Beginning the Haircut
Cutting hair requires practice so it is always better to leave the hair longer for the first few
haircuts until you become used to the length to which each comb attachment cuts the hair.
Attachment Combs
(see main diagram)
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Attachment Comb #1 leaves 3mm (1/8 inch) hair length.
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Attachment Comb #2 leaves 6mm (1/4 inch) hair length.
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Attachment Comb #3 leaves 9mm (3/8 inch) hair length.
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Attachment Comb #4 leaves 12mm (1/12 inch) hair length.
Each comb attachment is marked accordingly on its outside middle surface.
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To attach a comb, hold it with its teeth, upward and slide it along the clipper blade
until the front of the comb firmly seats against the clipper blade.
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To remove the comb, simple pull the comb upward and away from the clipper blade.
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For even cutting, allow the comb attachment/cutter to cut its way through the hair. Do
not force it through quickly. Also remember to comb the hair frequently to remove
trimmed hair and to check for uneven strands.
STEP 1 – Nape Of The Neck
1.
Attach comb attachment 3mm or 6mm (#1 or #2)
2.
Hold the clipper cutting edge pointed up and begin the haircut, starting at the center of
the head at the base of the neck (see diagram 1)
3.
Hold the clipper comfortably in your hand and hold lightly against the head with the
comb teeth pointing upward. Gradually and slowly lift the clipper, working upwards
and outwards, through the hair, trimming just a little at a time.
4.
As you cut, gradually lift the hair clipper head towards you. Continue to cut the back
area from the bottom of the neck upwards to the top of the ears.
STEP 2 – Back Of The Head
Change to the next longest comb attachment 9mm or 12mm (#3 or #4) and cut the
back of the head (see diagram 2).