BG3010/60
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Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before you
use the appliance and its accessories and save it for
future reference. The accessories supplied may vary for
dierent products.
Warning
-Keep the supply unit dry (Fig. 2).
-This appliance is waterproof (Fig. 3). It is suitable for
use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the
tap. For safety reasons, the appliance can therefore
only be used without cord.
-Do not modify the supply unit.
-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.
-Unplug the appliance before cleaning it with water.
-Do not use a damaged appliance. Replace damaged
parts with new Philips parts.
-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.
-Because of hygiene, only one person should use the
appliance.
-Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean the
appliance.
-Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids to clean the
appliance.
-Only use original Philips accessories or consumables.
Only use detachable supply unit HQ8505.
-Charge, use and store the product at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
-Keep product and batteries away from re and
do not expose them to direct sunlight or high
temperatures.
-If the product becomes abnormally hot or smelly,
changes color or if charging takes longer than usual,
stop using and charging the product and contact
Philips.
-Do not place products and their batteries in
microwave ovens or on induction cookers.
-Do not open, modify, pierce, damage or dismantle
the product or battery to prevent batteries
from heating up or releasing toxic or hazardous
substances. Do not short-circuit, overcharge or
reverse charge batteries.
-If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid contact
with the skin or eyes. If this occurs, immediately rinse
well with water and seek medical care.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
Introduction
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Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips
oers, register your product at www.philips.com/
welcome.
You can nd the model number on the back of your
product.
The full model number (e.g. BG1234/56) is located on
the bottom of the packaging, your receipt or order
conrmation.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Trimming comb (3 mm)
2 Trimming comb (5 mm)
3 Shaving unit
4 Shaving foil
5 On/o button
6 Battery status indicator
7 Supply unit
8 Small plug
Charging
Charge the appliance before rst use and when the
battery status indicator shows that the battery is almost
empty. When the appliance has charged for 8 hours, it
has a cordless operating time of 50 minutes.
-If the appliance is subjected to a major change in
temperature, pressure or humidity, let the appliance
acclimatise for 30 minutes before you use it.
1 Make sure that the appliance is switched o.
2 Insert the small plug into the appliance and put the
supply unit in the wall socket (Fig. 4).
3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall
socket and pull the small plug out of the appliance.
Battery status indications
-When the battery is almost empty, the battery status
indicator ashes orange.
-When the appliance is charging, the battery status
indicator ashes green (Fig. 4).
-When the battery is fully charged, the battery status
indicator lights up green continuously.
Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the light goes out
automatically.
Using the appliance
This product is only intended for shaving and
trimming body parts below the neckline. Do not
use it to shave or trim facial or scalp hair.
Always check the appliance and all accessories
before you use them. Do not use the appliance or
any accessory if it is damaged, as this may cause
injury. Always replace a damaged part with one
of the original type.
-You can use the appliance wet or dry to shave or
trim hair on all parts of the body below the neckline.
-The appliance works best under dry conditions. Dry
your skin with e.g. a towel when using it on moist
areas, such as underarms.
-Since all hairs do not grow in the same direction, you
may want to try dierent trimming directions (i.e.
upwards, downwards, or across). Practice is best for
optimum results.
-Always make smooth and gentle movements and
make sure that the surface of the shaving unit or
of the trimming comb always stays in contact with
your skin.
Note: This appliance is for cordless use only.
Attaching and detaching combs
1 To attach a comb,snap the front part of the
comb onto the teeth of the shaving unit and push
the projection at the back of the comb into the
appliance ('click') (Fig. 5).
2 To detach a comb, carefully pull the back part o the
appliance and then remove it from the shaving unit
(Fig. 6).
Switching the appliance on and o
Press the on/o button once to switch on the appliance
(Fig. 7).
Trimming
The appliance comes with two trimming combs that
allow you to cut hair to 2 dierent lengths (3 mm and
5 mm).
When trimming for the rst time, start by using the 5
mm comb to familiarize yourself with the appliance.
1 Snap the trimming comb onto the appliance (see
'Attaching and detaching combs').
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Move the appliance against the direction of hair
growth (Fig. 8).
