Series 5000 HC5440 - Beard trimmer PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Beard Trimmer
Brand	Philips
Model	Series 5000 HC5440
Power Supply	100-240 V adapter (automatic voltage selector)
Charging Time	Approx. 8 hours
Cordless Operating Time	Up to 75 minutes
Hair Length Settings (with comb)	1 mm to 23 mm
Hair Length Settings (without comb)	0.5 mm
Included Combs	Trimming comb, Beard comb (selected models)
Cleaning Method	Rinse cutting unit and comb under tap; wipe housing with dry cloth
Replacement Part	Original Philips cutting unit
Safety Features	Not waterproof, keep adapter dry, do not immerse
Battery Type	Built-in rechargeable
Operating Temperature	5°C to 35°C
Warranty	Worldwide guarantee (see leaflet)

Frequently Asked Questions - Series 5000 HC5440 PHILIPS

How do I charge the Philips Series 5000 HC5440 beard trimmer?

Make sure the appliance is switched off. Insert the appliance plug into the trimmer, then put the adapter in the wall socket. The charging light lights up green continuously during charging.

How long does it take to fully charge the trimmer?

It takes approximately 8 hours to fully charge the appliance.

What is the cordless operating time of the HC5440?

Once fully charged, the appliance has a cordless operating time of up to 75 minutes.

What hair length settings are available?

With the trimming comb, you can set the length from 1 mm to 23 mm. Without comb, the trimmer cuts hair to 0.5 mm for close trimming.

Can I use the trimmer while it is charging?

Yes, after the first full charge, you can use the appliance directly from the mains by connecting it to the mains.

How should I clean the beard trimmer?

Only the cutting unit and comb can be rinsed under the tap. Wipe the housing with a dry cloth. Remove the comb and cutting unit, clean with the brush or rinse, shake off excess water, and reattach.

Is the Philips HC5440 waterproof?

No, the appliance is not waterproof. Never immerse it in water or rinse it under the tap. Only the cutting unit and comb can be rinsed.

What accessories are included with the trimmer?

The package includes a trimming comb, a beard comb (on selected models), a brush, a case (on selected models), and the adapter.

How do I replace the cutting unit?

Press the release button to remove the old cutting unit. Insert the lug of a new original Philips cutting unit into the guiding slot and push it back onto the appliance until it clicks.

How should I dispose of the trimmer at the end of its life?

Do not throw it with household waste. Hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. Before disposal, remove the built-in rechargeable battery (follow the instructions in the manual) and dispose of it separately.

USER MANUAL Series 5000 HC5440 PHILIPS

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Introduction

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General description (Fig. 1)

1 Cutting unit 2 Length setting adjuster 3 On/off button 4 Charging light 5 Trimming comb 6 Beard comb (HC5440/80, HC3424/80, HC3420/80, HC3420/17 only) 7 Adapter 8 Socket for small plug 9 Brush 10 Case (HC5440/80, HC3424/80, HC3420/80 only)

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

Keep the adapter dry.

Warning

• The adapter 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

• Never immerse the appliance in water or rinse it under the tap. Only the cutting unit can be rinsed under the tap.
• Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
• Only use the adapter supplied.
• 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 the cutting unit or the trimming comb is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury.

Electromagnetic fields

This Philips appliance complies with all standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF).

General

• The appliance is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages from 100 to 240 volts.
• The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.

Charging

Charge the appliance fully before you use it for the first time or after a long period of disuse. It takes approximately 8 hours to fully charge the appliance. When it is fully charged, the appliance has a cordless operating time of up to 60 minutes (HC3424, HC3420) or 75 minutes (HC5440).

Note: After charging the appliance once fully for the first time, you can also use the appliance directly from the mains. Simply connect the appliance to the mains.

Charging indications

Charging

- When the appliance is charging, the charging light lights up green continuously.

Charging the appliance

1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.

2 Insert the appliance plug into the appliance. 3 Put the adapter in the wall socket. 4 After charging, remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the appliance.

Optimising the lifetime of the rechargeable battery

When you have charged the appliance for the first time, we advise you to use it until the battery is completely empty. Continue to use the appliance until the motor almost stops operating during a session. Then recharge the battery. Follow this procedure at least twice a year.

