Wahl 5537-500 Performer Battery Operated Beard and Mustache Trimmer
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Wahl 5537-500 Performer Battery Operated Beard and Mustache Trimmer Details
Manufacturer: WahlBrand: Wahl
Release Date: 2004-10-11
Model: 5537-500
Color: Black
Product features:
- High Carbon Steel Blades that stay sharp longer.
- 6-position beard regulator for versatility
- V-Trim and Close-Trim attachment for detailing
- Battery operated
- Trims, shapes, defines and great for necklines
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Customer Reviews of Wahl 5537-500 Performer Battery Operated Beard and Mustache Trimmer
Customer Review: with better instructions, it'd rate a 4.5
Summary: 4 Stars
i bought this to replace a norelco trimmer that worked faithfully for many, many years. i wanted something that didn't require a cord (check), had an adjustable trimmer, (check), cut beard and mustache comfortably (check), wasn't overpriced (check) and was quiet (well, four out of five isn't bad).
the instructions, however, are so poorly written that they get two stars; the cutting ability gets five; the value (for the unit) gets five; the design gets three; and the frustrating packaging (blister pack) gets one.
if you decide to get it, here are a few things you should know.
first, as other reviewers have said, **OIL THE UNIT FIRST.** i read that, and blithely (and generously) coated the very sharp carbon steel cutting head with the supplied oil. oops. ==>one drop is adequate<==. i took the cutting blades off to remove the excess before it got into the motor, gumming it up, but the directions *didn't* talk about blade replacement. this is easy *if you know how.* the instructions should explain both removal (obvious: remove the screws) AND how to replace the two spring "feelers" on the blade. hint: the "feelers" go into the holes on the bottom of the moving blade, *not* on either side, which is what i did first.
next, the instructions *don't* show how to attach (or more importantly, how to *detach*) the adjustable head. it provides a good range of lengths from 5 to ~17 mm, but how it works isn't covered. it can be puzzled out, but should have been specified. getting it onto the cutting blades is pretty obvious, but taking it off isn't. i found that by extending the adjustable plastic head to the longest position, and then rocking it sideways while pulling (and pushing with the opposite hand) the head popped off easily. it's not as neat and easy as my old norelco, but given that i need to use the unit once a week, not a deal breaker.
last, a plus: the wahl, surprisingly, is better on the delicate skin of the ears than was the norelco. it's a medical fact that as men age, the hair from the top of the head migrates to the ears and nose. (visualize appended smiley). the norelco often "bit" the ear when trying to remove that hair - the wahl was completely painless and effective, even in the curves and recesses of the pinna.
overall, i think this unit is a bargain. the noise, packaging and the very poorly written instructions are my main complaints. otherwise, it would have gotten a 5 star rating.
Description of Wahl 5537-500 Performer Battery Operated Beard and Mustache Trimmer
Wahl Performer Battery Operated Beard and Mustache Trimmer rechargeable cord/cordless with high carbon steel blades precision ground to stay sharp longer, beard regulator along with bare blades provide 6 trimming length for versatility plus v-trim guide and close-trim attachments that allow for detailing and edging.Clippers, Scissors & Trimmers
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