User manual PHILIPS HQC 242

[. . . ] It is advisable to clean the cutting unit directly after use. Cleaning: after each use - Switch off (fig. - Clean the cutting unit and the inside of the appliance using the brush (fig. 13); - To reassamble , hook the cutting unit on to the housing as illustrated (fig. [. . . ] - Lift a small section of hair at a time with a styling comb (fig. 19) or grasp the section of hair between two fingers (fig. Move the comb or fingers through the hair until only the length sticks out which you want to clip off. - Trim the hair protruding from the comb or fingers. Continue this procedure working from the front to the back of the head. As you work to the back, you may gradually cut hair shorter. To check the cutting length, take a cut-off hair section for measuring. - For even hair length at the base of the neck cut the hair as shown in fig. 21, holding the clipper in reversed position lightly against the hair. Make overlapping strokes downwards to the neck (fig. - For cutting the hair close to the ears put one corner of the cutter on the hair. Ensure that the teeth are at a safe distance from the ears (fig. Slowly and carefully shape the desired outline of the hair (fig. - Select hair length setting 7 (maximum hair length). Cut the hair from the back side of the neck towards the crown (fig. - Cut the sides of the head making overlapping strokes straight upwards (fig. Move the clipper slowly through the hair, leaving the hair on top of the head uncut. - If you wish you can cut the hair at the neck and sides a second time, using a lower position (i. - For a flat top look, cut the hair on the top of the head over a styling comb or over the fingers (fig. 29, 30) using the hair clipper without comb attachment. [. . . ] Clipping without comb attachment - Pull the comb attachment from the appliance (fig. - Insert the mains plug into the wall socket (fig. (Please note: the mains plug and wall socket shown in the illustration are not applicable to the United Kingdom. Ensure that your movements are well-controlled, especially when using without comb attachment. [. . . ]