Using the appliance

The hair length settings are indicated in millimeters, the comb cuts the hair to a length of 1mm to 23mm. The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after cutting.

When you trim for the first time, be careful. Do not move the trimmer too fast. Make smooth and gentle movements.

Tip: Start trimming at a high length setting and reduce the length setting gradually until you have reached the desired hair length.

Trimming with comb

1 Attach the comb onto the appliance.

2 Turn the length setting adjuster to the desired length setting.

Note: When you trim for the first time, start at the highest length setting to familiarise yourself with the appliance.

3 Switch on the appliance.

4 To trim most effectively, move the trimmer against the hair growth direction. Make sure the surface of the comb always stays in contact with the skin.

Trimming without comb

Use the trimmer without the trimming comb to clip hair close to the skin (0.5mm) or to contour the neckline and sideburns.

Be careful when you trim without comb because the cutting element removes every hair it touches.

1 Push the comb off the appliance.

2 Switch on the appliance.

3 Make well-controlled movements. Touch the hair lightly with the trimmer.

Using the beard comb (HC5440/80, HC3424/80, HC3420/80, HC3420/17 only)

The hair length settings are indicated in millimeters, the comb cuts the hair to a length of 1mm to 23mm. The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after cutting.

1 Attach the comb onto the appliance.

2 Turn the length setting adjuster to the desired length setting.

3 Switch on the appliance.

4 To trim most effectively, move the trimmer against the hair growth direction. Make sure the surface of the comb always stays in contact with the skin.

Cleaning

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

Never immerse the appliance in water or rinse it under the tap.

Note: Only the cutting element and the comb can be cleaned with water.

1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the mains. 2 Wipe the housing of the appliance with a dry cloth. 3 Remove the comb and clean it with the brush or rinse it under the tap. 4 Press the release button (1). The cutting unit comes off the appliance (2).

5 Clean the cutting unit with the brush or rinse it under the tap.

6 Clean the inside of the appliance with the brush.

Never immerse the appliance in water or rinse it under the tap.

7 Shake off excess water. To reattach the cutting unit, insert the lug of the cutting unit into the guiding slot.

8 Insert the lug of the cutting unit into the guiding slot (1) and push the cutting unit back onto the appliance (2).

Replacement

Only replace a worn or damaged cutting unit with an original Philips cutting unit, available from authorized Philips service centers.

1 Press the release button (1). The cutting unit comes off the appliance (2).

2 Insert the lug of the new cutting unit into the guiding slot (1) and push the cutting unit back onto the appliance (2).

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 Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).

Environment

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the battery before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. Dispose of the battery at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery if it is completely empty.

1 Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let the appliance operate until the motor stops. 2 Press the release button (1) and remove the cutting unit (2).

3 Insert the screwdriver between the motor unit and the back panel of the appliance. Press down the screwdriver as far as it will go

4 Tilt the handle of the screwdriver downwards (1) and separate the back panel from the appliance (2).

5 Remove the side panels. Pull the bottom part of the printed circuit board with the rechargeable batteries attached from the appliance.

6 Cut the wires to separate the rechargeable batteries from the appliance.

Do not connect the appliance to the mains again after you have opened it.

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.

Introduction

Caution

Charging

Caution

Charging

Caution

Charging

Caution

Charging

Using the beard comb (only models HC5440/80, HC3424/80, HC3420/80, HC3420/17)

Charging

Charging

2 Switch on the appliance.

3 Switch on the appliance.

General

Charge

Caution

Note

Charging

Caution

Charging

- When the appliance is charging, the charge light glows continuously green.

Charging the appliance

3 Switch on the appliance.

3 Switch on the appliance.

- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the battery before you dispose of the appliance at an official collection point. Dispose of the battery at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service center. They will remove the battery for you and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way.

Removing the rechargeable battery

5 Remove the side panels. Pull the lower part of the circuit board with the rechargeable batteries out of the appliance.

Caution

Charging

3 Switch on the appliance.

3 Switch on the appliance.

Ordering accessories

4 Tilt the screwdriver handle down (1) and separate the back panel from the appliance (2).

Caution

Charging

2 Connect the cord plug to the appliance.

3 Switch on the appliance.

3 Switch on the appliance.

Charging

Charging

3 Turn on the device.

2 Turn on the device.

3 Turn on the device.