User manual PHILIPS HC 5440/80

[. . . ] -- Do not use the appliance if the cutting unit or the trimming comb is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury. electromagnetic fields This Philips appliance complies with all standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF). General -- The appliance is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages from 100 to 240 volts. -- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. [. . . ] Note:When you trim for the first time, start at the highest length setting to familiarise yourself with the appliance. 4 To trim most effectively, move the trimmer against the hair growth direction. Make sure the surface of the comb always stays in contact with the skin. English Trimming without comb Use the trimmer without the trimming comb to clip hair close to the skin (0. 5mm) or to contour the neckline and sideburns. Be careful when you trim without comb because the cutting element removes every hair it touches. Touch the hair lightly with the trimmer. Using the beard comb (HC5440/80, HC3420/80, HC3420/17 only) The hair length settings are indicated in millimeters, the comb cuts the hair to a length of 1mm to 23mm. The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after cutting. 10 English 2 Turn the length setting adjuster to the desired length setting. 4 To trim most effectively, move the trimmer against the hair growth direction. Make sure the surface of the comb always stays in contact with the skin. Cleaning Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as alcohol, petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. Never immerse the appliance in water or rinse it under the tap. Note: Only the cutting element and the comb can be cleaned with water. 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the mains. 2 Wipe the housing of the appliance with a dry cloth. 3 Remove the comb and clean it with the brush or rinse it under the tap. The cutting unit comes off the appliance (2). English 5 Clean the cutting unit with the brush or rinse it under the tap. 11 6 Clean the inside of the appliance with the brush. Never immerse the appliance in water or rinse it under the tap. [. . . ] 2 Press the release button (1) and remove the cutting unit (2). 3 Insert the screwdriver between the motor unit and the back panel of the appliance. Press down the screwdriver as far as it will go English 4 Tilt the handle of the screwdriver downwards (1) and separate the back panel from the appliance (2). Pull the bottom part of the printed circuit board with the rechargeable batteries attached from the appliance. [. . . ]