User manual PHILIPS QT4045

[. . . ] Do not use the appliance for any other purpose. Do not use the appliance if the cutting unit is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury. If the powerplug is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. If the appliance is subjected to a major change in temperature, pressure or humidity, let the appliance acclimatise for 30 minutes before you use it. [. . . ] To ensure optimal functioning of the vacuum system, do not cut off more than approx. 7mm of your overall beard length at a time. If you want to cut your beard shorter, repeat the process one or more times. If you are trimming for the first time, start with the maximum hair length setting (9). 3 To trim in the most effective way, move the trimmer against the direction of hair growth. Make smooth and gentle movements and make sure the surface of the comb attachment always stays in contact with the skin (fig. 4 Switch the appliance off Trimming at the unique 'stubble look' setting Use the trimmer with the comb attachment set to hair length setting 1. This allows you to create a 'stubble look' (fig. Trimming without comb attachment Use the trimmer without comb attachment to trim full beards and single hairs. 2 Make well-controlled movements and touch the hair lightly with the trimmer. Do not use abrasives, scourers or liquids such as alcohol, petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. Never use sharp or hard objects to clean the filter to avoid damaging it. 3 Remove the hairs by carefully shaking them out or by brushing them out with the cleaning brush supplied (fig. 3 Clean the cutting unit and the inside of the appliance with the brush supplied (fig. Replacement A worn or damaged cutting unit or filter must always be replaced with an original Philips cutting unit or filter, available at your dealer or at authorised Philips service centres. Environment Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environment (fig. Always remove the battery before discarding the appliance and handing it in at an official collection point. dispose of the battery at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre, which will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way. [. . . ] We advise you to empty the hair-collection chamber after each trimming session. When cutting long, dense beards, it may also be necessary to empty the hair-collection chamber during the trimming session. 3 Is the hair-collection chamber or the filter wet?If these parts become wet, dry them carefully. [. . . ]