Speed XL2 HQ8260 - Shaver PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Speed XL2 HQ8260 PHILIPS

A B C D E G F H I M L K J O P N

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome

to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that

Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.

Please read this user manual, as it contains

information about the wonderful features of this

shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier

Read this user manual carefully before you use the

shaver and the Jet Clean System. Save the user

manual for future reference.

Make sure the adapter does not get wet.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut

off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as

this causes a hazardous situation.

The shaver and the Jet Clean System are 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 appliances by a

person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the shaver and the Jet Clean

Never immerse the shaver in water.

Charge, use and store the shaver at a temperature

between 10°C and 35°C.

Always put the protection cap on the shaver

to protect the shaving heads when you are

The shaver, the Jet Clean System and the other

accessories are not dishwasher-proof.

Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the

Do not use the shaver in the bath or in the

Only use the adapter supplied.

Never immerse the Jet Clean System in water nor

rinse it under the tap.

If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced

with one of the original type in order to avoid a

Only use the Jet Clean System with the original

HQ200 cleaning fluid.

Use and store the Jet Clean System at a

temperature between 10°C and 35°C.

Always place the Jet Clean System on a stable,

level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.

Always place the Jet Clean System on a fluid-

The Jet Clean System thoroughly cleans but does

not disinfect your shaver, therefore do not share

the shaver with others.

4222.002.4998.2.indd 7 27-02-2009 11:34:03Compliance with standards

The shaver complies with the internationally

approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely

cleaned under the tap.

The shaver and the Jet Clean system comply with

all standards regarding electromagnetic fields

(EMF). If handled properly and according to the

instructions in this user manual, the appliances are

safe to use based on scientific evidence available

The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe

low voltage of less than 24 volts.

C Shaving unit release button

D Shaver on/off button with power-on symbol

J Cleaning symbol, drying symbol and ‘fluid low’

K Jet Clean System on/off button

L Cleaning chamber release button

HQ8290: Before you use the shaver for the first

time, remove the protective foil from the display.

The three shaver types (HQ8290, HQ8270 and

HQ8260) have different displays, which are shown in

Charging takes approx. 60 minutes.

A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time

of up to 55 minutes, which is enough for approx. 17

When the shaver is charging, the minutes

indication and the plug symbol flash.

The shaving minutes increase until the shaver is

4222.002.4998.2.indd 9 27-02-2009 11:34:06HQ8270/HQ8260

When the shaver is charging, the battery level

lights go on in a rising pattern as the battery

Battery fully charged

When the battery is fully charged, the minutes

indication is visible on the display and the plug

symbol disappears from the display.

Note: The actual shaving time is calculated by the

shaver. If you have a heavy beard, the shaving time may

be less than 55 minutes. The shaving time may also

vary over time, depending on your shaving behaviour,

cleaning habits and beard type.

After 4 hours of charging, the display automatically

switches off and the charging process stops.

When the battery is fully charged, all battery level

lights light up continuously.

After 4 hours of charging, the battery level lights

go out automatically and the charging process

Note: If the rechargeable battery runs low during

shaving, you can connect the shaver to the mains to

4222.002.4998.2.indd 10 27-02-2009 11:34:09HQ8290

When the battery is almost empty (when

there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left),

the minutes indication and the plug symbol

When you switch off the shaver, the shaving

minutes and the plug symbol continue to flash for

When the battery is almost empty (when there

are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the

orange plug symbol lights up.

When you switch off the shaver, the plug symbol

flashes for a few seconds.

Remaining battery capacity

The remaining battery capacity is shown when you

switch the shaver on or off:

The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the

number of shaving minutes shown on the display.

The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the

number of battery level lights that are on.

You can lock the shaver when you are going to

travel. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being

switched on by accident.

4222.002.4998.2.indd 11 27-02-2009 11:34:10Note: The travel lock cannot be activated when the

shaver is connected to the mains.

Activating the travel lock

1 Press the on/off button for 4 seconds to enter

the travel lock mode (your display may differ

from the one shown in the figure).

