Conair GMT175R Leaflet
Important Safety
InStructIonS
When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be taken, including the
following:
read all InStructIonS
before uSIng
Keep away from water
danger
– Any appliance is electrically
live, even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by
To reduce the risk of death or injury by
electric shock:
1.
1.
always unplug appliance from electrical
outlet immediately after using.
2. Do not place or store appliance where it
2. Do not place or store appliance where it
could fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not use appliance while bathing or in the
3. Do not use appliance while bathing or in the
shower.
4. Do not place appliance in, or drop into,
4. Do not place appliance in, or drop into,
water or other liquids.
5. If appliance has fallen into water, do not
5. If appliance has fallen into water, do not
reach for it. Unplug immediately.
do not reach
Into the water
warnIng
– To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:
1. Never leave a plugged-in appliance
1. Never leave a plugged-in appliance
unattended.
2. This appliance should not be used by, on,
or near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
3. Use appliance only for its intended use
3. Use appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Only use attach-
ments recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use an extension cord to operate the
appliance.
4.
4.
never operate the appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, is not working
properly, has been dropped or damaged, or
dropped into water. return the appliance
to a conair service center for examination
and repair.
5. Keep the appliance cord away from heated
5. Keep the appliance cord away from heated
surfaces.
6. Do not pull, twist or wrap the cord around
6. Do not pull, twist or wrap the cord around
the appliance.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any
7. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening of the appliance.
8. Do not place the appliance on any surface
8. Do not place the appliance on any surface
while it is operating.
9. Never operate the appliance with the air
9. Never operate the appliance with the air
openings blocked or place appliance on a soft
surface, such as a bed or couch, where the
air openings may be blocked. Keep the air
openings free of lint, hair, an the like.
10. Do not use the appliance with a damaged
10. Do not use the appliance with a damaged
or broken comb or with teeth missing from
the blades, as injury may result. Before each
use, make certain the blades are aligned
properly and oiled.
11. Do not use the appliance outdoors or
11. Do not use the appliance outdoors or
where aerosol (spray) products are being used
or oxygen is being administered.
Save theSe
InStructIonS
for houSehold uSe only
operatIng InStructIonS
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by
pushing in and down toward the bottom of the
trimmer.
2. Align the two AA batteries with the positive
2. Align the two AA batteries with the positive
and negative positions indicated inside the bat-
tery compartment. Being careful not to bend the
clips, insert the negative end of each battery first
so it will slip easily into position.
3. Return the battery cover to its original position
3. Return the battery cover to its original position
by pushing it in and up until you hear a small
click as it locks into place.
4. To use your trimmer, push ON/OFF switch
4. To use your trimmer, push ON/OFF switch
upwards to ON position.
5. After you finish using your trimmer, push
5. After you finish using your trimmer, push
down on the ON/OFF switch to turn the trimmer
off.
6. For your convenience, the trimmer comes
6. For your convenience, the trimmer comes
with a storage base to hold the trimmer and
accessories.
7. Always purchase the correct size and grade
7. Always purchase the correct size and grade
of battery most suitable for the intended use.
8. Replace all batteries of a set at the same
8. Replace all batteries of a set at the same
time.
9. Clean the battery contacts and also those of
9. Clean the battery contacts and also those of
the devise prior to battery installation.
10. Ensure the batteries are installed correctly
10. Ensure the batteries are installed correctly
with regard to polarity (+ and -).
11. Remove batteries from equipment, which is
11. Remove batteries from equipment, which is
not to be used for an extended period of time.
12. Remove used batteries promptly.
13. Do not mix old and new batteries.
14. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-
13. Do not mix old and new batteries.
14. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-
Zinc), or rechargeable (Nickel cadmium or
Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries.
uSer maIntenance
InStructIonS
takIng care of your trImmer
oIlIng the bladeS
About once a month you should oil the trim-
About once a month you should oil the trim-
mer blades with the oil provided in your kit. It
is best to do this over a piece of newspaper.
Turn the trimmer on and hold it so that the
blades are pointed downward. Spread one
drop of oil across the blades, then turn the
trimmer off and wipe away the excess oil with
a soft cloth.
