PHILIPS MG5750-18 Multigroom Instruction Manual

PHILIPS MG5750-18 Multigroom

Introduction

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General description

(Fig. 1)

1. Extra-wide hair trimmer
2. Precision trimmer
3. Nose trimmer
4. Full-size hair trimmers
5. On/off button
6. Socket for small plug
7. Stubble comb 3/64in. (1mm)
8. Stubble comb 5/64in. (2mm)
9. Beard comb 1/8in. (3mm)
10. Beard comb 3/16in. (5mm)
11. Beard comb 9/32in. (7mm)
12. Supply unit
13. Small plug
14. Hair comb 5/32in. (4mm)
15. Hair comb 3/8in. (9mm)
16. Hair comb 15/32in. (12mm)
17. Hair comb 21/32in. (16mm)
18. Fading hair comb 5/32in.-3/8in. (4-9mm)
19. Fading hair comb 5/32in.-3/8in. (4-9mm)
20. Body comb 1/8in. (3mm)
21. Body comb 3/16in. (5mm)

Not shown: cleaning brush, pouch

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.

Danger

• Keep the supply unit dry (Fig. 2).

Warning

• To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505) provided with the appliance.
• The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not cut off the supply unit to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
• Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type.
• Do not open the appliance to replace the rechargeable battery.

Caution

• This appliance is not washable. Never immerse the appliance in water and do not rinse it under the tap (Fig. 2).
• Only use this appliance for its intended purpose as shown in the user manual.
• For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only be used by one person.
• Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
• Do not use the supply unit in or near wall sockets that contain an electric air freshener to prevent irreparable damage to the supply unit.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

• This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

General

• The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
• The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.

Charging

When the appliance has been charged for 1 hour, it has a cordless operating time of up to 3 hours.

1. Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2. Insert the small plug into the appliance and put the supply unit in the wall socket (Fig. 3).
3. After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall outlet and pull the small plug out of the appliance.

Quick charge

After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the appliance contains enough power for one cordless trimming session.

Using the appliance

• Note: This appliance can be used without a cord or directly from the power outlet.
• Note: Switch off and clean the appliance after each use.

Detaching and attaching cutting elements

1. To detach a cutting element, push upwards against the teeth of the cutting element and take it off the handle (Fig. 4).
2. To attach a cutting element, insert the lug of the cutting element into the guiding slot at the front and push the back of the cutting element onto the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 5).

Detaching the nose trimmer

1. Place your finger on the arrow at the back of the attachment and push it off the handle in the direction of the arrow (Fig. 6).

Attaching and detaching combs

1. To attach any type of guard onto a cutting element, slide the front part of the guard onto the teeth of the cutting element. Then push down the centre of the guard with your fingers or the palm of your hand (‘click’) (Fig. 7).
2. To detach any type of comb from the cutting element, carefully pull its back part off the appliance and then slide it off the cutting element (Fig. 8).
3. Note: When trimming for the first time, start by using the comb with the maximum trimming length setting to familiarize yourself with the appliance.

Turning the appliance on and off

Press the on/off button once to turn the appliance on or off (Fig. 9).

Attachments for use on beard

Full-size hair trimmer

Use the full-size hair trimmer without a comb to trim hair close to the skin (to a length of 1/32in (0.5mm) or to create clean lines around your beard, neck and sideburns.

1. To trim hair close to the skin, place the flat side of the cutting element against your skin and make strokes against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 10).
2. For contouring, hold the cutting element perpendicular to the skin and move it upwards or downwards with gentle pressure (Fig. 11).

Beard combs

Attach a beard comb to the full-size hair trimmer to trim your beard and moustache evenly. The appliance comes with 5 beard combs. The hair length settings are indicated on the combs. The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after trimming.

1. Attach the comb to the full-size hair trimmer.
2. To trim the most effective way, move the comb against the direction of hair growth. Make sure the surface of the comb always stays in contact with the skin.

Attachments for use on the body

• Use the green bodyguards to trim body hair.
• When you trim for the first time, use the 5mm/3/16in. bodyguard to familiarize yourself with the product.
• Make sure hair is clean and dry as wet hair tends to stick to the body and, when trimming sensitive areas, always use a bodyguard.
• Since all hairs do not grow in the same direction, you may want to try different trimming positions (i.e. upwards, downwards, or across). Practice is best for optimum results.
• Always make smooth and gentle movements and be sure the surface of the guard always stays in contact with your skin.
• When too many hairs have accumulated on the product, blow the hairs out before use, for best trimming results.

Body combs

• Attach a body comb to the full-size hair trimmer to trim hairs below the neckline.
• The appliance comes with 2 body combs.
• The hair length settings are indicated on the combs.
• The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after trimming.

1. Attach a body comb to the full-size hair trimmer.
2. To trim in the most effective way, stretch the skin with your free hand and move the comb against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 13).
   • Make sure the surface of the comb always stays in contact with the skin.

Attachments for use on head

Extra-wide hair trimmer

Use the extra-wide hair trimmer without a comb to clip the hair on your head very close to the skin (1/32in (0.5mm) or to contour the neckline and area around the ears.

1. To contour the hairline around the ears, comb the hair ends over the ears.
2. Tilt the appliance in such a way that only one edge of the cutter blades touches the hair ends when you shape the contours around the ears.
3. To contour the nape of the neck or sideburns, turn the appliance and make downward strokes (Fig. 14).
4. Move the appliance slowly and smoothly following the natural hairline.

