User manual PHILIPS HP6461

[. . . ] As epilation may cause skin irritation or ingrown hairs in some women, we advise you to read the text below. When you use the appliance for the first time, we advise you to try it out on an area with only light hair growth to get accustomed to the epilation process. Epilation is easier just after taking a bath or shower. Make sure your skin is completely dry when you start epilating. [. . . ] Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. To prevent damage and injuries, keep the running appliance away from your hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, clothes, threads, cords, brushes etc. The appliance contains two NiMH rechargeable batteries that may harm the environment if not disposed of properly. Do not use the epilating head on irritated skin or skin with varicose veins, rashes, spots, moles (with hairs) or wounds without consulting your doctor first. During pregnancy, or people who suffer from diabetes mellitus, haemophilia or immunodeficiency should also consult their doctor first. The appliance can be run directly from the mains or it can be used without the cord when the batteries have been charged. Charge the batteries at least 8 hours before using the appliance to obtain up to 25 minutes of cordless epilating time. 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off (fig. Move the appliance slowly, with the massage element pointing forwards, against the direction of hair growth. Epilating underarms and bikiniline (HP6462 only) The precision cap reduces the number of epilating discs that are active and stretches the skin during epilation. it is particularly suitable when epilating the underarms and bikini line. You will get the best results when the hairs are not too long (max. The precision cap can only be fitted in one way (fig. 4 Place the appliance perpendicularly onto your skin, without exerting any pressure (fig. Make sure both the epilating discs and the massage element are in proper contact with the skin (fig. Move the appliance slowly over your skin against the direction of hair growth. Shaving (HP6463 only) You can use the shaving head to shave delicate body parts, such as your underarms and bikini line. With the shaving head you will obtain a smooth result in a comfortable and gentle way. 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off. 2 Slide the massage element off the appliance with your thumbs (fig. Grab the epilating head by the ribbed sections and move it in the direction of the arrow indicated on the epilating head (fig. 4 Place the shaving head on the appliance and move it against the direction of the arrow indicated on the shaving head until it snaps home (the arrow on the shaving head will be in line with the arrow on the body of the appliance) (fig. [. . . ] Do not try to reassemble the appliance in order to run it from the mains. Regular cleaning guarantees the best results and a long life for your appliance. Do not use any corrosive detergents, scouring pads or cloths, petrol, acetone etc. 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and unplugged. [. . . ]