Notice PHILIPS QC 5170/01

« use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Make sure the adapter does not get wet. Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter and on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation. 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 Never immerse the appliance nor rinse it under the tap. Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the shower. Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C. Only use the adapter supplied to charge the appliance. If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use the appliance when the clipping attachment or one of the comb attachments is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury. This appliance is only intended for clipping human scalp hair. Do not use it for any other purpose. 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. 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 scienti?c evidence available today. Charging A fully charged appliance has a cordless clipping time of up to one hour. Do not charge the appliance for more than 24 hours. The ideal charging time is 8 hours. 1 Charge the appliance for 8 hours before you use it for the ?rst time. Make sure the appliance is switched off when you charge it. 2 Insert the appliance plug into the appliance and insert the adapter into the wall socket. (Fig. 2) The charging light goes on to indicate that the appliance is charging. Note: The charging light does not indicate when the appliance is fully charged. Corded clipping Only run the appliance from the mains when the battery is empty. 1 Switch off the hair clipper. 2 Connect the hair clipper to the mains and wait a few seconds before you switch it on. If the batteries are completely empty, wait a few minutes before you switch on the appliance. Using the appliance Make sure your hair is clean and dry. Do not use the appliance on freshly washed hair. 1 Comb your hair with a styling comb in the direction of hair growth (Fig. 3). Clipping with comb attachment Use the small or large comb attachment, depending on the desired hair length. The remaining hair length after cutting is indicated in mm on the comb attachments. The selected hair length setting (1-5) is shown in the two length setting indication windows on both sides of the length selector (Fig. 4). See the table below for an overview of the length settings and the corresponding hair lengths of each comb attachment. Small comb Large comb settinghair lengthsettinghair... »