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USER MANUAL Absolut VALERA

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Professional hair clippers Translation from original instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please read these operating instructions carefully as they include valuable advice on safety andhow to use the equipment. Look after these operating instructions carefully. Available also on www.valera.com WARNINGS

• For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for advice.

• Make sure the unit is perfectly dry before using it.

• WARNING: Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

• This appliance can be used by children from 8 years of age and over, and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or who lack the relevant experience and knowledge, if they are suitably supervised or have been educated to use the appliance safely and made aware of the associated risks.

• Do not allow children to play with the appliance.

• Children must not perform cleaning and maintenance procedures unless supervised.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use your unit if it is not working properly. Do not try to repair this electrical unit yourself, rather contact an authorized technician.

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

• Only connect this unit to alternating current and check that the mains supply voltage corresponds to that indicated on the unit.

• Always switch off the appliance after use and disconnect the plug from the mains power socket. Do not remove the plug from the mains power socket by pulling the cable.

• Do not pull the plug out of the power supply socket when your hands are wet.

• The elements used to pack the unit (plastic bags, cardboard box, etc.) must be kept out of reach of children as they are a potential danger to them.

• This unit must only be used for the purposes for which it is expressly intended. Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by improper or erroneous use.

• Do not expose the appliance to temperatures below 0°C or above 40°C. Avoid exposing the appliance to direct and prolonged sunlight.

• Do not leave the appliance on charge in wet places and do not recharge the appliance when it is wet.

• The appliance comes equipped with a NiMH battery. To help protect the environment, the batteries should not be included with ordinary domestic waste, but should be taken to a special collection point instead.

• Have the battery removed by qualified technical personnel or by the treatment and recycling centre.

• Do not expose the battery to liquid, moisture or high humidity

• Keep the battery away from magnetic fields, sources of heat and naked flames.

• Danger of scratches or cuts. Do not use a comb or a set of blades if they are damaged. Replace them immediately, as they may cause injury.

• Take care not to scratch the skin when handling the appliance with the set of blades without combs. USE COMPONENTS 1.Hair clippers 2.Set of blades 3.Switch 4.Charge light: red while charging 5.Mains adapter socket 6.Base The appliance can operate either using mains power or in cordless mode, as it has a rechargeable battery.

Connect the transformer the (fig.1 - reference 9) by inserting the plug into the appliance socket (fig.1 - ref.5). Plug the transformer into the mains.

Warning: if the appliance does not work with mains power when the battery charge has run down completely, switch

it off, recharge the battery for about five minutes and then switch back on again, running on mains power.

RECHARGING THE BATTERY

• Before using the appliance for the first time, charge the battery for 24 hours. For subsequent charges, allow the appliance to charge for at least 8 hours.

• Switch the appliance off using the switch (fig.1 - ref.3). The battery can only be charged with the appliance switched off.

• Connect the transformer (fig.1 - ref.9) by inserting the plug into the appliance socket (fig.1 - ref.5). Or connect the transformer to the base (fig.1 - ref.6) by inserting the plug into the base plug (fig.1 - ref.7), then sit the appliance on the base.

• Plug the transformer into the mains.

• During charging the led (fig.1 - ref.4) lights up to indicate charging in progress.

7. Mains adapter socket on base

8. Adjustable comb attachment- 3, 6, 9 mm

00060565 int_lug2016 19/07/2016 12.12 Pagina 5• Only recharge the battery when you note a clear reduction in appliance power.

• When the battery is fully charged, the appliance can be used for 60 minutes without connection to the mains.

REMOVING AND ADJUSTING THE COMB ATTACHMENT

• To adjust the cutting length, slide the comb as illustrated in figure 2: move it in the direction of arrow A to increase the cutting length, or in the direction of arrow B to decrease the cutting length.

• To remove the comb, move it in the direction of arrow A until it slides off the appliance completely CHANGING BLADES

• Switch the appliance off.

• To remove a blade, push to release from the seat as shown in (fig.3).

• To refit a blade, follow the instructions in (fig.4): first insert the rear section in the seat (A), then push the front to secure in place (B).

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The cleaning and maintenance procedure must be carried out after every use.

• All maintenance or blade change operations must be carried out with the appliance switched OFF and removed from the mains adapter.

• Never immerse the appliance in water!

• After every use, remove the guide comb then use the small brush to eliminate any hair from the cutting head and its seat.

• Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth (slightly damp if necessary). Never use solvents or abrasive detergents!

• Remove the cutting head (fig.5) and evenly oil the blades and the seat of the motor pin which is located on the inside.

• If after prolonged use, and despite regular cleaning and lubrication, the cutting ability of the appliance appears to be diminished, the cutting head must be replaced.

• Once the appliance has been cleaned, the guide comb can be fitted back in place since it also helps to protect the blade. DISPOSAL

• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with all regulations governing waste disposal and the safeguarding of the environment. This appliance conforms to European Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009. GUARANTEE VALERA guarantees the appliance you have bought at following conditions:

1. The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our dealer in the country of sale. In Switzerland and

in the countries subject to the European directive 44/99/CE the guarantee period is 24 months for domestic use and 6 months for professional or similar use. The guarantee period starts from the date of purchase as stated on the present guarantee card regularly filled out and stamped by the dealer or on the sale’s invoice.

2. The guarantee is applicable only against submission of the present guarantee card or the sale’s invoice.

3. The guarantee covers the elimination of all defects arisen during the guarantee period resulting from proven faults

in material or workmanship. The elimination of the defects will be made either by repairing the appliance or exchanging it. The guarantee does not cover any damage arising from incorrect connection to the power supply, improper use, breakage, normal wear and non-compliance with the Instructions for Use.

4. All other claims of any nature, including those for eventual damages outside of the appliance, are excluded, unless

our liability is legally mandatory.

5. The guarantee service is carried out free of charge; it does not affect the expiry date of the guarantee.

6. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorized persons.

For UK only: this guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law. In case of defect, please return the appliance well packed and together with the guarantee card regularly dated and stamped to one of our Valera Service Centres or to the dealer who will send it to the official importer for the guarantee service.