Philips QC5099/00 User manual

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Introduction
Dear Customer, you have made the right choice!Your new Philips 3D 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.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the
original type 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 causes a hazardous situation.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (Fig. 1).
- Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 15°C
and 35°C.
- This appliance is suitable for mains voltages from 220 to 240 volts.
- Do not use a damaged adapter.
- Do not use the appliance when one of the attachments is damaged
or broken as this may cause injury.
- Do not charge the appliance in a pouch or cassette.
- Only use the adapter supplied.
- This appliance is only intended for clipping human scalp hair. Do not
use it for another purpose.
- Noise level: Lc = 69 dB [A]
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Charging
Charge the appliance for 12 hours before you start using it for the rst
time.
A fully charged appliance has a cordless clipping time of up to 50 minutes.
Do not charge the appliance for more than 24 hours.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off while charging.
2 Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (Fig. 2).
3 Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
,The charging light goes on to indicate that the battery is being
charged.
The charging light does not go out or change colour when the
appliance is fully charged.
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After the appliance has been charged for the rst 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 12 hours.
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Corded clipping
Do not run the appliance from the mains when the battery is fully
charged.
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.
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Select the small or large comb attachment, depending on the desired hair
length.
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- The hair length settings are indicated in millimetres on the arms of
the comb attachment.The settings correspond to the remaining hair
length after cutting (Fig. 3).
- The small comb cuts hair to a length of 3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm,
15mm, 18mm or 21mm.
- The large comb cuts the hair to a length of 23mm, 26mm, 29mm,
32mm, 35mm, 38mm or 41mm.
1 Slide the arms of the comb attachment into the guiding grooves of
the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 4).
Make sure that the arms of the comb attachment have been properly slid
into the grooves on both sides.
2 Set the comb to the desired hair length by turning the hair length
adjustment ring to the right or to the left (Fig. 5).
3 Switch on the appliance.
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- 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.
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- Write down the hair length settings used to create a certain hairstyle
as a reminder for future clipping sessions.
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You can use the clipper without comb attachment to contour the
neckline and the area around the ears.
- Remove the comb attachment by pulling it off the appliance (Fig. 6).
Never pull at the exible 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.
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For precise contouring and dening use the precision trimmer.
1 Push the middle part of the cutting unit upwards with your thumb
until it opens and then pull it off the appliance (Fig. 7).
Be careful that the cutting unit does not fall to the oor.
2 Place the lug of the precision trimmer into the slot and push the
unit back onto the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 8).
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.
Only clean the appliance and the adapter with the brush supplied.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the
mains when you start cleaning it.
2 Remove the comb attachment by pulling it off the appliance (Fig. 6).
3 Push the middle part of the cutting unit upwards with your thumb
until it opens and then pull it off the appliance (Fig. 7).
Be careful that the cutting unit does not fall to the oor.
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4 Clean the cutting unit with the brush supplied (Fig. 9).
5 Also clean the inside of the appliance with the brush supplied.
6 Place the lug of the cutting unit into the slot and push the unit back
onto the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 8).
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. 7).
- Place the lug of the new cutting unit into the slot and push the unit
back onto the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 8).
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. (Fig. 10)
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may
pollute the environment.Always remove the battery before you
discard and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection point.
Dispose of the battery at an ofcial collection point for batteries. If
you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the
appliance to a Philips service centre.The staff of this centre will
remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an
environmentally safe way.
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Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let the appliance run
until the motor stops.
2 Open and remove the cutting unit (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
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