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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers,

This maintenance-free Philips vacuum beard trimmer combines innovative technology and outstanding comfort of use. It is excellently suited for cutting and contouring your beard and sideburns.

The integrated vacuum system absorbs cut-off hairs during use and gives you a cleaner washbasin after use. The trimming comb, the self-sharpening cutting unit and the adjustment ring to select hair lengths from 1 to 18mm ensure excellent cutting results and time-saving operation.The ergonomic shape of the appliance allows pleasant and comfortable handling.

QT4075, QT4070 comes with a trimming comb that has been specially designed to offer you a better view when you want to create a stubble look.

QT4090 comes with a contour-following trimming comb that has been specially designed to trim longer beards. It also has a high-quality precision trimmer that guarantees a

precise and defined cut.

General description (Fig. 1)

ADetachable cutting unit

BLid of hair collection chamber

CHair-collection chamber & filter

DAdjustment ring (Precision Zoom Lock `)

EHair length indicator

FCharge level indicator

GTravel lock indicator

HOn/off button

ITurbo button

JSocket for appliance plug

KStorage pouch (QT4090 only)

LAppliance plug

MAdapter (2.5V/1500mA)

NCleaning brush

OPrecision trimmer (QT4090 only) 

PContour-following trimming comb (QT4090)

QTrimming comb (QT4075, QT4070) 

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

-- Make sure the adapter does not get wet.

Warning

-- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

-- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.

-- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

-- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Caution

-- Charge, use and store the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C.

-- Do not charge the appliance in the storage pouch supplied.

-- Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap.     (Fig. 2)

-- Only use the adapter supplied.

-- If the adapter, the cutting unit or one of the trimming combs is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.

-- The adapter transforms 220-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.

-- Do not use the appliance if one of the trimming combs or the cutting unit is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury.

-- This appliance is only intended for trimming the human beard. Do not use it for any other purpose.

-- Noise level: Lc = 65 dB(A).

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

-- This Philips appliance complies with all standards

regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled

properly and according to the instructions in this

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on

scientific evidence available today.

Preparing for use

Charging

Charge the appliance fully before you use it for the first

time and after a long period of disuse.

Charging takes about 60 minutes if the appliance is completely empty.

1Make sure the appliance is switched off.

2Insert the appliance plug into the appliance and put the adapter in the wall socket (Fig. 3).

,, When you start charging the empty appliance, the bottom segment of the charge level indicator flashes orange.When the battery contains enough power for one trimming session of approx. 7 minutes, the bottom segment starts flashing blue.

,, First the bottom segment of the charge level indicator flashes blue, then the second segment and so on, until the appliance is fully charged.  (Fig. 4)

,, When the appliance is fully charged, all segments of the charge level indicator light up blue continuously.

,, If the fully charged appliance is still connected to the mains after 1 hour, the segments of the charge level indicator go out.

Battery low

When the battery is almost empty (when there are approx. 7 or fewer trimming minutes left), the bottom segment of the charge level indicator turns orange. When

you switch off the trimmer, the bottom segment flashes

for a few seconds. 

Corded trimming

When the rechargeable battery is low, you can also run the appliance from the mains.

To use the appliance connected to the mains:

1Switch off the trimmer and connect it to the mains.

2Wait a few seconds and then switch on the appliance.

Note: If the battery is completely empty, wait a few minutes before you switch on the appliance.

Using the appliance

Display indications

The display is activated when you press the on/of button and when you turn the adjustment ring.

-- During trimming, the display provides the following information: (Fig. 5)

,, ’-’ when no comb is attached to the appliance.  ,, The selected hair length (i.e. the remaining hair

length after trimming) in millimetres. ,, The remaining charge level.

,, Travel lock indicator if the appliance is locked (see section ‘Travel lock’ in this chapter).

,, ’E’ if the cutting unit is blocked.

Beard trimming

Always comb your beard or moustache with a fine comb before you start trimming.

Trimming with trimming comb

The hair length settings are indicated in millimetres on the display of the appliance.The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after cutting. 

The trimming comb cuts hair to a length of 1-18mm.

If you trim for the first time, start with the maximum hair length setting (18mm).

1Slide the trimming comb onto the appliance (Fig. 6).

2Turn the adjustment ring (Precision Zoom Lock `) to the desired hair length setting.  (Fig. 7)

,, The display shows the selected hair length.

3Switch on the appliance (Fig. 8).

Note: During trimming, you can use the turbo function for extra suction power and trimming speed (see section ‘Turbo function’ below).

4To trim most effectively, move the appliance against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 9).

Note: Make smooth and gentle movements and make sure the surface of the trimming comb always stays in contact with the skin.

Note: Do not move the appliance too fast.

5Switch off the appliance after use and clean it (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).

Creating a stubble look

-- Use the trimmer with the trimming comb set to a hair length of 1mm to create a stubble look (Fig. 10).

-- If you want even shorter stubble of 0.5mm, use the trimmer without the trimming comb attached.

Trimming without trimming comb

Use the trimmer without trimming comb to trim full beards and single hairs.

1Remove the trimming comb (Fig. 11).

Note for QT4090: Never pull at the flexible top of the trimming comb. Always pull at the bottom part.

2Make well-controlled movements and touch the hair lightly with the cutting unit.

Shaping with the precision trimmer (QT4090 only)

You can use the precision trimmer to shape your

moustache and sideburns, to define contours and to cut

single hairs.

1Remove the trimming comb (Fig. 11).

Note: Never pull at the flexible top of the trimming comb. Always pull at the bottom part.

2Pull the cutting unit off the appliance (Fig. 12).

3Place the precision trimmer on the appliance (Fig. 13).

4When you use the precision trimmer, hold the appliance in such a way that the trimmer points upwards and make downward strokes (Fig. 14).

Turbo function

You can use the turbo function for greater suction power and increased cutting speed.

1Switch on the appliance (Fig. 8).

2Press the turbo button (Fig. 15).

When you switch off the appliance, the turbo function is deactivated automatically.

Absorbing cut hairs

The vacuum system is activated automatically as soon as you switch on the appliance. It absorbs cut hairs during every kind of use, i.e. trimming with and without trimming comb and contouring.

We advise you to empty the hair-collection chamber after each trimming session. When you trim long, dense beards, it may also be necessary to empty the hair-collection chamber during the trimming session in order to maintain optimal suction performance (see chapter ‘Cleaning’, section ‘Hair-collection chamber’).

Note:To ensure optimal functioning of the vacuum system, do not cut off more than approx. 7mm of your overall beard length at a time. If you want to cut your beard shorter, repeat the process one or more times.

Travel lock

You can lock the appliance when you are going to travel.The travel lock prevents the appliance from being switched on by accident.

Activating the travel lock

1Press and hold the on/off button for at least 6 seconds.

,, The display counts down from 3 to 1.Then the travel lock indicator appears on the display to indicate that the appliance is locked (Fig. 16).

Deactivating the travel lock

1Press and hold the on/off button for at least 6 seconds.

,, The display counts down from 3 to 1. Then the travel lock indicator disappears from the display to indicate that the appliance is unlocked (Fig. 16).

Note:The travel lock is deactivated automatically when you connect the appliance to the mains.

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