Norelco 561X Advantage User manual

Rechargeable
Cordless Razor
561X
Rechargeable Cordless Razor
Wet Shave
Experience
SHAVING LOTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electric razor,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 a razor that has fallen into water.
Unplug immediately.
2. Do not use razor corded while bathing or in a shower.
3. Do not place or store razor while plugged in where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.Do not place or drop
razor while plugged in,into water or other liquid.
4. Always unplug this razor from the electrical outlet immedi-
ately after using,except when razor is (re)charging.
5. Unplug this razor before cleaning.
6. When discarding razor, unplug razor and remove recharge-
able batteries.See enclosed sheet for instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns,fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons:
1. Close supervision is necessary when this razor is used by,
on,or near children or invalids.
2. Use this razor for its intended household use as described
in this manual.Do not use attachments not recommended
by Philips Electronics NorthAmerica Corporation.
3. Never operate this razor if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged,or if razor with cord has been dropped into
water. Return the razor to anAuthorized Norelco Service
Location for examination and repair.
4. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not charge razor or plug in razor outdoors or
operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
7. Do not use this razor with a damaged or broken comb,
as facial injury may occur.
8. Always attach plug to razor first,then into outlet.
Be certain that plug is inserted firmly into razor up to
mark indicated on plug.To disconnect, turn razor off,
then remove plug from outlet.
9. To prevent possible damage to the cord, do not wrap
cord around the razor.
10.Never store razor in direct sunlight or store in pouch at
a temperature above 140°F.
11.Razor is water-safe and can be rinsed under running tap
water.Do not submerge razor in water.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT
RAZOR INFORMATION
Your NorelcoAdvantage Razor features a special compartment
for cartridges containing Nivea for Men shaving lotion.This
unique lotion is applied to your skin while you’re shaving to
offer you the most comfortable, smoothest shaving experience
ever from Norelco.This continuous moisturizing prepares the
skin,sets up your beard and ensures that the razor moves
smoothly over the skin, offering optimal skin contact.
•Before using the razor for the first time or if razor has not
been used for a month or more, razor must be charged for
a full 8 hours. A full charge will give up to 30 minutes of
shaving time.
• IMPORTANT:To insure optimum battery performance,
razor should be run until battery completely discharges
twice a year.
• Clean razor after every use following Maintenance
instructions.
IMPORTANT
BATTERY DISPOSAL
INFORMATION
When discarding your razor:
THIS NORELCO RAZOR CONTAINS
RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
WHICH MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
Refer to enclosed instruction sheet for directions on removing
rechargeable batteries.
CAUTION:
• Batteries should be removed only when razor is to be
discarded.
•Make sure razor is unplugged before dismantling for battery
removal.
•All servicing or battery replacement should be performed by
anAuthorized Norelco Service Location only.

Table of Contents
FEATURES 2 - 3
INDICATIONS 4
CHARGING 4
INSERTING LOTION
CARTRIDGE 5 - 6
SHAVING 6 - 7
CLEANING 7 - 10
ASSISTANCE 11
ACCESSORIES 11
BATTERY REMOVAL 11
WARRANTY Back Cover
60 - DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
To enjoy the closest and most comfortable shave from your new Norelco Men’s
Razor, the razor should be used exclusively for 2 weeks.This allows your hair
and skin enough time to adapt to the Norelco Shaving System. If, after that
period of time, you are not fully satisfied with your Norelco Men’s Razor, send
the product back and we’ll refund you the full purchase price.
The razor must be shipped prepaid by insured mail, insurance prepaid,
and have the sales slip, indicating purchase price and the date of
purchase, enclosed. The razor must be postmarked no later than 60 days
after the date of purchase. Norelco reserves the right to verify the purchase
price of the razor and limit refunds not to exceed suggested retail price.
Send dated sales slip, your complete name and address as indicated
below, and the razor, prepaid to:
Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
P.O. Box 1116
Skokie, IL 60076
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of check. (Please Print)
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Address________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________________________
State_____Zip__________________________________________________
Telephone No. (____)____________________________________________
REASON FOR RETURNING:______________________________________
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AREA CODE

2. 3.
Hair Chamber
captures shaven hair
Razor Head Release Button
Rechargeable Cordless -
Shaves without a cord
Lotion Cartridge
Compartment Cover
Full 2-Year
Warranty
60 - Day
Money-Back
Guarantee
How the Norelco Lift and Cut®Patented
Shaving System Makes Close Comfortable:
Groove channels beard
closer to cutting system Lifter raises hair Blade cuts hair which then drops below skin level
FEATURES
Nivea for Men Shaving
LotionApplicator
Contour Shaving
System
Easy-To-Clean Razor
HeadAssembly
Stainless Steel
Razor Heads
Applicator
Activator Button
Electronic On/Off Button
Individually Floating Heads
Charging Indicator Light
Razor Pouch
8-Hour Charge for up to
30 minutes of cordless
shave time

