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036996/07-04 HC190/200/201
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You have chosen this clipper to m ake short haircuts or general trim m ing easy.
Its carefully m onitored production process and precise adjustm ents for the length
of the cut m ake it a quality professional tool.
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Read the instructions before using the appliance and avoid any danger caused by improper usage.
1 - DESCRIPTION OFTHE CLIPPER AND ITS ACCESSORIES
Mo d . HC 19 0 / HC 2 0 0 :
A. Cutting wheel with precise adjustm ent system for the length of the cut.
B. Start/Stop button.
C. Side buttons for locking/unlocking the com bs and the blade protector.
D. Com bs (3-6-9-12-20-25).
E. Cleaning brush.
F. Hairdressing com b.
G. Pair of scissors.
H. Blade protector.
I. Cutting head.
J . Adapter - 2.4V for m ains supply m odel & 3V for rechargeable m odel.
+
book of instructions.
Re ch a rg e a b le m o d e l o n ly: (HC 2 0 0 )
K. Battery charge light.
L. Batteries.
M. Battery catch-release cover.
N. Storage case.
2 - FIRSTTIME USE
Vo lt a g e :
• Mains supply m odel: with adapter and input voltage of 230 V 50 Hz, output voltage of 2.4 DC
• Rechargeable m odel: with voltage adapter: input 230 V 50 Hz, output voltage 3 V DC
•Your appliance is only designed to function at 230V.50Hz.
• Check that this voltage corresponds with that of your place of usage.
If you have chosen a rechargeable appliance, you can use it with the m ains supply or
in autonom ous m ode (cordless)
A - In m a in s s u p p ly m o d e : (m odels HC 190 / HC 200)
•Turn off the appliance: Start/Stop button in position O (Fig. 2)
• Plug the connector into the appliance (Fig. 3) and the adapter into the m ains supply (Fig. 4)
• Start the appliance (Fig. 5)
There is no recharging during usage
B - In a u t o n o m o u s m o d e : (m odel HC 200 only)
•The appliance functions with 2 batteries
• Capacity: 1.2V / 600m A. (Per unit)
•Type: Ni -Cd
IMPORTANT ADVICE:
To optim ise the life-span of the batteries
• Before first-tim e usage, charge the appliance using the adapter for 14 hours. For the next
3 tim es you use it, it is im portant to allow the battery to run down com pletely.
A recharge tim e of 8 hours is recom m ended. When the battery recharge light is red,
your appliance is charged
• Having unplugged the transform er, autonomy is approxim ately 50 m inutes.
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IMPORTANT! In order to avoid dam aging the batteries:
• Never charge for m ore than 20 hours
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• Don't charge the batteries too prem aturely: only charge them when the power of
the appliance is clearly reduced or the appliance has not been used for m ore than 6 m onths
3 - GUARANTEE
Your appliance is guaranteed for one year, but incorrect connection to the power supply,
use of accessories from another m anufacturer or abnorm al use of the appliance will render the
guarantee null and void.
SERVICE- SPARE PARTS. (U.K. ONLY)
Rowenta (U.K.) Ltd has a network of Service Agents throughout the country.
To telephone your nearest Rowenta Service Centre see enclosed Service Inform ation leaflet. These Service Agents carry-out
in-guarantee repairs (free of charge) and out of guarantee repairs (chargeable) on behalf of Rowenta. Should service be
required, or the appliance appear faulty, consult your local Rowenta Service Agent in the first instance.
If a product develops a fault during the guarantee period it is the responsibility of the consumer to supply to the Service Agent
proof of the date of purchase of the appliance (eg. Completed guarantee card and/or receipt showing the date of purchase).
GUARANTEE (U.K. ONLY)
Details of the Rowenta guarantee are shown on the Guarantee Card enclosed with the appliance. This guarantee does not
affect your statutory rights.
Should further inform ation be required please see the enclosed Service Inform ation leaflet.
4 - SECURITY DETAILS
FOR MAINS SUPPLY AND RECHARGEABLE CLIPPERS
• Unplug the appliance before any handling operation (change of accessories, lubrication, ope-
ning of the cutting head, etc) and after usage.
• Any connection error can cause irreversible dam age - uncovered by the guarantee.
• Do not use or recharge the clipper near water in bathtubs, wash basins, showers or other
water sources.
•This appliance is reserved for dom estic usage only. Do not use for m ore than 10 m inutes conti-
nuously.
• For the rechargeable m odel, use batteries of type Ni-Cd or Ni-MH only.
• Im portant: the clipper and the adapter m ust not be subm erged or wet in any way.
• Do not leave the appliance for a prolonged period at a tem perature below 0°C and above 40°C
(by a window in the sun for exam ple)
• Do not expose the appliance over a lengthy period to the direct effects of the sun's rays.
