Philips MG7790 User Manual

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.

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Koninklijke Philips N.V.

©2017 Philips North America LLC.
All rights reserved.

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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 re or chemical burn hazard
if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat
above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, re, 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 specied 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
rst, then to power outlet. Be certain
plug is inserted rmly into product up to
mark indicated on plug. To disconnect,
turn product o 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 o the power plug
to replace it with another plug as this will
cause a hazardous condition.

Introduction

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product at www.norelco.com/register.

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5/64in

3

4

5

6

7

2mm

3/16in

5mm

15

16

8

3/64in

1mm

1/8in
3mm

9/32in

7mm

5/32in

15/32in

12mm

4mm

21

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11

12

13

14

18

20

5/32in – 3/8in

4-9mm

23

1/8in
3mm

17

3/8in
9mm

19

21/32in

16mm

3/16in

5mm

General description (Fig. 1)

1 Extra-wide hair trimmer
2 Precision trimmer
3 Nose trimmer
4 Precision shaver
5 Full-size hair trimmer
6 On/o button
7 Battery status indicator
8 Socket for small plug
9 Stubble guard 3/64in. (1mm)
10 Stubble guard 5/64in. (2mm)
11 Beard guard 1/8in. (3mm)
12 Beard guard 3/16in. (5mm)
13 Beard guard 9/32in. (7mm)
14 Eyebrow guard 1/4in. (6mm)
15 Power plug
16 Small plug
17 Hair guard 5/32in. (4mm)
18 Hair guard 3/8in. (9mm)
19 Hair guard 15/32in. (12mm)
20 Hair guard 21/32in. (16mm)
21 Fading hair guard 5/32in.-3/8in.

(4-9mm)

22 Fading hair guard 5/32in.-3/8in.

(4-9mm)

22

24

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

1

24 Body 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 ashes white
slowly (Fig. 3).

- During quick charge, the battery status
indicator ashes 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 rst 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 aects 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.

2 Insert the small plug into the product

and put the power plug in any 120V AC
outlet (Fig. 5).

3 After 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 conguration 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 o 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

1 To detach a cutting element, push

upwards against the teeth of the cutting
element and take it o the handle (Fig. 6).

2 To 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

1 Place your nger on the arrow at the

back of the attachment and push it o
the handle in the direction of the arrow
(Fig. 8).

Attaching and detaching guards

1 To 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 ngers or the palm
of your hand (‘click’) (Fig. 9).

2 To detach any type of guard from the

cutting element, carefully pull its back
part o the product and then slide it o
the cutting element (Fig. 10).

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

Switching the product on and o

1 Press the on/o button once to switch

the product on or o (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.
1 To trim hair close to the skin, place the

at side of the cutting element against
your skin and make strokes against the
direction of hair growth (Fig. 12).

2 For 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.

Guard inch mm

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

1 Make sure the product is turned o.

1 Attach the guard to the full-size hair

trimmer.

2 To trim the most eective way, move

the guard against the direction of hair
growth (Fig. 14). Make sure the surface
of the guard always stays in contact
with the skin.

Attachments for use on body

- Use the green body guards to trim
body hair.

- When you trim for the rst time, use the
5mm/3/16in. body guard to familiarize
yourself with the product.

- Make sure hair is clean and dry as wet
hair tends to stick to the body and,
when trimming sensitive areas, always
use a body guard.

- Since all hairs do not grow in the same
direction, you may want to try dierent
trimming positions (i.e. upwards,
downwards, or across). Practice is best
for optimum results.

- Always make smooth and gentle
movements and be sure the surface of
the guard always stays in contact with
your skin.

- When too many hairs have accumulated
on the product, blow the hairs out
before use, for best trimming results.

Body guards

Attach a body guard to the full-size hair
trimmer to trim hairs below the neckline.
The product comes with 2 body guards.
The hair length settings are indicated on
the guards. The settings correspond to the
remaining hair length after trimming.

Guard inch mm

Body guard
(green)

Body guard
(green)

1 Attach a body guard to the full-size hair

trimmer (see ‘Attaching and detaching
guards‘).

2 To trim in the most eective way,

stretch the skin with your free hand and
move the guard against the direction
of hair growth (Fig. 15). Make sure the
surface of the guard always stays in
contact with the skin.