4. 5.
INSERTING LOTION CARTRIDGE
First Use
1Take one cartridge from the box.
2Remove the supplied connector out of the plastic bag.
Push it into the plastic cap of cartridge until you hear it
“click” into place.
3Slide down latch and lift back cover off razor.
4Slide the cartridge, with the connector in place, into
position in razor.The connector should slide into the
recess area with hole located at the top of razor.
The white round dot on the connector must face down
towards the razor.
5Replace back cover on razor and press it down into
position until it snaps shut.
Replacing Used Cartridge
1Slide down latch and lift back cover off razor.
2Remove the empty cartridge from the razor and pull
out the connector.DO NOT discard the connector.
INDICATIONS
LED Charging Indicator Light
The green LED Charging Indicator Light will light up to
indicate razor is (re)charging.
CHARGING
Battery performance is best if you recharge only when
the batteries are (almost) completely empty.
Charging or recharging at temperatures below 40ºF or
higher than 95ºF adversely affects lifetime of batteries.
Continuously recharging will reduce life of batteries.
If razor has not been used for at least 1 month,razor must
be recharged for a full 8 hours.
Do not charge razor in pouch.
1Connect cord to razor. Plug into any 110V to 220VAC
outlet.Use only the cord provided.
An adaptor plug may be necessary for cord usage in some
foreign countries.
2First time charging and recharging after non-use for 1 month
or more requires a full 8 hours for up to 30 minutes of
cordless shave time.

7.
6.
2Hold the razor against the skin and press the yellow
pump button located under razor heads on front side of
razor to dispense shaving lotion. Once a sufficient amount
of lotion has pumped out,move the razor heads quickly
over the skin.
3Shave against the direction of beard growth using quick,
straight and circular motions.
4You may use this shaving system on either wet or dry skin.
The shaving lotion provides immediate hydrating action
and lessens drag or pull against skin.
5Easy does it.Gently press the razor to your skin so the
floating heads can follow the contours of your face.
6Turn razor OFF when finished shaving.
7After shaving, you may rinse and dry your skin.
Flip open Razor HeadAssembly and clean heads
and hair chamber by running under hot water.
8You may leave the cartridge in place in your razor if
you plan on using razor regularly. When you will not
be using your razor for an extended period of time,
it is recommended that you remove the cartridge and
clean the razor following maintenance instructions
before storing.
CLEANING
Always switch Razor OFF and unplug before cleaning.
Always store Razor with Protective Razor Head Cap on
razor heads.
Never clean, remove or replace head assembly while
motor is ON.
3Rinse out the cartridge compartment with hot water
before replacing cartridge. Water from the tap should be
on a hot setting but be careful to test water first so as not
to burn or scald hands. Air dry razor thoroughly.
4Insert the connector into the new cartridge.
Push connector into the plastic cap of cartridge until you
hear it“click” into position.
5Slide the new cartridge, with connector in place, into razor.
6Replace back cover of razor back into position until it
snaps shut.
Use only Norelco Advantage Nivea for Men Shaving
Lotion Cartridges, Model HQ150, with your Norelco
Advantage Razor.
SHAVING
Use your new razor exclusively for 2 weeks to fully enjoy
the performance and comfort of a Norelco shave.*
* Stick with it! If you alternate shaving methods during
the adjustment period,it may make it more difficult to
adapt to the Norelco shaving system.
Your NorelcoAdvantage Razor features a special
compartment for cartridges containing Nivea for Men
Shaving Lotion.This unique lotion is applied to your skin
while you’re shaving to offer you the most comfortable,
smoothest shaving experience ever from Norelco.This
continuous moisturizing prepares the skin,sets up your
beard and ensures that the razor moves smoothly over
the skin,offering optimal skin contact.
1Remove Protective Razor Head Cap.
Turn razor ON.

