Wahl Lithium-Ion 9854L Operating Instructions

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head are even.

3 For the top of the head, cut with the grain using the individual guide 

comb attachments. The smaller the number of the comb, the shorter the 

cut. Comb or brush the hair as you cut for an even end result.

4 To complete the fade, blend the hair at the fade line by trimming up 

and out across the line and against the grain all the way around the 

head. Then, repeat all around, turning the trimmer upside down and 

cutting downward. The final objective is to blend the hair so there is 

no real line, just a perfect fade from bald to very short hair. You can 

achieve this by using the #1 individual guide comb attachment. Continue 

combing and cutting until you achieve the desired effect.

5 To create a part, pick a spot off-center. Pull the scalp tight and with the 

end of the blade perpendicular to the head, move the trimmer back and 

forth to cut a line. Comb through it and cut again to make sure the cut 

is precise.

TRIMMING PRIVATE AREAS with the trimmer & 

detailer head.

1. Volume reduction using trimmer head. Attach guide comb and select a 

long trimming length. Begin trimming, starting at the top and working 

down. Use progressively closer settings to get the “look” and length you 

prefer.

2. For hard to reach or tight areas, use the detailer head. Always pull skin 

taut. Then slowly move the detailer through area to trim until desired look 

is accomplished.

3. Shave in your private areas by gently shaving in the desired area and 

always keep the skin taut.

TRIMMING NOSE HAIR using detailer head. 

Make sure the nasal passages are clean. Slowly move the detailer in and 

out of each nostril, no more than 1/4-inch deep. 

TRIMMING EAR HAIR using detailer head. 

Make sure the outer areas of the ears do not contain any wax. Hold the ear 

flat with one hand and carefully insert detailer no more than 1/4-inch into 

the outer ear.  

CAUTION: 

Do not insert the detailer or any other foreign object into 

the inner ear. For hair growing on the outside of the ear, simply move the 

detailer slowly along the edges of the ear.

TRIMMING EYEBROWS using detailer head. 

Slowly move detailer to neatly trim stray hairs. For precise, even trimming, 

slowly move the detailer closer or farther away from eyebrows to achieve 

desired length. Do not press against brow as it may remove too much hair.

FADE CUT using a T-Blade

1 Start at the temple and cut all the way around the head to establish 

the ultimate location of the fade line. Always cut against the grain for the 

shortest cut. Don’t force the blade through the hair. Let the trimmer do 

the work.

2 Next, cut around the head again and up the nape of the neck to the 

fade line, brushing away the cut hair as you go. Pull the scalp taut with 

the thumb for the closest cut. Turn the trimmer upside down when 

necessary to keep cutting against the grain. Make sure both sides of the 

and, working from the chin back toward 

the ears, trim the area right under your 

beard line. 

5.  Define the upper part of your beard 

using the same technique.

6.  For a neater finished look, replace 

attachment blade to the detail blade 

forward. Use this blade for fine, detail 

trimming anywhere it is needed, such 

as at the sideburns near the ears, 

goatees, etc.

DETAILING NECKLINES, 

SIDEBURNS, MUSTACHES  

& BEARDS using trimmer head. 

Slowly move trimmer downward on desired areas to neatly trim and shape.

TRIMMING ARM & LEG HAIR using trimmer head. 

Simply glide the trimmer over your arm or leg until desired hair length is 

achieved. The first time you trim the hair, start by using a longer setting on 

the guide comb on the trimmer, then use progressively shorter settings if a 

shorter length is preferred.

TRIMMING CHEST & STOMACH using trimmer 

head. 

Glide the trimmer over your torso region, in an upward motion until desired 

hair length is achieved. For tight, scratch-free trimming, use the #1 guide 

comb.

FOR THE CLOSEST LOOK

, after trimming, attach the shaver 

head.  The shaver makes for the perfect tool to groom the total body. Using 

the same technique, as mentioned prior, you can groom wherever you feel 

a need. Shave against hair growth while stretching the skin. After every use, 

remove the shaver foil by pressing both side 

buttons and carefully using cleaning brush 

provided.

