Philips MG5760 User manual

MG5760
BC
Manufactured for: Philips Personal Health
a division of Philips North America LLC
P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904, USA
This symbol on the product’s nameplate
means it is listed by Underwriters’
Laboratories, Inc.
Norelco is a registered trademark of Philips
North America LLC.
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trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electric product, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this
product.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
-Do not reach for a corded product that
has fallen into water. Unplug
immediately.
-Use product only in dry condition. Do not
use while bathing or in a shower.
-Do not place or store the product where
it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
Do not place or drop the product into
water or other liquid.
-Always unplug this product from the
electrical outlet immediately after
(re)charging.
-Unplug and remove power supply cord
from this product before cleaning.
-The batteries used in this product may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat
above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
-Close supervision is required when this
product is used by, on, or near children,
or persons with limited physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or invalids.
-Use this product for its intended
household use as described in this
manual. Do not use attachments not
recommended by Philips North America
LLC.
-Never operate this product if it has a
damaged power cord, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water while
plugged in. For assistance call
1-800-243-3050.
-Never immerse the product in water or
rinse under the tap.
-Keep the product, power cord and any
attachments away from heated surfaces.
-Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
-Do not use the adapter in or near a
power outlet that contains an electric air
freshener to prevent damage to the
adapter.
-Do not charge, clean or plug in product
outdoors or operate where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
-Always check cutters, cutting unit and
guards before using the product. Do not
use the product if cutters, cutting unit or
guards are damaged, as injury may occur.
-Always attach power cord to product
first, then to power outlet. Be certain plug
is inserted firmly into product up to mark
indicated on plug. To disconnect, turn
product off then remove power cord
from outlet.
5/64in
2mm
3/16in
5mm
3/64in
1mm
1/8in
3mm
9/32in
7mm
5/32in
4mm
21/32in
16mm
15/32in
12mm
3/8in
9mm
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12
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5/32in – 3/8in
4-9mm
18
19
3/16in
5mm
1/8in
3mm
21
20
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-Keep the power cord dry at all times. Do
not handle with wet hands.
-Never put the product in direct sunlight
or store at a temperature above 140°F
(60°C).
-To prevent possible damage to the
power cord, do not wrap power cord
around the product.
-This product is for use on human hair
only. Do not use the product for any
other purpose.
-Always store the product, attachments
and power cord in a moisture-free area.
Make sure the cord is disconnected from
the product.
-Do not attempt to open the product to
remove or replace the built-in
rechargeable battery.
-Only use the power cord and other
accessories supplied with the product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: The power plug contains a
transformer. Do not cut off the power plug
to replace it with another plug as this will
cause a hazardous condition.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips Norelco!
To fully benefit from the support that
Philips Norelco offers, register your product
at www.norelco.com/register.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Extra-wide hair trimmer
2 Precision trimmer
3 Nose trimmer
4 Full-size hair trimmer
5 On/off button
6 Socket for small plug
7 Stubble guard 3/64in. (1mm)
8 Stubble guard 5/64in. (2mm)
9 Beard guard 1/8in. (3mm)
10 Beard guard 3/16in. (5mm)
11 Beard guard 9/32in. (7mm)
12 Power plug
13 Small plug
14 Hair guard 5/32in. (4mm)
15 Hair guard 3/8in. (9mm)
16 Hair guard 15/32in. (12mm)
17 Hair guard 21/32in. (16mm)
18 Fading hair guard right 5/32in.-3/8in.
(4-9mm)
19 Fading hair guard left 5/32in.-3/8in.
(4-9mm)
20Body guard 1/8in. (3mm)
21 Body guard 3/16in. (5mm)
Not shown: cleaning brush
Charging
When the product has charged for 1 hour, it
has a cordless operating time of up to 3
hours.
-Charging, recharging or using the product
at temperatures below 40°F (4,5°C) or
higher than 95°F (35°C) adversely affects
the lifespan of the battery.
-If the product is subjected to a major
change in temperature, pressure or
humidity, let the product acclimatize for
30 minutes before use.
1 Make sure the product is switched off.
2 Insert the small plug into the product and
put the power plug in any 120V AC outlet
(Fig. 2).
3 After charging, remove the power plug
from the wall outlet and pull the small
plug out of the product.
Note: An adapter plug may be necessary for
cord usage in some foreign countries. Use
an attachment plug adapter of the proper
configuration for power outlet.
Quick charge
After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the
product contains enough power for one
cordless trimming session.
Using the product
Note: This product can be used without
cord or directly from the power outlet.
Note: Switch off and clean the product and
attachments after each use.
-Use this product for its intended
household use as described in this
manual.
-For hygienic reasons, the product should
only be used by one person.

