How do I place in the other heads? I have been trying to put the shaving foil in for an hour now and I can not do it.
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Look at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPUraTO4QPQ&feature;=youtube_gdata_player
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Look at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPUraTO4QPQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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You and me too! I have no idea so to avoid frustration have accepted the fact to use only as a basic trimmer. If you figure it out get back to me with this encouraging news to share, capise?
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The entire head pops off and snaps back on. While holding it in your hand facing you, place your thumb on the underside of the teeth and just push up until the head pops off.
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the youtube video mentioned earlier gives you an indication of the process - but another video shows a more difficult model and warns you that you might feel like you're breaking it - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNm-saV4uRU
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If you are going to let it grow out, you will definitely want to use the trimmer side first to take your beard down and then use the foil side for a nice clean shave. The trimmer side does a pretty good job of bringing it into a manageable length for the foil side. It will take a bit more time with the trimmer side than if you were to use actual hair trimmers. This will do the job for sure but maybe not as quick as you might want it to. I hate shaving too and this has been one of the best that I have used and I still love it. Definitely keep it clean and it will keep your face happy. Hope this helps!!
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Line up the arrows, run the line (designated length) through the head so that they are equal length on both sides. Twist the head until the line spools inside...leaving a little on each side. The trick is to not overload. I ran my trimmer hard initially and actually melted the plastic. I've been gentler with the trimmer since then and I haven't had a problem with the replacement. The 3rd party trimmer heads work pretty well. Shakespeare has a nice trimmer head you can use as well if you don't like the Troy Bilt
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I still can't get the blades out. All the comments say it pops out easily. I tried pulling the foil with the holes and the plastic piece up but they won't budge! Could it be that mine isn't removable?
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I have the exact same problem. I was wondering if I should buy a replacement head but seeing as everyone else has this problem, I guess I need a completely different shaver for body grooming. Shame on you Norelco. 1 star.
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I had problem inserting the head pole in the plastic head so I took a dremel with a round grinding stone and honed out the plastic so I could the head pole in the plastic head. If the head pole is too large for the other poles then use tin foil or Electrical tape to take up the space. Insert the 1/4 bolt and put on nut and tighten real tight.
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Each of the 5 shaving hrad surfaces easily pop out for cleaning using the very smalll brush that comes with the shaver.Also simply use your breath to blow out the rest of the accumulated hair product.The individual heads pop right back in with a click.I also recommend purchasing a spare 5 headed shaving assehmbly for $13.00.When the original 5 headef shaving assembly becomrs dull you ate ahead of the game with the spare that you purchasef. I usr the shsver for dhsving mu facr about 3 times per week. After 3 months the shaver heads are still shsrp.Go to the Skull Shaver web site for an actual demonstrstion of clraning the individusl heads, as I ecplsined. Each of the 5 shaving hrad surfaces easily pop out for cleaning using the very smalll brush that comes with the shaver.Also simply use your breath to blow out the rest of the accumulated hair product.The individual heads pop right back in with a click.I also recommend purchasing a spare 5 headed shaving assehmbly for $13.00.When the original 5 headef shaving assembly becomrs dull you ate ahead of the game with the spare that you purchasef. I usr the shsver for dhsving mu facr about 3 times per week. After 3 months the shaver heads are still shsrp.Go to... » Read More Each of the 5 shaving hrad surfaces easily pop out for cleaning using the very smalll brush that comes with the shaver.Also simply use your breath to blow out the rest of the accumulated hair product.The individual heads pop right back in with a click.I also recommend purchasing a spare 5 headed shaving assehmbly for $13.00.When the original 5 headef shaving assembly becomrs dull you ate ahead of the game with the spare that you purchasef. I usr the shsver for dhsving mu facr about 3 times per week. After 3 months the shaver heads are still shsrp.Go to the Skull Shaver web site for an actual demonstrstion of clraning the individusl heads, as I ecplsined. « Show Less
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Juan, Please do not take offense to my answer. However, your beard could be too long and need to be cut down until you have stubbles of hair that can easily go into the holes of the foil to be cut down by the blades. So if you haven't trimmed you beard, please do that first. You could use a regular razor to cut your beard down and then use the electric shaver to cut down the stubble. To get the best results wet your beard with warm water and a liquid soap and then shave with electric razor. I get the best results when I'm taking a shower and let the water run constantly on my skin to allow the foil to float the surface of my face. Good Luck! Wayne
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Go easy on the pressure of the blade and hold it at about a 30 degree angle to your skin. On my cheeks, I do 3 passes: First with the grain, second against the grain, and third across from the ear toward the nose. On my neck I go with the grain first, and then a second pass going against the grain. I find when I use this method, I get a closer shave than the disposable cartridge Gillette multi-bladed monstrosities I was using before. For more tips go to www.badgerandblade.com. They have a TON of info. Also, on YouTube, geofatboy has some good videos with tips and tricks. Hope this helps!
