i-Stubble Contouring FaCial trimmer

Model VS7863A

imPortant SaFetY inStruCtionS

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

Polythene bags over product or package may be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this wrapper away from babies and children. This bag is not a toy.

Danger: When the unit is used in a bathroom, unplug after use

since the proximity of water presents a hazard even when the unit is switched off.

Warning: Do not use or leave the appliance or AC

power adaptor in a position where it can become wet or there is danger of it falling into a basin or other vessels containing water.

• 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.

• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

• 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.

• Never twist or pull on the trimmer adaptor cord.

• 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.

• 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.

i-Stubble Contouring FaCial trimmer

Thank you for purchasing the VS For Men i-Stubble Contouring Facial

Trimmer. This next generation design stubble trimmer features a unique contouring flex head with exclusive blade design that adjusts flawlessly to the contours of the face. Its’ advanced design provides more precise and even results, minimizes pressure for less skin irritation and provides exceptional accuracy for perfect stubble results, every time.

FeatureS

1. Unique floating contouring head tracks the curves of your face – exceptional accuracy and comfort

2. 1 cutting guide for 24 lengths

(from 0.4 mm to 5 mm, in 0.2 mm increments)

3. Wheel to adjust the cutting length

4. Stainless steel blades with

W-tech technology: sharpened using 3D etching process (EST) – exceptional sharpness

5. Ergonomic design with curved body for easy control and complete comfort in use

6. On/Off button

7. AC power adaptor

8. Cleaning brush

9. Lubricating oil

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inStruCtionS For uSe

• A plastic cover has been placed over the adaptor plug to protect it from damage during transportation. Remove the plastic cover before inserting into a suitable power outlet.

• Always inspect the appliance before use to ensure the cutting head is free from hair and debris, and is running smoothly.

• If the blades have been rinsed under water, ensure that the blades are properly oiled and are running smoothly.

• Ensure the appliance is switched off before plugging into a suitable power outlet.

Charging the trimmer

(For CorDleSS oPeration) imPortant: before using the appliance for the first time, charge for a full 16 hour continuous charge. maximum battery capacity will only be reached after 3 charging and discharging cycles. after 3 cycles, the trimmer must still be charged for 16 hours. in order to maintain optimum capacity of the rechargeable batteries, every 3 months the trimmer should be recharged for

16 hours.

To charge the appliance, place the adaptor charging cord directly into the base of the trimmer.

1. Plug the AC power adaptor into a 100v – 240v power supply.

2. When the appliance is switched off (at the ‘O’ position), plug the charging cord directly into the base of the trimmer.

3. Switch the adaptor on and the red LED charging light on the trimmer will illuminate to indicate that the adaptor is correctly inserted into the trimmer, connected to the mains power supply and it is charging.

4. A 16 hour full charge will provide 45 minutes usage time.

5. Once the appliance is fully charged, remove the charging cord of the appliance and use in cordless operation.

CorDeD uSe – oPeration With PoWer CorD

1. Plug the AC power adaptor into a 100v – 240v power supply.

2. When the appliance is switched off (at the ‘O’ position), plug the charging cord directly into the base of the trimmer.

3. Switch the power supply on, and the trimmer can now be used in corded operation.

note: If battery power is weak, wait about 1 minutes before

switching the trimmer on.

Warning: If you intend to use this trimmer near water, e.g. near a

sink, the trimmer must be used in cordless operation.

24 rotary Control Cutting length Settings (0.4-5mm)

This trimmer uses an integrated comb guide with 24 precision cutting length settings, eliminating the need for changing and storing different attachment combs. The cutting guide has a manual rotary control and features a display window for confirmation on the length setting selected. The manual rotary dial control adjusts the comb guide in exact 0.2mm steps.

1. To use the trimmer at your desired cutting length setting, simply adjust the comb guide by turning the wheel.

Starting anD uSing Your i-Stubble FaCial trimmer

1. Once you have selected your desired cutting length, switch the trimmer on by sliding the power button. It is always suggested to start cutting with a longer length first, then trim again if the length is longer than desired.

