Philips MG5735 User manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Full-size hair trimmer
2 On/off slide
3 Socket for small plug
4 Precision trimmer
5 Precision shaver (MG5740, MG5735, MG5730
only)
6 Nose trimmer
7 Hair comb 3/8in. (9mm)
8 Hair comb 15/32in. (12mm)
9 Hair comb 21/32in. (16mm)
10 Stubble comb 3/64in. (1mm)
11 Stubble comb 5/64in. (2mm)
12 Adjustable comb (3-7mm)
13 Body comb 1/8in. (3mm) (MG5740, MG5735,
MG5730 only)
14 Body comb 3/16in. (5mm) (MG5740 only)
15 Supply unit
16 Small plug
17 Cleaning brush
18 Pouch
Note: The accessories supplied may vary for
different products. The box shows the accessories
that have been supplied with your appliance.
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before
you use the appliance and its accessories and save
it for future reference. The accessories supplied
may vary for different products.
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Danger
- Keep the supply unit dry.
Warning
- To charge the battery, only use the
detachable supply unit (A00390) provided
with the appliance.
- The supply unit contains a transformer. Do
not cut off the supply unit to replace it with
another plug, as this causes a hazardous
situation.
- This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
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- Always unplug the appliance before you
clean it under the tap.
- Always check the appliance before you use
it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged,
as this may cause injury. Always replace a
damaged part with one of the original type.
- Do not open the appliance to replace the
rechargeable battery.
Caution
- Never immerse the charging
stand in water and do not rinse
it under the tap.
- Never immerse the appliance in
water. Do not use the appliance
in the bath or shower.
- Never use water hotter than
60°C to rinse the appliance.
- Only use this appliance for its
intended purpose as shown in
the user manual.
- For hygienic reasons, the
appliance should only be used
by one person.
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- Do not use the supply unit in or
near wall sockets that contain
an electric air freshener to
prevent irreparable damage to
the supply unit.
- Never use compressed air,
scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive
liquids such as petrol or
acetone to clean the appliance.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
General
- This appliance can be safely cleaned under the
tap.
- The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
- The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a
safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
Charging
Charging with the supply unit
When the appliance has charged for 16 hours, it
has a cordless operating time of up to 80 minutes.
1Make sure the appliance is switched off.
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2Insert the small plug into the appliance and put
the supply unit in the wall socket.
3After charging, remove the supply unit from the
wall outlet and pull the small plug out of the
appliance.
Using the appliance
Note: This appliance can only be used without
cord.
Note: Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use.
Detaching and attaching cutting elements
1To detach a cutting element, push upwards
against the teeth of the cutting element and
take it off the handle.
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2To attach a cutting element, insert the lug of the
cutting element into the guiding slot at the front
and push the back of the cutting element onto
the appliance ('click').
Detaching the precision shaver and nose
trimmer
1Place your finger on the arrow at the back of
the attachment and push it off the handle in the
direction of the arrow.
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Attaching and detaching combs
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1To attach any type of guard onto a cutting
element, slide the front part of the guard onto
the teeth of the cutting element. Then push
down the center of the guard with your fingers
or the palm of your hand ('click').
2To detach any type of comb from the cutting
element, carefully pull its back part off the
appliance and then slide it off the cutting
element.
Note: When trimming for the first time, start by
using the comb with the maximum trimming
length setting to familiarize yourself with the
appliance.
Switching the appliance on and off
- To switch on the appliance, push the on/off
slide upwards.
- To switch off the appliance, push the on/off
slide downwards.
Attachments for use on beard
Full-size hair trimmer
Use the full-size hair trimmer without a comb to
trim hair close to the skin (to a length of 1/32in
(0.5mm) or to create clean lines around your
beard, neck and sideburns.
1To trim hair close to the skin, place the flat side
of the cutting element against your skin and
make strokes against the direction of hair
growth.
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2For contouring, hold the cutting element
perpendicular to the skin and move it upwards
or downwards with gentle pressure.
Beard combs
Attach a beard comb to the full-size hair trimmer
to trim your beard and moustache evenly. The
appliance comes with 5 beard combs. The hair
length settings are indicated on the combs. The
settings correspond to the remaining hair length
after trimming.
Comb inch mm
Stubble comb 3/64in. 1mm
Stubble comb 5/64in. 2mm
Adjustable beard
comb 1/8in.- 9/32in. 3mm-7mm
1Attach the comb to the full-size hair trimmer.
= mm
2Adjustable comb: Push the length selector to
the left or right to select the desired hair length
setting.
3To trim the most effective way, move the comb
against the direction of hair growth. Make sure
the surface of the comb always stays in contact
with the skin.
Attachments for use on body
- Use the green body combs to trim body hair.
- When you trim for the first time, use the
5mm/3/16in. body comb to familiarize yourself
with the appliance.
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- Make sure hair is clean and dry as wet hair
tends to stick to the body.
- When trimming sensitive areas, always use a
body comb.
- Since all hairs do not grow in the same
direction, you may want to try different
trimming positions (i.e. upwards, downwards, or
across). Practice is best for optimum results.
- Always make smooth and gentle movements
and be sure the surface of the comb always
stays in contact with your skin.
- When too many hairs have accumulated on the
appliance, blow the hairs out before use, for
best trimming results.
Body combs
Attach a body comb to the full-size hair trimmer to
trim hairs below the neckline. The appliance comes
with 2 body combs. The hair length settings are
indicated on the combs. The settings correspond
to the remaining hair length after trimming.
Comb inch mm
Body comb (green) 1/8in. 3mm
Body comb (green) 3/16in. 5mm
1Attach a body comb to the full-size hair
trimmer.
