Babyliss E773XDE/774XDE Hair clipper: ENGLISH

CHARGING THE CLIPPER

ENGLISH

Before using the clipper for the rst

time, allow it to charge for 16 hours.

1. Connect the transformer to the

KIT HAIR/BEARD + NOSE/

mains and the plug into the unit.

EAR CLIPPERS E773XDE

(Fig. 1)

1. 2 cutting guides for 22 lenghts

2. Check that the charging indicator

(from 3 to 18mm and from 21 to

light is lit and that the switch on

36mm, in 1.5mm steps)

the clipper is in the OFF position.

2. 1 precision guide

3. A fully charged clipper will run for

5 positions (0.5 to 2.5mm)

30 minutes.

3. Blades:

Moveable blade:

MAINS USE

- Sharpened using 3D etching

Connect the transformer into the

process: for an exceptionally sharp

mains, wait 1 minute and then

cutting edge.

switch into the ON position.

- CMS (Chrome-Molybdenum-

Stainless Steel): ultra-hardwearing

IMPORTANT! Use only the transformer

and 100% stainless steel blade.

provided with the E773XDE clipper

Fixed Blade:

Voltage = 3.0V - Tension = 1000mA

- Titanium coating: for longer life.

These two technologies provide

TURBO

perfect surface condition and their

For an extra burst of power, push

combination is optimal for reducing

the TURBO button on the top side

the friction coecient.

4. Thinning function

of the clipper. This will boost the

5. Turbo function

motor of your clipper, producing

6. ON/OFF switch

faster cutting action and increased

7. Cutting length control knob

cutting power for the more dicult

8. Lateral display of selected

cutting tasks.

length

9. Charging indicator light

10. Plug for use on the mains and

USING THE CUTTING GUIDES

for charging

Very practical, the cutting guide

11. Cleaning brush and comb

guarantees equal cutting length.

IMPORTANT: Always attach the

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

cutting guide BEFORE turning the

REGARDING THE NI-MH BATTERIES

trimmer on, and turn it o before

OF THIS UNIT

changing the guide.

To obtain and maintain the longest

battery autonomy possible, allow

To attach the cutting guide, rst

it to charge for 16 hours before

adjust the cutting length to 3mm or

using it for the rst time and then

21mm and place it on the support

approximately every three months.

guide adjusting rst both sides and

Full autonomy of the unit will only

then pushing on the bottom of the

be obtained after three complete

guide until you hear a ‘click’. (Fig. 2)

recharge cycles.

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To remove the cutting guide, rst

• For the crown of the head, move

adjust the cutting length to 3mm

from front to back, that is, from

or 21mm and push the guide out of

your forehead to the crown of your

the support lifting it up with your

head.

thumb. (Fig. 3)

• For the nishing touches, that is,

around the nape and sideburns, use

NOTE: The precision guide must

the clipper without a cutting guide.

be placed like the cutting guides

Turn your clipper over and move it

but it is adjusted manually and

from top to bottom. (Fig. 5)

independently of the grooved

wheel.

• If you want a length greater than 30

mm, or if you are experienced, you

TURNING ON AND USING

can create ‘comb’ or ‘nger’ cuts:

To adjust the clipper’s cutting

- Work without a cutting guide.

length, turn the grooved wheel (8)

- Take up a small section of hair with

up or down.

a comb or in your ngers.

The selected length is displayed on

- Move the comb or your ngers

the right or left side of the clipper.

along the section of hair to the

Switch the ON/OFF button.

desired length.

You can change the cutting length

- Cut your hair along the comb or

at any time.

your ngers.

Thanks to the SMART ADJUSTING

- Remove the cut hair using a comb

SYSTEM, the length of the cut is

and check the evenness of the cut

maintained even if the angle of

regularly. (Fig. 6)

the clipper varies, so it guarantees

precise result.

Using the thinning guide

Switch the clipper to the ‘THIN’

CUTTING TECHNIQUES AND

position. The thinning guide is in

ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS

front of the blades.

• Use the clipper on clean, dry hair.

This technique allows you to thin out

• To familiarize yourself with the

hair to make styling easier.

clipper, begin with the cutting

The technique is particularly good

guide for a longer cut, then, if you

for the crown of the head where hair

want a shorter cut, adjust it by

is usually thicker.

pushing the knob. You will soon

To thin you hair, take a section of

know the lengths of each guide

hair (rest your little and ring ngers

and each position.

on your scalp, using the middle

• Always move the clipper against

and index ngers to set the length),

the direction of hair growth.

hold 1 to 2 cm below the cutting

• Begin at the nape. Place the guide

length. Then, using the clipper, cut

on the scalp and move the clipper

the section of hair steeply and at an

toward the crown of your head.

angle to create a saw-toothed ‘edge’.

Move your clipper slowly, pointing

the teeth of the guide slightly

MAINTENANCE

upward. Keep the clipper in contact

Remove the cutting guide after each

with your head at all times. (Fig. 4)

use.

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Cleaning the clipper blades

2. After inserting battery, close

regularly will maintain their optimal

battery compartment and turn

performance.

unit to ON position (I).

Removable blades

To make cleaning easier, the BaByliss

clipper blades can be removed. Make

To eliminate undesirable nose and

sure the clipper is turned o. Hold

ear hairs

the clipper with the blades pointing

Gently insert trimmer head into the

up and remove them by pressing the

ear or nose and cut the hairs.

top of the blade. (Fig. 7)

Brush the blades using the cleaning

MAINTENANCE

brush to remove any hair.

Turn unit to OFF (0) position.Remove

Self-lubricating blades

top housing by turning the top

The blades of your clipper have

of the trimmer to the right and

a reservoir pad that dispenses

lifting up (Fig. 10). Remove hair(s)

the amount of oil necessary for

accumulated on the blades after

your clipper to operate properly,

each use. Rinse trimmer blade under

every time. It is nevertheless

water without immersing the head

recommended that you occa-

as shown (Fig. 11).

sionally rell, when you notice the

Allow to dry. Ensure that the cutting

clipper isn’t performing as well.

blade remains centered. Then

Remove the blades as described

reassemble and turn to the left until

above.

arrows line up.

Carefully squeeze a few drops of

Do not use the appliance in the

BaByliss oil onto the pad. (Fig. 8)

shower or in the bath.

Then put the blades back on the

clipper.

BaByliss oil is specially formulated

for clippers, it will not evaporate or

slow the blades down.

You can get new blades when these

are worn or damaged.

TO OPERATE NOSE AND EAR

TRIMMER

1. To insert battery, remove

compartment cover by turning

bottom section of trimmer to the

left, then pulling straight down.

Insert one AA alkaline battery,

positive end up (Fig. 9). If you are

not going to use the unit for a long

period of time, or if the battery is

dead, remove the battery from the

unit. This will increase the life of

your trimmer.

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