User manual PHILIPS HQC333

[. . . ] - You can select seven hair length settings (see fig. Please read these instructions carefully in conjunction with the illustrations before using the appliance. Before connecting the appliance, check if the voltage rating on the mains plug corresponds to the mains voltage in your home. The appliance has a maintenance free cutting unit which never needs oiling. [. . . ] But in order to guarantee the longest possible working life of the battery do not charge for more than 24 hours. It is advisable not to use the appliance on mains power when the battery is fully charged. If you notice a drop in power during cordless use, simply plug the appliance in and use it directly from the mains. (Also refer to section "Tips". - 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. ) The pilot light "Charge" will come on to indicate that the battery is being charged. A full charge of the battery provides you with an average of 35 minutes of cordless hair clipping. If the appliance has not been used for a considerable time (a month or more), recharge it completely before use. How to use when the battery is empty - Switch off (fig. - Connect the hair clipper to a wall socket (fig. Move it slowly upwards and then away from the head, cutting only a small amount at a time. In the same manner cut the hair at the sides and the back of the head (fig. - If you want the hair cut on the sides or back of the head shorter than on top, change to a lower hair length setting and continue to cut against the direction of the hair growth. Cutting over styling comb or fingers If you want to cut the hair to a length of more than 17 mm, you can use the "over styling comb" method. - Lift a small section of hair at a time with a styling comb (fig. 23) 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]