• Do not use an electrical extension cable in your bathroom .
• Keep the cable, appliance and accessories away from any source of heat.
• Never use the appliance in the event of functioning problem s, or after it has been dropped
(invisible dam age can be a danger to your safety).
• When the clipper is running it m ust not be brought into contact with eyelashes, clothing
or any other object, so as to avoid any risk of injury or blockage.
• If several people use the clipper, appropriate cleaning of the cutting head is recom m ended.
• Careful attention is necessary when the appliance is used on or in the presence of children or
disabled people.
• Never leave the clipper within the reach of children.
• Be careful when you use the clipper for the first tim e. Take your tim e. Keep your m ovem ents
slow and controlled.
• Do not use the clipper on anim als.
• Don't use the appliance:
- On dam aged skin.
- if you suffer from skin infections: eczem a, varicose veins, skin inflam m ation,
beauty spots, acne, verrucas, birth m arks, etc.
•This appliance can be dism antled using special tools, all m aintenance operations should
be carried out by the m anufacturer, its custom er service departm ent or som eone sim ilarly quali-
fied so as to avoid any danger.
•The cutting recom m endations are given only as guidelines and do not com m it ROWENTA
to any responsibility in the event of undesired results
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• For any operational faults, see paragraph "in the event of a problem " or contact our
custom er service or your retailer.
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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS - FOR U.K. ONLY. SAFETY NOTES -
FOR REWIREABLE OR MOULDED PLUG.
The m ains lead of this appliance m ay be already fitted with a BS1363 13 A plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, a 13 A ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse m ust be used.
If your socket outlet is not suitable for the plug, then the plug m ust be rem oved (cut off if it is a m oulded on plug) and an
appropriate one fitted. Warning : dispose of a plug that has been cut from the power supply cord, as such a plug is hazar-
dous if inserted in a live 13 A socket outlet elsewhere in the house.
Always replace the fuse cover after fitting a fuse. The plug m ust NOT be used if the cover
is om itted or lost until a replacem ent is obtained - m ake certain that only the correct fuse cover is used and fitted.
For plugs with a detachable fuse cover the replacem ent m ust be the sam e as the colour insert in the base of the plug, or as
directly by the em bossed wording on the base of the plug.
If the detachable fuse cover is lost, a replacem ent m ay be purchased from a Service Centre (see enclosed Service
Inform ation leaflet). Inform ation for supply m ay also be obtained from the plug m anufacturer.
U.K. ONLY - FITTING A PLUG.
Im portant: the wires in the m ains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue, Neutral, Brown, live.
Please read the instructions given below before connecting the cord to a plug. If the doubt, please consult a qualified elec-
trician.
As the colours of the wires in the m ains lead of this appliance m ay not correspond with
the coloured m arkings identifying the term inals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• the wire which is coloured BLUE m ust be connected to the term inal which is m arked
with the letter « N » or coloured BLACK ;
• the wire which is coloured BROWN m ust be connected to the term inal which is m arked with the letter « L » or coloured
RED.
Brown or red
L
Neither core is to be connected
to the earth term inal of a three-pin plug.
This appliance requires a 13 A fus ASTA approved to BS
1362.
Fit correct fuse
Blue or black
N
Use cable gripper
5 - CUTTING WHEEL WITH 5 POSITIONS FOR A PERFECT FINISH
• Your clipper is fitted with a cutting wheel that can adjust the cutting length with great precision
• To obtain and hold one of the positions: turn the cutting wheel the desired num ber
of notches (Fig. 6)
Positions
of the cutting wheel
Length of cut
in m m
1
2
3
4
5
0,8
1,1
1,4
1,7
2,0
6 - POSITIONING THE BLADE PROCTECTOR
• Hold down the buttons on the side of the clipper and fit the blade protector (Fig. 7)
• Let go of the buttons, with the attachment pins fixed in the side openings of the blade protector
•To rem ove it, do the opposite.
7 - POSITIONING THE COMBS
• Hold down the 2 buttons on the side of the clipper. Fit the rear hook of the comb into the notch on
the back of the clipper (Fig 8), bring the 2 holes on the side of the comb even with the pins.
• Let go of the buttons, with the attachm ent pins fixed in the side openings of the com b.
•To rem ove the com b, do the opposite.
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8 - MAINTENANCE
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•The clipper needs very little m aintenance. You can clean it with a slightly dam p cloth
• It is recom m ended that you clean the cutting head after each usage with the brush (Fig. 9).
For this turn the cutting wheel to position 5
•To clean the com b, rem ove it and clear away the hair with the brush (Fig. 10).
