User manual PHILIPS QT4080

[. . . ] 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. Charge the appliance fully before you start using it for the first time or after a long period of disuse. [. . . ] Do not keep the powerplug plugged into the wall socket all the time. Do not recharge the appliance between trimming sessions. Discharge the battery completely twice a year by letting the motor run until it stops. If the appliance has not been used for a long period of time, it must be fully recharged. Always comb your beard or moustache with a fine comb before you start trimming. Using the appliance Corded trimming (QT4080/QT4060 only) Do not run the appliance from the mains when the battery is fully charged. B If the battery is low, you can also use the appliance from the mains: 1 Switch the trimmer off, connect it to the mains and wait a few seconds before switching it on. 2 If the battery is completely empty, wait a few minutes before switching the appliance on. The suction system is activated automatically as soon as you switch the appliance on. It absorbs cut hairs during every kind of use, i. Trimming with and without comb attachment and contouring. The flexible hair guide follows the contours of the face and directs cut hairs towards the nozzle of the vacuum mechanism. We advise you to empty the hair-collection chamber after each trimming session. When trimming long, dense beards it may also be necessary to empty the hair-collection chamber during the trimming session in order to maintain optimal suction performance (also see chapter 'Cleaning', section 'Hair-collection chamber'). B 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 trimming length setting (9). 2 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 always stays in contact with the skin (fig. This allows you to create a 'stubble look' (fig. 2 Make well-controlled movements and touch the hair lightly with the trimmer (fig. [. . . ] 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 one of these parts becomes wet, dry it carefully. [. . . ]