Be careful not to use too much oil and don’t
Be careful not to use too much oil and don’t
oil your trimmer more than necessary, as this
could damage the motor. (Never attempt to
oil the motor bearing, as it is permanently
lubricated.) After oiling the blades, return the
trimmer and oil packet to the trimmer storage
base. KEEP OIL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
on/off SwItch
To operate, simply push slide toward blade; to
To operate, simply push slide toward blade; to
stop, push slide away from blade.
*Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). We recommend
using alkaline batteries in your trimmer because they
last longer.
blade care
Because the trimmer blades are precision-
Because the trimmer blades are precision-
made for a very special use, they should
always be handled with care. Each time you
finish using the trimmer, take the cleaning
brush provided and brush away any loose hair
that has collected in the blades. Then store
the trimmer in its storage base to protect the
blades until the next use.
Be especially careful when changing or adjust-
Be especially careful when changing or adjust-
ing blades. When you have your trimmer ser-
viced, be sure that both blades are sharpened
or replaced at the same time.
To promote the long life of the appliance, use
To promote the long life of the appliance, use
your trimmer only for the purpose intended
by the manufacturer – to trim your beard and
mustache.
removIng blade Set
This trimmer comes with a detachable
This trimmer comes with a detachable
blade set; which makes maintenance and
replacement easy.
To remove the blade set:
• Make sure the trimmer is in the off position
• With the power switch facing you, press the
To remove the blade set:
• Make sure the trimmer is in the off position
• With the power switch facing you, press the
blade on the teeth and in direction away from
you until they pop out of the housing
to replace the blade Set
• Looking at the trimmer from above you will
to replace the blade Set
• Looking at the trimmer from above you will
see a notch at the back of the trimmer.
• There is a tab on the blade set on the bottom,
• There is a tab on the blade set on the bottom,
opposite the blades
Position that tab so that it fits into the notch
Position that tab so that it fits into the notch
inside the trimmer head
Push the blade set down onto the trimmer
Push the blade set down onto the trimmer
head until it snaps into place.
growIng a beard and muStache
There are three key factors that will determine
which beard or mustache style is best for you:
1. The shape and dimensions of your face.
2. The natural growth of your beard/mustache.
3. The thickness of your beard/mustache. If
1. The shape and dimensions of your face.
2. The natural growth of your beard/mustache.
3. The thickness of your beard/mustache. If
you are unsure about the type of beard or
mustache that would most suit your face,
speak with a professional hair stylist and ask
for an opinion on what style would be best.
Once your beard or mustache has been styled,
it is essential that you maintain its appear-
ance. To do this, use your trimmer to trim your
beard/mustache weekly.
For the best trimming results, your beard
For the best trimming results, your beard
should be slightly damp (NOT WET) when
using your trimmer. This will prevent the trim-
mer from removing more hair than desired.
typeS of beardS/muStacheS
gettIng Started:
outlInIng your beard
1. It is always best to begin
1. It is always best to begin
with a clean, slightly damp
beard.
2. After you have combed
2. After you have combed
through your beard in the
direction it grows naturally, you will want to
outline the desired shape, beginning under
your jawline.
3. Begin defining your beard’s shape under
3. Begin defining your beard’s shape under
your chin and work upward on each side
of your face toward your ears. Then define
the upper outline of your beard across your
cheeks, past your sideburns, and toward your
hairline.
Battery Position
On/Off Switch
now you’re ready to trIm
your beard
1. Your trimmer adjusts to five positions so you
can have a beard length from 1/8" (shortest)
to 5/8" (longest).
2. To use the 5-position comb, slide the unit
2. To use the 5-position comb, slide the unit
over the trimmer blades and snap it down into
position. At first, until you become familiar with
the adjustments, use the longest trim setting
(5/8"). (You can always go back and make
your beard a little shorter.)
3. Begin trimming your
3. Begin trimming your
beard using smooth,
even strokes. Start with
your sideburns and work
downward toward your
chin. (Never attempt to trim against the natural
growth of your beard because the hair will be
cut too short.)
