Belson ht-338 User Manual

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS

Start by trimming sides from the bottom upward. Hold
clipper lightly against hair with teeth pointed up. Slowly
move trimmer up and out, cutting only a small portion of
hair at a time.

CAUTION: Never attempt to clean, oil or replace blades while the
clipper is plugged into the electrical outlet.
Before attempting to clean, oil or replace blades, turn clipper off and
unplug it from the electrical outlet. Other than the recommended
cleaning, oiling or replacing of blades, all maintenance must be
performed by authorized service personnel. Refer service to qualified
service personnel.
TO CLEAN: After each use, manipulate taper control lever back and
forth to dislodge excess hair from clipper blades. Brush away loose
hair with the cleaning brush. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe appliance
surfaces. Attachments may be cleaned separately with mild soap and
water. Do not allow water or any other liquid to get into the unit. Be
sure attachments have dried completely before using with clipper.
TO OIL: If oiling is necessary, place a drop or two on blades and turn
clipper on, as described in BEFORE USING CLIPPER section above.
Excessive oiling or application of liquids will cause damage if allowed
to seep into the unit. Always store lubricant (oil bottle) in an upright
position.
TO ADJUST POWER SCREW: Use a screwdriver or an appropriate
instrument to turn the power screw clockwise until there is a clacking
sound. Then readjust screw by turning it counterclockwise until
clacking noise stops. Readjustment may again be necessary if
clacking persists or redevelops. Unit has now reached maximum
power setting.
TO ALIGN BLADES: (1) Turn clipper off and unplug. (2) Remove all
excess hair from blades (3) Add two or three drops of oil to blade
assembly. (4) Turn clipper on for a minute or two to let oil disperse,
then turn off and unplug. (5) Slightly loosen the two screws holding
blade assembly in place. (6) Check blade position: The extreme left-
hand tooth of the top blade should either cover or appear on the left
of the first small tooth of the bottom blade. The big tooth on the
bottom blade should be touching the extreme right-hand tooth of the
top blade. (Refer to Fig. 1.)
NOTE: Use care while aligning to avoid getting oil on clothes.
TO REPLACE BLADES: After continued use, the top and bottom blades
may wear out. Replacement blades are available through our service
center. (See warranty for details.) To remove the blades, unplug the
clipper from the electrical outlet. Lay the unit upside down on a flat,
dry surface with blade assembly facing forward. Using a Phillips
screwdriver, remove the two screws located in the bottom blade.
Some pressure may need to be exerted, as the screws holding the
blades are very tightly secured. To replace the blades, position the
new top blade on the drive shaft. Place the new bottom blade over the
top blade so that the screw holes align with the mounting holes on the
clipper. Secure with screws and check blade alignment again. Tighten
screws firmly before operating clipper. 
TO STORE: Unplug appliance and clean. Store in its box or in a dry
place. Never store it while it is hot or still plugged in. Never wrap the
cord tightly around the appliance. Never hang unit by the cord -- use
the hanging ring provided. Do not put any stress on the cord where it
enters the unit, as it could cause the cord to fray and break.

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are
present, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
■ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
■ KEEP AWAY FROM WATER.
DANGER - As with most electrical appliances, electrical 

To reduce the risk of electric shock:
■ Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. 

Unplug immediately.

■ Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
■ Do not place or store this appliance where it can fall or be 

pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water 
or other liquid.

■ Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet 

immediately after using.

■ Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, 

■ An appliance should never be left unattended when 

plugged in.

■ Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used 

by, on, or near children or invalids.

■ Use this appliance for its intended household use as 

described in this manual. Do not use attachments not 
recommended by the manufacturer.

■ 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 
authorized service center for examination and repair.

■ Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
■ Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
■ Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) 

products are being used or where oxygen is being 
administered.

■ Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken blade, 

as injury may occur.

■ To disconnect, turn on/off switch to “off”; then remove plug 

from outlet.

■ To prevent possible damage to cord, do not wrap cord 

around the unit.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug fits in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, reverse the plug and try
again. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY
DAMAGE, OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS
WORKING ENTIRELY.
IMPORTANT: During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice
smoke and a slight odor. This is normal and will quickly disappear.

This appliance is for household use and may be plugged into any 
120-volt AC electrical outlet (ordinary household current).
BEFORE USING CLIPPER

1. Check Blade Alignment -- Clipper blades 

have precisely hardened, ground and lapped 
teeth which should be handled carefully and

never bumped or used to cut dirty or abrasive
material. Before using clipper for the first time,

and after blade cleaning or replacement, it is strongly recommended
that blades be checked to make sure they are in proper alignment.
Proper blade alignment is necessary to prevent the clipper from
cutting too close or scraping the skin. To determine whether blades
are properly aligned, compare blades, point by point, as shown in Fig.
1. The distance between the end of the top blade teeth and the bottom
blade should be 1/32" to 1/16". If blades are out of alignment, follow
procedure outlined in CARE AND CLEANING.
2. Check to See If Clipper Needs Oil -- Every few haircuts, clipper will 

need oiling. Before attempting to oil, be sure clipper is clean and 
free of excess hair. Carefully place a few drops of the oil included 
with clipper on the blades. Turn clipper on for a minute to permit oil 
to be absorbed by blades. CAUTION: Use only oil supplied with unit, 
as it has been specially formulated not to evaporate and not to slow 
down blade operation. DO NOT OVER-OIL!

3. Examine Trimming Guide Attachment-- To ensure trimming 

accuracy, it is recommended to experiment and become familiar 
with the 4-in-1 trimming guide attachment before using clipper. The 
4-in-1 trimming guide can be adjusted to cut hair to four different 
lengths by sliding it backward or forward to change position while it 
is attached to clipper blade. Before attaching guide, be sure On/Off 
switch is in the Off position. Then check the trimming guide to 
confirm that it is in correct position for attachment. If positioning 
is correct, a small tab will protrude beyond its lower edge, and the 
number "16" will appear in the window between the two leftmost 
teeth. Position attachment over blade assembly and snap into 
place. To change position of attachment, push attachment up or 

down until it snaps into place at desired position. At each location, 
the number appearing in the window will change, to indicate length 
of trim at that position. To remove attachment, return trimming guide 
to its original position, lift tab and gently pull it off.

4. Check the Power Screw -- On the side of most clipper units, near 

the blade, there is a power screw which has been factory-adjusted 
for peak efficiency. However, if voltage is low where clipper is to be 
used, power screw may need to be adjusted. See CARE AND 
CLEANING for complete instructions on power screw adjustment.

5. Examine the Taper Control Lever -- The taper control lever, located 

on the other side of the unit near the blade, may be adjusted to 
change and control the type of cut using only the standard blade. 
The standard blade is ideal for tapering, texturizing and thinning 
without the need for an attachment. Pulling the lever upward will 
give a closer cut -- all the way up will give a very short cut; pushing 
it downward will lessen the amount trimmed. Adjust lever slowly 
back and forth until desired position is reached.
Using the taper control lever can extend blade life, as a different 
cutting edge is used at each setting. Manipulating the lever will 
also help to clear packed hair from blades and improve clipper 
performance. Keeping clipper on, move lever quickly up and down 
a few times. Repeating this action after each use should maintain 
clipper blades free of cut hair. If unit fails to operate properly after 
excess hair is removed, blades may need replacement. To order 
replacement blades for clipper, see coupon.

BEFORE CUTTING HAIR
Check to be sure clipper is in proper working order:
1. If set includes cape, place it around neck and shoulders of person 

whose hair is to be cut, tucking it in around collar and tying 
it so that hair will not fall inside collar. If cape is not provided, 
use a towel.

2. Seat person on chair or stool so that top of head is at eye level.
3. Hold clipper in a comfortable grip.
TO USE: Begin by combing hair as it is naturally worn, and determining
amount to be cut. For best results, hair should be clean, dry and free
from dirt, hair spray, creams, etc. The standard blade is ideal for
tapering, texturizing and thinning. A 4-in-1 trimming guide attachment 
is included for precision cutting.
TRIMMING HAIR: Comb hair to remove all tangles. Finish combing in
the style usually worn. We suggest cutting only a small amount until
familiar with the clipper and adjustable attachment. Use the taper
control lever to lengthen or shorten the distance between the blades
and to cut hair at various lengths without attachment. Allow the
clipper to cut its way through the hair. Do not force it through the hair
at a fast rate.
For precision cutting, use the 4-in-1 adjustable trimming guide
attachment. To use, slide the attachment over the trimming blade and
slide back and forth to adjust and set at the desired level. Slide the
attachment back and closest to the blade for the shortest trim length,
or slide it forward and farthest from the blade for the longest trim
length.

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For longer hair on top, do not use attachment. Use
either the barber comb or a regular comb and lift hair
with comb. Trim along the top of the comb, or grasp
with fingers and trim along the top of fingers. Repeat
procedure from front to back, gradually cutting hair

shorter by reducing space, between comb or fingers and the head. Be
sure to comb frequently to remove trimmed hair and check for uneven
strands.

For the top, move clipper from front of head to the
back. Again, leave hair long the first few times until
accustomed to the clipper and attachment.

Repeat all the way around sides and back of head. For
shorter hair, push attachment down onto clipper, or
apply more pressure and less outward motion. This
requires practice; therefore, it is always better to leave
hair long the first few times.

Using scissors instead of clipper for top of the head
may be preferred. Follow the same procedures as
above, using scissors.

SHAPING HAIRCUT: Use clipper without attachment for
shaping. Comb hair into natural style and start between
the ear and sideburn. Hold clipper with corner edge of
blade against hairline. Carefully follow the desired
outline of hair over, around and behind the ear.

Hold clipper upside down to shape sideburns and back
of neck. Hold against skin at the desired length and
move down.

MUSTACHES: Comb through the mustache using the
fine-toothed end of the comb. Using the comb, hold the
whiskers and trim hair in an upward motion. To use
attachment, simply slide it over the blades and set to the
desired position. Comb through mustache with smooth,

overlapping strokes.

TRIMMING BEARDS: Using barber comb or any comb;
comb beard in an upward motion; hold hair ends in
place with the comb and trim hair with an upward
motion. If desired slide the trimming guide attachment
over the blades, and push down to the desired position.

Start at each sideburn and trim toward the chin in smooth,
overlapping strokes, as if combing the beard. Once trimming the beard
is completed, comb through to comb out any remaining trimmed hair.

Check your preference(s), complete coupon, clip and mail to: 
SERVICE CENTER; 5980 Miami Lakes Drive; Miami Lakes, FL 33014
NOTE: Be sure to enclose check or money order for full amount,
payable to SERVICE CENTER. Allow four weeks for delivery.

4-IN-1 TRIMMING GUIDE ATTACHMENT(S)

@ $1.50 ea

(207-132)

REPLACEMENT BLADE SET (207-133)

@ $6.00 ea

SCISSORS (207-135)

@ $2.00 ea

BOTTLE(S) OF LUBRICANT (OIL) (207-134)

@ $  .50 ea 

POSTAGE & HANDLING

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exacta, pagadero a SERVICE CENTER. Demora cuatro semanas para
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GUÍA 4-EN-1 PARA EL CORTE

@ $1.50 c/u

(207-132)

JUEGO DE CUCHILLAS (207-133)

@ $6.00 c/u

TIJERA (207-135)

@ $2.00 c/u

BOTELLA(S) DE LUBRICANTE (ACEITE)

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