Philips HQT788/00 User manual

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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗The appliance is equipped with an automatic
voltage selector and is suitable for mains
voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
◗Only use the appliance in combination with
the mains cord supplied.
◗If the mains cord is damaged, always have it
replaced by one of the original type in order
to avoid a hazard.
◗Make sure the appliance and the cord do not
get wet.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of
children.
◗Use, charge and store the appliance at a
temperature between 15cC and 35cC.
◗This appliance is only designed for trimming
the human beard. 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.
Before first use
◗Charge the appliance fully before using it for
the first time (see chapter 'Charging').
◗When the appliance has been charged for the
first time, we advise you to use it until the
battery is completely empty.
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Charging
C1Make sure the appliance is switched off.
C2Insert the appliance plug into the
appliance.
3Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
C◗The charging light goes on to indicate that the
appliance is charging.
It will take approx. 1 hour to fully charge the
battery. The charging light blinks to indicate that
the battery has been fully charged.
Do not charge the appliance for more than
24 hours.
When it is fully charged, the appliance has a
cordless trimming time of up to 40 minutes.
Optimising the lifetime of the rechargeable
battery
- Do not recharge the appliance in between the
trimming sessions.
- Discharge the battery completely twice a year
by letting the motor run until it stops.
- Do not keep the appliance plugged into a wall
socket all the time.
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CHARGE

Using the appliance
Always comb your beard or moustache with a
fine comb before you start trimming.
If you are trimming for the first time, be careful
Do not move the trimmer too fast. Make smooth
and gentle movements.
Corded trimming
◗To use the trimmer connected to the mains:
switch the trimmer off, connect it to the
mains and wait a few seconds before
switching it on.
If the battery is completely empty, wait one
minute before switching the appliance on, as the
trimmer might not start working right away.
Do not run the appliance from the mains when
the battery is fully charged.
Trimming with comb attachment
C1Turn the Precision Zoom Lock`to the
desired hair length setting (see table).
The setting will appear in the window below the
Precision Zoom Lock`.
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Hair length setting table
BIf you are trimming for the first time, start by using
the maximum hair length setting (9).
2Switch the appliance on.
C3Place the trimmer on the skin and move
the trimmer slowly over the skin against
the direction of hair growth while pressing
it lightly.
Make sure the surface of the comb attachment
always stays in contact with the skin.
◗If a lot of hair has accumulated in the comb
attachment:
4Remove the comb attachment by pulling it
off the appliance.
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Resulting hair length
1.5mm
2.5mm
4.0mm
5.5mm
7.5mm
9.5mm
12.0mm
15.0mm
18.0mm
Hair length setting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Never pull at the flexible top of the comb
attachment. Always pull at the bottom part.
C5Blow or shake the hair out of the comb
attachment.
The selected hair length setting will not change
when you do this.
Trimming at the unique 'stubble look'
setting
C◗Using the trimmer with the comb attachment
set to setting 1 allows you to create a 'stubble
look'.
Trimming without comb attachment
Use the trimmer without comb attachment to
trim full beards and single hairs.
C1Remove the comb attachment by pulling it
off the appliance.
Never pull at the flexible top of the comb
attachment. Always pull at the bottom part.
2Switch the appliance on.
C3Make well-controlled movements. Touch
the hair lightly with the trimmer.
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Trimming with the precision trimmer
You can use the precision trimmer to shape your
moustache and sideburns, to define contours and
to cut single hairs.
1Remove the comb attachment.
C2Push the precision trimmer upwards. If the
appliance is switched on, the precision
trimmer will start to work right away.
Note: the main cutting unit continues to work
when you use the pop-up precision trimmer.
C3Hold the appliance in vertical position and
make strokes.
The pop-up precision trimmer is also suitable for
outlining the edges of the beard on the throat
and on the cheeks.
C4When you have finished using the pop-up
precision trimmer, push it back into the
appliance.
You can now put the comb attachment back
onto the appliance.
Cleaning
Do not use abrasives, scourers or liquids such as
alcohol, petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
1Make sure the appliance is switched off
and disconnected from the mains before
you start cleaning it.
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2Remove the comb attachment.
C3Flip the cutting unit open.
C4Clean the cutting unit and the hair
chamber with the brush supplied.
C5Close the cutting unit by pushing it back
onto the appliance ('click').
The appliance does not need any lubrication.
Replacement
A worn or damaged cutting unit must always be
replaced with an original Philips cutting unit,
available from authorised Philips service centres.
1Flip the cutting unit open.
C2Remove the old cutting unit by pulling it
upwards.
C3Place the two lugs of the new cutting unit
into the guiding slots.
4Push the cutting unit onto the appliance
('click').
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