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| Product type | Electric hair clipper |
| Brand | Philips |
| Model | HQC888 |
| Power supply | Rechargeable (built-in battery) and mains 220-240 V |
| Initial charging time | 12 hours |
| Autonomy after full charge | Approximately 50 minutes |
| Number of cutting guides | 2 (small and large) |
| Cutting height positions | 14 in total (small guide: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 mm; large guide: 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41 mm) |
| Recommended use | Dry hair only |
| Operating and charging temperature | 15 °C to 35 °C |
| Maintenance | Cleaning with the provided brush; no lubrication necessary |
| Replacement of cutting unit | Use exclusively an original Philips cutting unit |
| Environmental protection | Built-in rechargeable battery; remove and dispose at end of life according to instructions |
| Warranty and service | Philips consumer service (see leaflet) or website www.philips.com |
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USER MANUAL HQC888 PHILIPS
Instructions for use Modelling & Styling
- Dear customer, you have made the right choice! Your new Philips 3D Hair Clipper adapts to the contours of the head and enables comfortable use.
- To enjoy using this Philips 3D hair clipper for a long time, we advise you to read the following information.
- In the enclosed booklet 'Modelling and Styling' and on the interactive instruction CD-ROM you can find instructions and many useful tips on how to create the haircut you want.
Important
Appliance
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
- Check if the voltage indicated on the mains plug corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.
- This appliance is suitable for mains voltages from 220 to 240 Volts.
- Only use the adapter supplied to charge the appliance.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this will cause a hazardous situation
- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.
- Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 15^ and 35^ .
- Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
- This appliance is only intended for clipping human hair. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Charging
Charge the appliance for 12 hours (HQC888)/ 8 hours (HQC884) before you start using it for the first time.
A fully charged appliance has a cordless clipping time of up to 50 minutes (HQC 888)/ 35 minutes (HQC 884).
Do not charge the appliance for more than 24 hours.
I Make sure the appliance is switched off while charging.
2 Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (fig. 1).
3 Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
The pilot light will go on to indicate that the appliance is charging.
Optimising the lifetime of the battery
- After the appliance has been charged for the first time, do not recharge it between clipping sessions. Continue using it and recharge it only when the battery is (almost) empty.
- Discharge the battery completely twice a year by letting the motor run until it stops.
- Do not keep the appliance plugged into a wall socket all the time.
- If the appliance has not been used for a long period of time, it must be recharged for 12 hours.
Cored clipping
Do not run the appliance from the mains when the battery is fully charged.
To use the hair clipper when it is connected to the mains:
Switch the hair clipper off, connect it to the mains and wait a few seconds before switching it on.
2 If the battery is completely empty, wait a few minutes before switching the appliance on.
Using the appliance
Also see the interactive instruction CD-ROM.
Clipping with comb attachment
Select the small or large comb attachment, depending on the desired hair length.
Hair length settings
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The hair length settings are indicated in millimetres on the arms of the comb attachment. The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after cutting (fig. 2).
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The small comb cuts hair to a length of 3mm , 6mm , 9mm , 12mm , 15mm , 18mm or 21mm .
- The large comb cuts the hair to a length of 23 ~mm , 26 ~mm , 29 ~mm , 32 ~mm , 35 ~mm , 38 ~mm or 41 ~mm .
1 Slide the arms of the comb attachment into the guiding grooves of the appliance until you hear a click (fig. 3).
Make sure that the arms of the comb attachment have been properly slid into the grooves on both sides.
2 Set the comb to the desired hair length by turning the hair length adjustment ring (Precision Zoom Lock™) to the right or to the left until the comb has been set to the desired hair length (fig. 4).
- We advise you to start clipping at the highest setting (large comb) and to reduce the hair length setting in small steps until you reach the desired hair length.
3 Switch the appliance on.
- Choose the appropriate hair cutting method from the booklet 'Modelling and Styling' or consult the interactive instruction CD-ROM.
Tip: If a lot of hair has accumulated in the comb, remove the comb attachment and blow and/or shake the hair from the comb. Removing the comb does not change the hair length setting.
Tip: Write down the hair length settings selected to create a certain hairstyle as a reminder for future clipping sessions.
Clipping without comb attachment
You can use the clipper without comb attachment to contour the neckline and the area around the ears. You can also find instructions and tips on the instruction CD-ROM.
Remove the comb attachment by pulling it off the appliance (fig. 5).
Never pull at the flexible top of the comb attachment. Always pull at the bottom part.
