2 ENGLISH | HQC333 HQC222 | 4203 000 54361 |
Introduction.
Dear customer, you have made the right choice! Your new Philips hair clipper adapts to the contours of the head and enables comfortable use.
To enjoy using the hair clipper for a long time, we advise you to read the following information.
Important.
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.
◗This appliance is suitable for mains voltages from 220 to 240 volts.
◗Only use the adapter supplied.
◗The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this will cause a hazardous situation.
◗Do not use a damaged adapter.
◗If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.
◗Do not use the appliance when one of the attachments is damaged or broken as this may cause injury.
◗Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (fig. 1).
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 15c and 35c (fig. 2).
◗Do not recharge the appliance in a closed pouch.
◗This appliance is only intended for clipping human hair. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Charging (HQC333 only).
Charge the appliance for at least 12 hours.
A fully charged appliance has a cordless operating time of up to 35 minutes.
Do not charge the appliance for more than 24 hours.
1Make sure the appliance is switched off while charging.
2Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (fig. 3).
3Insert the adapter plug into the wall socket.
◗The pilot light will go on to indicate that the appliance is charging (fig. 4).
Optimising the lifetime of the battery
-Discharge the battery completely twice a year by letting the motor run until it stops.
-Remove the adapter plug from the wall socket when the battery is fully charged.
Corded clipping.
◗To use the hair clipper connected to the mains: Switch the hair clipper off, connect it to the mains and wait a few seconds before switching it on.
HQC333 only: Do not run the appliance from the mains when the battery is fully charged.
Using the appliance.
◗Before you start clipping, make sure the head of the person whose hair you are cutting is at the same level as your chest (fig. 5).
◗To get the best results, use the hair clipper only on dry hair. Do not use it on freshly washed hair.
◗First comb the hair into the direction of hair growth.
◗Always move the clipper against the direction of hair growth, otherwise it will not cut the hair properly (fig. 6).
◗Move the clipper through the hair slowly.
Clipping with comb attachment
1Slide the comb attachment onto the rails on the appliance until you hear a click (fig. 7).
Select the small or large (HQC333 only) comb attachment, depending on the desired hair length (see table).
2Make sure that the arms of the comb attachment have been properly slid onto the rails on both sides.