

CAUTION

• Risk of electric shock, dry location use only. Do not expose to liquid, vapor or rain.
• Do not short the polarity (output cord). Ensure jack is plugged into the clipper unit before plugging the adapter into the outlet.
• Do not operate any appliance that has a damaged output cord or housing.
• Always unplug the unit before cleaning or when not in use, except when charging.
• The adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor-mount position.
• Be sure voltage is correct before plugging in. For connection to a power supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

Federal Communications Commission Notice

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

Brand: CONAIRMAN®

Model No.: HC355

Description: Clipper

Responsible Party: Conair LLC, 1 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 351-9000

Standards: FCC Part 15 Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-2014

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

DATE OF ISSUE: September 22, 2022

Troubleshooting

If your rechargeable clipper does not seem to be taking a charge, take the following troubleshooting steps before returning it for repair:

• Be sure the electrical outlet is working by plugging in another appliance to test the outlet.
• Make sure the electrical outlet is not connected to a switch that turns power off when lights are turned off.

Operating Instructions

This appliance is intended for household use. It includes an adapter to be used with 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz.

1. Before using the clipper for the first time, charge continuously for 12 hours. Maximum battery capacity will only be reached after 3 charging and discharging cycles.
2. After use, turn the switch to OFF position. Recharge battery by connecting the charging jack into the receptacle at the end of the clipper and plugging the adapter unit into the electrical outlet. The charging indicator will light up to indicate that charging has begun.
3. After recharging, store in a dry place, away from small children.
4. Do not wrap cord around the clipper.
5. Preserving the battery: In order to maintain the optimum capacity of the rechargeable battery, the clipper should be recharged for 12 hours approximately every 6 months.

For Direct Plug-In Operation

1. Connect the charging jack into the receptacle at the end of the clipper.
2. Plug the adapter unit into the electric outlet.
3. Turn the switch to OFF position and let the clipper charge for a few minutes.
4. Turn the switch to ON position.
5. Unplug the adapter unit after use.
6. After use, store in a dry place away from small children.
7. Do not wrap cord around the clipper.
8. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor-mount position.

The Conair Guide to Cutting Hair at Home

Your new Conair® 16-Piece Number Cut® Home Grooming Kit has everything you need to achieve professional haircuts at home. The powerful DC motor clipper with stainless steel blades for long-lasting cutting precision features a new 5-position adjustable taper control. Also included are 8 number-coded comb attachments for different hair lengths, a barber comb, a cleaning brush, scissors, lubricating oil, a storage case, a blade guard for easy maintenance of the clipper blades and an adapter.

Please note that with the easy-to-use number-coded combs, you can easily remember your favorite combs once you start to use them on a regular basis.

Before you start:

1. Inspect your clipper to make sure it is free of hair and dirt, properly oiled and running smoothly.
2. Place a towel or cape around the neck of the person getting the haircut.
3. Seat the person so that his/her head is at your eye level. This gives you greater visibility and control.
4. Comb hair until it is tangle free. Hold the clipper in a comfortable grip. Now you’re ready to cut.

Medium-to-Long Cut

To begin, cut only a small amount of hair until you become used to the length each attachment leaves the hair. Try the longest attachment on the clipper first. If you want a shorter cut, you can then use shorter combs.

• Short attachment comb (number 1) cuts hair to 1/8" (3mm).
• Medium-Short attachment comb (number 2) cuts hair to 1/4" (6mm).
• Medium-Long attachment comb (number 3) cuts hair to 3/8" (9.5mm).
• Long attachment comb (number 4) cuts hair to 1/2" (12.5mm).
• Long attachment comb (number 5) cuts hair to 5/8" (16mm).
• Long attachment comb (number 6) cuts hair to 3/4" (19mm).
• Long attachment comb (number 7) cuts hair to 7/8" (22mm).
• Long attachment comb (number 8) cuts hair to 1" (25mm).

Attach comb by holding it teeth up, then snapping onto the bottom of the clipper blade.

NOTE: Never push or shove the clipper through the hair to make it move more quickly. Professional experience shows that the clipper works most efficiently when used at a moderate pace.

To remove comb attachment, place index finger and thumb as illustrated; then pull out and up.

To begin cutting hair:

1. The hair should be combed in its natural direction.
2. Using the longest comb attachment, trim sides from the bottom upward. Hold clipper lightly against the hair with teeth of the comb attachment pointing upward yet flat against the head. Gradually lift the clipper upward and outward through the hair, trimming just a little at a time. Repeat around sides and back of head.

If you want hair to be even shorter:

• A) Apply more pressure to the head with the comb attachment that is in place. This takes a little practice, of course. OR B) Switch to a shorter comb attachment.

Remember, it’s better to leave too much hair than too little. For longer hair on top, use the barber comb and lift hair on the top of the head, cutting over the comb. Or hold the hair between the fingers and cut to desired length. Always working from the front to the back of the head, gradually cut the hair shorter by reducing the space between the comb or fingers and the head. Comb often to check for uneven strands and to get rid of trimmed hair.

Outlining

Outlining requires no attachments. Comb hair into the desired style. Position the clipper between the sideburns and the ear (see illustration), making sure the corner edge of the blade is against the hairline. With the outline of the hair as your guide, slowly move the clipper over, around and behind the ears. For the back of the neck and the sideburns, hold the clipper against the skin at the length desired, move the clipper downward.

STOP. COMB. CHECK.

For best results, do what the professionals do: Comb hair often and check clipping results as you comb. This way you avoid uneven sides, bangs, neckline, etc.

Short Cuts to Perfect Flattops, Crew Cuts, Etc.

• Always cut from the back of the neck to the crown, using the longest comb setting. Hold the comb attachment flat against the head and slowly move the clipper up through the hair.
• Use the same technique for the sides, cutting from the bottom to the upper side of the head.
• For the front to the crown, cut the hair against the direction in which it grows. Then even it up with the sides.
• For a flattop, use the flat comb, not the comb attachment. Just cut hair on top of the head over flat comb (see illustration).

5-Detent Taper Control

Just like levers on professional clippers, the Conair taper lever is positioned at your thumb so you can hold the clipper in your hand and adjust the lever at the same time... while you’re clipping. This taper lever eliminates the need in some situations for an attachment comb because it lets you gradually adjust the closeness of the cut. For the closest cut and the shortest hair, push taper lever up as far as it will go to level #1. To increase cutting length, slowly push lever down. If you push to the lowest position, level #5, it will leave hair about the same length as the short attachment comb.

Close Cut [arrow pointing up] Longer Cut [arrow pointing down]

Because a different cutting edge is used in each setting, using the taper lever lengthens the life of your blades. Packed-in hair can slow down any clipper. To remove hair, without removing the blades, take your cleaning brush and brush the hair from the blades. If you do this after every clipping, especially with heavy haircutting, the blades should remain free of cut hair. If clipper stops cutting and this action doesn’t help, you might have to loosen the blades to remove the hair.

Battery Safety Information

• This device requires one nickel metal hydride battery.
• Battery is not to be removed by the consumer unless instructed by the manufacturer.
• Since the battery is sensitive to high temperatures, when storing the device, keep it in a cool, dry place.
• Never put batteries into a fire.
• Switch off device after use.
• Keep batteries away from children, especially the batteries that are small enough to ingest.
• If a battery is ingested, seek immediate medical help.
• Never open, crush, puncture or disassemble a battery.
• Dispose of battery according to any state and local regulations.
• Do not dispose of rechargeable battery as solid waste.

Battery Disposal

This appliance contains a nickel metal hydride battery. To protect the environment, this appliance and its battery must be disposed of safely. DO NOT throw this appliance/battery in the municipal waste system. At the end of its life, please take this appliance to a recycling center, 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 recycling or environmental protection office or your household waste disposal service. For specific questions regarding replacement of the battery in this product, please call our Conair Customer Care Line at 1-800-3-CONAIR. To find the nearest drop-off recycling location, call 1-800-822-8837 or visit www.call2recycle.org/locator/

CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN THE MUNICIPAL WASTE.

Battery Removal Instructions

1. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws on the bottom housing at back of the clipper.
2. Remove the top housing by hand.
3. Now the battery is exposed so you can separate the wire connectors. Carefully hold the wires on each side of the connector and gently cut the wires. The connector will separate and the battery can be removed from the inner housing.

3 Screws [image of screws]

Battery [image of battery]

Carefully cut here with wire cutters to remove battery [image of wire cutters]

User Maintenance Instructions

Care of Your Clippers

Detachable Blade Set

Your clipper is equipped with a detachable blade set for routine maintenance, cleaning and replacement.

To remove the blade: The front of the clipper should be facing you. Then push up under the blade with your thumb and the blade will pop out. (See Fig 1.)

To replace the blade: Make sure the taper control is set to the longest position and with the back of the clipper facing you, insert the bottom side of the blade (with screws) into the clipper and push down until it snaps into place. (See Fig 2.)

Oiling the Blades (Oil Included)

1. Oil the blades once a month.
2. Turn the appliance on.
3. Hold and point the blades downward.
4. Spread one drop of oil across the blades.
5. Turn the clipper off and wipe away any excess oil.

NOTE:

• Do not over-oil the blades, as this can damage the motor.
• Do not oil the motor bearing, as it is permanently lubricated.
• KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This appliance has no user-serviceable parts. The product is for household use.

Storage

When not in use, your clipper should be disconnected, allowed to cool and stored in a safe, dry location, out of reach of children.

NOTE: Never pull on the clipper cord. Never twist or wrap the cord around the clipper. Lay it flat with the cord coiled up when not in use.

Product Features

• Detachable blade set
• ON/OFF switch
• Adjustable taper lever
• Bottom blade
• Top blade
• Charging light
• Unique grip design

WARNING: IF YOU THINK THE POWER IS OFF WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF, YOU’RE WRONG. KEEP AWAY FROM WATER

Everyone knows that electricity and water are a dangerous combination. But did you know that an electric appliance is still electrically live even if the switch is off? If the plug is in, the power is on. So when you are not using your appliances, keep them unplugged.

ALWAYS UNPLUG SMALL APPLIANCES

Limited Five-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)

Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit free of charge for 60 months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship or materials. To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the service center listed on back, together with your purchase receipt. California residents need only provide proof of purchase and should call 1-800-3-CONAIR for shipping instructions. In the absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty period shall be 60 months from the date of manufacture.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 60-MONTH DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN, LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Thank you for buying a Conair product.

Your Conair® clipper blades are made of stainless steel. They are engineered for precise, professional results. If blades feel like they are pulling or grabbing hair, it means they are losing their sharpness and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Attachment combs should also be replaced if they are lost or broken. It is easier to cut hair with the accuracy of a pro when the necessary tools are at your fingertips.

Conair makes a variety of accessories for different haircut kits. If your haircut kit does not include them, you may want to consider adding them to your professional haircutting tools. Left and right ear attachment combs provide effortless, precise cutting around the ears. Styling clips hold hair in place when you are sectioning hair. A styling comb makes it easy to taper or cut hair at an angle. A barber cape ensures a comfortable and neat haircut, and a convenient storage pouch keeps all your essentials in one place.

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