TRIMMING AND EDGING YOUR BEARD

The 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 reveal 

stray hairs that may be longer than the others.

2.  Attach the 6-position trimming guide 

to trim and taper your beard. Begin 

with the guide set at a long trimming 

length.  Trim toward your chin in 

smooth, overlapping strokes, following 

the lay of your beard. If you trim 

against the way your beard naturally 

lays, the trimmer will cut the hair much shorter and the result 

may be patchy. 

Adjust the trimming guide to 

progressively shorter settings until you 

reach the desired length of beard. You 

may wish to set the trimming guide 

attachment to cut closer near the ear 

and down under the chin, changing 

to a longer setting toward the front of the face and point of your 

chin. When the trimming guide is removed, it will remain at its last 

length setting until you change it.

Always be sure the trimming guide is locked solidly into the 

desired position before you start to trim.

3.  To cut the outline of your beard, remove the trimming guide. 

Starting under your chin and working 

back toward your jawbone and ears, 

cut the outer perimeter of your beard 

underneath the jawbone. Continue 

the line all the way up to the ears and 

hairline.

4.  Accentuate your beard line by using the 

trimmer in a downward motion. Start at the line you’ve created 

CARING FOR YOUR TRIMMER

OILING BLADES

For best results, put one or two drops of Wahl Clipper Oil on  

the blades only when necessary, or approximately once a month. 

Motor bearings are permanently lubricated—do not attempt to oil. 

When oiling your trimmer, turn the trimmer “ON - I,” hold the unit 

with the blades facing DOWN and squeeze one or two drops of oil 

onto the blades. Wipe off excess oil with soft cloth. 

NOTICE—DO NOT OVER OIL! 

Excessive oiling or application of liquids will cause damage if 

allowed to seep back into motor. 

BLADE CARE

Trimmer blades have precision-hardened, ground and lapped 

cutting teeth. Blades should be handled carefully and never 

bumped or used to cut dirty or abrasive material. Never rinse the 

blades with water, or the blades may rust. Clean with the included 

brush.

CLEANING/STORAGE

Before storing your trimmer, use the cleaning brush to whisk 

any loose hairs from the unit and the blades. For units with a 

soft-touch grip, use a damp cloth to wipe down the body of the 

trimmer, taking care not to get the blades wet. Store unit in such a 

manner so that blades are protected from damage.

When the trimmer is not in use, the 

trimmer guide/blade guard attachment 

should be in place to protect the blades.

This appliance should be stored in a 

manner where it is not subjected to 

Crushing, Heating above 100°C (212°F), 

or Incineration.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your electrical appliance, basic 

precautions should always be followed, 

including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS 

BEFORE USING THIS TRIMMER.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of death or injury by 

electric shock:

1. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen 

into water. Unplug immediately from the 

outlet. 

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

3. Do not place or store appliance where it can 

fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not 

place in or drop into water or other liquid.

4. Except when charging, always unplug 

this appliance from the electrical outlet 

immediately after using.

5. Always unplug this appliance before cleaning. 

6. (Rechargeable unit only.) Unplug the charger 

before using trimmer. 

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, electrical shock 

or injury to persons:

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your Trimmer does not seem to take a charge, check the following 

before returning it for repair:

1.  Check outlet to make sure it is working by plugging in another 

appliance.

2.  Make sure the outlet simply is not connected to a light switch which 

turns the power at the outlet off when lights are turned off.

3.  Be sure the trimmer is properly connected to the recharging 

transformer, all connections are secure and the switch on the 

trimmer is turned “OFF - 0.”

4.  If your electricity is connected to a master power switch, we 

suggest the trimmer be disconnected from the charger anytime 

the master switch is off. Leaving the unit plugged into a dead 

outlet or an unplugged charger will drain the battery.

5.  If trimmer does not run and it is completely charged, turn the unit 

“ON - I” and pinch or push the blades manually. (Oil may have dried 

out between the blades, so they may be temporarily stuck together.)

