HQC483 - Electric mower PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HQC483 PHILIPS

Dear customer, you have made the right choice! Your new Philips hair clipper adapts to the contours of the head and enables comfortable use.
To enjoy using the hair clipper for a long time, we advise you to read the following information.

Important

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference.

• Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter 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.
  The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this will cause a hazardous situation.
  Do not use a damaged adapter.
  If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.
• Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 15^ and 35^ .
This appliance is only intended for clipping human hair. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Charging

Charge the appliance for at least 12 hours before you start using it for the first time.

A fully charged appliance has a cordless operating time of up to 35 minutes.

Do not charge the appliance for more than 24 hours.

Make sure the appliance is switched off while charging.
2 insert the appliance plug into the appliance.
3 insert the adapter plug into the wall socket.
The pilot light will go on to indicate that the appliance is charging.

Optimising the lifetime of the battery

• Discharge the battery completely twice a year by letting the motor run until it stops.

• Remove the adapter plug from the wall socket when the battery is fully charged.
• If the appliance has not been used for a long time, it must be recharged for at least 12 hours.

Cored clipping

Do not run the appliance from the mains when the battery is fully charged.

To use the hair clipper connected to the mains:

Switch the hair clipper off, connect it to the mains and wait a few seconds before switching it on. If the battery is completely empty, wait a few minutes before switching the appliance on.

Preparing for use

Clipping with comb attachment

Before you start clipping, make sure the head of the person whose hair you are cutting is at the same level as your chest.
2 To get the best results, use the hair clipper only on dry hair. Do not use it on freshly washed hair.
3 First comb the hair into the direction of hair growth.

4 Always move the clipper against the direction of hair growth, otherwise it will not cut the hair properly.
5 Move the clipper through the hair slowly.

Using the appliance

Clipping with comb attachment

I Slide the comb attachment onto the rails on the appliance until you hear a click.
2 Make sure that the arms of the comb attachment have been properly slid onto the rails on both sides.
3 Choose the appropriate hair length setting.

Press the adjustment button on the back of the appliance and slide the comb attachment to the desired position.

The clipper has 7 different hair length settings:

• 3 m m
• 6 m m
• 9 m m
• 12 mm
  -15mm
  -18mm
• 21 mm

Start at the setting for maximum hair length (21 mm) to familiarise yourself with the clipper.

4 Make sure that the flat part of the comb attachment is always fully in contact with the scalp to obtain an even cutting result.
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.
8 To achieve a good result with curly, sparse or long hair, you can use a comb to guide the hair towards the clipper.
9 We advise you to regularly remove clipped hair from the comb while clipping.

Graduation

The Philishave hair clipper not only allows you to cut the 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.

Start clipping at the setting for maximum hair length (i.e. position 21 mm).

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.

Precise contouring without comb attachment

You can use the clipper without comb attachment to contour the neckline and the area around the ears.

Be careful when you are clipping without comb attachment, for the clipper will remove every hair it touches.

Remove the comb attachment by pulling it off the clipper.
2 Before contouring the hairline round the ears, comb the hair ends over the ear.
3 Bend the person's ear to get it out of the way.
4 Tilt the clipper in such a way that only one edge of the cutting element touches the hair ends.
5 Only cut the hair ends. The hairline should be close to the ear.

6 To contour the nape hairline and the sideburns, turn the clipper and make downward strokes.
7 Move slowly and smoothly.
8ust follow the natural hairline.

Cutting over styling comb or fingers

This technique can be used to obtain hair lengths over 21 mm. Bear in mind that this technique is difficult to master and should only be applied by experienced users.

Remove the comb attachment.
Comb a small section of hair upwards. Lift the hair with a styling comb or hold it between your fingers until only the length that needs to be cut sticks out.
3 Cut the hair protruding from the comb or fingers.
4 Continue this procedure and comb frequently to remove cut hair and to check for unevenly cut sections.

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.

Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the mains before you start cleaning it.
2 Remove the comb attachment.
3 Push the middle part of the cutting unit upwards with your thumb until it opens and then pull it off the appliance.

Be careful that the cutting unit does not fall to the floor.

4 Clean the cutting unit and the inside of the appliance with the brush supplied.

5 Place the lug of the cutting unit into the slot and push the unit back onto the appliance.
Make sure you push the cutting unit back until you hear a click.

Replacement

A worn or damaged cutting unit should only be replaced with an original Philips cutting unit.

Push the middle part of the cutting unit upwards with your thumb until it opens and then pull it off the appliance.
2 Place the lug of the cutting unit into the slot and push the cutting unit back until you hear a click.

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 hand it in 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.

Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let the appliance run until the motor stops.

2 Open and remove the cutting unit.

3 Remove the metal clip by means of a screwdriver.

4 Open the housing.

Insert a screwdriver into one of the grooves next to the socket for the appliance plug. Turn the screwdriver to separate the two housing halves.

5 insert a screwdriver into the small slot in the printed circuit board marked with an arrow. Push the screwdriver down until part of the printed circuit board breaks off.

6 Pull the battery out of the appliance.

Dispose of the battery and the other components in an environmentally safe way.

Do not connect the appliance to the mains again after the battery has been removed!

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website 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 21 mm. The appliance is offering 7 different hair length settings altogether.

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

hair length

3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm

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 2 cm 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.

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 sideways (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 7 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: with clipper over fingers

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: with clipper over fingers

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.

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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:

rape:

lower part of back and sides:

upper part of back and sides:

top:

Einleitung

3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm

3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm

3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm

3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm

3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm

3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm

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3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm