PHILIPS BT5502 Beard and Stubble Trimmer-Hair Clipper User Manual

June 8, 2024
Philips

PHILIPS BT5502 Beard and Stubble Trimmer-Hair Clipper

General description (Fig. 1)

  1. Cutting unit
  2. Length setting zoom wheel
  3. On/off button
  4. Battery charge indicator
  5. Supply unit
  6. Small plug
  7. Cleaning brush
  8. Hair guard (13/32 in – 25/32 in)
  9. Long beard guard (13/32 in – 25/32 in) 10 Short beard guard (1/64 in – 25/64 in)

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 different products.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electric product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this product.

DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:

  • Do not reach for a corded product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately from the power outlet.
  • Use product only in dry condition. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
  • Do not place or store the product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place or drop the product into water or other liquid.
  • Except when charging, always unplug this product from the power outlet immediately after use.
  • Remove power cord from power outlet and product before cleaning.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

  • Close supervision is required when this product is used by, on, or near children, or persons with limited physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or invalids.
  • Use this product only for its intended household use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by Philips North America LLC.
  • Never operate this product if it has a damaged power cord, if it is not working properly, after it has been dropped or damaged, or after the product or power cord has been dropped into water. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
  • Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
  • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
  • Do not use the power cord in or near a power outlet that contains an electric air freshener to prevent damage to the power cord.
  • Do not use product outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
  • Always check cutters, cutting unit and guards before using the product. Do not use the product if cutters, cutting unit or guards are damaged, as injury may occur.
  • Always attach power cord to product first, then to power outlet. To disconnect, set all controls to ‘off’ position. Then remove power cord from power outlet.
  • Plug power cord directly into power outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
  • Unplug power cord before plugging in or unplugging the product.
  • Only use the power cord and other accessories supplied with the product.
  • Do not attempt to open the product to remove or replace the built-in rechargeable battery.
  • The batteries used in this product may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate.

IMPORTANT: The power plug contains a transformer. Do not cut off the power plug to replace it with another plug as this will cause a hazardous condition.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

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Charging

Battery status indicator

  • When the battery is almost empty, the battery charge indicator flashes orange.
  • When the appliance is charging, the battery charge indicator flashes green.
  • When the appliance is fully charged, the battery charge indicator lights up green continuously.

Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the light goes out automatically.

Charging with the power cord
Charge the product fully before you use it for the first time and after a long period of disuse.

  • Charging or using the product at temperatures below 40°F (4,5°C) or higher than 95°F (35°C) adversely affects the lifespan of the battery.
  • If the product is subjected to a major change in temperature, pressure or humidity, let the product acclimatize for 30 minutes before use.

It takes approximately 1 hour to fully charge the product. When it is fully charged, the product has a cordless operating time of up to 100 minutes.

  1. Make sure the product is turned off.
  2. Insert the small plug into the product and put the power plug in any 120V AC outlet (Fig. 2).
  3. After charging, remove the power plug from the wall outlet and pull the small plug out of the product.

Note: An adapter plug may be necessary for cord usage in some foreign countries. Use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

Using the product

Always check the product and all accessories before using. Do not use the product or any accessory if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type.

  • Use this product for its intended household use as described in this manual.
  • For hygienic reasons, the product should only be used by one person.
    Note: This appliance can be used without cord or when it is connected to the wall socket (Fig. 3).

Turning the product on and off

  • Press the on/off button once to turn the product on or off (Fig. 4).

Beard trimming Trimming with guard

Note: When you trim for the first time, start at a length setting that is longer than what you are used to, to familiarize yourself with the product.

This product comes with one short beard guard and one long beard guard for trimming facial hair.

  • Attach a guard to the cutting element to trim your beard and mustache to your preferred style. Turn the zoom wheel to choose from the length settings for your chosen guard. The available length settings are indicated on the guards.
  1. Make sure the product is turned off.

  2. Slide the guard into the guiding grooves on both sides of the product (‘click’) (Fig. 5).

  3. Turn the zoom wheel to select the desired length setting (Fig. 6). The selected length setting is shown on the front of the handle. Use the short beard guard for lengths ranging from 1/64 in to 25/64 in (Fig. 6) and the long beard guard for lengths ranging from 13/32 in to 25/32 in (Fig. 6).

  4. Turn on the product (Fig. 7).

  5. To trim most effectively, move the product against the hair growth direction. Make sure that the surface of the guard always stays in contact with the skin (Fig. 8).
    Since all hairs do not grow in the same direction, you may want to try different trimming directions (i.e. upwards, downwards, or across). Practice is best for optimum results.

  6. If a lot of hair has accumulated in the guard, remove it from the product and blow and/or shake out the hairs. Regularly remove cut hair from the guard. The selected hair length setting does not change when the guard is removed.

