Philips NT5180 User manual

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NT5180
NT3160
NT1150

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NT5180, NT3160, NT1150
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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Protection cap
2 Cutting element
3 Trimming head
4 Handle
5 Setting indicator
6 ’On’ indication
7 ‘Off’ indication
8 ’Open’ indication
9 Battery compartment cover
10 Locking indicator
11 ’Unlocked’ indicator
12 Sealing ring
13 Long eyebrow comb (5mm) (NT5180, NT3160 only)
14 Short eyebrow comb (3mm) (NT5180, NT3160 only)
15 Disposable AA alkaline battery
16 Storage pouch (NT3160 only)
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Warning
- 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.
Caution
- Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance
if any of its parts is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury.
- Only use this appliance for its intended purpose as shown in the user
manual.
- For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only be used by one person.
- Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
- Only operate the appliance on one non-rechargeable 1.5V R6 AA battery.
- Use and store the appliance at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C.
- Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
- Remove the battery from the appliance if you are not going to use it
for some time.
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Compliance with standards
- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
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- This appliance complies with the internationally approved IEC safety
regulations and can be safely cleaned under the tap.
Preparing for use
Placing the batteries
1 To remove the battery compartment cover, turn it clockwise until
the setting indicator points to the ‘open’ indication.
2 Pull the battery compartment cover off the handle.
3 Put the battery in the battery compartment.
Make sure the + and - poles of the battery point in the right direction.
Note:The appliance operates on one R6 AA 1.5-volt battery (included).
Preferably use Philips alkaline batteries.A new AA alkaline battery has an
operating time of up to 2 hours.
4 Slide the battery compartment cover back onto the handle.
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5 Turn the battery compartment cover anticlockwise until the setting
indicator points to the ‘off’ indication (0).
To avoid damage due to battery leakage:
- do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
- do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 35°C.
- remove the battery if you are not going to use the appliance for a
month or more.
- do not leave an empty battery in the appliance.
Using the appliance
You can use the trimming head to trim your nose hair and ear hair.
NT3160 only:If you put one of the eyebrow combs onto the trimming
head, you can also use it to trim your eyebrows and neck hair.
Trimming nose hair
Make sure your nostrils are clean.
1 To switch on the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover
from the ‘off’ position (0) to the ‘on’ position (I).
2 Carefully insert the trimming head into one of your nostrils.
Do not insert the trimming head more than 0.5cm into your nostrils.
3 Slowly move the trimming head around to remove all unwanted
hairs in your nostrils.
4 To switch off the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover to
the ‘off’ indication (0).
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Trimming ear hair
Make sure your outer ear channels are clean and free from wax.
1 To switch on the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover
from the ‘off’ position (0) to the ‘on’ position (I).
2 Slowly move the trimming head along the rim of the ear to remove
hairs that stick out beyond the rim.
3 Insert the trimming head into the outer ear channel.
Do not insert the trimming head more than 0.5cm into your ear channel,
as this could damage the eardrum.
4 Slowly turn the trimming head around to remove all unwanted hairs
from your outer ear channel.
5 To switch off the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover to
the ‘off’ indication (0).
Trimming eyebrows with the eyebrow combs
(NT5180, NT3160 only)
1 Comb your eyebrows in the direction of hair growth.
2 Choose the short or long comb, depending on the desired hair
length.
- short comb: 3mm/0.12in
- long comb: 5mm/0.2in
Tip:We advise you to start trimming with the long comb. If you think your
eyebrows are still too long after this, use the short comb.
3 Slide the eyebrow comb onto the nose/ear/eyebrow trimming head.
Make sure that the eyebrow comb has been properly slid into the
grooves on both sides.
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4 Move the comb over the eyebrow from the outer tip of the eyebrow
towards the base of the nose (against the direction of hair growth).
Cleaning
Clean the appliance immediately after use and when a lot of hair or dirt
has accumulated on the cutting element.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Do not tap on the cutting element.
Do not use any sharp objects to clean the cutting element.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Rinse the cutting element of the nose/ear/eyebrow trimming head
with hot water.
3 Switch on the appliance and rinse the cutting element once more to
remove any remaining hairs.Then switch off the appliance again.
Tip: The best way to clean the cutting element is to immerse it in a glass with
warm water for a few minutes and then switch on the appliance.
4 NT5180, NT3160: Rinse the eyebrow combs with lukewarm water.
5 Let all parts dry completely before you use the appliance again.
Replacement
If the cutting element or combs (NT5180, NT3160 only) are damaged or
worn, always replace them with original Philips parts.
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service
or go to your Philips dealer.You can also contact the Philips Consumer
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contact details).
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