The Rugged Commander VSM715NA - Beard trimmer VS Sassoon - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Beard Trimmer
Brand	VS Sassoon
Model	The Rugged Commander VSM715NA
Dimensions	5.5 x 1.5 x 3 inches
Weight	5.6 oz
Power Source	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Charging Time	8 hours
Usage Time	60 minutes
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Cutting Length Settings	0.5mm to 10mm with adjustable comb
Number of Length Settings	10+
Attachments Included	Precision comb, detail trimmer
Washable	Yes, removable head for cleaning
LED Indicator	Battery level indicator
Accessories	Cleaning brush, charging cable, comb guides
Motor Type	High Torque Rotary Motor
Warranty	2 years limited

Frequently Asked Questions - The Rugged Commander VSM715NA VS Sassoon

How do I clean the VS Sassoon The Rugged Commander beard trimmer?

Remove the cutting head and rinse it under running water. Use the included cleaning brush to remove hair clippings from the blade. Dry thoroughly before reattaching.

How do I adjust the cutting length?

The trimmer comes with an adjustable comb attachment. Slide the comb up or down to select your desired length from 0.5mm to 10mm.

How long does the battery last on a full charge?

A full charge provides up to 60 minutes of cordless use. Charging time is approximately 8 hours.

Can I use this trimmer in the shower?

The trimmer is washable under running water, but it is not recommended for use in the shower. It is designed for dry use only.

What is the warranty period?

VS Sassoon offers a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Keep your proof of purchase.

How do I replace the blades?

The blades are not user-replaceable; contact VS Sassoon customer service for replacement. Regular cleaning extends blade life.

Can I trim my mustache and sideburns with this device?

Yes, the trimmer is suitable for beard, mustache, and sideburn styling. Use the precision comb for detailed work.

Is the trimmer suitable for thick or coarse hair?

Yes, the high torque motor and stainless steel blades handle thick and coarse facial hair effectively.

Does the trimmer have a locking or travel mode?

The trimmer does not have a lock feature. It can be stored in the travel pouch (not included) when not in use.

How often should I oil the blades?

To maintain performance, oil the blades lightly with clipper oil every few uses or after cleaning. The device does not include oil.

USER MANUAL The Rugged Commander VSM715NA VS Sassoon

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THE

RUGGED COMMANDER

Beard & Stubble Trimmer

TOOL TIPS

for the rechargeable beard & stubble trimmer that's built tough.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety instructions should always be followed, including the following:

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DANGER: When the unit is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use since the proximity of water presents a hazard even when the appliance is switched off

WARNING: Do not use or leave the AC power adaptor in a position where it can become wet or there is a danger of it falling into a basin or other vessels containing water. Keep the appliance dry, unless it otherwise specified. Do not use this appliance in or near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

• Do not immerse appliance in water or other liquids.
• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
• Take care to avoid contact between the moving blades of the unit and the skin, paying particular attention to the face, neck and hands.
• 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 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.

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the appliance when not in use or before cleaning.

Do not leave unattended when plugged in or switched on. Do not place on any heat sensitive surface.

• Do not use any attachments other than those supplied by Conair Australia Pty Ltd.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described within this instruction booklet.
• Always unplug the appliance when fully charged.
• This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
• Never drop or insert any object into an opening.
• Do not use the appliance with damaged or broken attachment combs or with any teeth missing from the blades, as injury may occur.
• Do not place on any surface while it is operating.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces
• Never twist or pull on the power cord.
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
• After use do not wrap the cord around the appliance as in time this may cause the cord to fracture. Coil cord loosely by the side of the appliance in storage.
• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. In the event of damage, discontinue use immediately and contact your dealer for instructions on returning it for examination or exchange. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Always ensure that the voltage to be used corresponds to the voltage marked on the unit.
• For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) with a rated operating current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in the electrical current circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for advice.

THE RUGGED COMMANDER

BRAVO. YOU'VE MADE A QUALITY PURCHASE.

The Rugged Commander is the rechargeable beard & stubble trimmer that's built tough.

