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Our products are designed to meet the 
highest standards of quality, functionality and 
design. We hope you enjoy your new Braun 
Shaver.
Warning
Your shaver is provided with a special cord  
set, which has an integrated Safety Extra Low 
Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or 
tamper with any part of it, otherwise there is 
risk of electric shock.
Description
 1 Shaver foil 
 2 Cutter block 
 3 Foil release buttons 
 4 Long hair trimmer 
 5 Comfort setting switch «sensitive» 
 6 On/off switch 
 7 Shaver display 
 8 Replacement light for shaving parts 
 9 Reset button 
10 Shaver power socket 
11 Special cord set 
12 Etui
Charging
The best environmental temperature for 
charging is between 5 °C and 35 °C. Do not 
expose the shaver to temperatures higher 
than 50 °C for extended periods of time.
Using the special cord set (11), connect the 
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shaver to an electrical outlet with the motor  
switched off and charge it for at least one 
hour.
A full charge provides up to 45 minutes of 
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cordless shaving time. This may vary 
according to your beard growth. 
If the rechargeable battery has run out of 
• 
power (discharged), you may also shave by 
connecting the shaver to an electrical outlet 
via the special cord set.
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Shaver display 
The shaver display (7) shows the charge  
status of the battery. 
Model 560: During charging or when using 
the shaver, the respective green battery 
segment will blink. When fully charged, all 
green segments will light up continuously, 
provided the shaver is switched on or 
connected to an electrical outlet. 
(Model 550: 1 green charging segment only.)
The red low charge segment flashes when 
the battery capacity has dropped below  
20%, provided the shaver is switched on. 
The remaining capacity will then be sufficient 
for 2 to 3 shaves.
Shaving
Press the on/off switch (6) to operate the  
shaver.
Comfort setting switch «sensitive» (5)
Setting the shaver head according to your 
comfort needs.
The «sensitive» switch (5) provides three 
options for comfort setting: 
1 « + » :
The shaver head is in full swing, freely 
follows the contours of your skin to 
provide more comfort.
2 middle position:
The shaver head is semi-fixed for more 
control.
3 « – » :
The shaver head is fixed for full control 
and precise handling in hard to reach 
areas.
Long hair trimmer (4) 
To trim sideburns, moustache or beard, slide 
the long hair trimmer upwards.

Tips for the perfect shave
For best shaving results, Braun 
recommends you to follow 3 simple steps:
1. Always shave before washing your face.
2. At all times, hold the shaver at right 
angles (90°) to your skin.
3. Stretch your skin and shave against the 
direction of your beard growth.
Keeping your shaver in top 
shape
Replacing the shaver foil and cutter 
block / reset
To maintain 100% shaving performance, 
replace the shaver foil (1) and cutter block (2), 
when the replacement symbol (8) lights up 
(after about 18 months) or when worn.
Cleaning
The shaver head is suitable for 
cleaning under running tap water. 
Warning: Detach the shaver from the 
power supply before cleaning the 
shaver head in water.
Regular cleaning ensures better shaving 
performance. Rinsing the shaving head under 
running water after each shave is an easy 
and fast way to keep it clean (A):
Switch the shaver on (cordless) and rinse 
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the shaver head under hot running water. 
You may use liquid soap without abrasive 
substances. Rinse off all foam and let the  
shaver run for a few more seconds.
Next, switch off the shaver, press the foil 
• 
release buttons (3) to remove the shaver 
foil (1) and cutter block (2). Then leave the 
disassembled shaving parts to dry. 
If you regularly clean the shaver under 
• 
water, then once a week apply a drop of 
light machine oil onto the long hair trimmer 
and shaver foil.
The following quick cleaning is another 
alternative cleaning method (B): 
Press the foil release buttons (3) to lift 
• 
the shaver foil (do not remove the foil 
completely). Switch on the shaver for 
approx. 5–10 seconds so that the shaved 
stubbles can fall out.  
Switch off the shaver. Remove the shaver 
• 
foil and tap it out on a flat surface. Using 
the brush, clean the inner area of the 
shaver head. However, do not clean the  
shaver foil nor the cutter block with the 
brush as this will damage them.
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The replacement symbol will remind you 
during the next 7 shaves to replace the 
shaving parts. Then the shaver will automatically reset the display.
After you have replaced the shaving parts 
(foil and cutter block), use a ball-pen to push 
the reset button (9) for at least 3 seconds to 
reset the counter.
While doing so, the replacement light blinks 
and goes off when the reset is complete. 
The manual reset can be done at any time.
Accessories
Available at your dealer or Braun Service 
Centres:
Shaver foil and cutter block: 51S
Environmental notice
This product contains rechargeable 
batteries. In the interest of protecting 
the environment, please do not 
dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. 
Disposal can take place at a Braun Service 
Centre or at appropriate collection points 
provided in your country.
Subject to change without notice.
This product conforms to the European 
Directives EMC 2004/108/EC and Low 
Voltage 2006/95/EC.
For electric specifications, see printing on the 
special cord set.

Guarantee
We grant 1 year guarantee on the product 
commencing on the date of purchase. Within 
the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of 
charge, any defects in the appliance resulting 
from faults in materials or workmanship, 
either by repairing or replacing the complete 
appliance as we may choose.
This guarantee extends to every country 
where this appliance is supplied by Braun or 
its appointed distributor.
This guarantee does not cover: damage due 
to improper use, normal wear and tear (e.g. 
shaver foil or cutter block) as well as defects 
that have a negligible effect on the value or 
operation of the appliance. The guarantee 
becomes void if repairs are undertaken by 
unauthorised persons and if original Braun 
parts are not used.
To obtain service within the guarantee period, 
hand in or send the complete appliance with 
your sales receipt to an authorised Braun 
Customer Service Centre.
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Braun GmbH 
Frankfurter Straße 145 
61476 Kronberg/Germany
98805744/IX-08
Korea/GB