Philips QT4045 User manual

Vacuum Trimmer
QT4045

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Introduction
Dear customer, you have made the right choice!
Your new maintenance-free Philips vacuum beard trimmer combines
innovative technology and outstanding comfort of use.
The integrated vacuum mechanism absorbs cut-off hairs during use and
guarantees a clean washbasin after use.
The contour-following comb attachment, the self-sharpening cutting unit
and the adjustment ring for selecting hair lengths of 1.5 to 18mm ensure
excellent cutting results and time-saving operation. The ergonomic shape
of the appliance allows pleasant and comfortable handling.
Your new Philips vacuum beard trimmer is excellently suited for cutting
and contouring your beard and sideburns.
General description (fig. 1)
AComb attachment
BDetachable cutting unit
CFlexible hair guide
DHair-collection chamber & filter
EAdjustment ring (Precision Zoom Lock`)
FOn/off slide
GCharging light
HSocket for appliance plug
IPowerplug (6V/80mA)
JCleaning brush
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗Make sure that the appliance, the cord and the powerplug do not
get wet.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the powerplug corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗Only use the powerplug supplied.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
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◗Charge, use 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.
◗If the powerplug is damaged, always have it replaced by one of
the original type in order to avoid a hazard.
◗If the appliance is subjected to a major change in temperature,
pressure or humidity, let the appliance acclimatise for 30 minutes
before you use it.
Charging
Do not charge the appliance for more than 24 hours.
Charge the appliance for 10 hours before using it for the first time or
after a long period of disuse.
Make sure the appliance is switched off before you start charging it.
The appliance cannot be run directly from the mains.
1Insert the appliance plug into the appliance and put the
powerplug in the wall socket.
Fully charging the appliance takes approx. 10 hours.
Charge the appliance at least 90 minutes for a single trimming session.
Battery indications
◗The charging light will go on to indicate that the appliance is
charging, but the charging light will not change colour or will not
go out when the appliance is fully charged (fig. 2).
Preparing for use
Always comb your beard or moustache with a fine comb before you
start trimming.
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Using the appliance
Absorbing cut hairs
The suction system is activated automatically as soon as you switch the
appliance on. It absorbs cut hairs during every kind of use, i.e. trimming
with and without comb attachment and contouring. The flexible hair
guide follows the contours of the face and directs cut hairs towards the
nozzle of the vacuum mechanism.
We advise you to empty the hair-collection chamber after each
trimming session. When trimming long, dense beards it may also be
necessary to empty the hair-collection chamber during the trimming
session in order to maintain optimal suction performance (see chapter
'Cleaning', section 'Hair-collection chamber').
BTo ensure optimal functioning of the vacuum system, do not cut off
more than approx. 7mm of your overall beard length at a time. If you
want to cut your beard shorter, repeat the process one or more times.
Trimming with comb attachment
1Turn the adjustment ring (Precision Zoom Lock`) to the desired
hair length setting (see table) (fig. 3).
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Resulting hair length
1.5 mm
2.5 mm
4 mm
5.5 mm
7.5 mm
9.5 mm
12 mm
15 mm
18 mm
Setting
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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◗The setting will appear in the window below the adjustment ring
(Precision Zoom Lock`).
If you are trimming for the first time, start with the maximum hair
length setting (9).
2Switch the appliance on (fig. 4).
3To trim in the most effective way, move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth. Do not move the trimmer too fast.
Make smooth and gentle movements and make sure the surface
of the comb attachment always stays in contact with the skin
(fig. 5).
4Switch the appliance off
Trimming at the unique 'stubble look' setting
◗Use the trimmer with the comb attachment set to hair length
setting 1. This allows you to create a 'stubble look' (fig. 6).
Trimming without comb attachment
Use the trimmer without comb attachment to trim full beards and
single hairs.
1Remove the comb attachment (fig. 7).
BNever pull at the flexible top of the comb attachment. Always pull at
the bottom part.
2Make well-controlled movements and touch the hair lightly with
the trimmer.
Cleaning
The appliance may only be cleaned dry.
Do not use abrasives, scourers or liquids such as alcohol, petrol or
acetone to clean the appliance.
Never use sharp or hard objects to clean the filter to avoid damaging
it.
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Hair-collection chamber
1Switch the appliance off.
2Remove the hair-collection chamber (fig. 8).
3Remove the hairs by carefully shaking them out or by brushing
them out with the cleaning brush supplied (fig. 9).
Appliance
1Remove the comb attachment (fig. 7).
2Remove the cutting unit (fig. 10).
3Clean the cutting unit and the inside of the appliance with the
brush supplied (fig. 11).
4Reattach the cutting unit and the comb attachment to the
appliance (fig. 12).
Replacement
A worn or damaged cutting unit or filter must always be replaced with
an original Philips cutting unit or filter, available at your dealer or at
authorised Philips service centres.
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. 13).
The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute
the environment. Always remove the battery before discarding the
appliance and handing it in at an official collection point. Dispose of the
battery at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble
removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips
service centre, which will remove the battery for you and will dispose
of it in an environmentally safe way.
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