Philips_Hair_Clippers

20XL Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Hair Clipper

Instructions for Use

If you need help, answers or service, please call us at 1-800-243-3050 or visit our website www.norelco.com

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electric Hair Clipper, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.Do not reach for a clipper that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

2.Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

3.Do not place or store clipper where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

4.Always unplug clipper from the electrical outlet immediately after using, except when clipper is (re)charging.

5.Unplug clipper before cleaning.

WARNING

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

1.Close supervision is necessary when clipper is used by, on, or near children or invalids.

2.Use clipper for its intended household use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

3.Never operate clipper if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water. Return clipper to an Authorized Norelco Service Location for examination and repair.

4.Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

5.Never operate clipper with the air openings blocked or while on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair and the like.

6.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

7.Do not plug in clipper outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8.Do not use clipper with a damaged or broken cutter or comb, or with teeth missing from the blades, as injury may occur.

9.Always attach plug to clipper first, then to outlet. Be certain that plug is inserted firmly into clipper. To disconnect, turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position, then remove plug from outlet.

10.To prevent possible damage to the cord, do not wrap cord around clipper.

11.Never put clipper in direct sunlight or store at a temperature above 140??F.

12.Do not use in the presence of infectious disease.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT BATTERY DISPOSAL

INFORMATION

When discarding your Hair Clipper:

THIS NORELCO HAIR CLIPPER CONTAINS A NICK-

EL-CADMIUM RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WHICH

MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. See Battery Removal instruction sheet for battery disposal information.

CAUTION:

???Battery should be removed only when Hair Clipper is to be discarded.

???Make sure Hair Clipper is unplugged before dismantling for battery removal.

???For any questions regarding servicing of your

Hair Clipper, contact an Authorized Norelco Service Location.

PRODUCT ASSISTANCE

For assistance or the Authorized Norelco Service Location nearest you, call toll free:

1-800-243-3050

or visit our website: www.norelco.com

Authorized Norelco Service Location information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IMPORTANT

Like many new products, your Norelco Hair Clipper may take a little getting used to. If you are using a hair clipper for the first time, or if you???ve used a different brand, take a moment to familiarize yourself with your new Norelco Hair Clipper.

The comfort-hold design allows for ease of use making the Norelco Hair Clipper perfect for quick trims or a more thorough hair cut.When you first use your Hair Clipper, you may want to begin at the highest (longest) setting (#7) to prevent trimming off too much hair. For best results, comb hair often as you trim???this will help to keep sides, bangs and neckline even.As you become more familiar with your Norelco Hair Clipper, you will want to try the different hair length settings... for pre- cise, even trims and cuts.

VOLTAGE

This Hair Clipper operates only on 110-120V AC.

In North America, Central America, and South America, the most common voltage is between 110V and 130V AC. If operating this Hair Clipper on a higher foreign current, a 50-Watt converter should be used. An adapter plug may also be necessary for usage in foreign countries.When traveling overseas, it is suggested that you take all adapter plugs with you to ensure compati- bility to most foreign outlet configurations.

Cordless

1Charge according to directions.

2Unplug cord from outlet and then from unit.

3Slide ON/OFF switch ON and begin trimming.

NOTE: If battery has completely run out, you can return to corded trimming. Connect cord to Hair Clipper and turn ON. If Hair Clipper does not start immediately when plugged in, turn Hair Clipper OFF. Wait approximately 1 minute.Turn back ON and begin trimming.

GUIDE COMB ATTACHMENT

The Guide Comb may be removed if you are:

Defining/outlining hair line edges

Trimming nape of neck

Trimming with a comb or fingers

To Remove Guide Comb

1 Be certain Hair Clipper is in OFF position.

2 Push the Hair Length Selector and slide the Guide Comb to the last setting, then gently pull off clipper (Fig. 2). Position fingers at base of Guide Comb Attachment to help remove Guide Comb

To Replace Guide Comb

1Be certain Hair Clipper is in OFF position.

2Slide Guide Comb back on Clipper.

NOTE:The Guide Comb can be placed on the

Hair Clipper only one way.

HAIR LENGTH SELECTOR,WITH

GUIDE COMB

IMPORTANT

The Hair Length Selector allows you to adjust to seven different hair lengths, so that you may achieve the exact length and look you want.

1 To adjust settings, push Hair Length Selector to desired setting.

2 Hair Length Selector will ???click??? and automatically lock into place at each setting (Fig. 3).

TRIMMING

Before Trimming Hair

1Be certain Hair Clipper is clean (free of hair and debris).

NOTE: If cutter blades are running slowly or do not move, they may be dirty and clogged.

