Important:
This process is pretty simple, but MUST be done to ALL 3 heads!
Depending on which model Norelco shaver you own, there are usually 15
blades per head, and EACH blade has its own 'lift' which needs to be
removed: (15 blades x 3 heads = 45 lifts in total which need to be removed
to render your shaver Kosher) - some of the newer Norelco models have less
blades / lifts per head.
The
Norelco SmartTouch-XL and Speed-XL models have an inner ring of blades which do
not have lifts, therefore only the outer ring needs the lifts removed.
PLEASE NOTE:
Unfortunately some the new
NORELCO ARCITEC SHAVERS
CAN NOT be dismantled to remove the
lifts, therefore it can NOT be made Kosher - thus it CAN NOT BE USED.
(EXCEPT for the NIVEA HS8420, 8060X, 8040X which the
blades ARE removable)
Dismantle your shaver head (as if you were
cleaning the individual heads) Do one head at a time, Norelco
recommends you replace each blade with it's original comb.
Next to EACH blade there's a tiny piece of tin,
that’s the "lift" that needs to be removed. There's one lift
for every blade! The red arrows show the 'lifts', and the
yellow outlines one of the lifts.
With your
tool, and your fingers positioned on the head, grab onto the
'lift' at the lowest possible point (where it connects to the
head), and pry it - (pull it towards you). It should come off,
and should NOT leave any part of it behind. If it does, grasp
it at the lowest point, and re-pry, until it's gone. Repeat
until all the lifts on the head are removed
You will continue to remove the
lifts one at a time until you removed ALL the lifts on the
entire head. Repeat until ALL 3 heads are completely rid of
the 'lifts'
When it's
done correctly, if you look closely under the blades you will
see a 'zigzag' of silver metal. Spin the head around& inspect
the entire head for the 'zigzag' formation. Remember, any
questions, please fell free to email us at
help@koshershaver.org
You're
Done! (After
shot of what your KOSHER head now looks like)
Congratulations! YOU have just made your Norelco Lift & Cut
Kosher! Repeat
until ALL 3 heads are completely rid of the 'lifts'. Now that
you’re a pro, be Mezakeh your friend by removing HIS
‘lifts’!
Please help us improve this step-by-step guide by sending us your
comments and suggestions to
comments@koshershaver.org.
KosherShaver would like to thank
Reuven
Fraser for all his time and expertise he has given us to make this
illustrated guide possible. For all your graphic /web design, layout,
& photography needs at a very reasonable rate, please email him at:
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