Philips MG7790 User Manual

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MG7790

BC

Manufactured for: Philips Personal Health

a division of Philips North America LLC P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904

This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

Norelco is a registered trademark of

Philips North America LLC.

PHILIPS and Philips shield are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.

©2017 Philips North America LLC. All rights reserved.

www.philips.com 4222.002.8789.2

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electric product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this product.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

-- Do not reach for a corded product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

-- Use product only in dry condition.

Do not use while bathing or in a shower. -- Do not submerge product in water.

-- Do not place or store the product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place or drop the product in water or other liquid.

-- Always unplug this product from the electrical outlet immediately after use, except when product is (re)charging.

-- Unplug and remove power supply cord from this product before cleaning.

-- The batteries used in this product may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.

WARNING

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

-- Close supervision is required when this product is used by, on, or near children, or persons with limited physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or invalids.

-- Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not specified by Philips North America LLC.

-- Never operate this product if it has a damaged power cord, if it is not working properly, after it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water while plugged in. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

-- Product can be rinsed under running tap water. Never use water hotter than 175°F (80°C). Do not charge or operate the product until fully dried.

-- Keep the product, power cord and any attachments away from heated surfaces.

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

-- Do not use the adapter in or near a power outlet that contains an electric air freshener to prevent damage to the power cord.

-- Do not operate, charge, clean or plug in product outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

-- Always check cutters, cutting unit and guards before using the product. Do not use the product if cutters, cutting unit or guards are damaged, as injury may occur.

-- Always attach power cord to product first, then to power outlet. Be certain plug is inserted firmly into product up to mark indicated on plug. To disconnect, turn product off then remove power cord from outlet.

-- Keep the power cord dry at all times. Do not handle with wet hands.

-- Never put the product in direct sunlight or store at a temperature above 140°F (60°C).

-- To prevent possible damage to the power cord, do not wrap power cord around the product.

-- This product is for use on human hair only. Do not use the product for any other purpose.

-- Always store the product, attachments and power cord in a moisture-free area. Make sure the cord is disconnected from the product.

-- Do not attempt to open the product to remove or replace the built-in rechargeable battery.

-- Only use the power cord and other accessories supplied with the product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: The power plug contains a transformer. Do not cut off the power plug to replace it with another plug as this will cause a hazardous condition.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Norelco!

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General description (Fig. 1)

1Extra-wide hair trimmer

2Precision trimmer

3Nose trimmer

4Precision shaver

5Full-size hair trimmer

6On/off button

7Battery status indicator

8Socket for small plug

9Stubble guard 3/64in. (1mm)

10Stubble guard 5/64in. (2mm)

11Beard guard 1/8in. (3mm)

12Beard guard 3/16in. (5mm)

13Beard guard 9/32in. (7mm)

14Eyebrow guard 1/4in. (6mm)

15Power plug

16Small plug

17Hair guard 5/32in. (4mm)

18Hair guard 3/8in. (9mm)

19Hair guard 15/32in. (12mm) 20Hair guard 21/32in. (16mm)

21Fading hair guard 5/32in.-3/8in. (4-9mm)

22Fading hair guard 5/32in.-3/8in. (4-9mm)

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23 Body guard 1/8in. (3mm)

24Body guard 3/16in. (5mm)

Not shown: cleaning brush, pouch

This symbol indicates that the product can be rinsed under running tap water.

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Charging

Battery status indications

-- When the battery is almost empty, the battery status indicator lights up orange (Fig. 2).

-- When the product is charging, the battery status indicator flashes white slowly (Fig. 3).

-- During quick charge, the battery status indicator flashes white. After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the product contains enough power for one cordless trimming session.

-- When the battery is fully charged, the battery status indicator lights up white continuously (Fig. 4).

Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the light goes out automatically.

Charging

Charge the product before first use and when the display indicates that the battery is almost empty. When the product has charged for 3 hours, it has a cordless operating time of up to 6 hours.

-- Charging, recharging or using the product at temperatures below 40°F (4,5°C) or higher than 95°F (35°C) adversely affects the lifespan of the battery.

-- If the product is subjected to a major change in temperature, pressure or humidity, let the product acclimatize for 30 minutes before use.

1 Make sure the product is turned off.

2Insert the small plug into the product and put the power plug in any 120V AC outlet (Fig. 5).

3After charging, remove the power plug from the wall outlet and pull the small plug out of the product.

Note: An adapter plug may be necessary for cord usage in some foreign countries. Use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for power outlet.

Quick charge

After approx. 5 minutes charging, the product contains enough power for one cordless trimming session.

Using the product

Always check the product and all accessories before using. Do not use the product or any accessory if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type.

Note: This product can be used without cord or directly from the power outlet.

Note: Switch off and clean the product and attachments after each use.

-- Use this product for its intended household use as described in this manual.

-- For hygienic reasons, the product should only be used by one person.

-- Trimming is easier when the skin and hair are dry.

-- Be careful when trimming without a comb as the product will trim every hair it touches when it is turned on.

Detaching and attaching cutting elements

1To detach a cutting element, push upwards against the teeth of the cutting element and take it off the handle (Fig. 6).

2To attach a cutting element, insert the lug of the cutting element into the guiding slot at the front and push the back of the cutting element onto the product (‘click‘) (Fig. 7).

Detaching the precision shaver and nose trimmer

1Place your finger on the arrow at the back of the attachment and push it off the handle in the direction of the arrow (Fig. 8).

Attaching and detaching guards

1To attach any type of guard onto a cutting element, slide the front part of the guard onto the teeth of the cutting element. Then push down the center of the guard with your fingers or the palm of your hand (‘click’) (Fig. 9).

2To detach any type of guard from the cutting element, carefully pull its back part off the product and then slide it off the cutting element (Fig. 10).

Note: When trimming for the first time, start by using the guard with the maximum trimming length setting to familiarize yourself with the product.

Switching the product on and off

1Press the on/off button once to switch the product on or off (Fig. 11).

Attachments for use on beard

Full-size hair trimmer

Use the full-size hair trimmer without a guard to trim hair close to the skin

(to a length of 1/32in./0.5mm) or to create clean lines around your beard, neck and sideburns.

1To trim hair close to the skin, place the flat side of the cutting element against your skin and make strokes against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 12).

2For contouring, hold the cutting element perpendicular to the skin and move it upwards or downwards with gentle pressure (Fig. 13).

Beard guards

Attach a beard guard to the full-size hair trimmer to trim your beard and moustache evenly. The product comes with 5 beard guards. The hair length settings are indicated on the guards. The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after trimming.

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Stubble guard

3/64in.

1mm

 

 

 

Stubble guard

5/64in.

2mm

 

 

 

Beard guard

1/8in.

3mm

 

 

 

Beard guard

3/16in.

5mm

 

 

 

Beard guard

9/32in.

7mm

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