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Product type	Hair clipper
Brand	TEAM
Model	HC 18N
Power supply	Mains 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Cutting length	6 levels: combs 3 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm + continuous fine adjustment
Combs included	4 interchangeable combs (3, 6, 9, 12 mm)
Included accessories	Scissors, hair comb, oil bottle, cleaning brush
Blades	Stainless steel, sharpenable and replaceable
Lubrication	Light oil recommended regularly (oil included)
Continuous use duration	Varies by model, see rating plate (10 min pause required)
Recommended pause	At least 10 minutes after each use cycle
Routine maintenance	Clean blades with included brush after each use
Blade alignment	Gap of 1.2 mm between upper and lower blade teeth
Safety	Unplug before cleaning; do not use in water or on wet hair
Usage	Household use only, non-professional
Reparability	Replaceable blades; repair by authorized service
Weight	Approximately 200 g (estimate)

Frequently Asked Questions - HC 18N TEAM

How to attach a comb to the clipper?

Hold the comb by its teeth, insert it onto the blades, then press the back until the tab clicks. Make sure no teeth are missing or damaged.

How to adjust the cutting height?

Use the removable combs (3, 6, 9, 12 mm) or the adjustment lever: push forward for short hair (comb height), pull backward to increase height (fine adjustment).

How to lubricate the blades?

Apply a few drops of light oil (included) to the blades before and after each use. Do not use hair oil, grease, or oil containing kerosene or solvent.

How to clean the clipper?

Unplug the appliance. Use the included brush to remove hair between the blades. For deep cleaning, disassemble the blades after removing the screws. Never immerse the appliance in water.

How to realign the blades after cleaning?

After cleaning or replacing the blades, set the lever to short hair position. The gap between the tip of the upper and lower teeth should be approximately 1.2 mm. Loosen the screws, adjust the upper blade, then tighten.

Can I use the clipper on wet hair?

No, the clipper should be used on dry or slightly damp hair. Wet hair can damage the appliance and result in uneven cutting. For best results, work on dry hair.

What is the maximum continuous use time?

The maximum continuous use time is indicated on the rating plate (mention 'KB xx min'). As a rule, do not use the appliance for more than 20 to 30 minutes at a time. After each cycle, observe a pause of at least 10 minutes.

How to change the blades?

Unplug the appliance. Loosen the fixing screws, remove the old upper blade, then install the new one. Perform alignment (gap of 1.2 mm) and tighten the screws. Blades should be replaced when dull.

What accessories are included with the clipper?

The complete set includes: 4 combs (3, 6, 9, 12 mm), a pair of scissors, a hair comb, an oil bottle, and a cleaning brush.

How to prevent hair jams?

To prevent jams, work in small sections by tilting the comb slightly outward to regularly clear cut hair. Do not move the clipper too quickly. In case of a jam, use the adjustment lever back and forth to partially clean the blades.

USER MANUAL HC 18N TEAM

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Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance, and always follow the safety and operating instructions.

Important: People (including children) who are not able to use the appliance in a safe way, due to their physical, sensorial or mental capacity or their lack of experience or knowledge, must never use the appliance except if they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or if they previously received instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary to prevent children from using the appliance as a toy.

☐ Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance.
☐ Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
From time to time check the appliance for damages. Never use the appliance if it shows any signs of damage. All repairs should be made by a competent qualified electrician ^1 . Should the cord be damaged, it must be replaced by a competent qualified electrician ^2 .
☐ Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions.
□ Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever.
□ Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power supply.
□ Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment.
☐ Never use accessories that are not recommended by the producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.
☐ Never move the appliance by pulling the cord and never hang it by the cord, use its hanging loop. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in any way. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.
☐ Never use the appliance in bath, shower with feet in water or above a sink filled with water! However, should the appliance happen to fall into the water:
- immediately unplug it
- do not put your hands into the water
- make sure your appliance is verified by a competent qualified electrician before using it again.
☐ When using the appliance in the bathroom, always unplug it when not in use as the proximity of water could constitute a danger even when the appliance is switched off.
□ Always make sure your appliance is not wet (water splashes...) and never handle it with wet hands.
□ Unplug the appliance when not in use or even if you put it down only for a moment.
☐ Do not insert any object or piece of paper near the blade.
☐ Do not use the appliance if one of the blades shows any kind of defect, make sure it is verified by a qualified competent electrician ^[1] .
□ Always use the clippers with one of the (supplied) combs. Never use a comb which misses a tooth or which is damaged in any way.
☐ Do not use the clippers on wet hair. It can be lightly wet but you will get better results if you work on dry hair.
This kind of appliance cannot function continuously; it is not a professional type of appliance. It is necessary to make temporary stops. Check the section « Important information » in the instruction manual.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This appliance is not for professional use. You should follow the requested breaks. Failure to follow this instruction carefully may result in damage to the appliance. Please refer to the rating label for the maximum continuous usage time (KB xx min where xx is the maximum usage time). The breaks should last at least 10 minutes.