The lock symbol appears on the display and the

power-on symbol lights up for a few seconds to

indicate that the travel lock has been activated.

Note: When you push the on/off button during less

than 4 seconds while the shaver is in the travel lock

mode, the lock symbol and the power-on symbol in the

on/off button flash for a few seconds.

Deactivating the travel lock

1 Press the on/off button for 4 seconds.

The lock symbol disappears and the motor

starts running to indicate that the travel lock has

The shaver is now ready for use again.

Note: When you start charging, the travel lock is

automatically deactivated.

It takes approx. 60 minutes to fully charge the

When you charge the shaver for the first time or

after a long period of disuse, let it charge for 4 hours.

Tip: To optimise the battery capacity, fully charge the

shaver and then use it normally until the battery is

completely empty. Repeat this process three times in a

row. If you optimise the battery capacity in this way, you

4222.002.4998.2.indd 12 27-02-2009 11:34:11can also charge the shaver in between shaves, even if

the battery is not completely empty yet.

A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time

of up to 55 minutes, which is enough for approx. 17

The actual shaving time is calculated by the shaver.

If you have a heavy beard, the shaving time may be

less than 55 minutes. The shaving time may also vary

over time, depending on your shaving behaviour,

cleaning habits and beard type.

Charging for one shave

HQ8290: As the shaver charges, the display shows

the number of shaving minutes available. Depending

on the number of minutes you usually need for one

shave, you can determine when the shaver contains

enough energy for one shave.

HQ8270/HQ8260: When the orange plug symbol

goes out, the shaver contains enough energy for one

Charging in the Jet Clean System

1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

3 Place the shaver upside down in the holder.

Note: The shaver cannot be placed in the Jet Clean

System when the protection cap is on the shaving unit.

4 Push the lever down completely to lock the

The battery symbol on the Jet Clean System

goes on to indicate that the shaver is being

Note: When the Jet Clean System is performing the

cleaning program, the battery symbol is out.

4222.002.4998.2.indd 13 27-02-2009 11:34:13When the battery is fully charged, the battery

symbol on the Jet Clean System goes out and

the charging process stops.

5 To remove the shaver from the Jet Clean

System: move the lever upwards until it does

not go any further (1) and remove the shaver

Charging with the adapter

Do not charge the shaver in a closed pouch.

1 Put the small plug in the shaver.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

The display shows that the shaver is charging

(see chapter ‘The display’).

Note: You can also use the appliance without charging.

Simply connect the appliance to the mains.

1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights

2 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make

both straight and circular movements.

Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.

Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get

accustomed to the Philips shaving system.

3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the

4222.002.4998.2.indd 14 27-02-2009 11:34:144 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and

You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns

1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights

2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open

You can now start trimming.

3 After trimming, close the trimmer (‘click’) and

switch off the shaver.

Cleaning and maintenance

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents

or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to

clean the shaver and the Jet Clean System.

Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal

shaving performance.

The best and most hygienic way to clean the

shaver is in the Jet Clean System. You can also

rinse the shaver under the tap or clean it with the

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

You can clean the outside of the shaver with a

4222.002.4998.2.indd 15 27-02-2009 11:34:15Note: Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of

the appliance when you rinse it. This is normal and not

Cleaning the shaving unit in the Jet Clean

The Jet Clean System cleans the shaving unit.

Preparing the Jet Clean System for use

Fill the cleaning chamber before first use and

when the ‘fluid low’ symbol flashes to indicate

that the fluid level is too low. When the fluid level

drops below the minimum level, the cleaning

symbol and the ‘fluid low’ symbol start to flash

with intervals and the holder returns to its starting

1 Simultaneously press the release buttons on

both sides of the cleaning chamber (1). Then lift

the Jet Clean System off the cleaning chamber

The cleaning chamber remains behind.

2 Unscrew the cap from the bottle with

HQ200 cleaning fluid and remove the airtight

3 Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning

fluid up to the MAX indication.

Note: Make sure the cleaning chamber is always filled

above the MIN indication.