VS SASSON FOR MEN ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ 1178 ⑦ ⑩

1. Cordless use
2. 30mm wide multi-use trimming blade for beard, stubble, moustache, goatee & more

3. Diamond sharpened stainless steel blades

4. High performance motor

5. 3 position taper control
6. 0.6mm stubble comb guide for shadow styles

7. 1.0mm stubble comb guide for short styles

8. 5 position comb guide (2mm to 10mm) for tackling short or longer length beards & goatee

9. Real rubber grip
10. Cleaning brush
11. Oil

PREPPING YOUR NEW TOOL

CHARGING

The The Rugged Commander is so easy to use. But before you start using your new tool, you must take the time to charge it overnight for 16 hours before its first use. Your new tool comes with a small amount of charge, but the initial charge will ensure your new tool will have optimum power performance to give you smooth fast cutting, every time.

• Before using for the first time, fully charge your new tool continuously for 16 hours.
• Maximum battery capacity will only be reached after 3 charging & discharging cycles.
• Ensure your new tool is switched off.
• Insert the small plug on the charging adaptor into the socket on the bottom of your new tool.
• Plug the charging adaptor into a suitable mains power socket and switch on. If the battery is very weak, wait about 1 minute.
• The red charging LED indicator light on your new tool will light up when correctly connected to the mains power. When it is fully charged, the red charging LED indicator light will remain on.
• A full charge will supply 30 minutes cordless runtime.
• To maintain optimum capacity of the rechargeable battery, it is highly recommended to fully discharge & then recharge your tool for 16 hours every 3 months.

HOW TO USE THE RUGGED COMMANDER

BEFORE USING

• Always inspect the trimmer blades for noticeable signs of damage.
- Always inspect the trimmer blades before use to ensure they are free from hair, debris etc.
- Ensure the trimmer is sufficiently charged before use.
- For best performance use on clean, dry hair that has been combed until tangle-free.

OILING THE BLADES

To get the sharpest, most precise cut, it is highly recommended to oil the blades about once a month.

Using the oil supplied with your new tool, unscrew the cap & cut off the very end of the plastic tube with a pair of scissors to release the oil.

Switch your tool on, gently squeeze the oil tube & apply 2 drops of oil onto the blades. Leave the tool on for a further few seconds to allow the oil to thoroughly spread across each of the blades. Switch off the tool & remove any excess oil by gently dabbing with a cloth.

USING THE 3 POSITION TAPER CONTROL

DEFINE YOUR LOOK!

The 3 position taper control (located on the rear of the handle) is ideal for blending layers & a precise close trim, every time. The taper control eliminates the need in some situations for a comb attachment because it lets you gradually adjust the closeness of the cut.

To use the taper control:

1. For closest cut and shortest hair, slide the switch all the way down to level #3. This is the setting to use for the 2-day shadow look and will trim to 0.6mm length.
2. To increase the cutting length, slide the switch up to level #2 - this will trim to 1.1mm length.
3. To increase cutting to the longest length, slide the switch to level #1 - this will trim to 1.5mm length.

TRIMMING TIPS

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USING THE BLADE TO OUTLINE

• Do not attach a comb guide.
• Hold the trimmer upside down with the blade facing downwards, yet flat against the skin.
• Move the trimmer gently downwards in small strokes around the edge of the area you wish to outline.
• Having defined the outline, hold the trimmer with the blades pointing upwards, yet flat against the skin and move the trimmer upwards against the direction of hair growth. This will trim the unwanted hair adjacent to the outline.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO APPLY EXCESS PRESSURE TO THE BLADE, AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE BLADE AND CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SKIN DURING TRIMMING

USING THE STUBBLE COMB GUIDES

This trimmer includes 2 stubble combs. These combs allow you to achieve 6 different looks of stubble or shadow looks to your already existing growth.

Simply use comb #1-#2 for any look you would like to achieve. You can also use the taper control, which has 3 settings. Combined with 2 total stubble combs you can achieve your 6 different looks.

Each comb has a different length - comb #1 is closest to the skin of the face. Customize a different look each day!

