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Your new Philips hair clipper with new ergonomic
design and 180° 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 ngers 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 Charging lights
7 Regular comb attachment
8 Length setting indicator
9 Precision comb attachment
10 Protection cap of shaving head (only QC5580)
11 Shaving head with retaining frame and shaving
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
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Danger
Make sure the adapter does not get wet. -
Warning
The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as
this causes a hazardous situation.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
Caution
Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the shower.
Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
Only use the adapter supplied to charge the appliance.
If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a
hazard.
Do not use the appliance when the shaving head, the cutting element or one of the comb
attachments is damaged or broken, as this may
cause injury.
This appliance is only intended for clipping human scalp hair. Do not use it for any other purpose.
If the appliance is subjected to a major change in temperature, pressure or humidity, let the
appliance acclimatise for 30 minutes before you
use it.
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Compliance with standards
- The appliance complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
cleaned under the tap.
This Philips appliance complies with all standards -
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Charging
Charge the appliance for at least 1 hour before you
use it for the rst time or after a long period of
non-use.
When the appliance is fully charged, it has a cordless
clipping time of up to 1 hour.
When the charging light ashes orange, the batter y
is running low (approx. 10 minutes of operating time
left) and you need to charge the appliance.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Insert the appliance plug into the appliance and
insert the adapter into the wall socket.
, The charging light starts to ash white to
indicate that the appliance is charging.
When the battery is fully charged, the charging ,
light lights up white continuously.
After approx. 30 minutes the charging light goes ,
out to save energy.
Optimising the lifetime of the rechargeable
battery
Discharge the rechargeable battery completely twice
a year by letting the motor run until it stops. Then
fully recharge the battery.
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Corded clipping
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Connect the appliance to the mains and wait a
few seconds before you switch it on.
Note: If the battery is completely empty, wait a few
minutes before you switch on the appliance.
Using the appliance
Make sure your hair is clean and dry. Do not use the
appliance on freshly washed hair.
Preparing for hair clipping
1 Comb your hair with a styling comb in the
direction of hair growth.
Clipping with comb attachment
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.
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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.
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.
- 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.
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- The swivel head allows you to hold and use the
appliance like a styling comb.
4 Press the on/off button to switch on the
appliance.
QC5570: Press the button briey.
QC5580: Press the button more than 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.
Tips
We advise you to star t 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 direction,
you need to move the appliance in different
directions (upwards, downwards and across).
Make sure that the at 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.
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Contouring without comb attachment
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 exible 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.
5 To contour the neckline and the sideburns,
turn the appliance and make downward
strokes.
Note: Move the appliance slowly and smoothly. Just
follow the natural hairline.
6 Adjust the position of the swivel head to make
contouring easier.
Shaving
Tip: Shaving is easier when the hairs are shorter
than 1mm. If the hairs are longer than 1mm, we
recommend that you use the cutting element without
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the comb attachment to pre-cut hairs to the shortest
setting.
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Pull the comb attachment off the swivel head.
3 Press the release buttons (1) and remove the
cutting unit from the handle (2).
4 Attach the shaving head by pressing it onto the
appliance (‘click’).
Make sure that the shaving head locks into position
properly.
5 Remove the protection cap from the shaving
head.
6 Adjust the position of the swivel head to make
shaving easier. You can do this before and/or
during use.
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7 Place the shaving head on your scalp and start
shaving.
Press the shaving head onto your scalp lightly.
Note: Make sure that the shaving foil is always in full
contact with your scalp.
Cleaning and maintenance
Clean the appliance every time you have used it by
rinsing it under the tap or with the cleaning brush
supplied.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol,
acetone or ethereal oils to clean the appliance.
Be careful that the cutting element does not fall on
the oor.
Cleaning the cutting element and comb
attachments
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.
4 Place your thumb in the center of the round
side of the cutting element and your index
nger on the teeth of the cutting element
(1). Use your index nger to lift the cutting
element from the swivel head (2).
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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 (1) and push the cutting element back
onto the swivel head (2).
Cleaning the shaving head
Note: Regulary check the shaving foil for cracks.
1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Press the release buttons on the shaving
head (1) and remove the shaving foil from the
shaving head (2).
3 Rinse the shaving head and shaving foil under
the tap.
Note: To clean the shaving head with the cleaning
brush, brush the inside and outside of the shaving head
and the outside of the shaving foil. To remove cut hairs
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from the inside of the shaving foil, tap the bottom of
the shaving foil gently on a at surface.
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4 Press the shaving foil back into the shaving
head.
Storage
1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Put the protection cap on the shaving head.
3 Store the appliance and its accessories in the
storage pouch supplied.
Replacement
Only replace a worn or damaged cutting element
with an original Philips cutting element, available from
authorised Philips service centres.
For an optimal shaving result, replace the shaving foil
and shaving cutter once a year.
To replace the shaving foil and shaving cutter:
1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Press the release buttons on the shaving head
and remove the shaving foil from the shaving
head.
3 Remove the retaining frame from the old
shaving foil.
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4 Place the retaining frame on the new shaving
foil.
5 Remove the old shaving cutters.
6 Place the new cutters on the shaving head
(‘click’).
7 Press the shaving foil back into the shaving
head.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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- The built-in rechargeable battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you discard
and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection
point. Dispose of the batter y at an ofcial
collection point for batteries. If you have trouble
removing the battery, you can also take the
appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of
this centre will remove the battery for you and
will dispose of them in an environmentally safe
way.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you
discard the appliance. Make sure the battery is
completely empty when you remove it.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains again
after you have removed 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.
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at www.
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philips.com/support or contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country. You nd its
phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet. If
there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer.