[. . . ] Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely. English Beforeuse This clipper is designed for professional use to trim hair and beards. [. . . ] Charging is completed when Charge status ( ) lamp blinks in red once every second. 10 minutes after charging is completed, the charge status ) lamp blinks in red once every 2 seconds. Firmly insert the connector into the slot at the bottom of the charging stand. If the unit wobbles, then further push in the connector since it has not been firmly inserted. Be careful not to discharge the battery completely with the power left turned on. Removingtheattachmentfromtheclipper Slide one side of the attachment off the mounting in direction indicated with the arrow. ACoperation If you connect the AC adaptor to the clipper in the same way as for charging, and turn on the power, you can use it even if the battery capacity is low. WARNING Do not attempt to replace the batteries for the purpose of reusing the clipper. importantnoticeregardingenvironmentalprotection The builtin rechargeable NickelMetal Hydride batteries contain substances that may be environmentally harmful. forenvironmentalprotectionandrecyclingmaterials This clipper contains NickelMetal Hydride batteries. Please make sure that the batteries are disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country. Please read "Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries" on page 87. [. . . ] Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. [. . . ]