-Trimming is easier when the skin and
hairs are dry.
Detaching and attaching cutting elements
1 To detach a cutting element, push
upwards against the teeth of the cutting
element and take it off the handle (Fig.
3).
2 To 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
product ('click') (Fig. 4).
Detaching the nose trimmer
1 Place your finger on the arrow at the
back of the attachment and push it off
the handle in the direction of the arrow
(Fig. 5).
Attaching and detaching guards
1 To attach any type of guard onto a
cutting element,slide the front part of
the guard onto the teeth and push the
projection at the back of the guard into
the product ('click') (Fig. 6).
2 To detach any type of guard from the
cutting element, carefully pull its back
part off the product and then slide it off
the cutting element (Fig. 7).
Note: When trimming for the first time,
start by using the guard with the
maximum trimming length setting to
familiarize yourself with the product.
Switching the product on and off
1 Press the on/off button once to switch
the product on or off (Fig. 8).
Attachments for use on beard
Full-size hair trimmer
Use the full-size hair trimmer without a
guard 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.
1 To 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 (Fig. 9).
2 For contouring, hold the cutting element
perpendicular to the skin and move it
upwards or downwards with gentle
pressure (Fig. 10).
Beard guards
Attach a beard guard to the full-size hair
trimmer to trim your beard and moustache
evenly. The product comes with 5 beard
guards. The hair length settings are
indicated on the guards. The settings
correspond to the remaining hair length
after trimming.
Guard inch mm
Stubble
guard
3/64in. 1mm
Stubble
guard
5/64in. 2mm
Beard guard 1/8in. 3mm
Beard guard 3/16in. 5mm
Beard guard 9/32in. 7mm
1 Attach the guard to the full-size hair
trimmer.
2 To trim the most effective way, move the
guard against the direction of hair growth
(Fig. 11). Make sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the
skin.
Attachments for use on body MG7750,
MG57xx (wash)
-Use the green body guards to trim body
hair.
-When you trim for the first time, use the
5mm/3/16in. body guard to familiarize
yourself with the product.
-Make sure hair is clean and dry as wet
hair tends to stick to the body and, when
trimming sensitive areas, always use a
body guard.
-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 guard always stays in contact with
your skin.
-When too many hairs have accumulated
on the product, blow the hairs out before
use, for best trimming results.

Body guards
Attach a body guard to the full-size hair
trimmer to trim hairs below the neckline.
The product comes with 2 body guards. The
hair length settings are indicated on the
guards. The settings correspond to the
remaining hair length after trimming.
Guard inch mm
Body guard
(green)
1/8in. 3mm
Body guard
(green)
3/16in. 5mm
1 Attach a body guard to the full-size hair
trimmer.
2 To trim in the most effective way, stretch
the skin with your free hand and move
the guard against the direction of hair
growth (Fig. 12). Make sure the surface of
the guard always stays in contact with
the skin.
Attachments for use on head
Extra-wide hair trimmer
Use the extra-wide hair trimmer without a
guard 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.
1 To contour the hairline around the ears,
comb the hair ends over the ears.
2 Tilt the product in such a way that only
one edge of the cutter blades touches
the hair ends when you shape the
contours around the ears.
3 To contour the nape of the neck or
sideburns, turn the product and make
downward strokes (Fig. 13).
4 Move the product slowly and smoothly
following the natural hairline.
Hair guards
Attach a hair guard to the extra-wide hair
trimmer to evenly trim the hairs on your
head. The product comes with 4 hair
guards. The hair length settings are
indicated on the guards. The settings
correspond to the remaining hair length
after trimming.
Guard inch mm
Hair guard 5/32in. 4mm
Hair guard 3/8in. 9mm
Hair guard 15/32in. 12mm
Hair guard 21/32in. 16mm
1 Attach a guard to the extra-wide hair
trimmer.
2 Move the trimmer slowly over the crown
from different directions to achieve an
even result. Make sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the
skin.
-Always move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth (Fig. 14). Press
lightly.
-Make overlapping passes over the
head to ensure that all hair that
should be cut has been cut.
Fading hair guard
Attach the fading hair guards to the extra-
wide hair trimmer to trim the hair around
the ears with a faded result. The product
comes with 2 guards. Use both guards to
trim hair around both ears. Choose a hair
guard based on the preferred trimming
direction of back to front or front to back.
Always make sure that you hold the side of
the guard with the short teeth closest to
your ear.
Guard inch mm
Fading hair
guards
5/32in.
-3/8in.
4-9mm
1 Attach the guard to the extra-wide hair
trimmer to trim the hair around the ear.
Then attach the other guard to trim the
hair around the other ear.
2 Place the product on your hair at the
back or front of your ear, depending on
the trimming direction you prefer. Always
make sure that the side of the guard with
the short teeth is closest to your ear.
3 Move the trimmer slowly around the ear,
while holding it steady (Fig. 15). For best
results, move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth (back to front).