The comb attachment keeps the cutting unit at a certain distance from your head. This means that, if you use the clipper without the comb attachment, your hair will be cut off very close to the skin.
Cleaning
Clean the appliance every time you have used it.
Do not use abrasives, scourers or liquids such as alcohol, petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
The appliance and the adapter may only be cleaned with the brush supplied.
I Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the mains before you start cleaning it.
2 Remove the comb attachment (fig. 5).
3 Open the cutting unit by applying pressure to the centre of the unit (fig. 6).
4 Clean the cutting unit and the inside of the appliance with the brush supplied (fig. 7).
5 Close the cutting unit by pushing it back onto the appliance until you hear a click (fig. 8).
The appliance does not need any lubrication.
Replacement
A worn or damaged cutting unit should only be replaced with an original Philips cutting unit.
1 Open the cutting unit by applying pressure in the centre and then remove it by pulling it upwards (fig. 9).
2 Place the two lugs of the new cutting unit into the guiding slots and push the unit back onto the appliance (fig. 10).
Environment
The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances which may pollute the environment.
Remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the appliance.
Do not throw the battery away with the normal household waste but dispose of it at an official collection point.
You can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre, which will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
1 Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let the appliance run until the motor stops.
2 Open and remove the cutting unit (See chapter 'Cleaning').
3 Undo the screws and remove the metal clip by means of a screwdriver (fig. 11).
4 Remove the top part by pulling it off the appliance (fig. 12).
5 Turn the zoom ring until the comb holder is in its highest position (fig. 13).
6 Then use some force to turn the zoom ring still further until the comb holder comes loose from the appliance (fig. 14).
7 Separate the two housing parts by means of a screwdriver (fig. 15).
8 Pull out the printed circuit board (fig. 16).
9 Insert a screwdriver into the small slot in the printed circuit board. Push the screwdriver down until part of the printed circuit board breaks off (fig. 17).
10 Open the plastic battery holder and take out the rechargeable battery (fig. 18).
Do not connect the appliance to the mains again after it has been opened!
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Einführung
Creating different hairstyles has become very easy with Philishave's new line of hair clippers. Forget those expensive and time-consuming appointments at the barber's. Create your own hairstyle at home, whenever you want! In the directions for use you can read how to charge, use, clean and store your clipper. In this booklet we show you the basic clipping techniques and how to use them to obtain the haircut you like. You've never done this before? No problem! Read these instructions and you will be able to create a neat, fashionable hairstyle straightaway.
Before you start clipping
Before you start clipping, it is important to familiarise yourself with the Philishave hair clipper by reading the directions for use. To get the best results, stick to the following procedure during clipping.
Before you start clipping we recommend that you do the following.
I First, find a comfortable place in front of a mirror where the person whose hair you are going to cut can sit down.
2 Make sure that the person's head is at the same level as your chest so that all parts of the head are clearly visible and within easy reach.
3 Comb the hair in the direction of growth. Now you are ready to start clipping.
Tip: to get the best results, only use the hair clipper on dry hair. Do not use it on freshly washed hair.
Basic clipping techniques
Start clipping
I Always start clipping the hair at the nape at the longest setting to establish whether you have set the comb attachment to the correct length setting. Adjust the setting, if necessary. When you have used the hair clipper before, start clipping at the longest
setting you have previously selected to create the same hairstyle. Use this length setting to clip the whole head (fig. 1).
2 Then use a shorter length setting to clip the areas near the temple and at the nape (fig. 2).
3 Finally, contour the hairline round the ears and at the nape (fig. 3).
Tip: regularly remove cut hair from the comb while clipping.
Clipping with comb attachment
The comb has been specially designed to always keep the cutting element at the same distance from the scalp. The flexible comb easily follows the contours of the head.
If you use the hair clipper with a comb attachment, you can obtain different hair lengths of up to 41 mm. The appliance comes with two comb attachments, offering 14 different hair length settings altogether (see table).
The hair length settings are indicated in millimetres on the arms of the comb attachment.
You can simply slide a comb attachment onto the appliance and choose the desired hair length setting.
Cutting length settings
Small Comb Large Comb setting hair length setting hair length
13mm823mm
26mm926mm
39mm 1029mm
4 12 mm 11 32 mm
5 15 mm 12 35 mm
6 18 mm 13 38 mm
721mm|441mm
Please note that with certain hair types the resulting hair length may deviate from the length indicated.
