PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer User Manual

: October 27, 2023
: Philips

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer User Manual

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer -
Overview

Introduction

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General description (Fig. 1)

Full-size hair trimmer
On/off slide
Socket for small plug
Precision trimmer
Precision shaver (MG5740, MG5735, MG5730 only)
Nose trimmer
Hair comb 3/8in. (9mm)
Hair comb 15/32in. (12mm)
Hair comb 21/32in. (16mm)
Stubble comb 3/64in. (1mm)
Stubble comb 5/64in. (2mm)
Adjustable comb (3-7mm)
Body comb 1/8in. (3mm) (MG5740, MG5735, MG5730 only)
Body comb 3/16in. (5mm) (MG5740 only)
Supply unit
Small plug
Cleaning brush
Pouch

Note : The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance.

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.

Warning

To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (A00390) 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.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Always unplug the appliance before you clean it under the tap.
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

Never immerse the charging stand in water and do not rinse it under the tap.
Never immerse the appliance in water. Do not use the appliance in the bath or shower.
Never use water hotter than 60°C to rinse the appliance.
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.
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.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

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

General

This appliance can be safely cleaned under the tap.
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.
Maximum noise level: Lc = 69 dB(A)

Charging

Charging with the supply unit

When the appliance has charged for 16 hours, it has a cordless operating time of up to 80 minutes.

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

Using the appliance

Note: This appliance can only be used without cord.

Note: Switch off and clean the appliance after each use.

Detaching and attaching cutting elements

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer - Detaching and attaching
cutting elements

To detach a cutting element, push upwards against the teeth of the cutting element and take it off the handle.
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’).

Detaching the precision shaver and nose trimmer

Place your finger on the arrow at the back of the attachment and push it off the handle in the direction of the arrow.

Attaching and detaching combs

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer - Attaching and detaching
combs

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 center of the guard with your fingers or the palm of your hand (‘click’).
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.

Note : When trimming for the first time, start by using the comb with the maximum trimming length setting to familiarize yourself with the appliance.

Switching the appliance on and off

To switch on the appliance, push the on/off slide upwards.
To switch off the appliance, push the on/off slide downwards.

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.

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.
For contouring, hold the cutting element perpendicular to the skin and move it upwards or downwards with gentle pressure.

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.

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer - Beard
combs

Attachments for use on body

Use the green body combs to trim body hair.
When you trim for the first time, use the 5mm/3/16in. body comb to familiarize yourself with the appliance.
Make sure hair is clean and dry as wet hair tends to stick to the body.
When trimming sensitive areas, always use a body comb.
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 comb always stays in contact with your skin.
When too many hairs have accumulated on the appliance, 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.

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer - Body
combs

Attachments for use on head

Full-size hair trimmer

Use the full-size 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.

To contour the hairline around the ears, comb the hair ends over the ears.
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.
To contour the nape of the neck or sideburns, turn the appliance and make downward strokes.
Move the appliance slowly and smoothly following the natural hairline.

Hair combs

Attach a hair comb to the full size hair trimmer to evenly trim the hairs on your head. The appliance comes with 3 hair combs. The hair length settings are indicated on the combs. The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after trimming.

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer - Hair combs
Table

Attach a comb to the full size hair trimmer.
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. Press lightly.
- Make overlapping passes over the head to ensure that all hair that should be cut has been cut.

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).

Hold the precision trimming head perpendicular to the skin and move the trimming head upwards or downwards with gentle pressure.

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

Gently move the tip in and out of nose while turning it around to remove unwanted hairs.

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer - Trimming nose
hair

Trimming ear hair

Slowly move the tip round the ear to remove hairs that stick out beyond the rim of the ear.
Gently move the tip in and out of the outer ear channel to remove unwanted hairs.

PHILIPS MG5720 Multigroom Face and Hair Trimmer - Trimming ear
hair

Precision shaver

Use the precision shaver after trimming, to shave unwanted hairs on cheeks, chin and along the beard with precision. Make sure to pre-trim your beard first, with the full-size hair trimmer without comb, to obtain the best result.

Note : Use the precision shaver to remove remaining hairs and detailing your beard style. It is not suitable for a full face shave.

Gently press the precision shaver onto the skin and shave along contoured edges to remove any unwanted hairs.

Cleaning

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.

After every use: cleaning under the tap

Turn off the appliance and disconnect from the wall socket.
Remove any comb or cutting element from the appliance.
Rinse the hair chamber under a warm tap.
Clean the cutting element and comb under a warm tap.
Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts air dry completely.

Thorough cleaning

Turn off the appliance and disconnect from the wall socket.
Wipe the handle of the appliance with a dry cloth.
Remove any comb or cutting element from the appliance.
Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the hair chamber with the cleaning brush supplied.
Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the cutting elements and/or combs with the cleaning brush supplied.
Clean the cutting elements under a warm tap.
Clean the combs under a warm tap.
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.

Rinse the nose trimmer head with hot water.
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.
Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts air dry completely.

Cleaning the precision shaver

Hold the precision shaver at the grooves on each side and pull the top part off the bottom part.
Blow and/or shake out any hair that has accumulated inside the precision shaver.
Do not use the cleaning brush to remove hairs from the shaving foil.
Clean the top part of the precision shaver under a warm tap.
Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts air dry completely.
Reattach the top part onto the bottom part of the precision shaver.

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).

Recycling

– This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).

– This symbol means that this product contains a built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2006/66/EC). Please take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service center to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery.

– Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the product. Before you remove the battery, make sure that the product is disconnected from the wall socket and that the battery is completely empty.

Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the product and when you dispose of the rechargeable battery.

Check if there are screws in the back or front of the appliance. If so, remove them.
Remove the back and/or front panel of the appliance with a screwdriver. If necessary, also remove additional screws and/or parts until you see the printed circuit board with the rechargeable battery.
Remove the rechargeable battery.