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Your new Philips hair clipper with new ergonomic
design and 180º adjustable cutting element allows
you to clip your own hair easily. You can move the
clipper over all areas of your head as easily as
running your fingers through your hair. To enjoy
using the hair clipper, we advise you to read the
following information.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Cutting element
2 Swivel head
3 Length setting adjustment ring
4 On/off button
5 Socket for small plug
6 Battery charge indicator
7 Precision comb attachment
8 Length setting indicator
9 Regular comb attachment
10 Supply unit
11 Small plug
12 Cleaning brush
13 Oil
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before
you use the appliance and its accessories and save
it for future reference. The accessories supplied
may vary for different products.
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Danger
Warning
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- Keep the supply unit dry.
- To charge the battery, only use the detachable
supply unit (HQ8505) provided with the
appliance.
- The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not
cut off the supply unit to replace it with another
plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
- 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 use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
- Always unplug the appliance before you clean it
under the tap.
- Always check the appliance before you use it.
Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, as
this may cause injury. Always replace a
damaged part with one of the original type.
- This appliance contains batteries that are nonreplaceable.
- Do not open the appliance to replace the
rechargeable battery.
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Caution
- Never immerse the charging stand in water and
do not rinse it under the tap.
- Never immerse the appliance in water. Do not
use the appliance in the bath or shower.
- Never use water hotter than 60°C to rinse the
appliance.
- Only use this appliance for its intended purpose
as shown in the user manual.
- For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only
be used by one person.
- Do not use the supply unit in or near wall
sockets that contain an electric air freshener to
prevent irreparable damage to the supply unit.
- Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
General
- This appliance can be safely cleaned under the
tap.
- The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
- The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a
safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
Charging
Charge the appliance before you use it for the first
time and when the battery status indicator
indicates that the battery is almost empty (see
'Battery charge indicator').
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Note: Charge the appliance for at least 1 hour
before you use it for the first time or after a long
period of non-use.
Charging takes approx. 1 hour. A fully charged
appliance has a operating timeof up to 60
minutes.
Note: This appliance can be used cordless or
directly from the wall socket.
Battery charge indicator
- When the battery is almost empty, the battery
charge indicator flashes orange.
- When the appliance is charging, the battery
charge indicator on the appliance flashes white.
- When the battery is fully charged, the battery
charge indicator lights up white continuously.
Note: When the battery is full, the battery charge
indicator switches off automatically after approx.
30 minutes.
Charging with the supply unit
1 Put the small plug in the appliance and put the
supply unit in the wall socket.
The battery charge indicator indicates that the
appliance is charging (see 'Battery charge
indicator').
2 After charging, remove the supply unit from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
appliance.
Note: When the battery is full, the battery charge
indicator switches off automatically after approx.
30 minutes.
Optimizing the lifetime of the rechargeable battery
Discharge the rechargeable battery completely
twice
a year by letting the motor run until it stops. Then
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fully recharge the battery.
Before first use
1 Pull the front of the cutting element upwards
and remove the cutting element from the
appliance.
2 Turn the cutting element and lubricate the
three points indicated with oil from the oil
bottle supplied.
Using the appliance
This appliance can be used cordless or directly
from the wall socket.
Preparing for use
Make sure your hair is clean and dry.
1 Comb your hair with a styling comb in the
direction of hair growth.
Hairclipping tips
- We advise you to start clipping at the highest
setting of the regular comb attachment and to
reduce the setting gradually.
- To clip most effectively, move the appliance
against the hair growth direction.
- Since all hair does not grow in the same
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90˚
direction, you need to move the appliance in
different directions (upwards, downwards and
across).
- Make sure that the flat part of the comb
attachment is always fully in contact with the
scalp to obtain an even result.
- Write down the settings you use to create a
certain hairstyle as a reminder for future
clipping sessions.
Using the swivel head
From its starting position of 0° (pointing forwards),
you can turn the swivel head 45° or 90° to the left
or right. This enables you to adjust the position of
the cutting element to the part of your head that
you are clipping. This makes it much easier to clip
your own hair.
1 To set the cutting element to the desired
position, turn the swivel head (‘click’).
Note: Always adjust the position of the cutting
element by turning the swivel head. Do not turn
the cutting element or the comb attachment.
Note: Do not turn the swivel head more than
90° to the left or right.
The swivel head allows you to hold and use the
appliance like a styling comb.
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Hair clipping with comb
1 Insert the edge of the comb attachment into
the swivel head.
Make sure the comb attachment locks into
position properly.
Note: The length settings are indicated on the
comb attachment.
2 Turn the length setting adjustment ring to set
the comb attachment to the desired setting.
The arrowhead on the appliance indicates
which setting you have selected.
Tip: Use different settings to create a natural
and smooth transition between the various hair
lengths from your neckline to the top of your
head.
Do not turn the length setting adjustment ring
beyond the highest setting.
3 Turn the swivel head to the position that is
most comfortable for your arm when you clip
the different parts of your head (see 'Using the
swivel head ').
4 Press the on/off button to switch on the
appliance.
QC5570: Press the button briefly.