4 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the

Make sure that the release buttons snap back into

4222.002.4998.2.indd 16 27-02-2009 11:34:18When the cleaning chamber is filled with

cleaning fluid, do not move it to prevent leakage of

5 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System and

put the adapter in the wall socket.

The holder automatically moves to the highest

The Jet Clean System is now ready for use.

Using the Jet Clean System

1 Place the shaver upside down in the holder and

push the lever down completely to lock the

The battery symbol on the Jet Clean System

goes on to indicate that the shaver is being

Note: The shaver cannot be placed in the Jet Clean

System when the protection cap is on the shaving unit.

2 Press the on/off button on the Jet Clean

System to start the cleaning program.

The cleaning program has two phases, the cleaning

The battery symbol on the Jet Clean System

During the first phase of the cleaning program,

the cleaning symbol starts to flash and the

shaver is automatically lowered into the cleaning

The shaver automatically switches on and off

several times and moves up and down.

The cleaning symbol flashes throughout the

cleaning program, which takes 8 minutes.

4222.002.4998.2.indd 17 27-02-2009 11:34:20During the second phase of the cleaning

program, the shaver is placed in the drying

position, indicated by a flashing drying symbol.

This phase takes approx. 4 hours. The shaver

stays in this position until the end of the

After the cleaning program, the battery symbol

on the Jet Clean System goes on to indicate that

the shaver is being charged.

Note: If you press the on/off button of the Jet

Clean System during the cleaning program, the

program aborts and resets. In this case, the cleaning

or drying symbol stops flashing and the holder returns

to its starting position. The shaver may still be wet

and dirty, because the cleaning program has not been

Note: If you remove the adapter from the wall socket

during the cleaning program, the program aborts. The

holder remains in its current position. When you put

the adapter back into the wall socket, the holder moves

to the highest position.

When the fluid level drops below the minimum

level, the cleaning symbol and the ‘fluid low’

symbol start to flash with intervals and the holder

returns to its starting position.

Cleaning the Jet Clean System

Empty the cleaning chamber and clean it thoroughly

by rinsing it with hot tap water every 15 days if you

use the Jet Clean System daily. Otherwise empty and

clean the cleaning chamber at least once a month.

1 Clean the outside of the Jet Clean System with

rinse it under the tap.

2 Simultaneously press the release buttons on

both sides of the Jet Clean System (1). Then lift

the Jet Clean System off the cleaning chamber

The cleaning chamber remains behind.

3 Pour any remaining cleaning fluid out of the

You can simply pour the cleaning fluid down the sink,

this is not harmful to the environment.

4 Rinse the cleaning chamber under a hot tap.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

The cleaning chamber is not dishwasher-proof.

5 Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning

fluid up to the MAX indication.

Note: Make sure the cleaning chamber is always filled

above the MIN indication.

6 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the

Make sure that the release buttons snap back into

Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap

1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from

3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under

a hot tap for some time.

Make sure that you clean the inside as well as the

outside of the shaving unit.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess

Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber

with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the

shaving heads and the coupling spindles.

5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open

to let the shaver dry completely.

Cleaning the shaving unit with the brush

1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from

retaining frame (2).

4 Clean the shaving heads with the brush

supplied. Each shaving head consists of a cutter

Do not clean more than one cutter and guard

at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you

accidentally mix up the cutters and guards, it

may take several weeks before optimal shaving

performance is restored.

5 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving

6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving

unit and turn the lock clockwise.

7 Close the shaving unit.

Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check

if you have positioned the shaving heads properly and

if the retaining frame is locked.

Cleaning the trimmer with the brush

Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.

4222.002.4998.2.indd 21 27-02-2009 11:34:271 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from

2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open

3 Clean the trimmer with the short-bristled side

of the cleaning brush. Brush up and down along

4 Close the trimmer (‘click’).

Tip: For optimal trimming performance, lubricate the

trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every

There are three ways to store the shaver or to take

it with you when you travel:

put the shaver in the Jet Clean system. Make sure

the protection cap is not on the shaving unit.