Clean following MAINTENANCE instructions.

4Hold Hair Clipper with Guide Comb flat against the scalp (Fig. 4).

5Start at the sides of the head. Move Hair Clipper up slowly against direction of hair, lifting it up and

outward through hair, cutting a small amount at a time.

6Continue trimming at neck and back of head (Fig. 5).

7If you want hair shorter, change Hair Length Selector to a lower setting and follow same steps.

???Start at higher setting (#6 or #7), to prevent trimming off too much hair.

???As you become familiar with the settings, adjust Hair Length Selector to desired trimming length (see settings below).

IMPORTANT: When using Hair Clipper without Comb Attachment, use a slow, smooth motion to prevent trimming off more hair than desired.

Trimming Your Hair

1Use Hair Clipper with Guide Comb.

2Comb hair so that it falls into its natural direction.

3Begin at highest setting (#7) on the Hair Length Selector.

After you are familiar with the Hair Clipper, you may easily choose between the 7 settings for your desired length.

4Trim and blend hair using scissors or Hair Clipper.

5Continue this procedure, working from the front to the back of head.

As you work to the back, you may gradually cut hair shorter by holding fingers closer to head when grasping sections of hair.

6Comb hair often to remove trimmed hair and to check for uneven areas.

MAINTENANCE

During Usage

8Finish this cut using the OUTLINING method to smooth out hair line.

1 While trimming, hair will collect on top of Hair Clipper. Frequently shake Hair Clipper lightly over wastebasket and hair will easily fall away.

Do not tap on hard surface.

2 If too much hair collects while trimming, switch Hair Clipper Off. Remove Guide Comb and lightly shake or brush hair from Hair Clipper and Guide Comb with cleaning brush provided.

3If Hair Clipper slows down while trimming, the cutters may need to be cleaned or replaced.

4Cutter Blades do not need to be oiled.

6For defining sideburns and back of neck, hold Hair Clipper as shown against the skin and move it down slowly (Fig. 8).

Short Cut

1Use Hair Clipper with Guide Comb.

2Choose desired setting on Hair Length Selector.

3Cut hair against direction in which it grows starting from the front to crown of head (Fig. 9).

4 Cut up sides to crown of head (Fig. 10).

Crew Cut

1Use Hair Clipper with Guide Comb.

2Begin with highest (#7) setting on Hair Length Selector.

You may want to adjust this setting as you become familiar with the settings.

3Hold Guide Comb flat against head and slowly move it through hair.

4Cut hair up the back to crown of head.

5Cut straight up sides and from back of ears in a line even with sides of face. Leave hair long on the crown (Fig. 12).

6To give a ???flat top??? look, hair on top of head must be cut over a comb or between fingers (Fig. 13)

7Lift hair with barber comb or fingers to desired length and cut hair with scissors or with Hair

8Comb hair and check for uneven spots.

Finish this cut using the OUTLINING method for sideburns and neckline.

After Usage

It is important to clean out Hair Clipper after each use.

1Switch Hair Clipper OFF.

2Remove Guide Comb and lightly shake or brush hair from Hair Clipper and Guide Comb.

3Clean cutters and inside of Hair Clipper with long bristles of brush (Fig. 14).

IMPORTANT

Never use Hair Clipper with a damaged or broken cutter or Guide Comb.

Clean Hair Clipper regularly.

Do not apply pressure to cutters. Do not touch cutters with hard objects as this may dent or damage cutter blades.

Do not use sharpeners as this will damage your cutter blades and will adversely affect the cutting performance.

When cutter blades eventually become dull, they must be replaced. Do NOT use sharpeners.There are no user serviceable parts.

For cutter blade replacement information, call 1-800-243-3050.

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FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Norelco Product, Model 20XL (except cord and cutters), against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective product without charge.

IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subject- ing the product to any but the specified voltage.* Use of unauthorized replacement parts will void this warranty.

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORA-

TION WILL NOT PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PER-

FORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE AND

WILL NOT REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR DAMAGE

RESULTING FROM WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY

A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE.

NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In order to obtain warranty service, simply take or ship the product postage prepaid to the nearest Authorized Norelco Service Location. It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of prod- uct by insured mail, insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during ship- ment is not covered by this warranty.

NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

*Read enclosed instructions carefully.

Manufactured for:

Norelco Consumer Products Company

A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation 1010 Washington Blvd.

Stamford, CT 06912-0015

MADE IN HUNGARY.

This symbol on the product???s nameplate means it is listed by Underwriters??? Laboratories, Inc.

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Norelco is a Registered Trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

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