User manual PHILIPS HQT368

[. . . ] Do not move too fast: make smooth and gentle movements. Regular cleaning and good maintenance guarantee optimum performance and a very long working life. Do not allow the appliance to become wet. [. . . ] In order to guarantee the longest possible working life of the battery: - do not charge for more than 24 hours. - do not keep the charging stand permanently plugged in. - a weaker motor sound indicates that the rechargeable battery will be empty soon. Only plug in the charging stand when you hear this weaker sound. - discharge the battery completely once a year by letting the motor run until it stops. If the battery is empty and you want to trim your beard, charge it for at least for 1. If you haven't used the appliance for a long period, charge it before use. How to use the trimmer Before trimming, always comb your beard and/or moustache, using a fine comb. Beard trimming: with comb attachment - Initially use the position for maximum beard length: set the comb attachment to position 9, by turning the "zoom ring" (fig. - For most effective cutting, move the trimmer against the direction of beard growth (fig. Trimming the unique `Stubble look' Your appliance comes equipped with a unique comb that has a small slot between the two rows of teeth (see fig. This enables you to cut the hairs of the beard to a length of only 1. To obtain the shortest possible look, the trimmer can be used without the comb in order to reach a stubble length of 0. Clipping single hairs, trimming and shaping of full beards: without comb attachment - Pull the comb from the appliance (fig. Touch the hair lightly with the trimmer (fig. Please note: the main cutting unit continues working as well. [. . . ] - Insert a screwdriver into the small slot in the printed-circuit board, which is marked with an arrow (fig. - Grasp the blue wire and pull th battery out of the appliance, as shown in fig. Do not connect the appliance after the rechargeable battery has been removed! [. . . ]