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Type/Modèle/Modelo 5644

5-644-453/01/I-04/G2

USA/CDN/MEX

Printed in Germany

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Français 14

Español 23

Thank you for purchasing a Braun product.
We hope you are completely satisfied with
your new Braun shaver.
If you have any questions, please call:
US residents 1-800-BRAUN-11

1-800-272-8611

Canadian residents 1-800-387-6657

Merci d’avoir fait l’achat d’un produit Braun.
Nous espérons que vous serez pleinement
satisfait de votre nouveau rasoir Braun.
Si vous avez des questions, veuillez appeler
Braun Canada : 1-800-387-6657

Gracias por haber comprado un producto
Braun.
Esperamos que Ud. quede completamente
satisfecho con su nueva afeitadora Braun.
Si Ud. tiene alguna duda, por favor llame al:

01(800) 508-5800

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug immediately.

2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower when the appliance is connected to an
electrical outlet.

3. Do not place, store or charge the appliance where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

4. When not using for a longer period of time, unplug this appliance from the
electrical outlet.

5. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.

6. This appliance is provided with a special cord set with integrated Safety Extra
Low Voltage power supply. Therefore, you must not exchange or manipulate
any part of it.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near
children or invalids.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

3. The appliance should never be exposed to temperatures of less than
32 º F / 0 ºC and more than 105 ºF/+40ºC for longer than a few hours.
Be sure to completely dry appliance after use. Keep cord and adapter dry at
all times. Do not store in a damp environment. To avoid damage do not wind
the cord around the appliance. It is important to check the cord for damage
periodically particularly at each end where the cord enters the plug.

4. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not wor­king properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.

5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

7. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken foil, as serious facial
injuries may occur.

9. Always attach plug to appliance first, then to outlet.
To disconnect, turn all controls to «off», then remove plug from outlet.

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Your Activator (shaver with Clean&Charge station)
is a system equipped with highly advanced electronic
processors. It ensures unsurpassed closeness and
comfort for you and optimum care for your shaver:

• The system automatically adapts to any voltage
worldwide.

• The system recognizes when cleaning of your shaver is
required, and automatically recognizes which of the
three cleaning programs is appropriate.

• While the shaver is connected to an electrical outlet, the
system automatically takes care of charging and
discharging in a way that is optimized for the shaver’s
battery capacity and life span.

• The system takes care of lubrication of the shaver’s
cutting parts.

Important

In order to avoid any leakage of the cleaning fluid,
place the Clean&Charge station on a flat, stable
surface.
Do not tip, move suddenly or transport the station in
any way if a cleaning cartridge is installed.
Do not place the station in a mirror cabinet, nor store
it over radiators, nor place it on polished or laquered
surfaces. Do not expose to direct sunlight.
The station contains highly flammable liquid. Keep it
away from sources of ignition.
No smoking.
Keep out of reach of children.

Do not refill cartridge.
Use only original Braun refill cartridge.

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1. Special cord set

2. «start cleaning» button

3. Station-to-shaver connecting contacts

4. Station lift button for cartridge exchange

5. Display for cleaning programs

6. Display for cleaning fluid status

7. Station socket

8. Cleaning cartridge

9. Shaver foil protection cap

10. Shaver foil

11. Cutter block

12. Foil release buttons

13. Long hair trimmer

14. Shaver-to-station connecting contacts
(shaver backside)

15. Switch

16. Shaver charging lights (green)

17. Shaver low-charge light (red)

18. Pilot light

19. Shaver socket

Before shaving

If you wish, you may start shaving right away (if the shaver
is charged). However, we recommend to follow the
procedure described here:

• Using the special cord set (1), connect the socket of the

Clean&Charge station (7) to an electrical outlet.

• Press the station lift button (4) to open the housing.

• Hold the cleaning cartridge (8) down on a flat, stable

surface (e.g. table).

• Carefully remove the lid from the cartridge.

• Slide the cartridge into the base of the station as far

as it will go.

• Slowly close the housing by pushing it down until it

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The display for cleaning fluid (6) will show how much
cleaning fluid is in the cartridge:

a) Cleaning solution sufficiently available
b) Up to 7 cleanings left
c) New cartridge required

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Make sure the foil protection cap (9) is removed from the
shaver. Insert the shaver head down into the station (the
contacts on the back of the shaver (14) will correspond to
the contacts in the station (3)). If necessary, the system
will now charge the shaver.
Also, the cleaning status will be automatically analyzed
and one of the four diodes of the cleaning program display
(5) will light up:

a) The shaver is clean
b) Eco(nomic), i.e. short cleaning required
c) Normal cleaning required
d) Intensive cleaning required

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If the system has selected one of the three cleaning
programs, it will not start until you push down the «start
cleaning» button (2). This locks the shaver into the station
and starts the cleaning process.

