Corded Trimming; Length Settings - Philips BT9290 User Manual

When the charging process continues, more
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lights start flashing to show that the charge
level of the battery increases.
When the appliance is fully charged, all
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battery lights light up solid white (Fig. 10).
If the appliance is still connected to the mains
when it is fully charged, the battery lights go out
after 30 minutes.
Battery low and battery empty signals
When the battery is almost empty, the
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bottom battery light starts flashing orange.
When you switch off the appliance, the
bottom battery light continues to flash
orange for a few seconds (Fig. 11).
The battery light at the bottom of the
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appliance flashes orange at a higher frequency
when the battery is empty and if you:
- press the on/off button
- turn the zoom wheel
- activate the laser guide

Corded trimming

You can also operate the appliance from the mains.
Insert the small plug into the socket of the
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appliance (Fig. 7).
Put the adapter in a wall socket.
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Press the on/off button to switch on the
3
appliance (Fig. 12).
Using the appliance
You can use the appliance to trim facial hair (beard,
moustache and sideburns). This appliance is not
intended for trimming lower body parts or scalp hair.
Trimming with the laser guide
You can use the laser guide to define the edges
of your beard, sideburns and moustache. The laser
guide can be used with the 32mm (1.25in) side as
well as the 15mm (0.6in) side of the trimming head.
Note: The laser guide can only be used when you trim
without comb.
Note: Although the light from the laser guide is not
harmful to the eyes, we advise you not to stare into
the light and to avoid shining the light into your
eyes (Fig. 6).
Press the on/off button to switch on the
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appliance (Fig. 12).
To trim with the laser guide, press the top of
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the laser guide to switch it on (Fig. 13).
The laser guide pops up and its light shines
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over the top of the trimming head.
Note: If you trim with the laser guide, make sure you
push the laser guide to 'off ' position before you turn
the trimming head. You may damage the laser guide
if you try to turn the trimming head while the laser
guide is still popped up (Fig. 14).
3 Start trimming where you want to define the
edges of your beard and use the laser guide
to guide you during trimming (Fig. 15).
Tip: Hold the appliance so that the laser light shines
exactly on the edge you want to trim and then place
the trimming head on your skin.
When you are finished, press the on/off
4
button to switch off the appliance (Fig. 12).
Tip: When the motor of the appliance is not
operating, the laser guide switches off automatically
within 3 minutes. In the 3 minutes before the
automatic switch-off of the laser guide, you can use
the laser guide to check if the contours of your beard
are symmetrical or straight.
Push down the top of the laser guide to lock
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it in 'off' position ('click') (Fig. 16).
Trimming without comb
If you trim without comb, your hair is cut off close
to the skin. The trimming head has a 32mm (1.25in)
side and a 15mm (0.6in) side. The 15mm (0.6in) side
of the trimming head allows more precise styling
and contouring than the 32mm (1.25in) side.
If one of the combs is still on the trimming
1
head, pull it off (Fig. 17).
Never pull at the flexible top of the comb. Always
pull at the sides.
Turn the trimming head until the side you
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want to use points to the front of the
appliance (Fig. 14).
Press the on/off button to switch on the
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appliance (Fig. 12).
Hold the appliance in the position that is
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most convenient for the area you want
to trim and make strokes in the desired
direction.
Tip: For a comfortable trim close to your skin, place
the flat side of the trimming head against your skin
and make strokes in the desired direction.
When you are finished, press the on/off
5
button to switch off the appliance.
Trimming with comb
The appliance comes with two combs: a standard
comb and a precision comb. These combs keep the
trimming head at a certain distance from your skin.
This distance determines the remaining hair length
and can be adjusted by turning the zoom wheel.
- Use the standard comb to trim your
beard (Fig. 18).
- Use the precision comb to trim hard-to-reach
areas, for instance under your nose (Fig. 19).
Slide the comb into the guiding grooves on
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both sides of the appliance ('click') (Fig. 20).
Note: The comb does not fit on the trimming head
when the 15mm (0.6in) side is pointing towards the
front of the appliance. If this is the case, turn the
trimming head before you slide the comb onto the
trimming head.
Turn the zoom wheel to select a length
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setting (Fig. 21).
- The length setting selected lights up on the
front of the appliance.
- You can select a length from 0.4mm to 7mm
(see table in section 'Length settings' below).
Press the on/off button to switch on the
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appliance (Fig. 12).
To trim your beard, move the trimming
4
comb through the hair slowly.
When you are finished, press the on/off
5
button to switch off the appliance (Fig. 12).
Tips
- Always make sure that the tips of the trimming
comb point in the direction in which you move
the appliance.
- Make sure that the flat part of the trimming
comb is always in full contact with the skin to
obtain an even hair length result.
- Since hair grows in different directions, you
need to move the appliance in different
directions (upward, downward or across).
- Trimming is easier when skin and hair are dry.

length settings

mm
0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.5
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
6.0 7.0
Cleaning and maintenance
Clean the appliance after every use.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as
petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Note: The trimming head does not need any lubrication.
Cleaning the appliance and the combs
Switch off the appliance.
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Pull the comb off the trimming head (Fig. 17).
2
Clean the trimming head under the tap with
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lukewarm water or clean it with the cleaning
brush supplied (Fig. 22).
Clean the trimming combs under the tap
4
or clean them with the cleaning brush
supplied (Fig. 23).
Tip: To make sure that the appliance is dry before
you store it in the pouch, let it dry in a well-ventilated
room with the laser popped up.
Cleaning the trimming head connector
Note: Make sure you clean the trimming head
connector at least once every three months.
Switch off the appliance.
1
Pull the comb off the trimming head (Fig. 17).
2
Pull the trimming head off the
3
appliance (Fig. 24).
Note: To prevent damage to the laser guide, put the
laser guide in 'off ' position before you remove the
trimming head.
Clean the trimming head connector with the
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cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 25).
Clean the inside of the trimming head with
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the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 26).
After cleaning, put the trimming head back
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onto the appliance.
Ordering accessories
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 Care Centre in your country (see the
worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit the
Philips website at www.philips.com/support or
read the worldwide guarantee leaflet.