Braun Activator 8588 User manual

Activator 8588 NA KURTZ DESIGN 16.06.05
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Français 12
Español 19
Thank you for purchasing a Braun product.
We hope you are completely satisfied with
your new Braun shaver.
If you have any questions, please call:
US residents 1-800-BRAUN-11
1-800-272-8611
Canadian residents 1-800-387-6657
Merci d’avoir fait l’achat d’un produit Braun.
Nous espérons que vous serez pleinement
satisfait de votre nouveau rasoir Braun.
Si vous avez des questions, veuillez appeler
Braun Canada : 1-800-387-6657
Gracias por haber comprado un producto
Braun.
Esperamos que Ud. quede completamente
satisfecho con su nueva afeitadora Braun.
Si Ud. tiene alguna duda, por favor llame al:
01(800) 508-5800
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug immediately.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower when the appliance is connected to an
electrical outlet.
3. Do not place, store or charge the appliance where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
4. When not using for a longer period of time, unplug this appliance from the
electrical outlet.
5. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
6. This appliance is provided with a special cord set with integrated Safety Extra
Low Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or manipulate any part of it.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near
children or invalids.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
3. The appliance should never be exposed to temperatures of less than
32 ºF / 0 ºC and more than 105 ºF/+40ºC for longer than a few hours.
Be sure to completely dry appliance after use. Keep cord and adapter dry at
all times. Do not store in a damp environment. To avoid damage do not wind
the cord around the appliance. It is important to check the cord for damage
periodically particularly at each end where the cord enters the plug.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not wor-
king properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
7. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken foil, as serious facial
injuries may occur.
9. Always attach plug to appliance first, then to outlet.
To disconnect, turn all controls to «off», then remove plug from outlet.
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Description
1 Foil protection cap
2 Shaver foil
3 Cutter block
4 Release buttons
5 Long hair trimmer
6 Switch
7 Charging lights (green)
8 Low charge light (red)
9 Pilot light
10 Shaver socket
11 Special cord set
Charging the shaver
• When charging for the first time: Using the special cord
set, connect the shaver to an electrical outlet.
The shaver must be switched off. Charge it for at least
4 hours (special cord set and shaver might get warm).
Once the shaver is completely charged, shave until
fully discharged. Then recharge to full capacity again
(1 hour).
• A full charge will give up to 50 minutes of cordless
shaving time, depending on your beard growth.
However, the maximum battery capacity will only be
reached after several charging/discharging cycles.
• Best environmental temperature range for charging is
from 60 °F to 95 °F/15 °C to 35 °C.
• When fully discharged, you may also shave with the
shaver connected to an electrical outlet via the special
cord set.
Indicator lights
Pilot light (9): The shaver is connected to an electrical
outlet.
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When the shaver is fully charged, all five charging lights (7)
will light up (20% per light), provided the shaver is
connected to an electrical outlet or switched on.
The red low charge light (8) flashes when the battery
capacity has dropped below 20%, provided the shaver is
switched on. The remaining capacity will then be sufficient
for 2 to 3 shaves.
Shaving
Switch positions
off = (switch is locked)
Press and push up the switch to operate the shaver:
1 = Shaving with the pivoting head
(the pivoting cutting system automatically adjusts to
every contour of your face).
2 = Shaving with the pivoting head locked at an angle
(to permit shaving in difficult areas, e.g. under the
nose).
3 = The long hair trimmer is activated
(for trimming sideburns, moustache and beard).
Tips for the perfect shave
• It can take 14–21 days for your beard to adjust to the
new shaving system.
• Shave before washing your face or taking a shower,
as skin tends to swell after washing.
• The drier the skin, the closer the shave will be.
• Hold the shaver at right angles (90°) to the skin.
Stretch the skin and shave against the direction of
beard growth.
• To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace
your foil and cutter block at least every 18 months or
when worn.
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Cleaning
Never use water to clean the shaver!
For easy cleaning after each shave, switch the shaver off.
Press the release buttons to lift the shaver foil (do not
remove the foil completely). Switch on the shaver for
approx. 5–10 seconds so that the shaved stubbles can
fall out.
Then remove the shaver foil and tap it out on a flat surface.
Using the brush, clean the cutter block and the inner area
of the pivoting head.
However, do not clean the shaver foil with the brush as
this may damage the foil.
Put a drop of light machine oil onto the long hair trimmer
and the shaver foil.
Preserving the batteries
In order to maintain the optimum capacity of the re-
chargeable batteries, the shaver has to be fully discharged
(through normal use) every 6 months approximately.
Then recharge the shaver to full capacity.
Replacing the shaving parts
To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace your foil
and cutter block at least every 18 months or when worn.
Change both parts at the same time for a closer shave
with less skin irritation.
(Shaver foil and cutter block: part no. 8000)
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Environmental notice
This appliance is provided with nickel-hydride batteries.
They do not contain any harmful heavy metals.
Nevertheless, in the interest of recycling raw materials,
please do not dispose of this appliance in the household
waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place
at a Braun Service Center of appropriate collection sites.
The cartridge can be disposed with regular garbage.
Subject to change without notice.
Electric specifications see printing on the special cord set.
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FOR USA ONLY
2 year limited warranty (foil and cutter block excluded)
Braun warrants this Braun shaver (except foil and cutter block) to be free of
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of
original purchase.
If the shaver exhibits such a defect, Braun will, at its option, either repair or replace
it for the consumer without charge.
Please call 1-800-Braun 11 (800-272-8611) to be referred to the authorized Braun
Service Center closest to you.
This warranty does not cover foils, cutter blocks or damage resulting from
accident, misuse, abuse, dirt, water, tampering, unreasonable use, normal wear,
servicing performed or attempted by unauthorized service agencies or failure to
provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, including recharging.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO 2 YEARS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
IN NO EVENT WILL BRAUN BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
legal rights which vary from state to state.
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