Princess 535600 Mode D'emploi page 6

Starting the cutting
When working with the clippers for the first time, only cut a small part of the hair, until you are used to the
cutting length which goes with a given clip-on comb. Try the longest # 4 comb first. If you prefer a closer
cut, use # 2. Experience will teach you which clip-on comb you need to get the desired result. After the
hair has been combed in the natural direction of growth, proceed as follows to achieve a flowing tapering
hairstyle:
STEP 1 The Neck section.
Attach the Clip-on comb # 1 or 2. Hold the clippers with the cutting side up and begin the cutting in the
middle, at the bottom of the neck. Hold the clippers lightly against the head with the teeth of the clip-on
comb facing up. Gradually move the clippers upwards, work up and to the outside through the hair, removing
only a small part at a time. While you are cutting, move the head of the clippers gradually towards you.
Subsequently cut the back section from the start of the neck to above the ears.
STEP 2 Back of the Head.
Change to clip-on comb # 3 or 4 and then cut the back of the head.
STEP 3 Side of the Head.
Use one of the shorter clip-on comb settings (# 1 or 2) for cutting the sideboards, that is to say the hair
that is directly in front of the ears. After that, adjust the clip-on comb to a longer length (# 3 or 4) and
continue cutting to the top of the head.
STEP 4 Top of the Head.
Cut the top of the head from back to front against the direction of growth of the hair. In some cases, this
means that you must work from front to back. Clip-on combs # 2 or 3 are to make short, cropped hair. If
you want to keep the hair on the top of the head longer, you must use a comb to keep the hair above the
head. Cut with the clippers over the comb, or hold the hair between the fingers and cut it off at the desired
length. Always work from the back of the head. Gradually cut the hair shorter by reducing the distance
between the comb, or the fingers, and the head. Use the comb regularly to check whether there are any
uneven locks between them and to comb out cut-off hair.
STEP 5 The Finishing Touches
Finally, for a good, accurately finished cut, take the clip-on comb off again and turn the clippers over
(with the lower side up), so that you can touch up the lower side of the neck, the sides and the area
around the ears. Set the adjustable cutting length button to its lowest setting. Put the clippers in at a
right angle along the head, with the points of the cutting blade lightly touching the skin, and work in a
downward direction. In this way you get just as smooth a result as if you had used a razor blade.
Cutting Longer Hair.
If the hair is supposed to taper, then first divide and comb the hair as usual. Subsequently divide the hair
on the head from behind into three equal parts around the head. Fix the two upper layers with pins, so
that they will not be in the way when you cut the lowest layer. After that, proceed to cutting with a pair of
scissors or with the help of the clippers in combination with the hairdresser's comb.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always first take the plug out of the socket!
After each use remove hair clippings and drip a little oil onto the blades. Only non-acidic oils may be
used, like the oil supplied, but sewing machine oil is also suitable. The blades should be removed from
time to time to eliminate any hair clippings. When replacing the blades, always ensure they are properly
aligned and the inner rings are not missing. Align the blades as follows:
- Slide the blades back onto the clippers but do not completely tighten the screws.
- Turn the adjustable handle on the side downwards.
- Slide the large upper blade until it is even with the lower blade and make sure the blades
are approximately 1mm apart.
- Now tighten the screws, ensuring the blades are firmly in place.
You can clean the outside of the clippers with the help of a soft, damp cloth.
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