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My experience with foils is they all wear out eventually. I think over zealously cleaning them wears them out faster, as they tend to lose their shape and then the blade is rubbing against it.I recommend only holding the shaver upside down and gently tapping the body to shake out shavings after shaving. The last foil I had on a different Braun shaver lasted about 5 times longer than the previous foils after I adopted that method.
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Make sure the white strip is up, push the button with your thumb, look at the side pins & make sure they move out, push the razor head into the back of the blade & make sure the pins are beside the holes & release button. I had a little trouble the first time too. Make sure you have trackII or atra blabes.
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Oh I know what you mean! You kinda have to stretch the comb over the metal part. Start from back and pull it to the front. The metal comb stretches
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Do not press and drag the shaver. Pretend that you are shaving a balloon. The Norelco will do the job.
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I had this exact same problem. They were wedged together and my husband and I pulling together could not get the two pieces to separate. What I ended up doing that finally worked is this: Take two butter knives and stick them under the two tabs pushing them all the way up till you can see the tip of it coming through on the other side. Work them back and form and then start tugging. These seems to dislodge and unstuck it enough so you can get the two pieces apart. They work fine after this! It seems like they got pressed too tightly together during manufactoring or maybe the plastic dimensions are fiting just a bit too snug. I noticed from other reviews that when some people opened their product it was not "stuck" in all the way - whereas mine were completely pressed together where I could not see any of the ribbed bottom part. I think that may be why they became stuck. Hope this helps! We got ours apart!
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I found out that it is very difficult to replace the newly bought battery into the shaver. I tried couple times and it fails and give it up. It might be that I donnot know well how how to do it.
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Juan, Please do not take offense to my answer. However, your beard could be too long and need to be cut down until you have stubbles of hair that can easily go into the holes of the foil to be cut down by the blades. So if you haven't trimmed you beard, please do that first. You could use a regular razor to cut your beard down and then use the electric shaver to cut down the stubble. To get the best results wet your beard with warm water and a liquid soap and then shave with electric razor. I get the best results when I'm taking a shower and let the water run constantly on my skin to allow the foil to float the surface of my face.Good Luck!Wayne Juan, Please do not take offense to my answer. However, your beard could be too long and need to be cut down until you have stubbles of hair that can easily go into the holes of the foil to be cut down by the blades. So if you haven't trimmed you beard, please do that first. You could use a regular razor to cut your beard down and then use the electric shaver to cut down the stubble. To get the best results wet your beard with warm water and a liquid soap and then shave with electric razor. I get the best results when I'm taking a shower and let the water run constantly on my skin to allow... » Read More Juan, Please do not take offense to my answer. However, your beard could be too long and need to be cut down until you have stubbles of hair that can easily go into the holes of the foil to be cut down by the blades. So if you haven't trimmed you beard, please do that first. You could use a regular razor to cut your beard down and then use the electric shaver to cut down the stubble. To get the best results wet your beard with warm water and a liquid soap and then shave with electric razor. I get the best results when I'm taking a shower and let the water run constantly on my skin to allow the foil to float the surface of my face.Good Luck!Wayne « Show Less
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It was not normal with my ES8109. My razor is 3 plus years old and I just recently replaced the foil and that was not because of a hole. I replaced the blades and foil combo to get a better shave. It shaves like new.