Andis Company Men's Shaver User's Manual
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1. until the clipper trimmer clat ters continuously Then turn the screw clockwise carefully until the clatter ceases 5 Your clipper trimmer is now adjusted to its optimum power setting Diagram D POWER ADJUSTMENT FOR MODEL SM POWER SCREW COUNTER LockWise POWER ADJUSTMENT FOR MODELS ML GC CLockwis A POWER SCREW Diagram E CARE AND SERVICING OF YOUR ANDIS CLIPPER TRIMMER BLADES Blades should be oiled before during and after each use If your clipper trimmer blades leave streaks or slow down it s a sure sign blades need oil The clipper trimmer should be held in a position shown at right to prevent oil from getting into motor Place a few drops of Andis Clipper Oil on the front and side of the cutter blades see Diagram D Wipe excess oil off blades with a soft dry cloth Spray lubricants contain insufficient oil for good lubrication but are an excellent clipper coolant Always replace broken or nicked blades to prevent injury You can clean the excess hair from your blades by using a small brush or worn out toothbrush To clean the blades we suggest to immerse the blades only into a shallow plan of Andis Clipper Oil while the clipper is running Any excess hair and dirt that has accumulated between the blades should come out After cleaning turn your clipper trimmer off and dry blades with a dry cloth and start clip ping again PLEASE NOTE Persons familiar with replacing and ad2. 16 1 8 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 amp 1 Use the following chart to find the approximate lengths of cut Different blade angles in rela tion to the skin thickness and texture of the hair will vary the cut ting length CLIPPER BLADE ADJUSTMENT Your Andis Adjustable Clipper Blade set is easy to adjust From coarse to fine cuts all that s needed is a flick of the adjustment lever with your thumb In the upright position blades are set for the finest or shortest cuts Description Clipping Directions Approx Length of Cut Fine Coarse Standard Andis Blade With hair grain 1 16 to 3 16 Against hair grain 1 32 0 1 8 1 16 Blade Attachment With hair grain 3 16 o 65 16 Against hair grain 3 32 o 65 32 1 8 Blade Attachment With hair grain 1 4 0 3 8 Diagrami Against hair grain 1 8 to 1 4 1 4 Blade Attachment With hair grain 3 8 0 1 2 Against hair grain 1 4 0 3 8 3 8 Blade Attachment With hair grain 1 2 to 5 8 Against hair grain 3 8 0 1 2 1 2 Blade Attachment With hair grain 5 8 0 7 8 Against hair grain 1 2 0 5 8 3 4 Blade Attachment With hair grain 7 8 o 1 1 8 Against hair grain 3 4 to 1 1 Blade Attachment With hair grain 1 1 8 o 1 3 8 Against hair grain 1 o 1 1 4 MEASUREMENT OF ADJUSTABLE CLIPPER BLADE WHEN CUTTING Position 000 1 J ON EDGE 030 060 090 150 180 FLAT 030 040 050 060 080 Please see enclosed slip sheet for all Andi
3. as an animal clipper trimmer or shear during use do not place or leave appliance where it may be 1 damaged by an animal or 2 exposed to the weather SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE These instructions only apply for trimmers that have a 2 prong plug To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS These instructions only apply for clipper trimmers that have a 3 prong plug This appliance should be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANG ER Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal The wire with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or with out yellow stri
4. connector fork seats itself on the inside point on the nylon bracket Push upper blade slightly to opposite side of bracket on the connector fork Place lower blade on top of the upper blade and align the screw holes of blade to blade pad see Diagram H and replace screws Do not tighten down screws completely Turn clipper over and align lower Diagram H blade so teeth of both blades are parallel but with lower blade teeth slightly above the upper blade teeth see Diagram Failure to do this may result in nipping the skin of your customer when cutting the hair oe ATTACHING THE CLIPPER COMBS Not always included with purchase of clipper CLIPPING GUIDE The clipper comb blade attachments mount easily Just snap them on Snap them off Combs help guide hair to cutting blades and give you precise control of hair lengths Each comb allows a different length of cut which is indicated on the combs 1 16 1 8 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 amp 1 You can always set the blades for a coarser cut by attaching any of the snap on blade attachments made for your Andis Clipper Trimmer To use blade attachment slip the cutter blade teeth into blade attach ment Snap the blade attachment down they snap on and off easily These attachments guide hair into the clipper blades and give you precise control of hair lengths The length of trim is indicated on the blade attachment 1
5. hower 3 Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid 4 Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immedi ately after using 5 Unplug this appliance before cleaning removing or assem bling parts WAR N N G i To reduce the risk of burns fire elec tric shock or injury to persons 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in 2 Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by on or near children or invalids 3 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use attachments not recommended by Andis 4 Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the appliance to an Andis Service Center for examination and repair 5 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces 6 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 7 Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken blade or comb as injury to the skin may occur 9 To disconnect turn control to off then remove plug from outlet 10 If this clipper trimmer has means for grounding connect to a properly grounded outlet only See Grounding Instructions 11 If used