  7. Turn off and clean the product after each use (see ‘Cleaning’).

Trimming without guard
If you trim without the guard (1/64 in.), your hair is cut close to the skin. You can use the trimming head without the guard to:

  • Define hair line
  • Trim nape of neck
  • Remove single unwanted hairs
    1. Make sure the product is turned off. 2 Pull the comb off the product (Fig. 9).
    • Never pull at the flexible top of the comb. Always pull at the sides.
    1. Turn on the product.
    2. Make well-controlled movements. Touch the hair lightly with the trimmer.
    • For a comfortable trim close to your skin, place the flat side of the trimming head against your skin and make strokes in the desired direction (Fig. 10).
    • For contouring, hold the trimming head perpendicular to the skin and move the trimming head upwards or downwards with gentle pressure.
    1. Turn off and clean the product after each use (see ‘Cleaning’).

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Hair clipping

  • For best results, use the product on clean, dry hair. Do not use it on freshly washed hair.
  • Before you start clipping, comb the hair in the direction of hair growth.
  • When you trim for the first time, start at the highest length setting to familiarize yourself with the product.
  • To achieve optimal clipping results, always move the product slowly through the hair against the direction of hair growth.
  1. Make sure the product is turned off.
  2. Slide the comb into the guiding grooves on both sides of the product (‘click’) (Fig. 5).
  3. Turn the zoom wheel to select the desired length setting (Fig. 6). The selected length setting is shown on the front of the product.
    • Long hair guard: select a length setting from the blue color, ranging from 13/32 in to 25/32 in. (Fig. 6)
  4. Turn on the product (Fig. 7).
  5. Move the product slowly through the hair, making sure the surface of the guard stays in contact with the skin (Fig. 11).
    • Regularly remove cut hairs from the guard. If a lot of hairs have accumulated in the guard, detach the guard from the product and blow and/or shake the hairs out of it.
    • 6 Turn off and clean the product after each use (see ‘Cleaning’).
      Tip: Write down the settings you have used to create a certain hairstyle as a reminder for future clipping sessions.
Cleaning

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

Clean the product after each use.

  1. Turn off the product and disconnect it from the wall outlet.

  2. Wipe the housing of the product with a dry cloth.

  3. Remove the comb (Fig. 9) and clean it with the cleaning brush and/or rinse it under the tap (Fig. 12).

  4. Clean the cutting unit with the cleaning brush and/or rinse it under the tap (Fig. 13).

  5. Carefully shake off excess water and let the all parts air dry completely.
    Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimmer teeth.

  6. After cleaning, reattach the comb (Fig. 5) to the product.

Every 3 months: cleaning trimming head connector

  1. Turn off the product and disconnect it from the wall outlet.
  2. Remove the guard (Fig. 9).
  3. Pull the cutting unit off the product (Fig. 14).
  4. Clean the trimming head connector and hair chamber with the cleaning brush and/or rinse them under the tap (Fig. 15). 5 Clean the inside of the trimming head with the cleaning brush and/or rinse it under the tap (Fig. 16).
  5. Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts dry completely.
  6. Press the trimming head back on the product. Make sure the projection on the back of the trimming head fits exactly onto the notch in the hair chamber (Fig. 17).

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This product has no other user-serviceable parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

Accessories

Accessories may be purchased at a store near you or on our website
www.philips.com/store.

Assistance

For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call toll free 1-800-243-3050.
Online information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Disposal
  • This appliance contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which must be disposed of properly. Contact your local town or city officials for battery disposal information. You can also call
    1- 800-822-8837 (Fig. 18) or visit www.call2recycle.org for battery drop-off locations.
    For assistance, visit our website www.philips.com/support or call 1- 800-243-3050 toll free.

  • Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. For recycling information, please contact your local waste management facilities or visit www.recycle.philips.com

Full Five-Year Warranty

Philips North America LLC warrants this new product (except blade and guards) against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective product without charge.

IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage or batteries.*

NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to www.philips.com/support for assistance. It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of product by insured mail, insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty.

NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by Philips North America LLC.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.
*Read enclosed instructions carefully.

45-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not fully satisfied with your product send the product back and we’ll refund you the full purchase price.
The product must be shipped prepaid by insured mail, insurance prepaid, have the original sales receipt, indicating purchase price and date of purchase, and the money-back guarantee return authorization form enclosed.
We cannot be responsible for lost mail.

The product must be postmarked no later than 45 days after the date of purchase. Philips reserves the right to verify the purchase price of the product and limit refunds not to exceed suggested retail price.

To obtain the money-back guarantee service, please go to www.PhilipsMoneyBack.com and follow the simple 3-step process.
Delivery of refund check will occur 6–8 weeks after receipt of returned product.

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