1/8in. 3mm

3/16in. 5mm

Attachments for use on head

Extra-wide hair trimmer

Use the extra-wide hair trimmer without
a guard to clip the hair on your head very
close to the skin (1/32in./0.5mm) or to
contour the neckline and area around the
ears.
1 To contour the hairline around the ears,

comb the hair ends over the ears.

2 Tilt the product in such a way that only

one edge of the cutter blades touches
the hair ends when you shape the
contours around the ears.

3 To contour the nape of the neck or

sideburns, turn the product and make
downward strokes (Fig. 16).

4 Move the product slowly and smoothly

following the natural hairline.

Hair guards

Attach a hair guard to the extra-wide hair
trimmer to evenly trim the hairs on your
head. The product comes with 4 hair guards.
The hair length settings are indicated on
the guards. The settings correspond to the
remaining hair length after trimming.

Guard inch mm

Hair guard 5/32in. 4mm

Hair guard 3/8in. 9mm

Hair guard 15/32in. 12mm

Hair guard 21/32in. 16mm

1 Attach a guard to the extra-wide hair

trimmer.

2 Move the trimmer slowly over the

crown from dierent directions to
achieve an even result. Make sure the
surface of the guard always stays in
contact with the skin.

- Always move the trimmer against
the direction of hair growth (Fig. 17).
Press lightly.

- Make overlapping passes over the
head to ensure that all hair that
should be cut has been cut.

Fading hair guard

Attach the fading hair guards to the extra­wide hair trimmer to trim the hair around
the ears with a faded result. The product
comes with 2 guards. Use both guards to
trim hair around both ears. Choose a hair
guard based on the preferred trimming
direction of back to front or front to back.
Always make sure that you hold the side
of the guard with the short teeth closest to
your ear.

Guard inch mm

Fading hair
guards

1 Attach the guard to the extra-wide hair

trimmer to trim the hair around the ear.
Then attach the other guard to trim the
hair around the other ear.

2 Place the product on your hair at the

back or front of your ear, depending
on the trimming direction you prefer.
Always make sure that the side of the
guard with the short teeth is closest to
your ear.

3 Move the trimmer slowly around the

ear, while holding it steady (Fig. 18).
For best results, move the trimmer
against the direction of hair growth
(back to front).

5/32in.­3/8in.

4-9mm

Precision attachments for use on face

Precision trimmer

Use the precision trimmer to create ne
lines and contours around your facial
style, close to the skin (to a length of
1/32in./0.5mm).
1 Hold the precision trimming head

perpendicular to the skin and move the
trimming head upwards or downwards
with gentle pressure (Fig. 19).

Eyebrow guard

Use the full-size hair trimmer with
the eyebrow guard attached for tidying
up eyebrows or trimming sideburns to a
length of 1/4in./6mm..
1 Slowly move the trimmer against the

hair growth direction. Press lightly and
make sure that the surface of the comb
always stays in contact with the skin
(Fig. 20).

Nose trimmer

Use the nose trimmer to trim your nose
hair and ear hair.

- Make sure nasal passages are clean.
Make sure outer ear channels are clean
and free from wax.

- Do not insert the tip more than
3/16in./0.5mm.

- Always clean the attachment after
each use.

Trimming nose hair

1 Gently move the tip in and out of nose

while turning it around to remove
unwanted hairs (Fig. 21).

Trimming ear hair

1 Slowly move the tip round the ear to

remove hairs that stick out beyond the
rim of the ear.

2 Gently move the tip in and out of the

outer ear channel to remove unwanted
hairs (Fig. 21).

Precision shaver

Use the precision shaver after trimming, to
shave unwanted hairs on cheeks, chin and
along the beard with precision. Make sure
to pre-trim your beard rst, with the full­size hair trimmer without guard, to obtain
the best result.

Note: Use the precision shaver to remove
remaining hairs and detailing your beard
style. It is not suitable for a full face shave.

1 Gently press the precision shaver onto

the skin and shave along contoured
edges to remove any unwanted hairs
(Fig. 22).

Travel lock

The product is equipped with a travel lock
function. You can use the travel lock if you
are going to store the product for a longer
time period or if traveling. The travel lock
prevents the product from being switched
on by accident.

Activating the travel lock

1 Press the on/o button for 3 seconds

(Fig. 11).

- When the travel lock is activated, the
battery status indicator ashes orange
(Fig. 2).

Deactivating the travel lock

1 Press the on/o button for 3 seconds

(Fig. 11).

- The product is now ready for use.

Note: The product unlocks automatically
when connected to an electrical outlet.

