Notice PHILIPS QG3040

« dapter 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 -Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap. -Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C. -Only use the adapter supplied. -Do not use a damaged adapter. -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 if one of the attachments or combs is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury. -This appliance is only intended for trimming the human beard, moustache, sideburns, nose hair, ear hair and eyebrows. Do not use it for another purpose. -Never try to trim your eyelashes. -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. Preparing for use Charging Charge the appliance for at least 10 hours before you use it for the ?rst time and after a long period of disuse. When the appliance is fully charged, it has a cordless operating time of up to 35 minutes. Do not charge the appliance for more than 24 hours. Note: The appliance is not suitable for mains operation. You can charge the appliance in 2 different ways: Charging in the charging stand 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off. 2 Insert the pin of the appliance plug into the opening in the bottom of the stand (1) and push the plug sideways to lock it into place (2) (Fig. 2). 3 Place the appliance in the charging stand on the appliance plug (Fig. 3). 4 Put the adapter in the wall socket. ,The charging light goes on. The light stays on as long as the appliance is connected to the mains (Fig. 4). Charging outside the charging stand 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off. 2 Insert the appliance plug into the socket of the appliance (Fig. 5). 3 Put the adapter in the wall socket. ,The charging light goes on. The light stays on as long as the appliance is connected to the mains (Fig. 4). Optimising the lifetime of the rechargeable battery -Do not leave the appliance plugged into the wall socket for more than 24 hours. -Discharge the battery completely twice a year by letting the motor run until it stops. Then fully recharge the battery. Using the appliance Note: Always comb the hair with a ?ne comb in the hair growth direction before you start trimming.Make sure that the hair is dry and clean. Beard trimming with comb 1 Put the beard trimming comb on the trimming attachment and push it home (‘click’) (Fig. 6). 2 Press the hair length selector and slide it to the desired setting. See the table below (Fig. 7). The sele... »