[. . . ] Additional protection is offered by fitting an earth-leakage circuit-breaker with a rated tripping current not exceeding 30mA into your home installation. – Caution: Ensure that the appliance is kept dry; always protect it from moisture and splashing water, and do not operate it with wet hands. – Before the appliance is used, the main 10 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ body including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects. [. . . ] - With the appliance switched off, insert the connecting plug of the adaptor into the corresponding jack on the main unit. The charging process begins automatically and is shown by the charge indicator on the appliance. The indicator remains lit as long as the charging base is connected to the mains power. - Once the charging process is complete, always remove the adaptor from the wall socket first before disconnecting the plug from the appliance. - Whilst charging, the transformer within the adaptor will become warm. This is perfectly normal and safe and does not indicate a malfunction of any kind. A few remarks on cutting hair ■ Before each use, always put a few drops of - - - acid-free oil between the trimming comb and the trimming blade. The hair should first be combed, and then generally cut against its natural direction. Cut from bottom to top with the trimming comb lying against the head; lead the appliance upwards through the hair, moving it gradually away from the head at the same time. For a shaped cut, reverse the appliance and shorten the hair from top to bottom without using the push-on comb. Cleaning and Care General ■ It is essential to switch off the appliance and remove the adaptor from the wall socket before cleaning and oiling. – For safety reasons, the electric hair trimmer and the adaptor must not be immersed in liquid or even allowed to come into contact with liquid. 11 Trimming head - After each use, remove the hair from the trimming comb and the blade with the cleaning brush. The trimming head can be removed for cleaning by using the thumbs to push down the two release buttons towards the base. – After cleaning, and also after the appliance has been used for approx. 25 minutes, put a drop of acid-free oil between the trimming comb and the trimming blade on each side, and then switch the appliance on briefly to ensure that the oil is well and evenly distributed. Regular oiling guarantees good cutting performance over a long period and thus a long service life. - During periods of non-use, the thinning head can be used as a protective cover for the trimming head. [. . . ] Loosen the two screws underneath the trimming head and also the two screws located at the front of the appliance. Now cut the connecting wires leading to the battery pack, one by one, and dispose of the batteries properly. Old battery packs must be disposed of 12 F ■ Avant toute utilisation, vérifiez Tondeuse rechargeable Chère Cliente, Cher Client, Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, l’utilisateur doit lire attentivement les instructions qui suivent. [. . . ]