[. . . ] 2 To remove the comb, press the length setting selector (1), move the comb upwards and then pull it off the appliance (2). 8) 3 Push the middle part of the cutting unit upwards with your thumb until it opens (Fig. [. . . ] Do not use the appliance if the cutting element or the hair clipping comb is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury. General The adapter transforms 220-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. This is appliance is not rechargeable and can only be operated from the mains. 5 Place the hair clipping comb on the scalp and move the appliance through the hair slowly. tips Start clipping at the highest length setting of the hair clipping comb and reduce the length setting gradually. Write down the length settings you have used to create a certain hairstyle as a reminder for future clipping sessions. To clip in the most effective way, move the appliance against the direction of hair growth. Since hair grows in different directions, you need to move the appliance in different directions as well (upward, downward or across) (Fig. Make overlapping passes over the head to ensure that the appliance catches all the hairs that need to be cut. Make sure that the flat part of the hair clipping comb is fully in contact with the scalp to obtain an even clipping result. To achieve a good result with curly, sparse or long hair, you can use a styling comb to guide the hair towards the appliance. If a lot of hair has accumulated in the comb, remove it from the appliance and blow and/or shake the hair out of it. [. . . ] Clipping with hair clipping comb Note: Make sure your hair is clean and dry. 3) 2 Slide the hair clipping comb into the guiding grooves of the appliance (`click') (Fig. [. . . ]