QC5580: Press the button for 2 seconds.
5 Move the clipper through the hair slowly.
6 Regularly remove cut hair from the comb
attachment.
If a lot of hair has accumulated in the comb
attachment, remove the comb attachment from
the appliance and blow and/or shake the hair
out of it. When you remove the comb
attachment, the selected setting does not
change.
Contouring without comb
You can use the appliance without comb
attachment to clip your hair very close to the skin
(0,5mm) or to contour the neckline and the area
around the ears.
Be careful when you clip without comb
attachment because the cutting element removes
every hair it touches.
1 Pull the comb attachment off the swivel head.
Never pull at the flexible top of the comb
attachment. Always pull at the bottom part.
2 Comb the hair ends over the ears before you
start to contour the hairline.
3 Press the on/off button to switch on the
appliance.
4 When you shape the contours around the ears,
tilt the appliance in such a way that only one
edge of the cutting element touches the hair
ends.
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5 To contour the neckline and the sideburns, turn
the appliance and make downward strokes.
Note: Move the appliance slowly and smoothly.
Never clean, remove or replace a shaving or
cutting unit while the appliance is switched on.
Always check if the water is too hot, to prevent
burning your hands.
Never dry cutting units or shaving foils with a
towel or tissue, as this may cause damage.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Clean the appliance every time you have used it by
rinsing it under the tap or with the cleaning brush
supplied.
Always unplug the appliance before you clean it
under the tap.
Be careful that the cutting element does not fall
on the floor.
1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Remove the comb attachment.
3 Rinse the comb attachment under the tap or
clean it with the cleaning brush supplied.
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4 Place your thumb in the center of the round
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side of the cutting element and your index
finger on the teeth of the cutting element. Use
your index finger to lift the cutting element from
the swivel head.
5 Rinse the cutting element under the tap or
clean it with the cleaning brush supplied.
6 Rinse the inside of the appliance under the tap
or clean it with the cleaning brush supplied.
7 Insert the lug of the cutting element into the
slot and push the cutting element back onto
the swivel head.
Lubricate the cutting element
Lubricate the cutting element every 3 months with
oil form the bottle supplied with the appliance.
1 Pull the front of the cutting element upwards
and remove the cutting element from the
appliance.
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2 Turn the cutting element and lubricate the
three points indicated.
Storage
1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Store the appliance and its accessories in the
storage pouch supplied.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or go to
your Philips dealer. You can also contact the
Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see
the international warranty leaflet for contact
details).
Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an official collection point for recycling.
By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
- This product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery which shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste. Please take your
product to an official collection point or a
Philips service center to have a professional
remove the rechargeable battery.
- Follow your country’s rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products
and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal
helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when
you discard the product. Before you remove
the battery, make sure that the product is
disconnected from the wall socket and that
the battery is completely empty.
Take any necessary safety precautions
when you handle tools to open the product
and when you dispose of the rechargeable
battery.
1 Disconnect the appliance from the mains and
let the appliance run until the motor stops.
2 Remove the upper housing part of the
appliance.
3 Open the inner body with a screwdriver.
4 Use a screwdriver to remove the rechargeable
battery from the appliance.
5 Cut the wires with a pair of household scissors.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common
problems you could encounter with the appliance.
If you are unable to solve the problem with the
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information below, visit www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact
the Consumer Care Center in your country.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance
produces an
uneven cutting
result.
The appliance
does not work
when I switch it
on.
I do not know
how to attach the
comb
attachments to
the appliance.
The comb does not
touch the skin
when you move
the appliance
through the hair.
You only move the
appliance in one
direction.
The setting of the
comb has changed
during trimming.
The comb is not
assembled
correctly.
The cutting
performance
decreases when
the cutting unit and
the comb are dirty.
The appliance is
not connected to
the the wall socket.
Make sure the comb is
always fully in contact with
the skin when you move
the appliance through the
hair.
Because not all hairs grow
in the same direction,
move the appliance in
different directions
(upwards, downwards and
across).
Check the setting of the
comb. If you push the
appliance too hard onto
the scalp, you may
accidentally change the
setting of the comb.
Detach the comb and
reattach it.
Clean the cutting unit and
the comb.
Insert the small plug into
the appliance and put the
supply unit in the wall
socket.
To attach the comb
attachments, simply slide
them into the slot in the
appliance.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
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I do not know
how to change
the hair length
settings of the
comb
attachments.
One of the comb
attachments is
damaged
or worn.
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the
international warranty leaflet.
Warranty restrictions
Cutting units are not covered by the terms of the
international warranty because they are subject to
wear.
You can change the hair
length settings of the comb
attachments with the
length
setting adjustment ring on
the appliance. Turn the ring
to set the comb
attachment to the desired
setting. See chapter ‘Using
the appliance’, section
‘Hair clipping with comb’
Do not use the comb
attachment anymore.
Replace it with an
attachment or comb of the
original type. You can
obtain a replacement
comb attachment from
your local Philips dealer or
you can visit
www.philips.com/ shop.
For more information you
can contact the Consumer
Care