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ENGLISH 11
Removing the battery
Do not connect the appliance to the mains again after it has been opened.
Follow the steps below to remove the battery.
1Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let the appliance run until the motor stops.
2Remove the two side panels by means of a screwdriver (fig. 14).
3Remove the front panel by means of a screwdriver (fig. 15).
4Pull out the printed circuit board (fig. 16).
5Remove the rechargeable battery by means of a screwdriver and detach it by bending or turning it several times until the connections break (fig. 17).
Guarantee & 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 will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting
The trimmer does not work when it is switched on.
1If the battery is completely empty, the trimmer will not work. Charge the appliance until it is fully charged (see chapter 'Charging'). Charging will take approx. 10 hours.
If the suction system of the vacuum beard trimmer performs poorly or does not work at all, check the points listed below.