Clipping without comb attachment
You can obtain hair lengths of over 4cm by using a styling comb or your fingers together with the hair clipper without comb attachment.
Comb a small section of hair upwards against the direction of growth (fig. 4).
2 Lift the hair with the comb or hold it between your fingers until only the length that needs to be cut sticks out.
3 Use the clipper without the comb attachment to cut the hair protruding from the comb or fingers (fig. 5).
The right cutting techniques
- Always move the hair clipper AGAINST the direction of hair growth, otherwise it will not cut the hair properly (fig. 6).
- Make sure the comb attachment is always fully in contact with the scalp to obtain an even cutting result.
- Make slow and smooth movements and carefully follow the contours of the head.
Comb the hair frequently to remove cut hair. - When clipping the crown, pass the clipper slowly over the crown from different directions to achieve an even cutting result.
- Make overlapping passes over the head to ensure that the clipper catches all the hairs that need to be cut.
- Comb the hair in the direction of hair growth from time to time so that the clipper can catch the hair more easily.
To achieve a good result with curly, sparse or long and thin hair, use a comb to guide the hair towards the clipper.
Graduation
The Philishave hair clipper not only allows you to cut hair evenly at the same length all over the head, it also enables you to achieve a smooth transition from longer hair on top of the head to shorter hair on the back and sides of the head.
I First clip all the hair at the longest setting.
2 Then choose a shorter setting and cut the hair on all parts of the head except the top, where you want the hair to be longer.
3 You can repeat this procedure until the hair on every part of the head has the desired length and a smooth transition between the long hair on the top and the shorter hair on the back and sides of the head has been achieved.
Precise contouring without comb attachment
To contour the hairline round the ears and at the nape, remove the comb attachment by pulling it off the clipper.
Be careful when you are clipping without comb attachment, for the clipper will remove every hair it touches.
Contouring the hairline round the ears
I First comb the hair ends over the ear.
2 If necessary, bend the person's ear to get it out of the way (fig. 7).
3 Hold the clipper without comb attachment with the cutter pointing downwards (fig. 8).
4 Place one edge of the cutter onto the skin and then slowly and carefully shape the desired outline.
Always keep the teeth of the clipper at a safe distance from the ears. Tilt the clipper in such a way that only one edge of the cutting element touches the hair ends.
Trimming the sideburns
5 Turn the clipper and hold it with the cutter pointing downwards (fig. 9).
6 Cut only the hair ends. The hairline should be close to the ear.
Contouring the nape hairline
7 Use the clipper without the comb attachment and hold it with the cutter pointing downwards (fig. 10).
8 Make slow and steady downward strokes.
9 Do not place the clipper too high up on the back of the head. Follow the natural hairline.
10 Do not try to comb the hair downwards with the clipper, as the appliance will remove all the hair it touches.
Create your favourite haircut!
The Philishave hair clipper has been designed to give you optimum freedom when cutting hair at home. With its 14 different hair length settings and a styling comb the possibilities are nearly endless. Of course, the results depend on the type of hair, your own personal taste and creativity. To make sure you get good results right from the start, we have selected a few hairstyles. The following hairstyles give you an idea of what can be achieved with a Philishave hair clipper. The numbers indicated in the picture are the settings used to create each particular style.
Short and simple
Use the small comb.
Hair length settings: (fig. 11).
sides: 9 mm
top: 18 mm
Long on top and short on the sides of the head
Hair length settings: (fig. 12).
lower part of back and sides: 9 mm
upper part of back and sides: 18 mm
top: 41 mm
Fashionably short
Hair length settings: (fig. 13).
nape: 9 mm
lower part of back and sides: 12 mm
upper part of back and sides: 18 mm
top: 32 mm
Curly hair
Hair length settings: (fig. 14).
nape: 6 mm
lower part of back and sides: 15 mm
upper part of back and sides: 21 mm
top: with clipper over fingers
Remember your personal settings!
Clipping with the Philishave hair clipper is much easier than it looks. After a few haircuts you can experiment with other settings than the six mentioned above. You will see that there are many possibilities. To help you remember the settings you have used for yourself and others, simply fill in the Personal Setting Table at the end of this booklet.
ENGLISH68
Personal Setting Table
Name:
nape:
lower part of back and sides:
upper part of back and sides:top:
Name:
nape:
lower part of back and sides:
upper part of back and sides:
top:
Name:
nape:
lower part of back and sides:
upper part of back and sides:
top:
