Wahl 9870 Operating Instructions Manual

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1 287639410511release tab down to secure in position. To remove the guide, gentlypush up on the release tab and slide the assembly away from thetrimmer. Adjust the trimming length by pressing on the thumb leverand moving the comb forward or backward to the desired setting. A Detachable Blade System enables you to quickly change froma standard-width blade for full grooming to a narrow-width bladefor detail trimming around a mustache, goatee, or anywhere todefine the hair line and clip any stray whiskers.To remove attachment, simply pull top edge of blade away frombody unit. To attach, align back tab of attachment head to cavity onthe inner edge of trimmer unit andpush down on top of blade.Should blades become damagedor dull or if you want additional attachment heads for yourtrimmer, you may purchase them from Wahl. Be sure to ask for thefollowing attachment with part number from our service and repairdepartment (see last page for contact information):The trimmer you purchased may not have all of these heads, butthey will all work with your trimmer if you wish to purchase them.The vacuum may not capture trimmings as effectively with some ofthese heads. You may order additional heads online atgrooming.wahl.com. Self-Sharpening Blades are made to maintaintheir shape and sharpness for extended periods. Blade Guard/Vac Attachment protects bladewhen storing and can also be used to vacuumup stray hairs after trimming.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSFor Household Use OnlyLITHIUM-ION BATTERYREPLACEMENT, TRIMMER DISPOSALAND RECYCLING:• For battery replacement send the entire, intact trimmer unit to:Wahl Annex 3001 North Locust, P.O. Box 578, Sterling, IL 61081• Do not attempt to remove the battery. Lithium-Ion batteries canexplode, catch fire, and/or cause burns if disassembled, damaged,or exposed to water or high temperatures.• If you choose not to replace the battery, the entire, intact trimmerunit must be disposed. Do not attempt to remove the battery fordisposal. Lithium-Ion batteries may be subject to local disposalregulations. Many locations prohibit disposal in standard wastereceptacles. Check your local laws and regulations.• For recycling contact a government recycling agency, wastedisposal service, retailer, or visit online recycling sources, such aswww.batteryrecycling.com or www.rbrc.org.RECHARGINGThe trimmer cannot be overcharged, so you may charge it as oftenas desired. However, periodic recharging of the trimmer, rather thancontinuous recharging, will prolong battery life.Charge when trimmer seems to lose power or run slower. Thecharging LED will pulse while charging. LED will stay lit whencharging is complete.1. This trimmer is conveniently designed for household use. Itshould be allowed to charge 90 minutes before first use.2. Remove the trimmer, recharging transformer and accessoriesfrom the packing material.3. Connect the transformer to the trimmer. BE SURE TRIMMER ISCARING FOR YOUR TRIMMEROILING BLADESFor best results, put one or two drops of Wahl Clipper Oil onthe blades only when necessary, or approximately once a month.Motor bearings are permanently lubricated—do not attempt to oil.When oiling your trimmer, hold the unit with the blades facingDOWN and squeeze one or two drops of oil onto the blades. Wipeoff excess oil with soft cloth.NOTICE—DO NOT OVER OIL!Excessive oiling or application of liquids will cause damage ifallowed to seep back into motor.BLADE CARETrimmer blades haveprecision-hardened, groundand lapped cutting teeth.Blades should be handledcarefully and never bumpedor used to cut dirty orabrasive material. Clean withthe included brush.CLEANING/STORAGETo Clean Hair CollectionChamber: Holding the unitupright, slide the collectionchamber out. With the hairchamber lid open, tip thechamber up, and gentlybrush or rinse the trimmingsfrom both the chamber andthe screen. Should the filterbecome detached, it can beeasily snapped back intoplace. Be sure componentsTRIMMING AND EDGING YOURBEARDThe following are suggested trimming steps and trimmer positions.You may find different procedures work better for you.1. Comb your beard in the direction that it grows to help revealstray hairs that may be longer than the others.2. Attach the 6-position trimming guide to trim and taper yourbeard. Begin with the guide set at a long trimming length.Trim toward your chin in smooth,overlapping strokes, following thelay of your beard. If you trim againstthe way your beard naturally lays, thetrimmer will cut the hair much shorterthan the marked length.Improved capture of trimmings by thevacuum may be achieved by working upward from the base ofyour beard to the top. Some experimentation will help you findthe best technique to maximize your style and the trimmer’svacuum feature.Adjust the trimming guide toprogressively shorter settings until youreach the desired length of beard. Youmay wish to set the trimming guideattachment to cut closer near the earand down under the chin, changing to a longer setting towardthe front of the face and point of your chin. When the trimmingguide is removed, it will remain at its last length setting untilyou change it.Always be sure the trimming guide is locked solidly into thedesired position before you start to trim.3. To cut the outline of your beard, remove the trimmingguide. Starting under your chin and working back towardyour jawbone and ears, cut the outer perimeter of your beardunderneath the jawbone. Continue the line all the way up togrooming.wahl.com© 2017 Wahl Clipper CorporationPart No. 92550Printed in U.S.A.For more information or Product Registration, visit grooming.wahl.com5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYValid in U.S.A. OnlyIf your Wahl product fails to operate satisfactorily within five(5) years from the date of original purchase or receipt as a gift,Wahl will, at our option, repair or replace it and return it to youFREE OF CHARGE. Do not return this product to store wherepurchased. Products needing repair under this warranty shouldbe returned with postage prepaid to:Wahl Clipper Corp.Attn: Repair Department3001 Locust StreetSterling, Illinois 61081Include a note describing the defect and the date of originalpurchase or receipt as a gift (if in warranty). Products out ofwarranty will be repaired at our standard repair charges.This warranty is void and no repair or replacement will be madeunder this warranty or otherwise if: (1) The product is modifiedin any manner or repaired by anyone other than Wahl ClipperCorporation or Wahl authorized service center. (2) The producthas been used commercially or subjected to unreasonable use.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you mayalso have other rights which may vary from state to state. Noother written express warranty is given. Any implied warranty,including any warranty of merchantability which may arise frompurchase or use, is limited to the year period provided in thisexpress warranty. Some states may not allow such limitation,so it may not apply to you. No responsibility is assumed forincidental or consequential damages of any type, or for the useof unauthorized attachments. Some states may not allow theexclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, sothe limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Outside U.S.A.,check with store for Wahl authorized distributor’s warranty.IN THE “OFF - 0” POSITION WHEN CHARGING.4. Plug the recharging transformer into any convenient electricaloutlet at the correct voltage.5. When trimmer is low in power, it should be connected to thetransformer and plugged into an outlet to assure maximumpower is available when it is next used. This transformeris designed to completely charge the battery withoutovercharging.6. The battery will take approximately 90 minutes to charge.7. Insert only recharging transformer plug supplied by themanufacturer into charger receptacle.8. This is a rechargeable cord/cordless trimmer, it can be usedwith the cord so you can trim even if the charge is low. Thetrimmer cannot be overcharged, so you may charge it as oftenas desired. We recommend that the battery be “worked” ordischarged by trimming without the cord and by not rechargingafter every use.TROUBLESHOOTINGIf your Trimmer does not seem to take a charge, check thefollowing before returning it for repair:1. Check outlet to make sure it is working by plugging in anotherappliance.2. Make sure the outlet simply is not connected to a light switchwhich turns the power at the outlet off when lights are turnedoff.3. Be sure the trimmer is properly connected to the rechargingtransformer, all connections are secure and the switch on thetrimmer is turned “OFF - 0.”4. If your electricity is connected to a master power switch, wesuggest the trimmer be disconnected from the charger anytimethe master switch is off.5. If trimmer does not run and it is completely charged, turn theunit “ON - I” and pinch or push the blades manually. (Oil mayhave dried out between the blades, so they may be temporarilystuck together.)the ears and hairline.4. Accentuate your beard line by usingthe trimmer in a downward motion.Start at the line you’ve created and,working from the chin back toward theears, trim the area right under yourbeard line.5. Define the upper part of your beard using the same technique.TRIMMING WITH ATTACHMENTCOMBSYour trimmer includes eight trimming attachments ranging from1/8" to 1" in length. These attachments are ideal for blending,tapering and defining beards, as wellas for achieving a “close trim” stubblelook around the face. To use theattachments, use the same techniquesdescribed for the 6-position guide,starting with a longer comb andworking down to your desired length.Lithium•Ion ™Operating Instructions for the9870 Lithium Ion TrimmerInstrucciones de Funcionamiento parala Recortadora 9870 de Litio IonDetachable Blade TrimmerRecortadora con láminasdesmontableSERVICE AND REPAIRIf you have problems with your shaver, send it prepaidwith a note explaining the problem to:Wahl Clipper CorporationAttn: Repair Department3001 Locust StreetSterling, IL 61081Telephone (800) 767-9245For products purchased outside the United States, contact your distributor.If for any reason within 60 days of purchase of your Wahl®trimmer you are not satisfied with your trimmer and would like arefund, just return your trimmer, together with the sales receipt,to the retailer from whom you purchased it. Wahl will reimburseall retailers who accept trimmers within 60 days of purchase. Ifyou have any questions regarding this money-back guarantee,please call 1-800-767-9245 in the United States.60 Day Money Back Guarantee!SPECIAL FEATURES:Your trimmer has been designed with several advanced featuresto help you get perfect results every time you trim. Your trimmermay be used to neatly trim goatees, beards, mustaches, neckline,sideburns around the ears and eyebrows, or anywhere you mayneed grooming. It also makes a great all-around family trimmer formini haircuts and touch ups between trips to the barber or to cleanup the shape of the neck. A Self-Contained Vacuum System captures virtually all the facialhair as it is cut. The trimmings are vacuumed into aneasy-to-empty collection chamber. Trimmingsare filtered from the air as it passes throughthe trimmer. Any trimmings which may fallinto your sink or onto your countertop canalso be vacuumed up by the trimmerwith the blade guard/vac attachement.Should you need a replacement hairchamber, you may purchase one from Wahl.Contact our service and repair department and askfor part number #88252 (see last page forcontact information): A Multi-Position Hair-Chute allows you toadjust the vacuum stream to get the best resultsfor your beard. A 6-Position Trimming Guide makesachieving a consistent trim easy every time.The guide can be removed (providing a seventhcutting position) and reattached withoutchanging the preset cutting length, so onceyou have found the perfect length, there’sno guesswork in achieving it every trim. Thetrimming guide is a two-piece assembly,consisting of a base and a comb. It should notbe disassembled. To attach the guide, simplyslide it on at a slight angle and press theChargingLightIntake PortOn/Off SwitchCollectionChamberExhaustPortsare completely dry beforereplacing in trimmer body.Alternate Method to EmptyHair Collection Chamber:Pop open the collectionchamber door, and dumptrimmings into waste basket.Whisk away any remainingtrimmings with cleaningbrush.Before storing your trimmer,use the cleaning brush towhisk any trimmings fromthe unit and the blades.For units with a soft-touchgrip, use a damp cloth towipe down the body of thetrimmer. Store unit in sucha manner so that blades areprotected from damage.When the trimmer is notin use, the trimmer blade guard attachment should be in place toprotect the blades.This appliance should be stored in a manner where it is notsubjected to Crushing, Heating above 100°C (212°F), orIncineration.CAUTION!When hair chamber is removed vacuum fanis exposed. To reduce the risk of injury do notplace or insert any object including fingersinto fan. Always have vacuum chamber inplace when using trimmer.1 3 5 72 4 6 8#1 Stubble Length (2 mm)#2 Short (4 mm)#3 Medium Short (6 mm)#4 Medium (8 mm)#5 Medium Long (10 mm)#6 Long (12 mm)1122#59307#59300Detailer DualShaverDetailShaver#59301 #59302 #59303Trimmer T-Blade

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