Philips GC026/30 Fabric Shaver User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Philips
Table of Contents
Philips GC02630 Fabric Shaver
Introduction
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Important
- Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the appliance in water.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Do not open and remove the blade guard during use.
- Do not use the appliance if it shows visible damage or if the blade unit or blade guard is broken.
- Do not let pointed objects come into contact with the blades during use.
- Do not switch on the appliance when performing cleaning and maintenance.
- Keep your fingers and hand away from the blades during cleaning and maintenance.
Caution
- The appliance is intended for garments only. Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Using the appliance
Make sure you smooth out the garment on a flat surface. Do not press the appliance onto the garment too hard. Do not use the appliance on embroideries, zips, buttons, and loose threads
Cleaning and maintenance
Always switch off the appliance and remove the batteries before you clean the appliance.
Environment
- This symbol (Fig. 12) means that you must not throw away the appliance with normal household waste. Dispose of it at an official collection point for electrical appliances.
- Correct disposal helps to preserve the environment.
Note: The guarantee does not cover wear and tear of the blade unit
Revive your old garments instantly
The Philips fabric shaver allows you to easily and quickly remove fabric pills from all types of garments. All your garments, whether it is your sweater or your blanket, will look like new again!
Effective and quick pill removal
- Large blade surface for covering a large area at once
- Up to 8800 rounds/min blade rotation for effective removal
- 3 sizes of holes in the mesh to tackle all sizes of pills
- Height adjustment cap for the most delicate garments
Easy to use
- The pill container is easy to remove and empty
- The cleaning brush helps to clean your appliance after use
- 2 Philips AA batteries are included in the package
Highlights
- Large blade surface
- A large blade surface ensures that a larger area of the garment is covered at the same time, hence fewer strokes are needed to make your garment look new again.
- 8800 rounds/min blade rotation
- Blades rotate up to 8800 rounds/min for effective and quick removal of the fabric pills from your garments
- Large removable pill container
- The container, where the shaved off pills are stored, is easy to remove and empty.
- Special design shaving head
- Due to the mesh with 3 different sizes of holes, all sizes of fabric pills will be drawn into it and effectively removed from the fabric.
- Height adjustment cap
- The height adjustment cap enables you to remove fabric pills even from the most delicate garments
- Cleaning brush
- The cleaning brush helps to easily clean your appliance after use. Please follow the quick start guide included in the packaging to clean the appliance.
- 2 AA batteries included
- 2 Philips AA batteries are included in the package.
Specifications
Accessories
- Brush
- Delicate fabric protector
Sustainability
- User manual: 100% recycled paper
Technical specifications
- Power type: 2 AA batteries
Weight and dimensions
- Product dimensions (WxHxL): 12,3 x 5,8 x 8 cm
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Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
- Email: http://www.philips.com
- Contact number 12 NC: 8890 026 30030
FAQ’s
What is the purpose of a fabric shaver?
A useful instrument for de-pilling fabrics is a fabric shaver, sometimes known as a bobber. Three precisely crafted razor blades and a surprisingly powerful motor—which actually comes from an electric razor—combine to make up Steamer’s Pilo 1 Fabric Shaver.
Do garments get harmed by fabric shavers?
No, shaving does not harm clothing when done properly. Keep in mind that friction causes fibers to loosen and knot, which results in lint and pilling. It is best to remove those fibers using the fabric shaver since you don’t want them to pull anymore.
Do I need to use the cap while using it on sensitive fabrics?
I’ve only tested it on woolen. I advise wearing a cap when using it on sensitive clothing. If you can locate someone who can plan the cloth by stretching it from all sides. Thus it might not be a terrible idea to use it without a cap. Because wrinkles are harmful.
What distinguishes an electric fabric shaver from a manual one?
A hand-held tool called a manual fabric shaver utilizes a blade to get rid of fabric pills. An electric fabric shaver is a portable tool that eliminates fabric pills using a spinning blade. Because it can travel more swiftly across the fabric and doesn’t require any physical labor, an electric fabric shaver is quicker to use.
How can I pick the right fabric shaver?
Cloth shavers are available with many different handle shapes and designs. Some utilize an offset handle similar to a clothes iron while some have the shaving head built directly into the handle. A textured, ergonomic grip is something to look for in a fabric shaver. This will improve control and lessen the strain on the hands.
What can’t a fabric shaver be used on?
For delicate, extremely light sweaters, avoid using the shavers. Given how delicate and fragile they are, I doubt I’ll use the shaver on any of my truly light cashmere sweaters. For them, I’ll only use my sweater combs. These combs are what I use on my finer cashmere sweaters.
Do fabric shears become worn out?
No matter how high-quality they are, blades ultimately become dull. While in the middle of a task, some shavers include new blades, saving money and maybe time.
Do sheets respond to fabric shavers?
Pills, lint, and fluff are carefully pulled away by fabric shavers. It only requires that you switch it on and move it across your bed linens. The appearance and feel of your materials may be greatly enhanced by these useful tools, which can be purchased for approximately $11.
Is the carpet compatible with a fabric shaver?
Fur and animal hair may be safely and successfully removed from coats, couches, mattresses, hoodies, carpets, and other items with manual clothes dehairing razors.
How many blades ought to be on a razor?
A multi-blade razor or shaver captures the hair with the first blade, pulling it in the desired direction, and then cuts the hair with the other blades. This implies that a close, effective shave requires a minimum of two blades.
What is the name of a fabric shaver?
A useful instrument for de-pilling fabrics is a fabric shaver, sometimes known as a bobber.
Is the carpet compatible with a fabric shaver?
Fur and animal hair may be safely and successfully removed from coats, couches, mattresses, hoodies, carpets, and other items with manual clothes dehairing razors.
Leggings can you use a fabric shaver?
If the fabric of your leggings has already begun to pill, you may use a fabric shaver to get rid of the pilling and restore the fabric.
What’s wrong with my Philips fabric shaver?
Your shaver’s inability to operate or switch on might be due to grime. It may have dirt or hair lodged inside, preventing the shaving heads from moving. Clean your shaver correctly to solve this issue. If at all feasible, take the shaving head off and clean the interior of the razor as well.
What makes a fabric shaver necessary?
Without yanking or pulling abrasively at any undamaged threads, fabric shavers glide across the cloth to deliver an equal cut of any collected fuzz. When done gently, using a fabric shaver to remove pilled fluff may restore clothing to new condition.
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