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Introduction
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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
Keep the appliance dry.
Use and store the appliance at a temperature
between 15°C and 35°C.
Remove the batteries from the appliance if you are
not going to use it for some time.
Compliance with standards
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 scientic
evidence available today.
Preparing for use
Inserting batteries
The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt batteries.
Preferably use Philips alkaline batteries.
Make sure that your hands are dry when you insert the
batteries.
1 Open the lid of the battery compartment (Fig. 1).
2 Put two batteries in the battery
compartment (Fig. 2).
Note: Make sure the + and - indications on the batteries
match the indications in the battery compartment.
Note: The shaver does not work if the batteries have been
placed incorrectly.
How to avoid damage due to battery leakage
Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher
than 35°C.
Remove the batteries if the appliance is not going to
be used for a month or more;
Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.
Shaving time
Two new batteries offer a shaving time of 60 minutes.
Using the appliance
Shaving
Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to
the Philips shaving system.
Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.
1 Press the switch lock and push the on/off slide
upwards to switch on the shaver (Fig. 3).
Note: The switch lock prevents accidental switching on of the
appliance.
2 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both
straight and circular movements (Fig. 4).
3 Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off the
shaver.
4 Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to
prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 5).
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.
For easy and optimal cleaning, Philips Shaving Head
Cleaning Spray (type no. HQ110) is available. Ask your
Philips dealer for information.
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Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray may not be
available in all countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre
in your country about the availability of this accessory.
You can also clean the shaver in the following way:
Every week: shaving unit and hair chamber
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Cleanthetopoftheappliancerst.Usethe
cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 6).
3 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2) (Fig. 7).
4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the hair
chamber with the cleaning brush (Fig. 8).
5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 9).
Every two months: shaving heads
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2) (Fig. 7).
3 To remove the retaining frame, push the sides of
the central spring towards each other (1). Then
lift the retaining frame out of the shaving unit
(2) (Fig. 10).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame
and clean them one by one (Fig. 11).
Do not mix up the cutters and the guards.
This is essential since each cutter has been ground with
its corresponding guard for optimal performance. If you
accidentally mix up the sets, it could take several weeks
before optimal shaving performance is restored.
5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the
cleaning brush (Fig. 12).
Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.
6 Clean the guard with the brush (Fig. 13).
7 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining
frame and put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit.
8 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Extra thorough cleaning
For extra thorough cleaning, put the shaving heads in
a degreasing liquid (e.g. alcohol) every six months. To
remove the shaving heads, follow steps 1 to 4 described
above. After cleaning, lubricate the central point on the
inside of the guards with a drop of sewing machine oil to
prevent wear of the shaving heads.
Storage
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to
prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 5).
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every 2 years for optimal
shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ3
Philips Double Action shaving heads only.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2) (Fig. 7).
3 To remove the retaining frame, push the sides of
the central spring towards each other (1). Then
lift the retaining frame out of the shaving unit
(2) (Fig. 10).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame
and replace them with new ones (Fig. 11).
5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit.
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
HQ3 Philips Double Action shaving heads.
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not
available in China).
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 14).
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Batteries contain substances that may pollute the
environment. Do not throw away batteries with the
normal household waste, but dispose of them at an
ofcial collection point for batteries. Always remove
the batteries before you discard and hand in the
appliance at an ofcial collection point.
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please
visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country (you nd its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Customer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips
Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Guarantee restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered
by the terms of the international guarantee because they
are subject to wear.
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