Philips QC5090 User manual

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Introduction
Dear Customer, you have made the right choice! Your new Philishave
super-easy hair clipper adapts to the contours of the head and enables
comfortable use. To enjoy using the hair clipper we advise you to read
the following information.
General description
ALarge comb
BSmall comb
CPrecision trimmer (QC5090 only)
DMain cutting element
EOn/off slide
FResult indicator (indicates the hair length after cutting)
GLength lock (locks the hair length setting)
HCleaning brush
IAdapter
JAppliance plug
KScissors
LStyling comb
Important
◗Read these instructions for use carefully before using the
appliance and save them for future reference.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗This appliance is suitable for mains voltages from 220 to 240 volts.
◗Only use the adapter supplied.
◗The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this will cause a hazardous situation.
◗Do not use a damaged adapter.
◗If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
◗Do not use the appliance when one of the attachments is
damaged or broken as this may cause injury.
◗Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between
15cand 35c(fig. 1).
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◗Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (fig. 2).
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗This appliance is only intended for clipping human hair. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
◗Do not charge in pouch or cassette.
Charging
Charge the appliance for 8 hours (NiCd battery) or 12 hours (NiMh
battery) before you start using it for the first time.
A fully charged appliance has a cordless clipping time of up to
35 minutes (NiCd battery) or 50 minutes (NiMh battery).
Do not charge the appliance for more than 24 hours.
1Make sure the appliance is switched off while charging.
2Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (fig. 3).
3Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
◗The charging light will go on to indicate that the appliance is
charging (fig. 4).
Optimising the lifetime of the battery
After the appliance has been charged for the first time, do not recharge
it between clipping sessions. Continue using it and recharge it only
when the battery is (almost) empty.
- 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.
- If the appliance has not been used for a long time, it must be
recharged for 8 hours (NiCd battery) or 12 hours (NiMh battery).
Corded clipping
Do not run the appliance from the mains when the battery is fully
charged.
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◗To use the hair clipper connected to the mains: switch the hair
clipper off, connect it to the mains and wait a few seconds before
switching it on.
Using the appliance
Also see the quick-start CD-ROM.
Clipping with comb attachment
◗The hair length after cutting is indicated in millimetres on the
result indicator (fig. 5).
◗The hair length after cutting is only visible when one of the
combs is attached. Use the small comb for a length of 3-21 mm
and use the large comb for a length of 23-41 mm.
1Slide the comb attachment into the guiding grooves of the
appliance ('click') (fig. 6).
Make sure that the arms of the comb attachment have been properly
slid into the grooves on both sides.
2Set the comb to the desired hair length by turning the length lock
(fig. 7).
3Switch the appliance on (fig. 8).
Choose the appropriate hair cutting method on the quick-start CD-ROM.
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Large comb
hair length
23 mm
26 mm
29 mm
32 mm
35 mm
38 mm
41 mm
Small comb
hair length
3 mm
6 mm
9 mm
12 mm
15 mm
18 mm
21 mm

Tips
- We advise you to start clipping at the highest setting of the large
comb and to reduce the hair length in small steps until you reach
the desired hair length.
- If a lot of hair has accumulated in the comb, remove the comb
attachment and blow and/or shake the hair from the comb.
Removing the comb does not change the selected hair length
setting.
- Write down the hair length settings used to create a certain
hairstyle as a reminder for future clipping sessions.
Clipping without comb attachment:
You can use the clipper without comb attachment to contour the
neckline and the area around the ears. You can also find instructions
and tips on quick-start CD-ROM.
◗Remove the comb attachment by pulling it off the appliance
(fig. 9).
Never pull at the flexible top of the comb attachment. Always pull at
the bottom part.
◗The comb attachment keeps the cutting unit at a certain distance
from your head. This means that, if you use the clipper without
the comb attachment, your hair will be cut off very close to the
skin.
◗For precise contouring and defining:
1Push the middle part of the cutting unit upwards with your
thumb until it opens and then pull it off the appliance (fig. 10).
Be careful that the cutting unit does not fall to the floor.
2Place the lug of the precision trimmer into the slot and push the
unit back onto the appliance ('click') (fig. 11).
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Cleaning
Clean the appliance every time you have used it.
Do not use abrasives, scourers or liquids such as alcohol, petrol or
acetone to clean the appliance.
The appliance and the adapter may only be cleaned with the brush
supplied.
1Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from
the mains when you start cleaning it.
2Remove the comb attachment by pulling it off the appliance
(fig. 9).
3Push the middle part of the cutting unit upwards with your
thumb until it opens and then pull it off the appliance (fig. 10).
Be careful that the cutting unit does not fall to the floor.
4Clean the cutting unit with the brush supplied (fig. 12).
5Also clean the inside of the appliance with the brush supplied
(fig. 13).
6Place the lug of the cutting unit into the slot and push the unit
back onto the appliance ('click') (fig. 11).
This appliance does not need any lubrication.
Replacement
A worn or damaged cutting unit should only be replaced with an
original Philips cutting unit.
◗Push the middle part of the cutting unit upwards with your
thumb until it opens and then pull it off the appliance (fig. 10).
Be careful that the cutting unit does not fall to the floor.
◗Place the lug of the new cutting unit into the slot and push the
unit back onto the appliance ('click') (fig. 11).
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