Note: Make sure that the at part of the trimming
comb is always fully in contact with the skin.
4 Switch o and clean the appliance after each use
(see 'Cleaning').
Shaving
-When shaving sensitive areas for the rst time,
you may experience some discomfort, irritation or
reddening of the skin. This is normal as your skin
needs time to adjust to shaving.
-If your hair is longer than 10 mm, trim hair to a
length of 3 mm rst for optimum shaving results.
-For dry use, make sure that your skin is clean and dry
before using the shaving unit.
-For wet use, prepare your skin with lathered soap or
shaving foam before you use the appliance.
Shaving without comb
1 Remove any trimming comb from the appliance (see
'Attaching and detaching combs').
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Stretch your skin taut with your free hand (Fig. 9).
Gently press the shaving unit onto skin and move
it slowly and smoothly against the direction of hair
growth. The shaver is bi-directional, which means
that you can shave by moving the appliance up or
down, depending on the direction of hair growth
(Fig. 10).
Do not press too hard. Too much pressure can
distort the foil and cause skin irritation.
Make sure that the shaving unit is always in full
contact with your skin.
4 Switch o and clean the appliance after each use
(see 'Cleaning').
Cleaning
Clean the appliance after each use (see
'Cleaning').
Switch o the appliance before removing or
attaching attachments and before cleaning.
Never dry cutting units or shaving foils with a
towel or tissue, as this may cause damage.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as
petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
1 Switch o the appliance.
2 Remove any trimming comb from the appliance (see
'Attaching and detaching combs').
3 Remove the shaving unit by pulling it o the
appliance (Fig. 11).
Hold the shaving unit by the plastic housing only.
4 Rinse the shaving unit with warm running tap water
(Fig. 12).
5 Allow the shaving unit to air dry completely.
6 Rinse the hair chamber under warm running tap
water to remove any residues (Fig. 13).
7 Reattach the shaving unit by snapping it back onto
the appliance ('click') (Fig. 14).
Support
For all product support such as frequently asked
questions, please visit www.philips.com/support.
Cutting units are not covered by the terms of the
international warranty because they are subject to
wear.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.
com/parts-and-accessories or go to your Philips
dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care
Center in your country (see the international warranty
leaet for contact details).
The following accessories and spare parts are available:
-TT2000 Philips replacement shaving unit.
Replacement
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you
to replace the shaving unit every year (TT2000). If
the shaving unit is worn or damaged, do not use the
appliance and replace the shaving unit immediately.
Always replace the shaving unit with an original Philips
TT2000 shaving unit.
1 Switch o the appliance and disconnect it from the
wall socket.
2 Pull the shaving unit out of the appliance (Fig. 11).
Note: The foil is delicate. Handle the shaving unit
with care.
3 Snap the new shaving unit into the appliance ('click')
(Fig. 14).
4 Check if the shaving unit is rmly attached before
you use the appliance.
Recycling
-This symbol means that electrical products and
batteries shall not be disposed of with normal
household waste (Fig. 15).
-Follow your country’s rules for the separate
collection of electrical products and batteries.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when
you discard the product. Before you remove
the battery, make sure that the product is
disconnected from the wall socket and that the
battery is completely empty.
Take any necessary safety precautions when you
handle tools to open the product and when you
dispose of the rechargeable battery.
1 Place a athead screwdriver in the hole above the
socket for the small plug. Twist the screwdriver to
create a gap between the front and back panel of
the appliance (Fig. 16).
2 Place a athead screwdriver between the front and
back panel. Twist the screwdriver to remove front
panel of the appliance (Fig. 17).
3 Place a athead screwdriver between the inner body
and the back panel. Twist the screwdriver to remove
the back panel of the appliance (Fig. 18).
4 Remove the two screws in the back of the appliance
(Fig. 19).
5 Pull the panel with the on/o button from the inner
body (Fig. 20).
6 Remove the transparent inner cover by bending the
transparent aps away from the hooks (Fig. 21).
7 Pull the printed circuit board o the inner body (Fig.
22).
8 Cut the connectors that connect the batteries to the
printed circuit board (Fig. 23).
9 Remove the batteries.
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