Conair SuperClipper HC1100LIC Instruction Booklet

WARNING – 

To reduce the risk of 

burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons:

1. 

This appliance should never be left 

unattended when plugged in.

 Do not pull, 

twist, or wrap line cord around appliance.

2. This appliance should not be used by, on 

or near children or individuals with certain 

disabilities.

3. Use this appliance only for its intended 

purpose as described in this manual. Do not 

use attachments not recommended by the 

manufacturer. Do not use an extension cord to 

operate this appliance.

4. 

Never operate this appliance if it has a 

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working 

properly or if it has been dropped or 

damaged, or dropped into water.

 Return the 

appliance to a service center for examination 

and repair.

5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

6. Never drop or insert any object into any 

opening on this appliance.

7. Do not place appliance on any surface while 

it is operating.

8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged 

or broken comb or with teeth missing from the 

blades as injury may occur. Before use, make 

certain blades are aligned properly. 

9. Do not use outdoors or operate where 

aerosol (spray) products are being used or 

where oxygen is being administered.

10. Never operate the appliance with the 

air openings blocked or while on a soft 

surface, such as a bed or couch, where the 

air openings may be blocked. Keep the air 

openings free of lint, hair, and other debris.

11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then 

to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to 

OFF, then remove plug from outlet.

12. Avoid skin coming into contact with 

moving blade.

13. When using the appliance with its cord, 

be mindful of tangles or kinks in the cord. If 

the cord does become tangled during use, 

turn the unit off and straighten cord before 

operating again.

14. Do not short the polarity (output cord) – 

ensure jack is plugged into the unit before 

plugging the adapter into outlet.

15. This power unit is intended to be correctly 

oriented in vertical floor mount position.

16. CAN ICES-3(B).

WARNING:

 Changes or modifications to this 

unit not expressly approved by the party 

responsible for compliance could void the 

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

SAVE THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS

USER MANUAL

Before using the Class 2 Power Supply, read 

these instructions carefully.

Rated input voltage:

 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 

0.2A Max

Rated output:

 4.5 VDC, 1000mA

OPERATION

1. For dry location use only. Do not expose to 

water.

2. When not in use, unplug unit completely.

3. Unit will become warm during operation.

CAUTION

1. Dry location use only. Do not expose to liq-

uid, vapor or rain.

2. Ensure jack is plugged into the trimmer unit 

before plugging the adapter into the outlet.

3. Do not operate any appliance that has a 

damaged output cord or housing.

4. Always unplug the unit before cleaning or 

when not in use.

5. This power unit is intended to be correctly 

oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

6. Be sure voltage is in correct voltage before 

plugging in.

FEATURES

• Cord or cordless operational clipper – use 

corded for continuous power while plugged 

into the outlet or use cordless for total flexibility 

and control.

• Lithium-ion technology with lightweight DC 

motor for powerful cutting action and sustained 

power performance.

• Precision-engineered high-grade hardened 

steel blades with unique super-sharp cutting 

angle for smooth, effortless cutting.

• Lightweight for easy handling during use.

• Taper control for custom settings.

• 3-hour full charge for approximately 75 

minutes of use.

• 20-minute quick charge for approximately  

10 minutes of use.

Also included are 10 comb attachments for 

different hair lengths (including left and right 

ear taper combs), barber scissors, a barber 

comb with straight teeth, styling comb with 

angled teeth, a full-length barber cape, and a 

deluxe case for easy storage. It also comes 

with lubricating oil, a cleaning brush and a 

blade guard for easy maintenance and 

protection of the clipper blades.

INSTRUCTIONS  

FOR USE

CHARGING THE APPLIANCE

IMPORTANT

Use only the adapter supplied with this 

appliance. This clipper is easy to use, but 

before you do anything you must take your 

time to charge the unit for 3 hours before its 

first use. Even if you want to use it plugged in 

straight from an outlet, this initial supercharge 

ensures optimum power performance to give 

smooth, fast cutting every time. 

Maximum 

battery capacity will be reached only after 

3 charging/discharging cycles.

 A full 

charge will provide approximately 75 minutes 

use. When the clipper is about to run out of 

power, the charging indicator will flash and 

you will have approximately 3 minutes of use 

remaining. A 20-minute quick charge will 

provide approximately 10 minutes use. 

The red LED light will go on when charging the 

appliance and the green LED light will go on 

when fully charged.

WARNING:

 If the charging light suddenly starts 

to flash rapidly, the appliance is faulty. If this 

happens, please stop charging and remove the 

adapter from the outlet and contact our 

Customer Care Center for further advice (see the 

Warranty section of the information booklet).

CORDED OPERATION

• Ensure the appliance is switched off.