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY 

REPLACEMENT, CLIPPER 

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING:

• For battery replacement send the entire, intact clipper unit to: Wahl 

Annex 3001 North Locust, P.O. Box 578, Sterling, IL 61081

• Do not attempt to remove the battery.  Lithium-Ion batteries can 

explode, 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 clipper unit 

must be disposed. Do not attempt to remove the battery for disposal. 

Lithium-Ion batteries may be subject to local disposal regulations.  

Many locations prohibit disposal in standard waste receptacles. 

Check your local laws and regulations.

• For recycling contact a government recycling agency, waste 

disposal service, retailer, or visit online recycling sources, such as 

www.batteryrecycling.com or www.rbrc.org.

opening.

10. Do not use this appliance with a damaged 

or broken blade or trimming attachment, as 

facial injury may occur. 

11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then 

to outlet.

12. Use only the charger supplied by the 

manufacturer to recharge.

To disconnect, turn unit “OFF - 0,” 

then remove plug from outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

RECHARGING

1.  This trimmer is conveniently designed for household use. It 

should be allowed to charge 1 hour before first use.

2.  Remove the trimmer, recharging transformer and accessories 

from the packing material.

3.  Connect the transformer to the trimmer. BE SURE TRIMMER IS 

IN THE “OFF - 0” POSITION WHEN CHARGING. 

4.  Plug the recharging transformer into any convenient electrical 

outlet at the correct voltage.

5.  When trimmer is low in power, it should be connected to the 

transformer and plugged into an outlet to assure maximum 

power is available when it is next used. This transformer  

is designed to completely charge the battery without 

overcharging.  Do not use the trimmer while it is charging.

6.  The battery will take approximately 60 minutes to charge.  The 

Lithium Ion Trimmer also has quick charge capability.

7.  Insert only recharging transformer plug supplied by the 

manufacturer  into charger receptacle.

1. Do Not Crush, Disassemble, Heat Above 

100°C (212°F), or Incinerate the appliance, 

due to Risk of Fire, Explosion, or Burns.

2. This power unit is intended to be correctly 

orientated in a vertical or floor mount 

position.

3. Close supervision is necessary when this 

appliance is used by, on, or near children or 

disabled persons.

4. Use this appliance only for its intended 

use as described in this manual. Do not 

use attachments not recommended by the 

manufacturer.

5. Never operate this appliance if it has a 

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working 

properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, 

or if it has been dropped into water. Return 

the appliance to Wahl Clipper Corporation for 

examination and repair.

6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

7. Only insert approved transformer plug or 

travel plug into charger receptacle.

8. Do not use outdoors or operate where 

aerosol (spray) products are being used or 

where oxygen is being administered.

9. Never drop or insert any object into any 

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the release tab down to secure in position. To remove the guide, 

gently push up on the release tab and slide the assembly away 

from the trimmer. Adjust the trimming length by pressing on the 

thumb lever and moving the comb forward or backward to the 

desired setting. 

 A Detachable blade system enables you to quickly change 

from a standard-width blade for full grooming to a narrow-

width blade for detail trimming around a mustache, goatee, or 

anywhere to define the hair line 

and clip any stray whiskers.

To remove attachment, simply pull 

top edge of blade away from body 

unit. To attach, align back tab of attachment head to cavity on the 

inner edge of trimmer unit and push down on top of blade.

Should blades become damaged or dull or if you want additional 

attachment heads for your trimmer, you may purchase them 

from Wahl. Be sure to ask for the following attachment with part 

number from our service and repair department (see last page for 

contact information):

The trimmer you purchased may not have all of these heads, but 

they will all work with your trimmer if you wish to purchase them. 

You may order additional heads online at www.wahltrimmers.com.

  Self-sharpening blades are high compression, high-carbon 

steel, made to maintain their shape and sharpness for extended 

periods.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Your trimmer has been designed with several advanced features 

to help you get perfect results every time you trim. Your trimmer 

may be used to neatly trim goatees, beards, mustaches, neckline, 

sideburns around the ears and eyebrows, or anywhere you may 

need grooming. It also makes a great all-around family trimmer for 

mini haircuts and touch ups between trips to the barber or to clean 

up the shape of the neck.

 Soft-Touch Grip (9854L, 9860L) allows you to hold the 

trimmer in a comfortable position for precision trimming.

An Ergonomic Shape and Gripping Horizontal Bars (9876L) 

for added comfort, designed so you always hold the trimmer in 

a comfortable position for precision trimming. 

The shape also provides optimum trimming 

visibility.

A Rotating Head (9876L). The trimming 

head rotates 360 degrees, providing two 

trimming positions. This allows you to achieve 

the optimum ergonomic relationship between 

the hand, the trimmer and the face. Rotate the 

head to the desired position as follows. With 

the switch in the “OFF - 0”  position, depress 

the lock button and rotate the head clockwise or 

counterclockwise 360  degrees.

 A 6-Position Trimming Guide makes 

achieving a consistent trim easy every time.  

The guide can be removed (providing a 

seventh cutting position) and reattached 

without changing the preset cutting length, 

so once you have found the perfect length, 

there’s no guesswork in achieving it every trim. 

The trimming guide is a two-piece assembly, 

consisting of a base and a comb. It should 

not be disassembled. To attach the guide, 

simply slide it on at a slight angle and press 

Operating Instructions for the 

Lithium Ion Grooming Kits

Instrucciones de operación 

de la recortadora recargable

#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)

TRIMMING WITH ATTACHMENT COMBS

Your Trimmer includes three trimming attachments; stubble, medium 

and long.  The stubble guide has 1 bar, the medium-cut attachment has 

two bars and the long-cut attachment has three 

bars. These attachments are ideal for blending, 

tapering and defining beards, as well as for 

achieving a “close trim” stubble look around the 

face. To use the attachments, go with the hair 

direction.  To achieve closer looks, go against 

the hair direction.

Detachable Blade Trimmer

Recortadora con láminas 

desmontable

SERVICE AND REPAIR

If you have problems with your trimmer, send it prepaid  

with a note explaining the problem to:

Wahl Clipper Corporation       

Attn: Repair Department 

3001 Locust Street 

Sterling, IL 61081 

Telephone (800) 767-9245

For 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 a refund, just return your trimmer, together with the sales 

receipt, to the retailer from whom you purchased it.  Wahl will 

reimburse all retailers who accept trimmers within 60 days of 

purchase.  If you have any questions regarding this money-

back guarantee, please call 1-800-767-9245 in the United 

States.

60 Day Money Back Guarantee!

9854L

9876L

9860L

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© 2014 Wahl Clipper Corporation 

Part No. 91668-1301 

Printed in U.S.A.

For more information or Product Registration, visit 

www.wahltrimmers.com

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Valid in U.S.A. Only

If 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 you 

FREE OF CHARGE. Do not return this product to store where 

purchased. Products needing repair under this warranty should 

be returned with postage prepaid to:

Wahl Clipper Corp.

Attn: Repair Department

3001 Locust Street

Sterling, Illinois 61081

Include a note describing the defect and the date of original 

purchase or receipt as a gift (if in warranty). Products out of 

warranty will be repaired at our standard repair charges.

This warranty is void and no repair or replacement will be made 

under this warranty or otherwise if: (1) The product is modified 

in any manner or repaired by anyone other than Wahl Clipper 

Corporation or Wahl authorized service center. (2) The product 

has been used commercially or subjected to unreasonable use.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may 

also have other rights which may vary from state to state. No 

other written express warranty is given. Any implied warranty, 

including any warranty of merchantability which may arise from 

purchase or use, is limited to the year period provided in this 

express warranty. Some states may not allow such limitation, 

so it may not apply to you. No responsibility is assumed for 

incidental or consequential damages of any type, or for the use 

of unauthorized attachments. Some states may not allow the 

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so 

the limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Outside U.S.A., 

check with store for Wahl authorized distributor’s warranty.

www.wahltrimmers.com

Models 9854L, 9860L, 9876L

#59307

#59300

Trimmer

Detailer

T-Blade

Dual 

Shaver

Detail 

Shaver

Rotary 

Nose 

Trimmer

#59301 #59302 #59303 #59306 (9854,9860)

#58067 (9876)