USING THE 5 POSITION BEARD COMB GUIDE

• To attach the 5 position comb guide, slide the comb guide onto the front of the trimming blade and push down at the rear to lock into place – you will hear a clicking noise when it's in position.
• The comb guide has 5 length settings, 2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm & 10mm. To adjust the cutting length, push the button and click the comb guide forward to the required position.
• Select the required cutting length setting (2-10 mm). If you require more than one cutting length, start with the longest length first.
• Adjust the taper control as required.
• Comb through your beard against the grain to detangle and make the hair easy for trimming.
• Switch the trimmer on.
• Hold the trimmer with the teeth of the trimmer pointing upwards, yet flat against the skin.
• Move the trimmer upwards and outward through the hair, against the direction of hair growth.
• The trimmer will work most efficiently when cutting through hair at its own speed.
  • Never switch the appliance off whilst in the hair.
• To remove the 5 position comb guide, gently lift the guide off the head by lifting the rear section.

TRIMMING YOUR NECKLINE

• Hold the trimmer' with the teeth of the trimmer pointing upwards, yet flat against the skin.
• Attach the 5 position comb guide and select the desired cutting length setting.
• Move the trimmer' upward and outward through the hair, against the direction of hair growth.
• The trimmer' will work most efficiently when cutting through hair at its own speed. Never force the trimmer.
• Never switch the appliance off whilst in the hair.

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TRIMMING YOUR SIDEBURNS

• Attach the 5 position comb guide and select the desired cutting length setting.
  • Always trim your sideburns from the top down.

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TRIMMING & OUTLINING STUBBLE/BEARD

• Attach the 5 position comb guide and select the desired cutting length setting.
  • After you have combed through your beard in the direction it grows naturally, you will want to outline the desired shape, beginning under your jawline.

- Begin defining your beard's shape under your chin and work upward on each side of your face toward your ears. Then define the upper outline of your beard across your cheeks, past your sideburns and towards your hairline.

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Because the trimmer blades are precision made for a very special use, they should always be handled with care. To ensure long-lasting performance of your trimmer, it is important to clean the blades + the comb guides after every use.

After each use, clean the trimmer blade set as follows:

1. Switch the trimmer off or unplug from the power outlet if it is charging.
2. Remove the blade set from the trimmer by placing your thumb against the smaller cutter and pushing forward, releasing the blade set from the trimmer housing.
3. Using the cleaning brush, gently brush and blow any hairs from the blade set and head of your trimmer.
4. To replace the blade set, place your thumb on the large blade and snap into place. Make sure the taper control is set to the longest (#1) position.
5. Do not disassemble the blades for cleaning.
6. After replacing the blade set, always remember to oil the blades of your trimmer.

WORLDWIDE VOLTAGE

This appliance has a multi voltage feature for worldwide use. The voltage automatically converts for ease of use from 100v - 240v. This appliance has an automatic internal converter which will automatically convert the voltage without the need of a switch. A suitable plug adaptor will be required, please refer to the chart below.

Plug adaptor required	Voltage and plug adaptors	Country Voltage	setting
	British plug: 240V	Ireland, Great Britain, Singapore, South America, Hong Kong (parts only), Africa (parts only)	240V
	European plug: 240V	Asia, Europe, Middle East Noumea, Scandinavia, South America, Hong Kong (parts only)	240V
	Australian and New Zealand plug: 240V	Australia, New Zealand 240V
	American plugs: 120V	North America, Japan, Canada (parts of)	120V

BATTERY DISPOSAL

The The Rugged Commander contains a Nickel Metal-Hydride battery. To protect the environment, the appliance must be disposed of safely at the end of its useful life.

Please take the appliance to a recycling centre, 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 council office or your household waste disposal service.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. In New Zealand our goods come with a guarantee that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantee Act 1993.

Conair Australia Pty Ltd. will repair or replace (at our option) your appliance free of charge for twenty-four months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship or materials.

This warranty is an additional benefit and does not affect your legal rights. To obtain service under this warranty, please read the Warranty Leaflet included or contact Conair Customer Service at [e-mail].

TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM YOU MUST RETAIN YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE.

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