User manual PHILIPS HQT388

[. . . ] 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. Keep the appliance out of children's reach. [. . . ] Directly from the mains supply You can also use the trimmer directly from the mains supply (fig. If the battery is completely empty the trimmer might not start immediately. In this case switch off, charge for one minute and switch on again. note: · In order to guarantee the longest possible working life of the battery: - Do not charge for more than 24 hours. - Do not keep the cord permanently plugged in. - A weaker motor sound indicates that the rechargeable battery will be empty soon. Only plug in the cord when you hear this weaker sound. - Discharge the battery completely once a year by letting the motor run until it stops. ⷠ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. Moustache trimming and clipping of single hairs Precision trimmer - Push the precision trimmer upwards and it will start working immediately if the appliance is switched on (fig. Please note: the main cutting unit continues working as well. Cleaning - Always switch off the appliance before cleaning. ⷠDuring use: - If much hair has accumulated in the comb area, pull off the comb attachment (fig. After each trim: Pull the comb from the appliance (fig. Replacing the cutting unit If the cutting unit is damaged or worn, a new unit can be bought from the Philips Service Centre. Replace the cutting unit as follows: - Remove the old cutting unit by first pulling it backwards (fig. - Place the two notches of the new cutting unit into the guide slots (fig. [. . . ] Do not connect the appliance to the mains supply after the rechargeable battery has been removed!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. [. . . ]