For a very detailed clean, push the cutting head back (Fig. 11). Rem ove the hair with the brush
(Fig. 12-13-14) then replace the cutting head:
Im portant, m ake sure the cutting head is properly attached w hen you refit it (Fig. 15)
CHANGING THE BATTERIES :
The appliance is fitted with two Ni - Cd batteries
If it is no longer possible to charge your clipper, you can change them
Only use Ni - Cd or Ni - MH batteries. DO NOT USE NON STORAGE BATTERIES (they can m elt).
• Unplug the appliance
• Let the m otor run until it stops com pletely
• Open the catch-release at the back of the appliance ( Fig. 16)
• Replace the old batteries with the new ones (Fig. 17) Respect the polarity of the batteries indi-
cated in the battery com partm ent.
• Close the catch-release.
•To charge the batteries, go back to paragraph "First tim e use"
DANGER! Injuries as a result of the batteries running.
The batteries contain substances that in contact with the skin or inhaled can provoke injuries.
Only rem ove the batteries that have run with rubber gloves and throw them out in a closed
container. (see paragraph "Protection of the Environm ent).
9 - LUBRICATION
Auto-lubricating blades = no m ore lubricating needed !
10 - PROTECTION OFTHE ENVIRONMENT
Recycling of the batteries
This appliance contains Ni - Cd batteries. As a consum er the law obliges
you to place these batteries in a specially designed waste recovery centre
(waste collection centre). Do not throw away these batteries with the household waste.
11 - IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS
•The clipper won't start (rechargeable m odel in autonom ous m ode): have you recharged
the batteries?
•The com b won't fit onto the clipper: have you respected the assem bly instructions?
(see paragraph 6)
•Your clipper no longer has enough autonomy: have you charged the batteries enough?
If yes, change them .
12 -TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HAIRCUT
• Use the hair trim m er on clean, dry hair
• Dry the hair in the direction of the hairstyle you wish to obtain
• Position the person whose hair you are going to cut in such a way as to be able to see
the top of his/her head (Fig. 20)
• Before starting a cut, examine the hollows and bumps on the head, which are often located at the
nape of the neck (if you place the trimmer directly against a bump, you will obtain a lighter area).
• At the beginning, only cut a sm all quantity of hair, until you are fam iliar w ith the length
left by each com b.
• Never stop the trim m er in m id-stroke.
• Start w ith the com b w ith the highest num ber (i.e. the one w hich leaves the m ost hair) before
using another com b.
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Key:
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= easy cut
= cut which requires som e practice
= difficult cut
13 - FOR A SUCCESSFUL ROUND CREW CUT
BASIC METHOD.
With this m ethod, the cut follows the shape of the skull.
• Com bs necessary for this cut : 3-6-9-12-20 m m according
to the required length (fig.21).
• Do not forget to change the com b as you progress through
the hair.
1st STAGE :THE CUT.
a) Nape
• Brush the hair.
• Begin by cutting the hair at the nape upwards, using com b
20 m m .
• Hold the trimmer firmly against the hair, with the comb's teeth
pointing slightly upwards (fig. 22).
• Slowly raise the hair trim m er towards the top and outside of the hair, cutting only a sm all
am ount of hair at a tim e (fig. 23).
• Once the hair at the nape has been evenly cut using com b 20 m m , replace the rem ovable
com b in order to obtain the required length and repeat the first 3 operations.
• Stop the cut at regular intervals, com b the hair and check the result.
b) Sides and top
• Repeat the above operations to cut the sides.
• Change the com b as you change areas (see fig. 21).
• For the top, use the sam e technique, cutting the hair from the forehead to the crown, against
the "lie of the hair" (fig. 24). Then, level off to m atch the sides.
2nd STAGE : CONTOURS AND FINISH
a) Nape and sideburns
• Com b the hair.
•Turn the cutting wheel to position 1 (very short).
• Move the cutting height lever back to 'very short' position (lever released).
• Cut the hair from the edge of the cut, m oving downwards, holding the trim m er upturned and
right angles to the head. Use short strokes (figs. 25 and 26).
• Repeat these operations for the sideburns (fig. 27).
b) Around the ears
• Com b thoroughly the hair around the edge of the ear; take off the rem ovable com b.
• Hold the trim m er on the edge, but only use a corner of the trim m er, following slowly
the required contour and following the direction of the cut (fig. 28).
Tips :
• When using the hair trim m er w ithout a rem ovable com b, m ake sure that you use control-
led, light m ovem ents.
• For the finishing strokes, ensure that the hair trim m er rem ains at right angles to
the skin, in order to avoid injury (fig. 29 and 30).
