Detaching and attaching cutting elements
1 To detach a cutting element, turn it anti-
clockwise and pull it upwards o the handle
(Fig. 5).
2 To attach a cutting element, place it on the
handle and turn it clockwise (Fig. 6).
Detaching and attaching combs
1 To detach any type of comb from the cutting
element, press the length setting selector,
grab the sides and pull it upwards o the cutting
element (Fig. 7).
2 To attach any type of comb onto a cutting
element, slide it into the guiding grooves on
both sides of the handle (Fig. 8).
Switching the appliance on and o
1 To switch on the appliance, press the on/o
button once.
2 To switch o the appliance, press the on/o
button once (Fig. 9).
Turbo
The appliance is equipped with a Turbo setting to
help you trim through thick hair evenly.
During grooming you can activate the Turbo setting
for fast results.
Note: Only use the turbo setting with the full-size
trimmer and the hair clipper (41mm).
1 To activate the Turbo setting , press the Turbo
button once (Fig. 10). The Turbo button lights
up green.
2 To deactivate , press the Turbo button again.
Precision attachments for use on face
Nose trimming
You can use the nose trimmer attachment to trim
your nose hair and ear hair.
- Make sure your nostrils are clean. Make sure
your outer ear channels are clean and free from
wax.
- Do not insert the tip more than 0.5cm and make
controlled movements.
Nose trimmer rotary
Trimming nose hair:
- Gently move the tip in and out of your nose
while turning it round to remove unwanted
hairs (Fig. 11).
Trimming ear hair:
- Slowly move the tip round the ear to remove
hairs that stick out beyond the rim of the ear.
- Gently move the tip in and out of the outer ear
channel to remove unwanted hairs (Fig. 12).
Detail trimmer (21mm)
You can use the detail trimmer without comb to
create ne lines and contours around your facial
style, close to the skin (Fig. 13) (to a length of
0.5mm).
Eyebrow and detail comb
You can use the 21mm detail trimmer with
the detail comb attached for tidying up your
eyebrows or trimming your sideburns (Fig. 14).
Detail foil shaver
You can use the detail foil shaver to shave
unwanted hairs on your cheeks and chin with
precision. Gently press the detail foil shaver onto
the skin and shave along contoured edges to
remove any hairs (Fig. 15).
Attachments for use on beard
- We advise you to start at the highest length
setting to familiarize yourself with the
appliance.
- Make controlled movements against the hair
growth and move it over the part that needs
trimming.
Full-size trimmer 32mm
You can use the full-size metal trimmer without
comb to get clean lines around your beard, neck
and sideburns close to the skin (Fig. 16) (to a length
of 0.5mm).
Beard and stubble comb
You can use the beard and stubble comb attached
to the full size trimmer to evenly trim your beard,
stubble and moustache. You can choose any
setting between 1 and 18mm in steps of 1mm
(Fig. 17).
Attachments for use on head
Hair clipping with comb
- Comb the hair in the growth direction.
- Slowly move the trimmer against the hair
growth direction. Press lightly.
- Since hair grows in dierent directions, you
need to move the appliance in dierent
directions as well (upward, downward or
across).
- Always make sure that the at part of the comb
is in full contact with the scalp to obtain an
even result.
- When you trim for the rst time, start at the
highest length setting (20mm) to familiarise
yourself with the appliance.
Hair clipping without comb:
- Be careful when you trim without comb
because the trimmer removes every hair it
touches.
- Before you start to contour the hairline around
the ears, with any comb attachment, comb the
hair ends over the ears.
- Tilt the appliance in such a way that only the
edge of the trimmer touches the hair.
- Only cut the hair ends. The hairline should be
close to the ear.
- To contour the neckline and sideburns, turn the
appliance and make downward strokes.
- Move the appliance slowly and smoothly.
Follow the natural hairline.
Extra wide hair clipper 41mm
You can use the extra wide clipper without comb
to clip hair very close to the skin (to a length of
0.5mm) or to create contours (Fig. 18).
Hair comb 41mm
You can use the hair comb attached to the extra
wide clipper for a fast and even hair cut. You can
choose any setting between 3 and 20mm in steps
of 1mm (Fig. 19).
Cleaning and storage
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the appliance.
Caution: Always switch o the appliance and
disconnect it from the mains before cleaning.
Never dry the trimming teeth with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the trimming teeth.
1 Remove any comb or attachment from the
appliance.
2 Blow and/or shake out any hair that has
accumulated in the attachments and/or
combs (Fig. 20).
3 Clean the attachments, the combs and the
appliance under a lukewarm tap after every
use (Fig. 21).
4 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts dry.
5 Store the appliance and its attachments in the
storage pouch to prevent damage.
To maintain optimal trimming performance,
lubricate the teeth of the full-size trimmer, the
detail trimmer and the extra wide hair clipper and
the tip of the rotary nose trimmer with a few drops
of oil from the bottle supplied every three months
and after cleaning (Fig. 22).
Cleaning shaving foils
The shaving foil is very delicate. Handle it carefully.
Replace the shaving foil if it is damaged.
Detail foil shaver
1 Pull the top part of the detail foil shaver o the
bottom part. (Fig. 23)
2 Blow and/or shake out any hair that has
accumulated inside the detail foil shaver.
(Fig. 24)
3 Clean the top part of the detail foil shaver under
a lukewarm tap (Fig. 25).
4 Apply a drop of oil from the bottle supplied
to the foil of the detail foil shaver every three
months or after cleaning (Fig. 26).
Ordering accessories and
replacement
To purchase accessories for this appliance, please
visit our online shop at www.shop.philips.com/service.
If the online shop is not available in your country,
go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
If you have any diculties obtaining accessories
for your appliance, please contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country. You nd its
contact details in the worldwide guarantee leaet.
Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an ocial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve
the environment.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the separate
worldwide guarantee leaet.
Guarantee restrictions
Cutting units are not covered by the terms of the
international guarantee because they are subject
to wear.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common
problems you could encounter with the appliance.
If you are unable to solve the problem with the
information below, visit www.philips.com/support for
a list of frequently asked questions or contact the
Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem Possible
cause
Solution
The combs
do not stay
attached to
the handle
You did
not attach
the comb
correctly.
Slide the comb into
the guiding grooves
on both sides of
the appliance
('click’).
The guiding
grooves are
dirty.
Clean the
appliance and the
guiding grooves
thoroughly.
The comb is
broken.
Go to your Philips
dealer or contact
a Philips service
center to purchase
a new comb.