User manual BRAUN 6550

[. . . ] · For safety reasons, periodically check the cord for damage and replace it, if it is loose in the shaver socket. English 1 Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Foil protection cap Triple shaving frame Duo cutter block Release button Long hair trimmer Switch Switch lock Function display Shaver socket 2 Charging the shaver · When charging the shaver for the first time, connect it to the mains and charge it for at least 4 hours (switch position «0»). Then shave without the cord until the red light on the function display starts flashing · Subsequent charges will take approximately 1 hour. · Wattage: 6 Watts Voltage range during charging: 12 - 240 V / 50 or 60 Hz (automatic adaption). Best environmental temperature range for charging: 15°C to 35°C 3 Function display The function display shows the operation and charging conditions of the shaver. [. . . ] · Hold the shaver at right angles (90°) to the skin. · Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of beard growth. 4 Shaving 4. 1 Switch lock The shaver is delivered with the switch lock activated (position «· lock»). Push the switch lock to position «·» before you shave for the first time. To avoid accidentally switching the shaver on, e. when travelling, push the switch lock to position «· lock». 4. 2 Switch positions 0 = Off 1 = Shaving with the pivoting head. The pivoting cutting system automatically adjusts to every contour of your face. 2 = Shaving with the pivoting head locked at an angle (to permit shaving in difficult areas, e. 3 = The long hair trimmer is activated (for trimming sideburns, moustache and beard). 5 Keeping your shaver in top shape 5. 1 Cleaning · After shaving, switch the shaver off. Press the release button, take off the triple shaving frame and gently tap it out on a flat surface. · Then thoroughly clean the duo cutter block with the brush as well as the inner area of the pivoting head. · A cleaning symbol appearing on the LCD display is supposed to remind you to thoroughly clean your shaver. · About every four weeks, clean the duo cutter block with Braun cleaning agents. 5. 2 Changing the shaving parts To maintain optimum shaving performance, you should replace the triple shaving frame or the duo cutter block, when these parts are worn. 4 5 5. 3 Preserving the cell unit · In order to preserve the life of the cell unit, the shaver automatically discharges and recharges every 6 months approximately, provided the shaver is connected to the mains. · Do not expose the shaver to temperatures of more than 50 °C for longer periods of time. Guarantee We grant a 1 year guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase. Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in material or workmanship either by repairing, or exchanging parts or exchanging the whole appliance as we may choose. Not covered by this guarantee: damage arising from improper use (kinks in the shaving foil, breakage), normal wear on the shaving foil and defects which have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorized persons and if original Braun parts are not used. [. . . ] This lowers the shaver, connecting in to the plug. 6. 2 Charging cord as of 12 V (for car or boat) Special accessory ­ available from your dealer or at Braun Service centres (No. Recharging with this cord takes about 20 hours. 7 Environmental notice This appliance is provided with a nickel-hydride cell unit. This cell does not contain any harmful heavy metals. Nevertheless, in the interest of recycling raw materials, please do not dispose of this appliance in the household waste at the end of its useful life. [. . . ]