2To trim in the most effective way, stretch the
skin with your free hand and move the comb
against the direction of hair growth. Make sure
the surface of the comb always stays in contact
with the skin.
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Attachments for use on head
Full-size hair trimmer
Use the full-size hair trimmer without a comb to
clip the hair on your head very close to the skin
(1/32in (0.5mm) or to contour the neckline and
area around the ears.
1To contour the hairline around the ears, comb
the hair ends over the ears.
2Tilt the appliance in such a way that only one
edge of the cutter blades touches the hair ends
when you shape the contours around the ears.
3To contour the nape of the neck or sideburns,
turn the appliance and make downward
strokes.
4Move the appliance slowly and smoothly
following the natural hairline.
Hair combs
Attach a hair comb to the full size hair trimmer to
evenly trim the hairs on your head. The appliance
comes with 3 hair combs. The hair length settings
are indicated on the combs. The settings
correspond to the remaining hair length after
trimming.
Comb inch mm
Hair comb 3/8in. 9mm
Hair comb 15/32in. 12mm
Hair comb 21/32in. 16mm
1Attach a comb to the full size hair trimmer.
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2Move the trimmer slowly over the crown from
different directions to achieve an even result.
Make sure the surface of the comb always stays
in contact with the skin.
-Always move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth. Press lightly.
-Make overlapping passes over the head to
ensure that all hair that should be cut has
been cut.
Precision attachments for use on face
Precision trimmer
Use the precision trimmer to create fine lines and
contours around your facial style, close to the skin
(to a length of 1/32in./0.5mm).
1Hold the precision trimming head perpendicular
to the skin and move the trimming head
upwards or downwards with gentle pressure.
Nose trimmer
Use the nose trimmer to trim your nose hair and
ear hair.
- Make sure nasal passages are clean. Make sure
outer ear channels are clean and free from wax.
- Do not insert the tip more than 3/16in./5mm.
- Always clean the attachment after each use.
Trimming nose hair
1Gently move the tip in and out of nose while
turning it around to remove unwanted hairs.
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Trimming ear hair
1Slowly move the tip round the ear to remove
hairs that stick out beyond the rim of the ear.
2Gently move the tip in and out of the outer ear
channel to remove unwanted hairs.
Precision shaver
Use the precision shaver after trimming, to shave
unwanted hairs on cheeks, chin and along the
beard with precision. Make sure to pre-trim your
beard first, with the full-size hair trimmer without
comb, to obtain the best result.
Note: Use the precision shaver to remove
remaining hairs and detailing your beard style. It is
not suitable for a full face shave.
1Gently press the precision shaver onto the skin
and shave along contoured edges to remove
any unwanted hairs.
Cleaning
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning
agents or aggressive liquids such as gasoline or
acetone to clean the product.
Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel or
tissue, as this may damage the trimmer teeth.
After every use: cleaning under the tap
1Turn off the appliance and disconnect from the
wall socket.
2Remove any comb or cutting element from the
appliance.
3Rinse the hair chamber under a warm tap.
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4Clean the cutting element and comb under a
warm tap.
5Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts
air dry completely.
Thorough cleaning
1Turn off the appliance and disconnect from the
wall socket.
2Wipe the handle of the appliance with a dry
cloth.
3Remove any comb or cutting element from the
appliance.
4Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the
hair chamber with the cleaning brush supplied.
5Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the
cutting elements and/or combs with the
cleaning brush supplied.
6Clean the cutting elements under a warm tap.
7Clean the combs under a warm tap.
8Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts
air dry completely.
Cleaning the nose trimmer
Clean the nose trimmer immediately after use and
when a lot of hair or dirt has accumulated on the
nose trimmer head.
1Rinse the nose trimmer head with hot water.
2Turn on the appliance and rinse the nose
trimmer head once more to remove any
remaining hairs. Then turn off the appliance
again.
For a thorough clean, immerse the nose trimmer
head in a bowl with warm water for a few minutes
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and then turn on the appliance to remove
stubborn hair/debris.
3Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts
air dry completely.
Cleaning the precision shaver
1Hold the precision shaver at the grooves on
each side and pull the top part off the bottom
part.
2Blow and/or shake out any hair that has
accumulated inside the precision shaver.
Do not use the cleaning brush to remove hairs
from the shaving foil.
3Clean the top part of the precision shaver under
a warm tap.
4Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts
air dry completely.
5Reattach the top part onto the bottom part of
the precision shaver.
Storage
- Store the appliance in the pouch supplied.
Note: Make sure the appliance is dry before you
store it in the pouch.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your
Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Center in your country (see the
international warranty leaflet for contact details).
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Recycling
- This symbol means that this product shall not
be disposed of with normal household waste
(2012/19/EU).
- This symbol means that this product contains a
built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be
disposed of with normal household waste
(2006/66/EC). Please take your product to an
official collection point or a Philips service
center to have a professional remove the
rechargeable battery.
- Follow your country’s rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products
and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal
helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when
you discard the product. Before you remove
the battery, make sure that the product is
disconnected from the wall socket and that
the battery is completely empty.
Take any necessary safety precautions
when you handle tools to open the product
and when you dispose of the rechargeable
battery.
1Check if there are screws in the back or front of
the appliance. If so, remove them.
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2Remove the back and/or front panel of the
appliance with a screwdriver. If necessary, also
remove additional screws and/or parts until you
see the printed circuit board with the
rechargeable battery.
3Remove the rechargeable battery.
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the
international warranty leaflet.
Warranty restrictions
Cutting units are not covered by the terms of the
international warranty because they are subject to
wear.
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