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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Trimming comb
2 Cutting unit
3 Precision Zoom Lock™ adjustment ring
4 On/off slide
5 Socket for small plug
6 Pouch (QT4009 only)
7 Cleaning brush
8 Supply unit
9 Charging light
10 Small plug
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.
Danger
- Keep the supply unit dry.
Warning
- To charge the battery, only use the detachable
supply unit (HQ8505) provided with the
appliance.
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- 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 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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- This appliance is not washable.Never immerse
the appliance in water and do not rinse it under
the tap.
- 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.
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- Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
- 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.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
General
- 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 fully before you use it for the
first time and after a long period of disuse.
Charging takes approx. as follows: 10 hours
(QT4000, QT4001 only), 8 hours (QT4003 only) or 1
hour (QT4009 only). When the appliance is fully
charged, the appliance has a cordless operating
time of up to: 35 minutes (QT4003 only), 45
minutes (QT4000, QT4001 only) or 60 minutes
(QT4009 only).
Note: This appliance can only be used without
cord. Make sure the appliance is charged before
use.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Insert the small plug into the appliance.
3 Put the supply unit in the wall socket.
- The charging light on the supply unit lights up
green to indicate that the appliance is charging.
Note: The charging light on the supply unit does
not change color and does not go out when the
appliance is fully charged.
4 After charging, remove the supply unit from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
appliance.
Optimizing the lifetime of the rechargeable
battery
When you have charged the appliance for the first
time, we advise you to use it until the battery is
completely empty. Continue to use the appliance
until the motor almost stops running during a
session. Then recharge the battery. Follow this
procedure at least twice a year.
Using the appliance
Always comb the beard and/or moustache with a
fine comb before you start trimming.
Be careful when you trim for the first time.
Do not move the trimmer too fast. Make
smooth and gentle movements.
Switching the appliance on and off
1 To switch on the appliance, slide the on/off
button up.
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2 To switch off the appliance, slide the on/off
button down.
Trimming with comb
The length settings on the Precision Zoom Lock™
adjustment ring correspond to the remaining hair
length after trimming. For example, setting 2
equals a hair length of 2mm. QT4000, QT4001:
length settings ranging from 1 to 10 with 1mm steps,
QT4003, QT4009: length settings ranging from 0.5
to 10 with 0.5mm steps.
Note: When you trim for the first time, start at the
highest length setting to familiarize yourself with
the appliance.
1 Slide the beard trimming comb straight into the
guiding groove of the appliance.
2 Turn the Precision Zoom Lock™ adjustment ring
to the desired setting. The selected setting is
the setting in the center of the adjustment ring.
3 Switch on the appliance.
4 To trim most effectively, move the appliance
against the hair growth direction. Make sure
that the surface of the comb always stays in
contact with the skin.
5 Regularly remove cut hair from the comb. If a lot
of hair has accumulated in the comb, remove it
from the product and blow and/or shake out
the hairs. The selected setting does not change
when you do this.
Trimming at the unique 'stubble look' setting
1 To create a ‘stubble look’, trim with the beard
trimming comb set to setting 1.
Trimming without comb
Use the trimmer without beard trimming comb to
trim full beards and single hairs.
Be careful when you trim without a comb
because the cutting unit removes every hair
it touches.
1 Pull the beard trimming comb straight off the
appliance.
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Make well-controlled movements. Touch the
hair lightly with the trimmer.
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Cleaning
Caution: Never use scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as
petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
1 Switch off the appliance and make sure it is
disconnected from the wall socket.
2 Wipe the housing of the appliance with a dry
cloth.
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Caution: Never immerse the appliance in
water, or rinse it under the tap.
3 Remove the comb and clean it with the
cleaning brush.
4 Remove the cutting unit by pushing against the
teeth of the cutting unit and clean it with the
brush or rinse it under the tap.
Only the cutting unit can be rinsed under the
tap
5 Carefully shake off excess water and let air dry
completely.
6 Insert the lug of the cutting unit into the guiding
slot and push the cutting unit back onto the
appliance.
Storage (QT4009 only)
1 Store the appliance in the pouch supplied.
Note: Make sure the appliance is dry before you
store it in the pouch.
Replacement
Replace damaged parts immediately. Always
replace the cutting unit with the original Philips
cutting unit.
1 Push the teeth of cutting unit upwards and pull
the cutting unit off the appliance.
2 Remove the used cutting unit.
3 Insert the lug of the new cutting unit into the
guiding slot and push the cutting unit onto the
appliance ('click').
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).
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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 appliance. Before you
remove the battery, make sure that the
appliance 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
appliance and when you dispose of the
rechargeable battery.
1 Disconnect the appliance from the wall socket
and let the appliance run until the motor stops.
2 Insert a screwdriver in the hair chamber to
separate the housing part.
3 Cut the wires close to the battery with a pair of
household scissors.
4 Remove the rechargeable battery.
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the
international warranty leaflet.