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14 - FOR A SUCCESSFUL AMERICAN-STYLE CUT
A very short cut on the sides and the nape, and very short on the top.
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• Com bs necessary for this cut : 3-6-9-12 m m according to
the required length (fig. 31).
• Do not forget to change combs as you progress through the hair.
1st STAGE :THE CUT
•To cut the hair on the sides and the nape, see the "Round Crew
cut" chapter. At the end, use 3 mm comb to obtain a shaven cut.
• For the top, at the locations indicated by the zone change lines
(see fig. 31), use com b 9 or 20 m m , in order to keep
the length longer. Cut the hair from front to back.
2nd STAGE : CONTOURS AND FINISH
• Consult the "Contours and finish" paragraph in the " Round Crew cut" section.
15 - FOR A SUCCESSFUL COMB OR FINGER CUT
(SQUARE CREW CUT)
This cut provides a flat surface on the top of the head.
• Com bs necessary for this cut : 3, 20 m m according to the required length + fingers (fig. 32).
• Do not forget to change com bs as you progress through
the hair.
1st STAGE :THE CUT
•To obtain a successful square crew cut, prelim inary drying is
the m ost im portant factor (fig. 33).
• Dry the hair against the lie in order to raise the crew cut.
• Begin the cut on the sides and the nape, using the com bs spe-
cified in fig. 32 (for the cut procedure, consult the chapter entit-
led "Round crew cut").
•To obtain a flat top, use the norm al com b or, failing that, your
fingers (fig. 34 and 35).
- take off the rem ovable com b from the hair trim m er,
- using the styling com b (or your fingers), raise a sm all strand of hair (the hair m ust be in
a vertical position in relation to the skull),
- m ove the com b or your fingers along the strand until you obtain the required length,
- use the hair trim m er to cut the hair sticking out of the com b or your fingers, using the latter as
a support,
- the height of the last strand cut is used as a guide for the subsequent strands,
- continue in this way, strand by strand, m oving gradually from the back to the top of
the skull, and then to the front.
- com b the hair regularly to rem ove the cut hair and check the condition of the cut,
- to obtain a perfect transitional area (A on fig. 32), between the top and side hair, slightly
tilt the flat com b and cut the excess hair (fig. 36).
2nd STAGE : CONTOURS AND FINISH
• See the paragraph entitled "Contours and finish" in the "Round Crew cut" section.
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16 - FOR A SUCCESSFULTRIM
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1st STAGE :THE CUT
To ensure a consistant and Professional result when cutting the
excess hair.
For this cut, work without a rem ovable com b.
a) Around the ears (fig. 37 and 38).
• Com b the hair in the required style.
• Place the upturned hair trim m er between the sideburns
and the ear and m ake sure that the blade angle is placed at
the roots of the hair (only use the tip of the hair trim m er).
• Move the trim m er slowly above, around and behind the ears.
b) Nape (fig. 39).
• For the nape, hold the hair trim m er upturned, pressing lightly
against the hair.
• Proceed as shown in the sketch below, m oving downwards, in short strokes.
c) Sideburns (fig. 40).
Move the trim m er downwards, holding it upturned,
with the cut line at right angles to the head. Proceed in short strokes.
17 - FOR A SUCCEWSSFUL “SHORT BACK AND SIDES”
With this cut, on the sides and nape only, your hair is kept long
on the top (fig. 41).
• Com bs necessary: 3 or 25 m m , according to the required
length (fig. 41).
1st STAGE:THE CUT
• Cut the hair on the nape of the neck and the sides (following
the procedure described in the "Round Crew cut" paragraph),
using the hair trim m er fitted with com b 3 or 25 m m
(according to the required length), up to point A (see sketch).
• Starting from point A (located a few cm above the ear)
(fig. 42), use a flat com b to obtain a perfectly clean line.
Tilt the com b in relation to the skull (fig.43) and cut the hair exceeding the com b, using the hair
trim m er without its
rem ovable com bs (use this com b as a guide) (fig. 42).
• Do not cut the hair on the top.
2nd STAGE: CONTOURS AND FINISH
• See the "Contours and finish" chapter in the "Round Crew cut" section.
18 - HOW TO CUT A BEARD?
• For a beard in its initial stages, use the 5 positions of the fine adjustm ent cutting wheel (from
0.8 to 2m m )
• For all other types of beard, use the different com bs provided
1st STAGE:THE CUT
• Im portant!: begin by using the com b set at the highest setting (before using another com b)
• Begin the cut under the chin. Move the clipper upwards and towards the sides,
sym m etrically (Fig. 45)
2nd STAGE: CONTOURS AND FINISHES
• Cut the hair at the edge of the beard keeping the clipper turned over and perpendicular,
m oving downwards. Use sm all strokes.
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