4. If you decide you want a closer trim, you
4. If you decide you want a closer trim, you
can now adjust the 5-position comb attach-
ment to a shorter setting (such as 1/2" or
3/8") and go over your beard again until you
achieve the desired length.
blendIng the JawlIne
1. The three jawline attachments will help you to
achieve a neat, finished trim under your chin. To
use one of the attachments, press it down over
the trimmer blades until it clicks into position.
2. Hold the trimmer in an upright position and
2. Hold the trimmer in an upright position and
begin trimming under your jawline, using short,
even strokes.
3. After your beard is blended, turn off the trim-
mer and remove the attachment by gently pull-
ing up on tab.
to trIm your muStache
1. For best results, start with a clean, slightly
damp mustache.
2. Comb through your
2. Comb through your
mustache in the direction
it grows.
3. Place the 5-position comb over the trimmer
3. Place the 5-position comb over the trimmer
blades and snap it into position. It is a good idea
to start with the longest trim setting adjustment.
(You can always go back and cut your mustache
more closely with a shorter setting.)
alwayS trIm your muStache
from the top down
4. After your mustache
has been trimmed to the
desired length, remove
the 5-position comb and,
using the blades only,
define the outline of the bottom of
your mustache.
med
Ida
S d
e
Segur
Idad
Impor
tante
S
Siempre que
use apara
tos eléctricos,
especial
-
men
te
en
la
pre
sen
cia
de
ni
ños
, d
ebe
to
mar
precauciones básicas
de seguridad,
entre
las
cuales las
siguientes:
lea tod
aS
laS
InS
trucc
Ione
S
anteS
de u
Sarlo
maNt
ÉNGaL
o a
LeJ
aDo
DeL
aGU
a
pelIgro
– Cualquier
apara
to enchufado
permanece bajo
tensión, aunque
esté apa
gado.
Par
a re
duc
ir e
l ri
esg
o d
e m
uer
te
o h
erid
a p
or
descarga:
1.
Siempre desconecte
el aparato
inmedi-
atamente después
de usarlo.
2. No
coloque ni
guarde el
apara
to donde
pueda
caer o
ser empujado
a una
bañera o
un la
vabo.
3. No
lo use
en el
baño o
la ducha.
4. No
coloque el
apara
to ni
lo deje
caer al
agua
u otro
líquido.
5. No
trate
de alcanzar
el apara
to después
de que
hubiese caído
al agua.
Desconéctelo
inmediatamente.
no
tra
te
de
alc
anZ
ar
la
unId
ad en
el
agua
advertenc
Ia
–
Para
reducir el
riesgo de
quemaduras, electrocución,
incendio
o heridas:
1. Nunca
deje el
apara
to desa
tendido mien
-
tras esté
conectado.
2. Este
apara
to no
debería ser
usado por
,
sobre o
cerca de
niños o
personas con
alguna
discapacidad.
3. Utilice
este apara
to únicamente
con el
propósito para
el cual
fue diseñado
y sola
-
mente según
las instrucciones.
Sólo
use
accesorios recomendados
por el
fabricante.
No utilice
una extensión
con este
apara
to.
4.
no
ope
re
est
e a
par
ato
si
el
co
rdó
n o
la
clavija
estuviesen dañados,
después
de
que hubiese
funcionado mal
o que
se hub
-
iese caído
o si
estuviese dañado.
regrese
el aparato
a un
centro de
servicio
autor-
izado para
su revisión
y reparación.
5. Mantenga
el cable
alejado de
superficies
calientes.
6. No
jale, retuerza
ni enrolle
el cable
alred-
edor del
apara
to.
7. Nunca
deje caer
ni inserte
ningún objeto
las aberturas
del apara
to.
8. No
coloque el
apara
to en
ninguna superficie
mientras esté
funcionando.
9. Nunca
bloquee las
aberturas de
aire ni
coloque el
apara
to en
una superficie
blanda,
como una
cama o
un sofá,
donde
se puedan
obstruir. Mantenga
las aberturas
libres de
pelusas, cabellos
y elementos
similares.
10. No
utilice este
apara
to con
guías o
cuchil-
las rotas
o dañadas.
Esto
podría provocar
una
herida. Asegúrese
de que
las cuchillas
estén
debidamente alineadas
y lubricadas
antes de
cada uso.
11. No
lo utilice
en exteriores,
ni
lo ha
ga fun
-
cionar donde
se estén
usando productos
en
aerosol (spray)
o donde
se esté
administrando
oxígeno.
guarde e
Sta
S
InS
trucc
Ione
S
para
uS
o dom
ÉStI
co S
olamente
InStr
uccIone
S de
operacIón
1. D
esli
ce
la
cub
ier
ta
del
co
mpa
rtim
ien
to
de
la(
s)
pila(s) hacia
abajo para
abrirlo.
2. Instale
dos pilas
AA, respetando
los signos
de
polaridad. Introduzca
el polo
negativo
primero,
teniendo cuidado
de no
doblar las
patas
de
contacto.
3. C
ier
re
la
cub
ier
ta
del
co
mpa
rtim
ien
to
de
la(
s)
pila(s), empujando
hasta que
haga
clic.
4. P
ara encender
el apara
to, deslice
el interrup
-
tor hacia
arriba (ON).
5. P
ara
ap
aga
r e
l a
par
ato
, d
esli
ce
el i
nte
rru
pto
r
hacia abajo
(OFF).
6. P
ara su
comodidad, este
apara
to inc
luye una
base de
almacenaje para
la cortadora
y sus
accesorios.
7. No
utilice pilas
que no
sean del
tamaño o
de
la potencia
indicada para
uso con
este apara
to.
8. Cambie
todas las
pilas al
mismo tiempo.
9. Limpie
los contactos
del apara
to y
los de
las
pilas antes
de instalar
éstas.
10. Siempre
respete los
signos de
polaridad al
instalar las
pilas (+/-).
11. Retire
las pilas
si no
va a
usar el
apara
to
durante un
largo período
de tiempo.
12. Retire
las pilas
usadas sin
demora.
13. No
junte pilas
nuevas con
pilas usadas.
14. No
junte pilas
alcalinas con
pilas regulares
(carbón-zinc) o
pilas recargables
(NiCd o
NiMH).
InS
tru
ccI
one
S d
e
mantenIm
Iento
mantenIm
Iento
de
Su
recortadora
lubrIc
acIón
Lubrique las
cuchillas aproximadamente
una
vez al
mes, usando
el aceite
provisto. P
ara no
ensuciar, ha
ga esto
encima de
un periódico.
Sostenga el
apara
to al
revés y
enciéndelo.
Coloque una
gota de
aceite sobre
las cuchillas,
apa
gue el
apara
to y
limpie el
exceso de
aceite
con un
paño sua
ve.
No use
demasiado aceite
y no
lubrique el
apara
to más
de lo
necesario. Esto
podría
dañ
ar e
l m
oto
r. T
am
poc
o n
o in
ten
te
lub
ric
ar
las piezas
del motor
, las
cuales son
lubricadas
de por
vida. Regrese
el apara
to y
el aceite
lubricante en
la base.
MANTENGA
EL ACEITE
FUERA DEL
ALCANCE DE
LOS NIÑOS.
botón
de
encend
Ido
/ap
agado
Para
encender el
apara
to, deslice
el botón
de
encendido/apa
gado hacia
las cuchillas.
Para
apa
garlo, deslícelo
hacia atrás.
**R
equ
ier
e 2
pi
las
AA
(n
o in
clui
das
). L
e a
con
sej
am
os
que
utilice pilas
alcalinas, las
cuales son
más duraderas.
lImp
IeZ
a de
la
S cuch
Illa
S
Las cuchillas
de su
apara
to fueron
diseñadas
con precisión
para un
uso específico,
y
deben
recibir un
cuidado muy
especial. Limpie
las
cuchillas después
de cada
uso con
el cepillo
de
limpieza provisto.
Guarde
el apara
to en
la base
de almacenaje
para proteger
las cuchillas.
Ten
ga
cui
dad
o c
uan
do
sea
ne
ces
ario
ca
mbi
ar
o ajustar
las cuchillas.
Asegúrese
de que
las
dos cuchillas
siempre estén
cambiadas o
afila-
das al
mismo tiempo.