2. Hold the trimmer against the hair, the teeth of the comb guide should be pointing upwards and should be flat against the face.

If the comb guide is not flat against the face, you may not get an even cut.

3. Move the trimmer upwards through the hair, a little at a time, with and against the direction of hair growth, whichever is most

comfortable, as most men have hair growing in various directions.

4. The i-Stubble will work most effectively when cutting through the hair at its own speed – never force the trimmer. You may experience a little resistance around the moustache area, where hair is thicker and grows in many different directions. This is completely normal.

5. Never switch the trimmer off whilst in the hair.

6. To turn the trimmer off, simply slide the power button down the

‘O’ position. The trimmer will then switch itself off.

uSing the Comb guiDe

Your i-Stubble comes assembled with the comb guide already installed. The comb guide allows you to change the cutting length of your trimmer with ease. You’ll need to experiment to find your preferred length, but as a guide, 0.4mm will give you an ultra close short, shadow stubble effect, whilst 1.4mm or 1.6mm will give you a longer, designer stubble look, 5mm will give you a short beard.

uSing the trimmer Without the Comb guiDe

Using the trimmer without the comb guide is ideal for detailing/ shaping and general tidying of edges around your stubble, sideburns and moustache.

1. To detach the comb guide, gently hold the trimmer in one hand and with your thumb and index fi nger, push the comb guide up on each side (Fig.1).

2. Flip the comb guide to the back of the unit and lock it into position by clicking it securely onto the fastener on the back of the handle (Fig.2).

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hoW to Create DiFFerent looKS uSing the i-Stubble

A popular and most recent trend in men’s grooming is the designer stubble look – a well groomed light hint of facial hair. The designer stubble look is a rugged way to add interest to a man’s face without sporting a full beard – it can help make a man’s face look romantic, sophisticated, cool rugged or even refined, depending on which way you wear it. It is one of the lasting hints of facial hair trends that works for so many different men.

Maintaining a designer stubble looks requires regular grooming with the i-Stubble, to ensure that you don’t get a patchy or uneven appearance. It is recommended to trim every couple of days to keep your shadow effect from sprouting into a full beard.

The key to staying trimmed is paying attention to how fast your facial hair grows. The faster you grow a beard, the quicker you’ll need to keep up with your stubble to ensure it stays shaped – designer stubble is an ongoing process of upkeep, so you can’t just shape it and leave it.

nb - use on clean, dry hair. If possible when using for the first time,

try and grow your facial hair for at least 4 days before cutting. This will give you a better result, as your facial hair will feel thicker.

to create a short, shadow stubble look:

1. If your hair is already quite short, set the comb guide and rotary dial control to 0.4mm trimming length. If your hair is quite long, thick and coarse, pre-trim the hair using a longer length setting, such as 4mm, then once all of the hair has been trimmed, set the comb guide and rotary dial control to 0.4mm length.

2. For a close finish around the sideburns and cheeks, remove the comb guide (refer to ‘Using the Comb Guide’ for further information) and turn the i-Stubble over so that the blades are closest to the face. Trim around the sideburns and cheeks, taking care around the sideburns so that you do not trim the hair too short.

to create a longer, designer stubble look (mid-length stubble):

1. If your hair is already quite short, set the comb guide and rotary dial control to 2mm trimming length. If your hair is quite long, thick and coarse pre-trim the hair using a longer length setting, such as 5mm, then once all of the hair has been trimmed, set the comb guide and rotary dial control to 2mm cutting length.

2. Move the trimmer upwards through the hair, a little at a time, with and against the direction of hair growth, whichever is most comfortable, as most men have hair growing in various directions.

3. The i-Stubble will work most effectively when cutting through hair at its own speed – never force the trimmer. You may experience a little resistance around the moustache area, where hair is thicker and grows in many different directions. This is completely normal.

to create a longer, rugged look:

1. If your hair is already quite short, set the comb guide and rotary dial control to 3.4mm or 3.6mm trimming length. If your hair is quite long, thick and coarse, pre-trim the hair using a longer length setting, such as 5mm. Then once all the hair has been trimmed, set the comb guide and rotary dial control to 3.4mm or

3.6mm length.

