Philips QC5002 User manual

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DEUTSCH 12
FRANÇAIS 18
NEDERLANDS 24
ESPAÑOL 30
ITALIANO 36
PORTUGUÊS 42
NORSK 48
SVENSKA 54
SUOMI 60
DANSK 65
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TÜRKÇE 78
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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗If the cord or adapter is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
◗The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this will cause a hazardous
situation.
◗The adapter transforms 220-240 volts to a safe voltage lower
than 24 volts.
◗Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗Store and use the appliance at a temperature between 5cC and
35cC.
◗Do not use the appliance if the cutting unit or comb attachment
is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury.
◗This appliance is only intended for clipping human scalp hair. Do
not use it for any other purpose.
Preparing for use
Clipping with comb attachment:
1Slide the arms of the comb attachment into the guiding grooves
of the appliance.
2Press the adjustment button on the back of the appliance and
slide the comb attachment to the desired position (see table).
3Release the adjustment button to lock the comb.
4Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.
5Switch the appliance on.
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If a lot of hair has accumulated in the comb attachment, remove it and
blow and/or shake the hair out of it.
Hair length settings
setting resulting hair length
1 4 mm
2 7 mm
3 10 mm
4 13 mm
5 15 mm
6 18 mm
7 21 mm
Clipping without comb attachment
1To remove the comb attachment, press the adjustment button on
the back of the appliance and slide the comb attachment to its
final position.
2Pull the comb attachment off the appliance with your other hand
while keeping the button pressed.
Clean the appliance every time you have used it.
Clipping techniques
Always comb the hair in the direction of growth before clipping.
Clipping with comb attachment
The comb attachment can be used to obtain hair lengths up to 21mm.
◗Start clipping at the setting for maximum hair length (i.e. position 7)
to familiarise yourself with the clipper.
Always move the clipper against the direction of hair growth.
◗Hold the clipper so that the flat side of the comb attachment is
parallel to the head. Move it slowly through the hair and then
away from the head, cutting only a small amount at a time.
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◗Change the hair length setting (see table) to obtain different
lengths on different parts of the head.
Cutting over styling comb or fingers
This technique can be used to obtain hair lengths over 21mm.
◗Remove the comb attachment.
◗Lift a small section of hair with a styling comb or grasp it
between two fingers.
◗Lift the hair with the comb or fingers so that only the length that
needs to be cut off sticks out.
◗Trim the hair protruding from the comb or fingers.
◗Continue this procedure working against the direction of hair
growth.
◗Comb frequently to remove cut hair and to check for unevenly
cut sections.
Outlining
◗Remove the comb attachment.
◗Hold the clipper with the cutter pointing downwards.
◗Make overlapping strokes for precise outlining of the neck and
sideburns.
◗To cut the hair around the ears, put one edge of the cutting unit
on the skin. Make sure that the teeth are kept at a safe distance
from the ears.
◗Shape the desired outline slowly and carefully.
Creating different haircuts
Crew cut
◗Select the desired hair length setting for the neck area.
◗Clip the neck area using the 'Clipping with comb attachment'
technique.
◗Adjust the setting to the desired hair length for the back and
sides of the head.
◗Clip the sides and back of the head, leaving the hair on top of the
head uncut.
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◗For a flat top look, cut the hair on top of the head using the
'Cutting over styling comb or fingers' technique.
◗Finish the haircut by clipping the neckline, sideburns and the area
around the ears using the 'Outlining' technique.
Short cut
◗Select the desired hair length setting for the back and the sides of
the head.
◗Clip the back and the sides of the head using the 'Clipping with
comb attachment' technique.
◗Leave the hair on top of the head uncut.
◗Select the desired hair length setting for the top of the head.
◗Clip the top of the head using the 'Clipping with comb
attachment' technique.
◗Finish the haircut by clipping the neck, sideburns and area around
the ears using the 'Outlining' technique.
Cleaning
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, 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.
2Remove the comb attachment.
3Remove the cutting unit.
4Clean the cutting unit and the inside of the appliance with the
brush supplied.
5To reassemble the clipper, insert the hook of the cutting unit into
the housing.
6Push the cutting unit back ('click').
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Replacement
A worn or damaged cutting unit should only be replaced with an
original Philips cutting unit.
If you have difficulties obtaining a new cutting unit, contact the Philips
Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide
guarantee leaflet.
Environment
◗Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household
waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection
point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the
environment (fig. 23).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in
your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting
1The clipper fails to cut hair, although the required length has not
yet been obtained.
BCause 1: the hair has not been combed before clipping.
◗Comb the hair in the direction of hair growth before using the
clipper.
BCause 2: the clipper is not being moved against the direction of hair
growth.
◗Move the clipper against the direction of hair growth to obtain an
optimal clipping result (see section 'Clipping with comb
attachment').
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