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Keep them for future reference.
Warning
The appliance is suitable for cleaning under running
tap water. Detach the appliance from the power supply
before cleaning it with water.
The appliance is provided with a special cord set with an
integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. Do not
exchange or manipulate any part of it. Otherwise there is
risk of electric shock. 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 damaged trimmers or special
cord set.
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 unless
they are older than 8 years and supervised.
Oil bottle
Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow. Do not apply to eyes.
Dispose of properly when empty.
1a Precision comb for trimming beard and short hair
1b Hair comb for cutting hair *
1c Release buttons for comb
2 Wide trimmer (32 mm)
3 Precision trimmer (16 mm) *
4 Release button precision trimmer *
5 Charge Indicator
6a Lock switch for precision comb
6b Length selector for precision comb
6c Length selector for hair comb
7 On/off switch
8 Special cord set
8a Charging stand *
9 Pouch *
* not with all models
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.
• Place the appliance (switched off) in the charging stand or connect it
directly to an electrical outlet via the special cord set (8).
• When charging for the first time or when the appliance is not used for
a few months, leave the appliance to charge continuously for 4 hours
(BT 5050/5030/5010: 8 hours).
• Once the appliance is completely charged, discharge it through normal
use. Then recharge to full capacity. Subsequent charges will take about
1 hour.
• A full charge provides up to 40 minutes of cordless operating time.
This may vary according to your beard growth.
• Maximum battery capacity will only be reached after several charging/
discharging cycles.
Charge Indicator (5)
BT 5090/5070
• The charge indicator shows the status of the batteries.
• The charge indicator blinks green when the appliance is being charged.
When the battery is fully charged, the charge indicator shines permanently
green provided the appliance is connected to an electrical outlet.
• During cordless use the charge indicator blinks green.
• The charge indicator flashes red when the battery is running low.
You should be able to finish your current trimming sequence.
BT 5050/5030/5010
• The charge indicator (5) shows that the appliance is being charged.
When the battery is fully charged, the charge indicator turns off.
Comb attachments (1a, 1b)
• The combs can be taken off by pressing the release buttons (1c) with
your thumb and forefinger.
Beard trimming
• Place the precision comb (1a) on the appliance with the appliance turned
off (a).
• Make sure the lock switch (6a) is in the upper position and turn the length
selector (6b) to your desired length. The beard comb slides automatically
up or down (possible lenght settings 1 - 10 mm in 0,5 mm steps).
• To lock the comb at your desired length slide the lock switch (6a) down.
The length selector is fixed.
• It is advisable to begin with the highest setting and then reduce the
setting until you reach the desired beard length.
• Press the on/off switch (7). Hold the beard comb with the angled edge
against your beard and guide the trimmer against the direction of the hair
growth (a).
• To avoid clogging the beard comb with hair, clean it from time to time with
the brush.
Contour Trimming / Styling
• The wide trimmer (2) evenly cuts and trims large areas. It is ideal for
shaping sideburns, moustaches and partial short beards. Take off the
comb. While stretching the skin, guide the wide trimmer against the
direction of hair growth (b).
• The precision trimmer (3) precisely defines lines and edges and is ideal
for precise contouring. To use the precision trimmer, press the release
button (4) and slide it up (c).
The hair should be clean, well combed, tangle-free and dry.
• Place the hair comb (1b) on the appliance with the appliance turned off (d).
• Press the length selector (6c) and slide the comb to your desired length
(possible length settings 10 - 20 mm in 2 mm steps).
• If you are not used to clipping hair, begin with a highest setting and then
reduce the setting to avoid cutting more hair than desired. If you want to
cut your hair shorter than 10 mm, we advise to first cut it with the hair
comb (1b) down to 10 mm and then use the beard comb for the desired
length.
• Use a slow and controlled movement. Do not force the appliance through
the hair faster than it can be cut.
• In between, shake or blow off the hair. If too much hair is caught in the
comb, remove and clean it.
• Switch off the appliance. Open the wide trimmer by pressing with the
thumb against the trimmer from the front side. It opens by ca. 45° and can
also be taken off (h).
• Using the brush clean the trimmers and the space behind the wide
trimmer (inside the housing).
Cleaning with water
• Switch off the appliance and rinse the head and trimmers under warm
running water. You can also rinse the opened wide trimmer.
• Leave the appliance with opened wide trimmer to dry.
Keeping your appliance in top shape
To keep the cutting system working properly, oil it with light machine oil
after each use (i).
Preserving the batteries
In order to maintain the optimum capacity of the rechargeable batteries, the
appliance has to be fully discharged (by trimming/cutting) every 6 months
approximately. Then recharge the appliance to full capacity.
Product contains batteries 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.
For electric specifications, see printing on the special cord set.