4 A B C F G D E H K I J 4 EnglisH 6 Cestina 19 Dansk 2 Deutsch 45 español 59 suomi 7 Français 86 italiano 100 neDerlanDs 114 norsk 128 português 141 slovensky 155 svenska 169 HQ8255 6 EnglisH introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome. 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 and more enjoyable. important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance. Save the user manual for future reference. Danger - Make sure the adapter does not get wet. Warning - Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. - 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. EnglisH caution 7 - 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 travelling. - The shaver and the other accessories are not dishwasher-proof. - Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the shaver. - Do not use the shaver in the bath or in the shower. - Only use the adapter supplied. - Do not use the shaver or the adapter if it is damaged. - If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. compliance with standards - The shaver complies with the internationally approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely cleaned under the tap. - This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. general - The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. . 8 EnglisH overview (Fig. 4) a B c D E F g H Protection cap Shaving unit Shaving unit release button Shaver on/off button with power-on symbol Display Trimmer Cleaning brush Storage pouch (your pouch may differ from the one shown in the figure) i Adapter J Small plug k Charger preparing for use charge indications charging - When the shaver is charging, the CHARGE light is on continuously. Battery fully charged - When the battery is fully charged, the CHARGE light starts flashing. Battery low Note: If the rechargeable battery runs low during shaving, you can connect the shaver to the mains to finish the shave. - When the battery is almost empty (when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the LOW light goes on. EnglisH - When you switch off the shaver, the LOW light flashes a few seconds. Charge the shaver when the LOW light goes on. charging the appliance Do not charge the appliance in a closed pouch. It takes approx. 60 minutes to fully charge the battery. When you charge the shaver for the first time or after a long period of disuse, let it charge for 12 hours. 9 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 can also charge the shaver in between shaves, even if the battery is not completely empty yet. A fully charged shaver provides up to 17 cordless shaves. If you have a heavy beard, the shaver may provide less than 17 cordless shaves. The shaving time may also vary over time, depending on your shaving behaviour, cleaning habits and beard type. 1 Put the small plug in the shaver. 2 Put the adapter in the wall socket. , The CHARGE light goes on. using the shaver Note:You can also use the appliance without charging. Simply connect the appliance to the mains. 10 EnglisH shaving 1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver. , The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights up. 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. Press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver. 4 Clean the shaver (see chapter `Cleaning and maintenance'). trimming You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns and moustache. 1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver. , The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights up. 2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open the trimmer. , You can now start trimming. After trimming, close the trimmer (`click') and switch off the shaver. EnglisH 11 cleaning and maintenance Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. - Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance. - Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. - You can clean the charger and the outside of the shaver with a damp cloth. Note:Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the appliance when you rinse it.This is normal and not dangerous. cleaning the shaving unit under the tap 1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from the mains. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 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 getting burnt. 12 EnglisH 4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess water. 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 supplied 1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from the mains. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2). 4 Clean the shaving heads with the brush supplied. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and a guard. 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 unit. EnglisH 1 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 supplied Clean the trimmer every time you have used it. 1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from the mains. 2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open the trimmer. Clean the trimmer with the short-bristled side of the cleaning brush. Brush up and down along the trimmer teeth. 4 Close the trimmer (`click'). Tip: For optimal trimming performance, lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months. storage There are several ways to store the shaver or to take it with you when you travel: - put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage. - store the appliance in the pouch supplied. 14 EnglisH - store the shaver in the charger. replacement 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 and disconnect it from the mains. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 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. accessories The following accessories are available: - HQ8500 adapter - HQ9 Philips Shaving heads - HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not available in some countries) EnglisH 15 - HQ8010 car cord.xenvironment - 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 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. 2 Let the shaver run until it stops and undo the two screws in the back of the shaver. Undo the two screws in the hair chamber. 16 EnglisH 4 Remove the back panel. 5 Remove the two side panels. 6 Bend the 4 hooks aside and take out the power unit. Be careful, the hooks are sharp. 7 Undo the three screws in the power unit. 8 Remove the power unit cover with a screwdriver. 9 Remove the battery. Be careful, the battery strips are sharp. Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you have removed the rechargeable battery. EnglisH 17 guarantee & service 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. troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. Problem The shaver does not shave as well as it used to. Possible cause The shaving heads are damaged or worn. Long hairs obstruct the shaving heads. Solution Replace the shaving heads (see chapter `Replacement'). Clean the cutters and guards with the brush supplied (see chapter `Cleaning and maintenance'). 18 EnglisH Possible cause Solution Recharge the battery (see chapter `Charging') or connect the shaver to the mains. Problem The shaver The battery is does not work empty. when I press the on/off button. The As soon as the temperature of the temperature of shaver has dropped sufficiently, you the shaver is too can switch on the shaver again. high. In this case, the shaver does not work. Cestina 19 Úvod Blahopejeme vám k nákupu a vítáme vás ve spolecnosti Philips. Abyste mohli pln vyuzít podpory, kterou Philips poskytuje, zaregistrujte svj výrobek na adrese www.philips.com/welcome. Proctte si prosím tuto uzivatelskou pírucku. Naleznete zde informace o úzasných funkcích tohoto holicího strojku i nkolik tip, díky nimz bude vase holení snazsí a radostnjsí. Dlezité Ped pouzitím pístroje si pecliv pectte tuto uzivatelskou pírucku. Uschovejte ji pro budoucí pouzití. nebezpecí - Dbejte na to, aby adaptér nenavlhnul. výstraha - Pi pouzití horké vody bute opatrní. Vzdy pedem zkontrolujte, zda není voda pílis horká, abyste si neopaili ruce. - Adaptér obsahuje transformátor. Proto tento adaptér nikdy nenahrazujte jinou zástrckou, protoze by mohla vzniknout nebezpecná situace. - Osoby (vcetn dtí) s omezenými fyzickými, smyslovými nebo dusevními schopnostmi nebo nedostatkem zkuseností a znalostí by nemly s pístrojem manipulovat, pokud nebyly o pouzívání pístroje pedem pouceny nebo nejsou pod dohledem osoby zodpovdné za jejich bezpecnost. - Dohlédnte na to, aby si s pístroj ...