We recommend cleaning after each shave.

While cleaning is in progress, the respective cleaning
program light will flash. Each cleaning consists of several
cycles (where the cleaning fluid is flushed through the
shaver head) and a heat drying period. The total cleaning
time is 33 to 50 minutes.

Cleaning processes in the Clean&Charge should not
be interrupted. While the shaver is drying, the metal
parts of the shaver may be hot. Also, if the shaver is
taken out prematurely and is not dry, its electronics
could be harmed.

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When the program is finished, the blue «clean» light will
shine. You can release the shaver by pushing the «start
cleaning» button.
Your shaver is now clean, charged and ready for use.

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If the shaver is locked into the Clean&Charge station,
push the «start cleaning» button (2) to release the shaver
and take it out.

Switch positions

0 = Off (switch is locked)

Press and push up the switch to operate the shaver:

1 = Shaving with the pivoting head

(the pivoting cutting system automatically adjusts to
every contour of your face).

2 = Shaving with the pivoting head locked at an angle

(to permit shaving in difficult areas, e.g. under the
nose).

3 = The long hair trimmer is activated

(for trimming sideburns, moustache and beard).

Tips for the perfect shave

• Shave before washing your face or taking a shower,
as skin tends swell after washing.

• The dryer the skin, the closer the shaving results will
be.

• Hold the shaver at right angles (90°) to the skin.
Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of
beard growth.

• To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace
your foil and cutter block every 18 months or when
worn.

Shaving with the cord

If the shaver is completely discharged and you do not
have the time to recharge in the Clean&Charge station,
you may also shave with the shaver connected to an
electrical outlet via the special cord set.

After shaving

Automatic cleaning

After each shave, return the shaver to the Clean&Charge
station and proceed as described above in the section
«Before shaving». All charging and cleaning needs are
then taken care of. With daily use, a cleaning cartridge
should be sufficient for about 30 cleaning cycles.
The hygienic cleaning solution cartridge contains alcohol
which, once opened, will naturally evaporate slowly into
the surrounding air. Each cartridge, if not used daily,
should be replaced after approximately 8 weeks.

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Quick cleaning

Press the foil release buttons (12) 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.

Thorough manual cleaning

Manual cleaning is recommended only when the
Clean&Charge station is not available, e.g. when travel­ling. Never use water to clean the shaver.
Remove the shaver foil and tap it out on a flat surface.
Using the brush, clean the cutter block and the inner area
of the pivoting head. If you do not use the Clean&Charge
station for a longer period of time, you should apply a drop
of light machine oil onto the shaver foil.

Replacing the cartridge

After having pressed the lift button (4) to open the
housing, wait for a few seconds before removing the used
cartridge.
Before discarding the used cartridge, make sure to close
the openings using the lid of the new cartridge, since
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Cleaning shaver and Clean&Charge housing

Clean the housing of shaver and Clean&Charge station
from time to time using a damp cloth, paying special
attention to the opening of the station where the shaver
rests.

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The shaver indicator lights

Pilot light (18): the shaver is connected to an electrical

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The red low-charge light (17) 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.

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green charging lights (16) will light up (20% per light),
provided the shaver is connected to an electrical outlet or
switched on.

When the shaver is fully charged, all five

Model 8585: The green single charging light (16) shows
that the shaver is being charged. When the battery is fully
charged, the charging light goes off and only lights up
again when the battery maintains its full capacity.

Charging information

A full charge will give up to 50 minutes of cordless shaving
time, depending on your beard growth.
Best environmental temperature range for charging is
60 °F to 95 °F /15 °C to 35 °C.
For battery maintenance, the system will automatically
initiate full discharging and then recharging of the
batteries. This will take place every six months at the
most, and only if necessary.

Accessories

Available at your dealer or Braun Service Centers:

• Shaver foil and cutter block

• Cleaning cartridge Clean&Charge

No. 8000
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Environmental notice

This appliance is provided with nickel-hydride batteries.
They do not contain any harmful heavy metals.
Nevertheless, in the interest of recycling raw materials,
please do not dispose of this appliance in the household
waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place
at a Braun Service Center of appropriate collection sites.

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The cartridge can be disposed with regular garbage.

Subject to change without notice.

For electric specifications see printing on the special cord
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