Cleaning

Never use scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as gasoline or acetone to clean the
product.

Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel
or tissue, as this may damage the trimmer
teeth.

After every use: cleaning under the tap

1 Turn o the product and disconnect

from the power outlet.

2 Remove any guard (see ‘Attaching and

detaching guards‘) or cutting element
(see ‘Detaching and attaching cutting

elements‘) from the product.
3 Rinse the hair chamber under a warm tap.
4 Clean the cutting element and guard

under a warm tap (Fig. 23).
5 Carefully shake o excess water and let

all parts air dry completely.

Thorough cleaning

1 Turn o the product and disconnect

from the power outlet.
2 Wipe the handle of the product with a

dry cloth.
3 Remove any guard (see ‘Attaching and

detaching guards‘) or cutting element

(see ‘Detaching and attaching cutting

elements‘) from the product.
4 Remove any hairs that have

accumulated in the hair chamber with

the cleaning brush supplied.
5 Remove any hairs that have accumulated

in the cutting elements and/or guards

with the cleaning brush supplied.
6 Clean the cutting elements under a

warm tap (Fig. 23).
7 Clean the guards under a warm tap.
8 Carefully shake o excess water and let

all parts air dry completely.

Cleaning the nose trimmer

Clean the nose trimmer immediately after
use and when a lot of hair or dirt has
accumulated on the nose trimmer head.
1 Rinse the nose trimmer head with hot

water (Fig. 24).
2 Turn on the product and rinse the nose

trimmer head once more to remove

any remaining hairs. Then turn o the

product again.

For a thorough clean, immerse the nose
trimmer head in a bowl with warm water
for a few minutes and then turn on the
product to remove stubborn hair/debris.

3 Carefully shake o excess water and let

all parts air dry completely.

Cleaning the precision shaver

1 Hold the precision shaver at the

grooves on each side and pull the top
part o the bottom part (Fig. 25).

2 Blow and/or shake out any hair that

has accumulated inside the precision
shaver (Fig. 26).

3 Clean the top part of the precision

shaver under a warm tap (Fig. 27).

4 Carefully shake o excess water and let

all parts air dry completely.

5 Reattach the top part onto the bottom

part of the precision shaver.

This product has no other user­serviceable parts. For assistance call
1-800-243-3050.

Storage

- Store the product in the pouch
supplied. Make sure the product is dry
before you store it in the pouch.

- Be sure the product is turned o.
Remove cord from outlet and the
product before storing it in a safe, dry
location where it will not be crushed,
banged, or subject to damage.

- Do not wrap cord around the product
when storing.

- Store cord in a safe location where it
will not be cut or damaged.

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

Assistance

For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call toll free
1-800-243-3050.
Online information is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.

Disposal

- This product contains a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery which must be
disposed of properly (Fig. 28).

- Contact your local town or city

ocials for battery disposal
information. You can also call 1-800­822-8837 or visit www.call2recycle.
org for battery drop-o locations.

- For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call
1-800-243-3050 toll free.

- Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components,
which can be recycled and
reused. For recycling information,
please contact your local waste
management facilities or visit

www.recycle.philips.com

Full Five-Year Warranty

Philips North America LLC warrants this
new product (except foil, cutters and
guards) against defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of ve years
from the date of purchase, and agrees to
repair or replace any defective product
without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not
cover damage resulting from accident,
misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable
care, the axing of any attachment not
provided with the product or loss of parts
or subjecting the product to any but the
specied voltage or batteries.*

NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In order to obtain warranty service, simply go
to www.philips.com/support for assistance.
It is suggested that for your protection you
return shipments of product by insured mail,
insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during
shipment is not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is
authorized by Philips North America LLC.
This warranty gives you specic legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion and
limitations may not apply to you.
*Read enclosed instructions carefully.

45-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not fully satised with your
product send the product back and we’ll
refund you the full purchase price.

The product must be shipped prepaid
by insured mail, insurance prepaid, have
the original sales receipt, indicating
purchase price and date of purchase,
and the money-back guarantee return
authorization form enclosed.
We cannot be responsible for lost mail.

The product must be postmarked no later
than 45 days after the date of purchase.
Philips reserves the right to verify the
purchase price of the product and limit
refunds not to exceed suggested retail price.

To obtain money-back guarantee return
authorization form, call 1-800-243-3050
for assistance.
Delivery of refund check will occur
6–8 weeks after receipt of returned
product.