BEFORE YOU START

• Make sure that your clipper is clean, properly oiled and in perfect working condition. Attention, if the blades are not properly oiled, your appliance will not work correctly.
- Place a towel around the neck of the person whose hair is to be cut to prevent hair from falling inside the collar.
- Have the person sit on a chair so that his/her head is at your eye's level.
- Comb the hair thoroughly and hold the clipper in a relaxed, comfortable grip. This will help you maintain an accurate cutting control.

CUTTING HAIR WITH THE ATTACHMENT COMBS

To attach the comb, hold it with teeth up and snap comb attachment firmly to the bottom of the clipper blade (see picture 1):

Attachment comb #0.5...leaves hair approx. 1/8" in length Attachment comb #1...leaves hair approx. 1/4" in length Attachment comb #3...leaves hair approx. 3/8" in length Attachment comb #4...leaves hair approx. 1/2" in length

• In order to become accustomed to the length of each attachment comb we recommend for the first use to place the attachment comb #4 and then to reduce the length steadily until you obtain the desired length. Afterwards, you can place directly the comb you want.
• For uniform cutting, never push or force the clipper through the hair at a fast pace. The clipper works most efficiently when it works at its own speed.
• Once you placed the attachment comb on the hair clipper, cut the hair by placing the comb teeth flat against the scalp (2). We recommend to proceed by small lengths in order to avoid stuffing. Therefore you only have to remove the comb regularly by bending it lightly outward. Then make the same movement but start lower than the point you remove the clipper in order to obtain a homogeneous length.
• The cutting always happens by moving towards in the opposite side of the natural direction of the hair. For the backside, start from the nape of the neck and go to the top of the head (3), for the sides, from the ears to the top of the head (4) and for the top of the head, from the forehead to the backside of the head (5).
• We recommend to do the hair regularly in order to check the homogeneity of the cutting and to replace the hair. For the same reason, once the hair is cut and done, work the hair clipper again but quicker in order to cut the hair that would have escaped from the first cutting. You can eventually insist on the places with defaults.

OUTLINING

• Outlining requires no attachment combs. Take the clipper and push the lever (see next paragraph) up to the close-cut position.
• Comb hair into the required style. Start from the outline of the ear by placing the side of the hair clipper on the skin and following the roundness of the ear (6). To draw the sideburns and the nape of the neck, place the hair clipper in the wrong side (with the

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cover facing the head), the top of the blades perpendicular to the skin and cut to the desired length (7). If necessary, insist on the reluctant hair.

- When you get used to your hair clipper, you will be able to make layers simply by changing the length of the combs in function of the cutting zone. These handling asks for a special dexterity in order to obtain a correct result.

SHORT CUTS

• Always cut from the back of the neck to the crown, using the longest attachment comb. Holding it flat against the head, slowly move the clipper up through the hair. Use the same technique for the sides.
• For the front of the crown, cut the hair against the direction in which it grows. Then even it up with the sides.
• For a flat top, use a flat comb, not the attachment comb. Just cut hair on top of the head over it. To taper hair down to the neckline, use closer cutting attachment combs. Comb hair, check for uneven spots and outline sideburns and neckline.
  • The four basic areas illustrated are your "road map" to easy do-it-yourself hair cutting (8).

LEVER

This lever has two main functions:

• Regulation of the cutting length because in the position short hair (lever pushed to the front side) you can cut the length of the used combs or make outlining by pulling it to the backside, you can make the cutting length longer (this allows middle cutting lengths above the 4 delivered combs).
• Partial cleaning of the blades when in use by to and fro motions in order to remove the hair blocked in the blades.

MAINTENANCE

• Your clipper was carefully examined before leaving our factory to ensure that the blades were oiled and aligned.
• Blades must be realigned if they have been removed for cleaning or replacement. Therefore, as the lever is pushed to the front side in short hair position, the end of the top blade teeth is approximately 1.2 mm away from bottom blade. Compare your clipper blades with the sketch (9).
• If the blade alignment is incorrect, add a few drops of oil to the blades, turn clipper on for a few moments, turn off and unplug. Loosen screws slightly and turn the upper blade until a correct alignment. Then tighten screws once the blades are aligned (10).
• Change the blades as soon as they become blunt.
• To clean the blades, use the small brush delivered with your appliance and if necessary, remove them completely.

OIL

To maintain your clipper in peak condition, the blades should be oiled every few haircuts (12). Do not use hair oil, grease or oil mixed with kerosene or any solvent, as the solvent will evaporate and leave the thick oil which may slow down the blades' motion.

ACCESSORIES

Your appliance is delivered with a complete set of hair accessories, which allows you to make the desired hair cuttings: 1 pair of scissors, 1 comb and 4 interchangeable combs to place on

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your appliance. In this set there are also two other accessories in order to clean the appliance: an oil burette for the blades lubrication and a small brush to remove the hair on the blades.

PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT – DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC

In order to preserve our environment and protect human health, the waste electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of in accordance with specific rules with the

implication of both suppliers and users. For this reason, as indicated by the symbol — the rating label or on the packaging, your appliance should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. The user has the right to bring it to a municipal collection point performing waste recovery by means of reuse, recycling or use for other applications in accordance with the directive.

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