• Comb facial hair with a fine comb before you start trimming. • Comb your hair in the direction that it grows so that the hairs are at their maximum height and facing in the same direction. • After trimming, lightly go over the trimmed areas with the foil to get a smooth clean finish. • Since all hairs do not grow in the same direction, you may want to try different trimming positions (i.e. upwards, downwards or across) for better results. • Hair should be dry and free from any waxes or lotions. • If hair builds up during use, switch the unit off, remove any attachment in use and clean any excess hair clippings from the attachment and groomer. TO THIN AND TAPER THE BEARD/MOUSTACHE • Attach the adjustable stubble comb or a fixed guide comb to the T-blade. If you are trimming for the first time start with the maximum trimming length setting. • Turn the unit on. • Start trimming under the chin following the line of the jaw. • Place the flat top of the trimmer comb against the skin. • Slowly slide through the hair. Work upwards towards the ear and upper beard line. Repeat from different directions as necessary. • Tidy the beard edges using the T-blade. Use slow controlled movements to create contoured lines. • If hair builds up in the trimmer comb during the trimmer process, switch the unit off, pull the comb and brush the hair off. FINE DETAILING AND EDGING 1. Fit the micro detail blade. 2. Hold the device with the cutting blade (teeth) facing you and at 90 degrees to the skin. 3. Start with the blades resting lightly against your skin, use motions towards edge of beard line to trim to desired locations in facial area. 4. Shape as desired. CONTOUR EDGING AND CLOSE HAIR CUTTING Contour edging: 1. Hold the device with the cutting blade (teeth) facing you and at 90 degrees to the skin. 2. Start with the edge of the beard/moustache line and, with the blade resting lightly against the skin, use slow controlled movements to create contoured lines. Close hair cutting: 1. Use the fingers of one hand to lift the hair at the base of your head up off your neck. 2. Your index finger should be covering the roots of the hairs you are lifting to prevent them from being accidentally cut. 3. Hold the trimmer to the base of your neck with the blade facing up. Move the trimmer up the neck until it touches your index finger which is protecting the hair roots. 4. Move your trimmer slowly and keep the hair roots at the base of your head out of the way of the trimmer. BODY HAIR MAINTENANCE Trimming to length 1. Select the desired comb. 2. Place the flat side of the attachment against the skin. 3. Slowly slide the trimmer through the hair in the direction of hair growth. 4. Use slow, well-controlled movements. Removal 1. Remove the comb and go over the areas where you want to remove the body hair. 2. Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the hairs stand upright. 3. Use light pressure and shave against the direction of hair growth. HAIR CLIPPING Step 1: Nape of the neck 1. Attach the 3mm or 6mm fixed comb. 2. Hold the trimmer with the blade teeth pointing upwards. Start at the centre of the head at the base of the neck. 3. Slowly lift the trimmer, working upwards and outwards through the hair trimming just a little at a time. Step 2: Back of the head • With the 12mm or 18mm guide comb attached, cut the hair at the back of the head. Step 3: Side of the head • With the 3mm or 6mm guide comb attached, trim sideburns. Then change to the longer 9mm or 12mm guide comb and continue to cut the top of the head. Step 4: Top of the head • Use the longer length fixed combs of 18mm or 25mm to cut hair on top of the head against the direction in which the hair normally grows. • Always work from the back of the head. Step 5: The finishing touches • Use the trimmer without a comb for close trimming around the base and sides of the neck. • To produce a clean straight line at the sideburns, place the trimmer at right angles to the head, tips of the blades lightly touching the skin and then work downwards. USING THE FOIL SHAVER • Fit the foil shaver attachment. • Use short, well-controlled linear movements. Use your free hand to stretch your skin. This encourages the hair to stand upright, making it easier to shave. • Note: always trim your facial hair before shaving.