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).
1 Hold the precision trimming head
perpendicular to the skin and move the
trimming head upwards or downwards
with gentle pressure (Fig. 16).
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
1 Gently move the tip in and out of nose
while turning it around to remove
unwanted hairs (Fig. 17).
Trimming ear hair
1 Slowly move the tip round the ear to
remove hairs that stick out beyond the
rim of the ear.
2 Gently move the tip in and out of the
outer ear channel to remove unwanted
hairs (Fig. 17).
Cleaning
Do not rinse the handle under the tap, only
the attachments can be rinsed under the
tap.
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.
Cleaning after every use
1 Turn off the product and disconnect from
the power outlet.
2 Remove any guard or cutting element
(see 'Detaching and attaching cutting
elements') from the product.
3 Remove any hairs that have accumulated
in the hair chamber with the cleaning
brush supplied.
4 Clean the cutting element and guard
under a warm tap (Fig. 18).
The handle is not suitable for cleaning
under the tap.
5 Carefully shake off excess water and let
all parts air dry completely.
Thorough cleaning
1 Turn off the product and disconnect from
the power outlet.
2 Wipe the handle of the product with a
dry cloth.
3 Remove any guard or cutting element
(see 'Detaching and attaching cutting
elements') from the product.
4 Remove any hairs that have accumulated
in the hair chamber with the cleaning
brush supplied.
5 Remove any hairs that have accumulated
in the cutting elements and/or guards
with the cleaning brush supplied.
6 Clean the cutting elements under a warm
tap (Fig. 19).
The handle is not suitable for cleaning
under the tap.
7 Clean the guards under a warm tap (Fig.
20).
8 Carefully 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.
1 Rinse the nose trimmer head with hot
water (Fig. 21).
2 Turn on the product and rinse the nose
trimmer head once more to remove any
remaining hairs. Then turn off the
product again.
For a thorough clean, immerse the nose
trimmer head in a bowl with warm water
for a few minutes and then turn on the
product to remove stubborn hair/debris.

Hold the appliance upside down and
make sure the handle does not get wet
during this process.
3 Carefully shake off excess water and let
all parts air dry completely.
This product has no other user-serviceable
parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
Storage
-Store the product in the case and/or
pouch supplied. Make sure the product is
dry before you store it in the case and/or
pouch.
-Be sure the product is switched off.
Remove cord from outlet and the
product before storing it in a safe, dry
location where it will not be crushed,
banged, or subject to damage.
-Do not wrap cord around the product
when storing.
-Store cord in a safe location where it will
not be cut or damaged.
-Do not place or store the product where
it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink,
water or other liquid while plugged in.
Assistance
For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call toll free
1-800-243-3050.
Online information is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
Disposal
-This product contains a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery which must be
disposed of properly (Fig. 22). Contact
your local town or city officials for battery
disposal information. You can also call
1-800-822-8837 or visit
www.call2recycle.org for battery drop-
off locations.
-For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call
1-800-243-3050 toll free.
-Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled
and reused. For recycling information,
please contact your local waste
management facilities or visit
www.recycle.philips.com
Full Four-Year Warranty
Philips North America LLC warrants this new
product (except cutters and guards) against
defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of four 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 or
batteries.*
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply
go to www.philips.com/support for
assistance. 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 North America LLC.
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.
45-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not fully satisfied with your
product send the product back and we’ll
refund you the full purchase price.
The product must be shipped prepaid by
insured mail, insurance prepaid, have the
original sales receipt, indicating purchase
price and date of purchase, and the
money-back guarantee return
authorization form enclosed.

We cannot be responsible for lost mail.
The product must be postmarked no later
than 45 days after the date of purchase.
Philips reserves the right to verify the
purchase price of the product and limit
refunds not to exceed suggested retail
price.
To obtain money-back guarantee return
authorization form, call 1-800-243-3050
for assistance.
Delivery of refund check will occur 6–8
weeks after receipt of returned product.