9
Battery
8
Battery Removal
When your recharge-
able clipper reaches
the end of its useful
life, the batteries must
be removed and recy-
cled or disposed of
properly in accordance
with your local and state
requirements.
The following procedure should be
followed for battery removal:
■
Make sure your clipper is unplugged
from any outlets so you don’t risk.
an electric shock.
■
For your safety remove the clipper
assembly. Using a phillips head screw
driver, remove the 2 screws on the back
of the fixed blade.
■
Grasp bottom portion of the clipper with
one hand and top portion with the other
hand. Pull the two halves apart. You
may need to twist them slightly or use
a flat screwdriver to pry them apart.
■
Pull up or pry up on the battery pack
and twist to remove it.
CAUTION: THESE NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Do not burn or mutilate as they may burst
or release toxic materials. Do not short-
circuit as this may cause burns.
The EPA-certified RBRC
®
Battery Recycling
Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery
indicates Spectrum Brands, Inc. is voluntar-
ily participating in an industry program to
collect and recycle these batteries at the
end of their useful life when taken out of
service in the United States or Canada. The
RBRC
®
program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries
into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
SM
for
information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and
disposal bans/restriction in your area.
Spectrum Brands, Inc. involvement in this
program is part of our commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving
our natural resources.
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Ni-Cd
CONTAINS NICKEL-
CADMIUM BATTERY.
How to Use
EVERY SIX MONTHS
■
At regular intervals the Blade Set should
be removed and cleaned. To remove the
Blade Set, remove the two screws hold-
ing the large blade to the clipper body.
The Blade Set will separate from the
body and can be cleaned as necessary.
Replace the Blade Set and place a few
drops of cutter or sewing machine oil
onto the blades.
CLEANING CAUTIONS
■
Use only cutter or sewing machine oil as
other oils will dry out and become sticky
resulting in poor blade action. Do not use
too much oil as it may spray.
■
Do not use liquid cleaners on the cutters
or harsh or corrosive chemicals on the
cutter casing.
■
Unplug the charge adaptor from the
power outlet when not in use and when
cleaning.
STORAGE
■
Always store this appliance and cord in a
moisture-free area.
■
Do not wrap the cord of the charging
adaptor around the appliance.
■
Do not store in temperatures above
140ºF.
Troubleshooting
The clipper does not work when turned
on:
■
Clipper must be charged for a full 14-16
hours.
Clipper cutters do not move:
■
The cutting unit may be dirty and clogged.
Clean the unit as directed in Cleaning &
Maintaining section.
Clipper does not hold charge:
■
Fully discharge battery by running
clipper until it stops; then follow
recharging instructions (see section
on Charging Your Clipper).
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