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Read these instructions completely, they contain safety information.
Keep them for future reference.
Warnings
The appliance is suitable for cleaning under running
tap water. Detach the appliance from the power
supply before cleaning it with water.
This appliance is provided with a Safety Extra Low Voltage
plug-in power supply. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not
exchange or tamper with any part of it.
Only use the special cord set provided with your appliance.
If the appliance is marked
491
, you can use it with any
Braun power supply coded 491-XXXX.
Never use the appliance with any damaged accessory like
trimmers, combs or special cord set.
Do not open the appliance! Only at the end of the product’s
useful life, disassemble the rechargeable battery for
disposal reasons as shown in the battery removal section.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children.
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Description
1a Precision beard comb (1-10 mm)
1b Precision hair comb (11-20 mm)*
2 Trimmer head
3 Length selector
4 On/off button
5 Charging indicator
6 Power socket
7 Special cord set (design can differ)
*not with all models
For electric specifications, see printing on the special cord set.
Charging
Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 5 °C to 35 °C.
The battery may not charge properly or at all under extreme low or high
temperatures. Recommended ambient temperature for trimming is 15 °C to
35 °C. Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 50 °C for
extended periods of time.
• Connect the appliance via the special cord set (7) to an electrical outlet.
• A full charge takes approx. 8 hours and provides up to 80 minutes of
cordless operation time.
• The charging indicator (5) shows that the appliance is being charged.
When the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator turns off.
• Once the appliance is completely charged, discharge it through normal
use. Then recharge again to full capacity.
Usage
• Exchange the attachments only when the appliance is switched off.
• Place one of the precision combs (1a, 1b) over the trimmer head (2).
Beard Trimming / Hair Clipping
• Turn the length selector (3) to your desired cutting length. The comb
slides automatically up or down.
• Length settings precision beard comb (1a): 1 to 10 mm in 0,5 mm steps
• Length settings precision hair comb (1b): 11 to 20 mm in 0,5 mm steps
• Push the on/off button (4) to turn the appliance on.
• Trim against hair growth by guiding the flat comb part over the skin.
• Avoid clogging the comb with hair. Remove and clean it from time to time.
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Precision and Contour Trimming
• For shaping sideburns, moustaches and partial short beards, use the
trimmer head (2) without precision comb.
Cleaning and maintenance
• Switch off the appliance.
• Take off the trimmer head and combs.
• Use the brush to clean the head, combs and the appliance.
• Handle, head and combs can be cleaned under running water.
Let them dry completely before reassembling them.
• To keep the trimmer working properly, oil it with light machine oil
(not included) regularly.
Environmental notice
Product contains a battery and/or recyclable electric waste.
For environment protection do not dispose of in household waste,
but for recycling take to electric waste collection points provided in
your country.
Subject to change without notice.
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