Para
seguir disfrutando
de su
apara
to durante
mucho tiempo,
utilícelo
únicamente con
el
propósito para
el cual
fue diseñado:
cortar
la
barba y
el bigote.
remoc
Ión
de la
S cuch
Illa
S
Su cortadora
está equipada
con cuchillas
extraíbles, para
facilitar el
mantenimiento, la
limpieza, y
el reemplazo
de las
mismas.
Remoción:
• Asegúrese
de que
el apara
to esté
apa
gado.
• S
ost
eng
a e
l ap
arat
o c
on
el i
nte
rru
pto
r
adelante y
empuje las
cuchillas hacia
arriba
para desencajarlas.
InS
talac
Ión
:
• Si
observa
el apara
to desde
arriba, verá
una
hendidura en
la parte
posterior.
• Hay
una lengüeta
en la
parte inferior
del
juego de
cuchillas.
Introduzca la
lengüeta en
la hendidura.
Eng
anc
he
el j
ueg
o d
e c
uch
illa
s e
n s
u lu
gar
hasta que
calce emitiendo
un chasquido.
barbaS
y b
Igo
teS
El tipo
de barba
o de
bigote que
más conviene
a una
persona depende
de:
1. La
forma y
el tamaño
de su
rostro.
2. La
forma del
crecimiento na
tural de
su
barba o
de su
bigote.
3. El
espesor de
su barba
o de
su bigote.
Si
no
está seguro
del tipo
de barba
o bigote
que le
conviene, pida
consejo a
un barbero.
Después
de dar
forma a
su barba
o a
su bigote,
deberá
mantener su
aspecto, usando
la cortadora
una
vez por
semana.
Para
lograr resultados
óptimos, humedezca
ligeramente su
barba antes
de recortarla
(no la
moje). Esto
evitará cortar
demasiado pelo.
tIpo
S de
barba
S y
bIgo
teS
cóm
o c
ort
ar
Su
bar
ba
el contorneo
1. Se
le hará
más fácil
cor-
tar
la
ba
rba
si
es
tá
lim
pia
y
ligeramente humedecida.
2. P
eine la
barba en
la dirección
del crecimiento
natural
del pelo
antes de
empezar a
darle forma.
3. Dé
forma a
su barba
empezando debajo
de
la quijada
y subiendo
hacia la
oreja, en
cada
lado del
rostro. Siga
dando forma
al área
de la
mejilla, a
las pa
tillas y
a la
línea de
nacimiento
del cabello.
Compartimiento de
las pilas
Bot
ón
de
enc
end
ido
/ap
aga
do
el recor
te
1. Su
cortadora inc
luye una
guía ajustable
con
5 posiciones
que corta
el pelo
de 3
mm (1/8
pulgada) a
16 mm
(5/8 pulgada).
2. Instale
la guía
ajustable encima
de la
cuchilla para
la barba.
Le
recomendamos
que utilice
el ajuste
más largo
(16 mm)
para
empezar. Siempre
podrá volver
a acortar
la
barba.
3. E
mpi
ece
a
cor
tar
su
barba con
movimientos
parejos y
suaves,
desde
las pa
tillas hasta
la
quijada. Nunca
corte en
dirección contraria
al crecimiento
natural
del
pelo. El
recorte resultaría
demasiado corto.
4. Si
desea un
recorte aún
más corto,
escoja
un
lar
go
de
rec
orte
m
ás
cor
to,
co
mo
9.5
m
m
(3/8 pulgada)
o 12.5
mm (1/2
pulgada), y
siga
acortando su
barba hasta
conseguir el
tamaño
deseado.
Igualar
la
Qu
IJad
a
1. L
as
guí
as
par
a la
qu
ija
da
le
per
mitir
án
log
rar
un recorte
neto y
preciso. Instale
la guía
encima
de la
cuchilla de
acabado.
2. Sostenga
la cortadora
recta y
corte el
pelo
usando pequeños
movimientos uniformes.
3. Después
de terminar
, a
pague
el apara
to y
retire el
accesorio.
cómo cor
tar
Su
bI
gote
1. Se
le hará
más fácil
cortar su
bigote si
está
limpio y
ligeramente humedecido.
2. P
ein
e s
u b
igo
te
en
la
dirección del
crecimiento
natural
del pelo.
3. Instale
la guía
ajustable
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con la
posición más
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parte inferior
de su
bigote.