-Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap. -Only use the adapter supplied. -If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. -The adapter transforms 220-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. -Do not use the appliance if the cutting element or the appliance itself is damaged or broken, as this may cause injur y. -This appliance is only intended for trimming the human beard. Do not use it for any other purpose. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) -This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. English charging Charge the appliance fully before you use it for the first time and after a long period of disuse. Charging takes about 70 minutes if the appliance is completely empty. 1 2 Switch off the appliance. Insert the appliance plug into the appliance and put the adapter in the wall socket. The charging light goes on to indicate that the appliance is , charging. (Fig. 2) charge indications -The green charging light lights up continuously during charging. -The green charging light star ts flashing when the batter y is fully charged. -If the red batter y-low light flashes when you switch off the appliance after cordless use, the batter y is low and needs to be charged. -If the red batter y-low light flashes and the motor does not star t running when you press the on/off button, the batter y is empty and needs to be charged. preparing for use Always comb your beard or moustache with a fine comb before you star t trimming. using the appliance corded trimming Do not run the appliance from the mains when the battery is fully charged. Note: If the battery is low, you can also use the appliance from the mains: Switch off the trimmer, connect it to the mains and wait a few seconds before you switch it on. 2 2 English If the battery is completely empty, wait a few minutes before you switch on the appliance. Turbo function You can use the turbo function for greater suction power and increased cutting speed. 1 2 Switch on the appliance (Fig. 3). Press the turbo button (Fig. 4). When you switch off the appliance, the turbo function is deactivated automatically. absorbing cut hairs The suction mechanism is activated automatically as soon as you switch on the appliance. It absorbs cut hairs during ever y kind of use, i.e. trimming with and without comb attachment and contouring.The flexible hair guide follows the contours of the face and directs cut hairs towards the nozzle of the vacuum mechanism. We advise you to empty the hair-collection chamber after each trimming session. When trimming long, dense beards, it may also be necessar y to empty the hair-collection chamber during the trimming session in order to maintain optimal suction performance (see chapter ‘Cleaning’, section ‘Hair-collection chamber’). Note:To ensure optimal functioning of the vacuum system, do not cut off more than approx. 7mm of your overall beard length at a time. If you want to cut your beard shorter, repeat the process one or more times. Trimming with comb attachment Turn the adjustment ring (Precision Zoom Lock `) to the desired hair length setting (see table). (Fig. 5) The setting appears in the window below the adjustment ring , (Precision Zoom Lock `). 10 English hair length settings Setting Resulting hair length 1 1.5mm 9 18mm If you trim for the first time, start with the maximum hair length setting (9). 2 2.5mm 3 4mm 4 5.5mm 5 7.5mm 6 9.5mm 7 12mm 8 15mm 2 Switch on the appliance (Fig. 3). -During trimming, you can use the turbo function for extra suction power (Fig. 4). 3 To trim most effectively, move the trimmer against the direction of hair growth. (Fig. 6) Note: Make smooth and gentle movements and make sure the surface of the comb attachment always stays in contact with the skin. Note: Do not move the trimmer too fast. 4 Switch off the appliance after use and clean it (see chapter ‘Cleaning’). Trimming at the unique ‘stubble look’ setting -Use the trimmer with the comb attachment set to hair length setting 1.This allows you to create a ‘stubble look’ (Fig. 7). English 11 Trimming without comb attachment Use the trimmer without comb attachment to trim full beards and single hairs. 1 Remove the comb attachment (Fig. 8). Note: Never pull at the flexible top of the comb attachment. Always pull at the bottom part. 2 Make well-controlled movements and touch the hair lightly with the trimmer. shaping with the precision trimmer You can use the precision trimmer to shape your moustache and sideburns, to define contours and to cut single hairs. 1 Remove the comb attachment (Fig. 8). Note: Never pull at the flexible top of the comb attachment. Always pull at the bottom part. Remove the cutting unit (Fig. 9). Attach the precision trimmer (Fig. 1...