• Connect the adapter to the base of the 

appliance and plug the adapter into a suitable 

outlet.

• The red LED charging light will go on when 

the adapter is correctly inserted into the 

appliance and connected to an outlet.

• The appliance is now ready for use.

CORDLESS OPERATION

• Insert the adapter into the base of the 

appliance, plug into a suitable outlet.

• Unplug the adapter from the outlet once the 

green LED charging light goes on, as the 

appliance is now fully charged.

OILING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

 It is highly recommended before 

each use to oil the blades with the oil provided. 

This ensures optimum cutting performance. 

For the first use you will need to use the oil 

supplied with the product. Unscrew the cap 

and cut off the very end of the plastic tube with 

a pair of scissors to release the oil.

To oil the blades ensure that the unit is 

switched on. Gently squeeze the oil tube and 

apply 2 drops of oil to the blades (see FIG. 1, 2, 

and 3). Leave the unit on for a few seconds to 

allow the oil to thoroughly spread the length of 

the blades. Switch off the unit and remove any 

excess oil by gently dabbing with a cloth.

Be careful not to use too much oil and don’t oil 

PRESERVING THE BATTERIES

In order to maintain the optimum capacity of the 

rechargeable batteries, the appliance has to be 

fully discharged approximately every 6 months. 

Then recharge the appliance to full capacity, 

again for 3 hours. 

THE CONAIR GUIDE TO CUTTING 

HAIR AT HOME

Before you start:

1. Inspect your clipper. Make sure it’s free of hair 

and dirt, properly oiled and running smoothly.

2. Place a towel around the neck of the person 

whose hair is to be cut.

3. Seat the person so that his or her head is at 

your eye level. This gives you greater visibility 

and control.

4. First, comb hair until it’s tangle-free. Then 

hold clipper in a comfortable grip. Now you’re 

ready to cut.

MEDIUM TO LONG CUT

To begin, cut only a small amount of hair until 

you become used to the length each attachment 

leaves the hair. Try the longest attachment on 

the clipper first. If you want a shorter cut, you 

can then use shorter combs.

• Short comb attachment (number 1) cuts hair 

to 1/8" (3mm).

• Medium-Short comb attachment (number 2) 

cuts hair to 1/4" (6mm).

• Medium-Long comb attachment (number 3) 

cuts hair to 3/8" (9.5mm).

• Long comb attachment (number 4) cuts hair to 

1/2" (12.5mm).

• Long comb attachment (number 5) cuts hair to 

5/8" (16mm).

• Long comb attachment (number 6) cuts hair to 

3/4" (19mm).

• Long comb attachment (number 7) cuts hair to 

7/8" (22mm).

• Long comb attachment (number 8) cuts hair to 

1" (25mm).

• Left ear comb attachment lightly tapers over 

left ear.

• Right ear comb attachment lightly tapers over 

right ear.

your clipper more than necessary, as this could 

damage the motor. (Never attempt to oil the 

motor bearing, as it is permanently lubricated.) 

KEEP OIL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Attach combs by 

holding them teeth 

up, then snapping 

onto the bottom of 

the clipper blade.

To remove comb 

attachments, place 

index finger and 

thumb as illustrat-

ed; then pull out 

and up. 

NOTE:

Never push or shove the clipper 

through the hair to make it move more 

quickly. Professional experience shows 

that the clipper works most efficiently 

when it cuts through the hair at its own 

speed.

To begin cutting hair:

1. The hair should be 

combed in its natural 

direction.

2. Using the largest 

comb attachment, trim 

sides from the bottom 

upward. Hold clipper 

lightly against the hair 

with teeth of the comb 

attachment pointing 

up ward, yet flat against 

the head. Gradually lift 

the clipper upward and 

outward through the hair, 

trimming just a little at 

a time.

Repeat around sides and 

back of head.

If you want hair to be 

even shorter:

A) Apply more pressure to 

the head with the comb 

attachment that is in 

place. This takes a little 

practice, of course. 

OR

B) Just switch to a shorter 

comb attachment.

OIL BOTH AREAS

OIL BOTH AREAS

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, especially 

when children are present, take basic safety 

precautions, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  

BEFORE USING

KEEP AWAY FROM WATER

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

DANGER – 

any appliance is electrically 

live, even when the switch is off.

To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric 

shock:

1. 

Unplug this appliance before cleaning.

2. Do not place or store appliance where it can 

fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

3. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

4. Do not place in, or drop into water or other 

liquids.

5. Do not reach for an appliance that has 

fallen into water. 

Unplug immediately.

 For 

dry location use only. Do not expose to liquid, 

vapor or rain.

6. Except when charging, always unplug this 

appliance from electrical outlet immediately 

after using.