
Type 5542
Stapled booklet, 105 x 148 mm, 24 pages, 1/1 = black
91834984/V-18
www.braun.com/jp

English
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.
The appliance is provided with a special cord set with
integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. Do not
exchange or manipulate any part of it. Otherwise there is a
risk of electric shock.
Only use the special cord set provided with your appliance.
If the appliance is marked
491 or 492, you can
use it with any Braun power supply coded 491-XXXX or 492XXXX.
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 unless
they are older than 8 years and supervised.
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Description
1a Precision beard comb (1-10 mm)
1b Precision hair comb (11-20 mm)
2a Trimmer head
2b Detailed trimmer head*
2c Mini foil shaver head*
3 Length selector
4 On/off button
5 Charging indicator
6 Power socket
7 Special cord set (design can differ)
8 Charging stand*
* 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) or the charging stand
(8) to an electrical outlet.
• A full charge takes approx. 1 hour and provides up to 100 minutes of
cordless operation time.
• Once the appliance is completely charged, discharge it through normal
use. Then recharge again to full capacity.
Charging indicator
• The charging indicator blinks green when the appliance is being charged.
• It lights up permanently green for a few seconds when the battery is fully
charged. During usage it shines permanently green.
• The charging indicator shines permanently red when the battery is
running low. Once it flashes red, connect the appliance to the mains.
Usage
• Exchange the attachments only when the appliance is switched off.
• To turn the appliance on, push the on/off button.
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Travel lock
Press the on/off button (4) for 3 seconds to lock the appliance. A beep
confirms that the travel lock is activated. To unlock, press the on/off button
3 seconds. 3 beeps will sound when your unlock attempt failed. Try again or
simply connect the appliance to the mains.
Beard Trimming / Hair Clipping
• Place one of the precision combs (1a, 1b) over the trimmer head (2).
• 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.
Precision and Contour Trimming
• Use the trimmer head (2a) without comb attachment, the detailed trimmer
head (2b) or the mini foil shaver head (2c) for shaping sideburns,
moustaches and partial short beards
Cleaning and maintenance
• Switch off the appliance.
• Take off the trimmer head and combs.
• Use the brush to clean the heads, combs and the appliance.
• Handle, heads and combs can be cleaned under running water.
Let them dry completely before reassembling them.
• To keep the trimmers 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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