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General description (Fig. 1)
ACutting element
BTrimming head
C’Open’ indication
DSetting indicator
EBattery compartment cover
FMotor unit
G’Off ’ indication
H’On’ indication
ISealing ring
JProtection cap
KShort eyebrow comb (3mm/0.12in)
LLong eyebrow comb (5mm/0.2in)
MBrush
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Warning
-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
-This appliance can only be operated on a battery.
-Do not use the appliance when the cutting element or the appliance itself is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury.
-Use and store the appliance at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C.
-This appliance is only intended for trimming nose hair, ear hair, eyebrows and neck hair. Do not use it for another purpose.
-Remove the battery from the appliance if you are not going to use it for some time.
-If the appliance is subjected to a major change in temperature, pressure or humidity, let the appliance acclimatise for 30 minutes before you use it.
-For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only be used by one person.
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
1To remove the battery compartment cover, turn it to the left until the setting indicator points
to the ‘open’ (^) indication.Then pull the battery compartment cover off the motor unit (Fig. 2).
2Put the battery in the battery compartment (Fig. 3). Make sure the + and - poles of the battery point in the right direction.
Note:The appliance runs on one R6 AA
3Slide the battery compartment cover back onto the motor unit.Turn the cover to the right until the setting indicator points to the ‘off’ indication (Fig. 4).
,Make sure the sealing ring is properly placed (Fig. 5).
To avoid damage due to battery
leakage:
-do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
-do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 35°C.
-remove the battery if you are not going to use the appliance for a month or more.
-do not leave an empty battery in the appliance.
Using the appliance
1Remove the protection cap (J) by pulling it off the appliance (Fig. 6).
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2To switch on the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover to the right until the setting indicator points to the ‘on’ indication (Fig. 7).
3Before you use the trimmer for the first time, test it on a small part of your arm or leg.
If any irritation or allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately. Do no use the trimmer on sensitive or irritated skin.
4Trim your nose hair, ear hair, neck hair or eyebrows as described in the rest of this chapter.
5To switch off the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover to the left until the setting indicator points to the ‘off’ indication (Fig. 8).
6Put the protection cap back onto the cutting element after use to prevent damage.
Trimming nose hair
Make sure your nostrils are clean.
1Carefully insert the cutting element into one of your nostrils.
Do not insert the cutting element more than 0.5cm into your nostrils.
2Slowly move the appliance around to remove all unwanted hairs in your nostrils (Fig. 9).
Trimming ear hair
Make sure your outer ear channels are clean and free from wax.
1Slowly move the cutting element along the rim of the ear to remove hairs that stick out beyond the rim (Fig. 10).
2Insert the cutting element into the outer ear channel.
Do not insert the cutting element more than 0.5cm into your ear channel, as this could damage the eardrum.
3Slowly turn the appliance around to remove all unwanted hairs from your outer ear channel (Fig. 11).
Trimming neck hair
1Place the cutting element gently on the skin and move the appliance slowly over the skin against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 12).
Trimming eyebrows
With the short and long eyebrow combs, you can use the appliance to trim your eyebrows to a uniform hair length.
1Comb your eyebrows in the direction of hair growth (Fig. 13).
2Choose the short or long comb, depending on the desired hair length.The indications ‘short’ and ‘long’ are on the combs.
-short comb: 3mm/0.12in
-long: 5mm/0.2in
Tip:We advise you to start trimming with the long comb. If you think your eyebrows are still too long after this, use the short comb.
3Slide the eyebrow comb onto the cutting element.
Make sure that the eyebrow comb has been properly slid into the grooves on both sides (Fig. 14).
4To switch on the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover to the right until the setting indicator points to the ‘on’ indication (Fig. 7).
5Move the comb over the eyebrow from the outer tip of the eyebrow towards the base of the nose (against the direction of hair growth) (Fig. 15).
Never try to trim your eyelashes. Keep the appliance away from your eyes.
Cleaning
Clean the appliance immediately after use or when a lot of hair or dirt has accumulated on the cutting unit.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
The trimming head cannot be opened or detached.
1Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2Clean the cutting element with the brush supplied. Pay extra attention to the edges of the cutting element (Fig. 16).
Tip:To remove all hairs, let the appliance run briefly and then clean the cutting element with the brush again.
3Clean the combs under the tap.
4Switch on the appliance.
5Rinse the cutting element under the tap with warm water (approx. 40°) (Fig. 17).
6Switch off the appliance and let it dry.
Do not tap on the cutting element.
Do not use any sharp objects to clean the cutting element.
Note:The appliance does not need any lubrication.
Replacement
If the eyebrow combs are damaged or worn,
always replace them with original Philips eyebrow combs, which are available from authorised Philips service centres.
The cutting element cannot be replaced. If the cutting element is damaged or worn, you must discard the whole
appliance (see chapter ‘Environment’) and replace it with
a new one.
Environment
-Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Remove the battery when it is empty or when you discard the appliance. Do not throw away the battery with the normal household waste, but hand it in at an official collection point.
-Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 18).
Guarantee and service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country
(you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your
country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Guarantee restrictions
The guarantee becomes invalid when the appliance is not used and/or not maintained properly or when it is damaged by dropping.
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