Important Safety Information - Philips HC5450 Manual

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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Cutting unit
2 Length setting adjuster
3 On/off button
4 Charging light
5 Trimming comb
6 Kids comb
7 Supply unit
8 Socket for small plug
9 Cleaning brush

Important safety information

Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and
save it for future reference.
Danger
- Keep the supply unit dry (Fig. 2).
Warning
- To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505)
provided with the appliance.
- The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not cut off the supply unit to
replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
- Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance
if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged part
with one of the original type.
- Do not open the appliance to replace the rechargeable battery.
Caution
- This appliance is not washable. Never immerse the appliance in water
and do not rinse it under the tap (Fig. 2).
- 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.
- Do not use the supply unit in or near wall sockets that contain an electric
air freshener to prevent irreparable damage to the supply unit.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
General
- The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240
volts.
- The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less
than 24 volts.
Charging
Charge the appliance fully before you use it for the first time or if you have
not used it for a long time.
HC5450: It takes approximately 1 hour to fully charge the appliance.
When it is fully charged, the appliance has a cordless operating time of up
to 90 minutes.
HC5447, HC5446, HC3426: It takes approximately 8 hours to fully charge the
appliance.
When it is fully charged, the appliance has a cordless operating time of up
to 60 (HC3426) or 75 minutes (HC5446, HC5447).
Note: After charging the appliance once fully for the first time, you can also
use the appliance directly from the mains. Simply connect the appliance to
the mains.
Charging indications (HC5450 only)
Battery low indication
- When the battery is almost empty, the charging light starts to flash
orange (Fig. 3).
Charging
- When the appliance is charging, the charging light flashes green (Fig. 3).
Battery fully charged
- When the battery is fully charged, the charging light lights up red
continuously (Fig. 4).
Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the charging light goes out to save energy.
Charging indications (HC5447, HC5446 and HC3426 only)
Charging
When the appliance is charging, the charging light lights up green
continuously (Fig. 4).
Charging with the supply unit
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off (Fig. 5).
2 Insert the small plug into the appliance (Fig. 6).
3 Put the supply unit in the wall socket.
4 After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall socket and pull the
small plug out of the appliance.
Optimising the lifetime of the rechargeable battery
When you have charged the appliance for the first time, we advise you to
use it until the battery is completely empty. Continue to use the appliance
until the motor almost stops operating during a session. Then recharge the
battery. Follow this procedure at least twice a year.
Using the appliance
The hair length settings are indicated in millimeters, the comb cuts the hair
to a length of 1mm to 23mm. The settings correspond to the remaining hair
length after trimming.
Warning: Be careful when you trim for the first time. Do not move the
trimmer too fast. Make smooth and gentle movements.
Tip: Start trimming at a high length setting and reduce the length setting
gradually until you have reached the desired hair length.
Trimming with comb
Note: The blue comb is especially for kids.
1 Attach one of the combs to the appliance (Fig. 7).
2 Turn the length setting adjuster to the desired length setting (Fig. 8).
Note: When you trim for the first time, start at the highest length setting
to familiarise yourself with the appliance.
3 Switch on the appliance (Fig. 5).
4 Move the appliance slowly and with light pressure against the direction
of hair growth (Fig. 9).
Note: Make sure that the flat part of the comb always stays in contact
with the skin to obtain an even result.
Trimming without comb
Use the trimmer without the trimming comb to trim hair close to the skin
(0.5 mm) or to contour the neckline and sideburns.
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