Hair combs

Attach a hair comb to the extra-wide hair trimmer to evenly trim the hairs on your head. The appliance comes with 4 hair combs. The hair length settings are indicated on the combs. The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after trimming.

1. Attach a comb to the extra-wide hair trimmer.
2. Move the trimmer slowly over the crown from different directions to achieve an even result. Make sure the surface of the comb always stays in contact with the skin.

• Always move the trimmer against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 15). Press lightly.
• Make overlapping passes over the head to ensure that all hair that should be cut has been cut.

Fading hair comb

• Attach the fading hair combs to the extra-wide hair trimmer to trim the hair around the ears with a faded result. The appliance comes with 2 combs. Use both combs to trim hair around both ears.
• Choose a hair comb based on the preferred trimming direction of back to front or front to back. Always make sure that you hold the side of the comb with the short teeth closest to your ear.
• Comb inch mm
  • Fading hair combs
• 5/32in.-3/8in. 4-9mm

1. Attach the comb to the extra-wide hair trimmer to trim the hair around the ear. Then attach the other comb to trim the hair around the other ear.
2. Place the appliance on your hair at the back or front of your ear, depending on the trimming direction you prefer. Always make sure that the side of the comb with the short teeth is closest to your ear.
3. Move the trimmer slowly around the ear, while holding it steady (Fig. 16). For best results, move the trimmer against the direction of hair growth (back to front).

Precision attachments for use on face Precision trimmer

Use the precision trimmer to create fine lines and contours around your facial style, close to the skin (to a length of 1/32in./0.5mm).

1. Hold the precision trimming head perpendicular to the skin and move the trimming head upwards or downwards with gentle pressure (Fig. 17).

Nose trimmer

• Use the nose trimmer to trim your nose hair and ear hair.
• Make sure nasal passages are clean. Make sure outer ear channels are clean and free from wax.
• Do not insert the tip more than 3/16in./5mm.
• Always clean the attachment after each use. Trimming nose hair

1. Gently move the tip in and out of the nose while turning it around to remove unwanted hairs (Fig. 18).

Trimming ear hair

1. Slowly move the tip around the ear to remove hairs that stick out beyond the rim of the ear.
2. Gently move the tip in and out of the outer ear channel to remove unwanted hairs (Fig. 18).

Cleaning

• Do not rinse the handle under the tap, only the attachments can be rinsed under the tap.
• Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean the product.
• Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimmer teeth.

Cleaning after every use

1. Turn off the appliance and disconnect from the power outlet.
2. Remove any comb or cutting element from the appliance.
3. Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the hair chamber with the cleaning brush supplied.
4. Clean the cutting element and comb under a warm tap (Fig. 19).
   • The handle is not suitable for cleaning under the tap.
5. Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts air dry completely.

Thorough cleaning

1. Turn off the appliance and disconnect from the power outlet.
2. Wipe the handle of the appliance with a dry cloth.
3. Remove any comb or cutting element from the appliance.
4. Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the hair chamber with the cleaning brush supplied.
5. Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the cutting elements and/or combs with the cleaning brush supplied.
6. Clean the cutting elements under a warm tap (Fig. 20).
   • The handle is not suitable for cleaning under the tap.
7. Clean the combs under a warm tap (Fig. 21).
8. Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts air dry completely.

Cleaning the nose trimmer

Clean the nose trimmer immediately after use and when a lot of hair or dirt has accumulated on the nose trimmer head.

1. Rinse the nose trimmer head with hot water (Fig. 22).
2. Turn on the appliance and rinse the nose trimmer head once more to remove any remaining hairs. Then turn off the appliance again.
   • For a thorough clean, immerse the nose trimmer head in a bowl with warm water for a few minutes and then turn on the appliance to remove stubborn hair/debris.
3. Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts air dry completely.

Storage

• Store the appliance in the pouch supplied.
• Note: Make sure the appliance is dry before you store it in the pouch.

Ordering accessories

• To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer.
• You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details).

Disposal

• This product 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- 888-224-9764 or visit www.call2recycle.ca 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.

Warranty and support

• If you need information or support, please www.philips.com/support or call toll-free: 1-866-800-9311. To locate the nearest Philips warranty depot, visit our website www.philips.com.

Guarantee restrictions

• Philips Consumer Lifestyle warrants its products for a period of two years after the date of purchase. If any defect due to faulty materials and workmanship occurs within this two-year warranty period, Philips Consumer Lifestyle will repair or replace the product at its expense.
• Philips Consumer Lifestyle will only pay for repair or replacement if convincing proof is provided, for instance by means of a receipt, that the day on which service is claimed is within the guarantee period. Parts that are subject to wear (such as cutting units and shaving heads) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee.
• The guarantee is not valid if a defect is due to damage caused by incorrect use, poor maintenance (e.g. parts blocked by scale) or if alterations or repairs have been carried out by persons not authorized by Philips Consumer Lifestyle.
• For the appliance to be used correctly, the user should strictly adhere to all instructions included in the user manual and should abstain from any actions or uses that are described as undesired or that are warned against in the user manual.
• These warranty restrictions do not affect your statutory rights.

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