Note: If you do not want the shaver to charge while it is

stored it in the Jet Clean System, just leave the lever in

the upright position

put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent

store the appliance in the pouch supplied.

4222.002.4998.2.indd 22 27-02-2009 11:34:29Replacement

For maximum shaving performance, we advise

you to replace the shaving heads every two years.

Replace damaged shaving heads right away.

Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ9

Philips Shaving Heads.

1 Switch off the shaver. Disconnect the shaver

from the mains or remove it from the Jet

2 Press the release button to open the shaving

3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the

retaining frame (2).

4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones

in the shaving unit.

Make sure that the projections of the shaving

heads fit exactly into the recesses.

5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving

unit and turn the lock clockwise.

6 Close the shaving unit.

Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check

if you have positioned the shaving heads properly and

if the retaining frame is locked.

The following accessories are available:

HQ9 Philips Shaving heads

HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not

available in some countries)

HQ200 Philips Cleaning Fluid

Do not throw away the shaver and the Jet Clean

System with the normal household waste at the

end of their life, but hand them in at an official

collection point for recycling. By doing this,

you help to preserve the environment.

The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains

substances that may pollute the environment.

Always remove the battery before you discard or

hand in the shaver 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 shaver battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you

discard the shaver. Make sure the rechargeable

battery is completely empty when you remove it.

1 Disconnect the shaver from the mains or

remove it from the Jet Clean System.

2 Let the shaver run until it stops and undo the

two screws in the back of the shaver.

4222.002.4998.2.indd 24 27-02-2009 11:34:323 Undo the two screws in the hair chamber.

4 Remove the back panel.

5 Remove the two side panels.

6 Bend the 4 hooks aside and take out the

Be careful, the hooks are sharp.

7 Undo the three screws in the power unit.

4222.002.4998.2.indd 25 27-02-2009 11:34:468 Remove the power unit cover with a

9 Remove the battery.

Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.

Do not put the shaver back into the plugged-

in Jet Clean System after you have removed the

rechargeable battery.

Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after

you have removed the rechargeable battery.

If you need service or information or if you have a

problem, please visit the Philips website at

www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer

Care Centre in your country (you find its phone

number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there

is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to

your local Philips dealer.

Guarantee restrictions

The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not

covered by the terms of the international guarantee

because they are subject to wear.

The shaver does not shave as well as it used to.

The Jet Clean System may not have cleaned the

shaver properly because the cleaning fluid in the

cleaning chamber is soiled or the cleaning fluid

level is too low. Clean the shaver thoroughly

before you continue shaving. If necessary, clean

‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

The shaving heads may be damaged or worn.

Replace the shaving heads (see chapter

Long hairs may be obstructing the shaving heads.

Clean the cutters and guards with the brush

supplied (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

2 The shaver does not work when I press the

The battery may be empty. Recharge the battery

(see chapter ‘Charging’) or connect the shaver to

The travel lock may be activated. Press the on/off

button for 4 seconds to deactivate the travel lock.

The temperature of the shaver may be too high.

In this case, the shaver does not work. As soon

as the temperature of the shaver has dropped

sufficiently, you can switch on the shaver again.

3 The shaver is not entirely clean after I clean it

in the Jet Clean System.

The cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber may be

soiled. Empty and rinse the cleaning chamber.

The cleaning fluid level may be too low. If the

fluid volume in the cleaning chamber drops

below the minimum level during the cleaning

program, the program aborts.The cleaning symbol

and the ‘fluid low’ symbol flash at intervals and

the holder returns to its starting position. Refill

the cleaning chamber with cleaning fluid up to

the MAX indication (see chapter ‘Cleaning and

You may have used another cleaning fluid than

4222.002.4998.2.indd 27 27-02-2009 11:34:47The locking lever of the Jet Clean System has

not been closed properly, or the shaver has not

been placed properly. If this is the case, the Jet

Clean System starts to operate, but the cleaning

program does not function properly.

4 The Jet Clean System does not work when I

press the on/off button.

The Jet Clean System may not be connected

to the mains. Put the small plug in the Jet Clean

System and put the adapter in the wall socket.

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