8. 9.
Do not apply pressure to combs.Do not touch razor
heads with hard objects as this may dent or damage
precision-made slotted combs.
Do not use razor if combs are damaged or broken. Facial
injury may occur.
Power Cord is not waterproof. Do not let cord get wet
and do not immerse cord in water.
After Each Use
1Switch Razor OFF.
2Press the Razor Head Release Button located on side
of Razor.
3Flip open the Razor HeadAssembly and clean the razor
heads and hair chamber by running under hot water.
Water from the tap should be on a hot setting BUT BE
CAREFULTOTESTWATER FIRST SOAS NOTTO BURN
OR SCALD HANDS.
4Close the Razor HeadAssembly and shake off excess water.
5Open Razor HeadAssembly again and leave open
to air dry.
Replacing Lotion Cartridge
1Slide down latch and lift back cover off razor. Remove
empty cartridge from razor and pull out the connector.
Insert the connector into a new cartridge.The connector
is secured when you hear it “click” into place.
2Rinse out razor cartridge compartment with hot
water.Shake off excess water and slide new cartridge
with connector into the Razor.Close back cover.
Every 2 Months: Razor Heads
For consistently close and comfortable shaves,razor
heads should be cleaned in a degreasing liquid or
alcohol and then lubricated.
1Turn razor OFF.
2Press the Razor Head Release Button located on right
side of razor.
3Remove the Razor Head Assembly and clean the razor
heads and hair chamber by running under hot water.
Be sure water is not too hot so as to cause burns or
scalding.
4While holding Razor HeadAssembly in one hand,
squeeze S-formation in center of retainer plate and lift
out frame.
5Remove one cutter/comb at a time, out of frame.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT interchange the cutters and
combs.They are a matched set and if interchanged
may adversely affect shaving performance until cutters
reseat themselves.Therefore, remove,clean and replace
each set individually.

10. 11.
ASSISTANCE
For assistance or theAuthorized Norelco Service
Location nearest you, call toll free:
1-800-243-3050
or visit our website:www.norelco.com
Authorized Norelco Service Location information is
available 24 hours a day,7 days a week.
ACCESSORIES
It is recommended that you replace your razor heads
once a year.
HQ156/2 Advantage Replacement Heads:
The self-sharpening rotary blades in your Norelco razor
are precision-made to give closer shaves. When they
finally do need replacing, specify only Norelco brand
replacement cutters and combs,model HQ156/2.
DO NOT USE shaver sharpeners as this will damage
your blades and lifters and will adversely affect the shaving
performance.
Nivea for Men Shaving Lotion
Replacement Cartridges
Advantage Nivea for Men Shaving Lotion Cartridges,5 to
a box,model HQ150.
Razor Lubricant:
Norelco Razor Lubricant,model AL80.
BATTERY REMOVAL
Batteries should be removed only when razor
is to be discarded.
Turn razor off and unplug before dismantling for battery
removal.
All servicing or battery replacement should be performed
by anAuthorized Norelco Service Location only.
Refer to Battery Removal instruction sheet for directions
on removing the rechargeable battery.
6Cutter should be held as shown and brushed in an upward
motion.Clean razor comb with long bristles of brush in a
circular motion.
7For consistently close and comfortable shaves,razor heads
should be cleaned and lubricated every 4 weeks.
Clean heads in a degreasing liquid or alcohol.
8While holding Razor HeadAssembly in one hand,gently
place one cutter/comb back intoAssembly.
9Repeat procedure for other cutting head.
10 Replace frame back into Razor HeadAssembly.
Press S-formation until plate clicks into place.
11 Press Razor HeadAssembly back on razor housing.
12 Lubricate heads by spreading Norelco Razor Lubricant,
modelAL80,or one drop of mineral oil over floating
heads with your finger.

FULLTWOYEARWARRANTY
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Norelco Product, Model 561X (except
cutters and combs) against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of
purchase,and agrees to repair or replace any defective product without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of
reasonable care,the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting the
product to any but the specified voltage.* Use of unauthorized replacement parts will void this warranty.
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BYA NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICEAND WILL
NOT REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM WARRANTY
SERVICE PERFORMED BYA NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE.NO RESPONSIBILITY IS
ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service,simply take or ship the product postage prepaid to the nearestAuthorized
Norelco Service Location.It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of product by insured
mail,insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty,written or oral, is authorized by Philips Electronics NorthAmerica Corporation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Manufactured for:
Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics NorthAmerica Corporation
1010Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06912-0015
MADE IN HOLLAND.
This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is
listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories,Inc.
Norelco, Lift and Cut and are RegisteredTrademarks of
Philips Electronics NorthAmerica Corporation.
andAdvantage areTrademarks of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
Nivea for Men is a RegisteredTrademark of BeiersdorfAG.
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
© 1999 Philips Electronics NorthAmerica Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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