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length setting when the longer length adjustable comb is on the product, on
the right side of the slide select switch.
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To adjust the length settings, you must press the upper half of the slide select
switch to release the locking mechanism, then apply force upwards on the
slide select switch to increase the length setting. To decrease the length
settings press the upper part of the slide select switch down and slide
downwards.
• Use the clipper without any fixed combs for trimming hair close to the skin.
• This will trim hair to 1mm, holding the clipper so the blades are
perpendicular to the skin will trim hair to 0.5mm.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING HAIR
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To turn the product On or Off press the On OFF button. To locate the On/Off
button please refer to the key features section.
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For even cutting, allow the comb attachment/blade to cut its way through
the hair. Do not force it through quickly. If you are cutting for the first time,
start with the maximum comb attachment.
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STEP 1 – Nape of the neck
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Set the comb to 3mm or 6mm.
• Hold the clipper with the blade teeth pointing upwards. Begin starting at the
centre of the head at the base of the neck.
• Slowly lift the clipper, working upwards and outwards through the hair,
trimming just a little at a time.
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STEP 2 – Back of the head
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With the comb set at 12mm or 18mm, cut the hair at the back of the head.
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STEP 3 – Side of the head
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With the comb set at 3mm or 6mm, trim sideburns. Then change to the
longer 9mm guide comb and continue to cut the top of the head.
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STEP 4 – Top of the head
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Use the longer length comb attachment and set it to 24mm or 27mm then
cut hair on top of the head against the direction in which the hair normally
grows.
• For longer hair on top, use the longer length comb attachment (24 – 44mm)
to achieve the desired style.
• Always work from the back of the head.
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