2. Move the trimmer upwards through the hair, a little at a time, with and against the direction of the hair growth, as most men have hair growing in various directions.

3. The i-Stubble will work most effectively when cutting through hair at its own speed – never force the trimmer. You may experience a little resistance around the moustache area, where hair is thicker and grows in many different directions. This is completely normal.

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multi 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

British plug:

240V

Country

Ireland, Great Britain, Singapore, South America,

Hong Kong (parts only), Africa (parts only)

Voltage setting

240V

European plug:

240V

Asia, Europe, Middle East Noumea, Scandinavia,

South America, Hong Kong (parts only)

240V

240V Australian and

New Zealand plug: 240V

Australia, New Zealand

American plugs: 120V

North America, Japan, Canada

(parts of)

120V

Cleaning anD maintenanCe

To maintain optimum performance, the appliance should be cleaned after each use:

1. Switch the trimmer off and remove the power supply, if connected.

2. Detach the comb guide by gently lifting the front of the comb guide from both sides and fl ipping it over to the back of the unit, and locking it into position by clicking it securely onto the fastener on the back of the handle (refer to ‘Using The Trimmer

Without The Comb Guide’ for further information).

3. Using the cleaning brush supplied, brush away any hair and debris. Do not use a sharp object to clean the trimmer head.

4. To make cleaning even easier, the blades can be removed from the trimmer and comb guide.

To remove the blades, hold the handle of the trimmer with one hand, place your thumb underneath the blades and push the blades up and away from the handle. Place the blades in a secure place whilst cleaning.

Gently blow away any hair that is trapped beneath the blades.

The blades can also be rinsed under cool running water. ONLY

THE BLADES CAN BE RINSED UNDER THE TAP – THE TRIMMER

SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED UNDER THE TAP OR UNDER RUNNING

WATER.

5. Ensure the blades are dry before re-attaching to the trimmer body.

6. To replace the blades, ensure the stubble comb guide is detached and then place the back of the blades back into the cavity on the top of the trimmer. Press the blades down so that they click into place.

7. When used regularly, the blades will not need to be oiled.

However, if the blades have been rinsed under the tap or the trimmer has not been used for a prolonged period of time, then it is advisable to apply a small amount of lubricating oil (provided) onto the blades before using. This helps to keep the blades as sharp as possible.

8. To oil the blades, add a few drops of the oil supplied over the blades. Switch the trimmer on for a minute and then turn off.

Wipe away any excess oil with a soft cloth. Be careful not to use too much oil, and don’t oil your trimmer more than necessary.

Oil the blades regularly to maintain optimum performance. This light, natural oil is similar to oil used in sewing machines, which can be purchased from your local art and crafts store.

Washing and oiling the attachments

The i-Stubble head is washable; however it should NEVER be fully submerged in water.

After use only the trimmer head of the i-Stubble can be cleaned by placing under cool running water.

• Do not use hot water to clean the trimmer head.

• Dry immediately and shake off excess water, then dry with a cloth.

nb – If the trimmer head is washed under water, the blades must

be lubricated again using the lubricating oil provided. To oil the blades:

1. Add a few drops of the oil supplied over the blades.

2. Switch the trimmer on for a minute and then turn off.

3. Wipe away any excess oil with a soft cloth.

4. Be careful not to use too much oil, and don’t oil your trimmer more than necessary.

5. Oil the blades regularly to maintain optimum performance.

6. This light, natural oil is similar to oil used in sewing machines, which can be purchased from your local art and crafts store.

batterY DiSPoSal

The appliance contains Nickel Metal-Hydrate batteries. 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.

Ni-MH

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

This product is subject to the express warranty given on the warranty card included with the product, as may be amended by reference to and in accordance with the terms of the warranty cards displayed on VS For Men website www.vsformen.com.au  

To make a warranty claim you must retain your proof of purchase.

Further details can be found at www.vsformen.com.au and click on

‘customer service’.

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