Usage Tips
Giving a Comfortable,
Even Cut
Allow the clipper to cut through the
hair without moving it too quickly.
Moving the clipper too quickly may
create a pulling sensation.
Use short strokes when cutting, and
initially use the longest trimming
guide. You can always use a closer
trimming guide later if you want a
closer cut.
How to Give
a Haircut
1. Start at the
back of the
head. Holding
the clipper
as shown,
lightly stroke
upward
making sure you are taking off the
desired amount of hair. Work your
way up to the crown of the head in
layers. When completed, comb the
area to remove any loose hair and
to determine whether you need
any further cutting.
2. Repeat the same procedure for
each side of the head. Make sure
the length of the hair is trimmed to
the same length on both sides of
the head.
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3. To cut the
hair at the
top of the
head, hold
the hair
between your
fingers and
cut a small
amount at a time. Cut from the
front to the back.
4. Remove the trimming guide and
replace with either the left or right
ear guide. The shorter guide teeth
are designed to be toward the ear.
Move the clipper from the front of
the head to the back. This creates
a tapered effect around the ears
and back of the neck.
5. The final trim
can be made
with the hair
clipper or
the included
scissors.
Make sure to
check over
the entire
head for any
uneven areas.
For styled hair or giving quick
trims, you may prefer using your
hair clipper without the trimming
guide.
6. The adjustable taper control lever
(available on HC-5020, HC5030
only) allows you to gradually
change the closeness of your cut,
either
with or
without a
trimming
guide.
When
the lever
is fully
forward the blades will give you
the closest cut. Moving the lever
gradually backward increases the
cut length.
Very short
styles
1. Using the
12mm
trimming
guide, hold
the comb
flat against
the head and
move the hair
clipper from
the back of the neck to the crown
of the head.
2. Cut in a similar manner from the
side to the top of the head. Then
cut from the front to the crown of
the head.
3. If a "Flat Top" style is desired,
then remove the trimming guide
and use the barber's comb. Trim
a little at a time until a flat look is
achieved.
Trimming Beards &
Mustaches
1. Comb your
beard in the
direction it
grows.
2. Determine
the length
you want
the beard
to remain,
and fit
the appropriate trimming guide.
Remember the 3mm guide will
give you the shortest beard while
the 12mm or 25mm will give you
the longest. If you want a longer
beard you can use the barber's
comb as a trimming guide.
3. Start trimming under your chin and
work toward your ear and beard
line. Cut in different directions for a
uniform trim.
4. Lightly stroke the edge of
your mustache in a downward
movement.
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