6. justing ANDIS Models ML amp GC blades please read the following blade replacement instructions Those persons not familiar with this procedure please return clipper trimmer to your supplier or Andis Authorized Repair Station for blade replacement and adjustment FOR MODELS ML amp GC Unplug clipper turn clipper trimmer over around and place on hard flat surface so teeth of clipper face down MUIN IN Unscrew blade screws with standard screwdriver see Diagram F Remove lower blade Place thumb and forefin ger on upper blade see Diagram G push upper blade with thumb to one Diagram F side of clipper trimmer while your fore finger unsnaps blade from the connect ing fork cover of clipper trimmer removed in picture to show detail only It is not necessary to remove cover when changing blades To install new blade set keep clipper unplugged remove upper blade smaller of the set from the wrapped package Place the upper blade towards the connector fork Slant the blade slightly so one side of the upper angle white nylon bracket on upper blade hooks onto one prong of the connector fork making sure the small indentation on TE Diagram G
7. ore starting clipper trimmer remove blade guard some models may not have a blade guard Plug cord into electrical outlet operate at 120 volt 60 cycle AC electrical current or as noted on the unit To start clipper trimmer move switch button to on position to stop move switch button back to original position After using your Andis clipper trimmer rewrap cord and store in a safe place USER MAINTENANCE The internal mechanism of your clipper trimmer has been perma nently lubricated at the factory Other than the recommended maintenance described in this manual no other maintenance should be performed except by Andis Company or an Andis Authorized Repair Service Station POWER ADJUSTMENT FOR MODELS ML amp GC Your Andis clipper trimmer has been adjusted to line voltage at the factory However because of voltage variations it may be nec essary to adjust the power setting for your area If the power adjustment is off you will usually notice a clatter when the clipper trimmer is on or introduced into the hair It is normal for your clipper trimmer to clatter for an instant when initially turned on TO ADJUST YOUR CLIPPER TRIMMER 1 Oil the blades see Diagram D 2 The power screw is located in p the lower part of the housing ATN opposite the switch see Diagram E ad a 3 Turn your clipper trimmer on 4 Using a standard screwdriver that fits the slot turn the power screw counter clockwise
8. pes is the grounding wire Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Diagram A A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in Diagrams B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in Diagram B if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet Diagram A can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw GROUNDING METHODS ADAPTER GROUNDED GROUNDED OUTLET 1 OUTLET BOX METAL Wy SCREW TAB FOR H GROUNDING _ 9 GROUNDING SCREW PIN Diagram A Diagram B Diagram C OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following instructions before using your new Andis clipper trimmer Give it the care that a fine precision built instrument deserves and it will give you years of service Bef
9. s Authorized repair stations FACTORY REPAIR SERVICE When the blades of your Andis clipper trimmer become dull after repeated use it is advised to purchase a new set of blades avail able through your Andis Supplier or through an Andis Authorized Repair Station listed in this manual On Models ML amp SM only blade sets can be resharpened by an Authorized Andis Repair Service Station Please check the blades for missing teeth as this is considered a broken blade and not resharpenable If you wish your clipper trimmer to be serviced as well it should be carefully packed and mailed either Parcel Post Insured or U P S to any of the Service Centers listed in this manual LIMITED WARRANTY This Andis product is warranted against defective material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase All implied warranties arising and by virtue of State law shall also be limited to one year Any Andis product determined to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced without cost to the consumer for parts and labor The defec tive product must be returned with proof of purchase and 6 50 to cover cost of handling to any Authorized Andis Repair Station or to Andis 1800 Renaissance Blvd Sturtevant Wisconsin 53177 USA or IN CANADA to A amp AG AGENCIES CANADA INC 10050 C te de Liesse Lachine Qu bec H8T 1A3 CANADA Enclose or attach a letter describing the nature of the problem D
10. ue to foreign matter sometimes found in hair clipper blades or resharpening of blades are not subject to the one year warranty Andis will not be liable under this warranty for any defect failure or malfunction of any of its products caused by normal wear abuse misuse unauthorized adjustments or dissembling Andis will not be liable for any consequential damages resulting from any defect in material or workmanship of any of its products Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental or con sequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you The Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from State to State Date Purchased Model KEEP THIS FOR YOUR RECORDS Form 12202 Rev Q 2003 Andis Company USA Printed in USA andis AMAA Model ML Congratulations You just went First Class when you bought this Andis Product Careful workmanship and quality design have been the hallmarks of Andis products since 1922 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions before using the Andis Clipper Trimmer DAN G ER To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water Unplug immediately 2 Do not use while bathing or in a s
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