Philips QT4050-41 User Manual

PHILIPS

^NORELCO

Vacuum

Beard

Trimmer

QT4050

Rechargeable
Cord/Cordless

Register your product and get support at

www.philips.com/norelco

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Do not reach for a Trimmer that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
Do not place or store Trimmer where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not
place in or drop into water or other liquid.
Always unplug this Trimmer from the

4.
electrical outlet immediately after
(re)charging.
Unplug Trimmer before cleaning.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A.,
use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
When discarding Trimmer, unplug Trimmer to

7.
remove rechargeable battery. See Battery
Removal instructions.

WARNING

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

1. Close supervision is necessary when this
appliance is used by, on, or near children or
invalids.

2. Use this Trimmer for its intended household
use as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.

3. Never operate this Trimmer if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, or
dropped into water. For assistance call

1-800-243-3050.

4. Keep the Trimmer and cord away from
heated surfaces.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening. Keep air openings free of lint,
hair,etc.

6. Do not charge or plug in Trimmer outdoors
or where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.

7. Do not use this Trimmer with a damaged or
broken cutter or trimming comb, as facial
injury may occur.

8. Do not operate Trimmer with the hair
collection chamber cover opened.

9. Always attach plug to Trimmer first, then into
outlet.To disconnect, turn ON/OFF switch
“OFF” then remove plug from outlet.

10. To prevent possible damage to the cord, do
not wrap cord around the Trimmer.

11. Never put Trimmer in direct sunlight or store
at a temperature above HOT.

12. This Trimmer is for use on human facial hair
only. Do not use this Trimmer for any other
purpose.

SAVETHESE
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.

IMPORTANT: YOURTRIMMER
CONTAINS A LITHIUM-ION
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY.

See Battery Removal instructions.

Registration

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips Norelco!

To fully benefit from the support that Philips
Norelco offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/norelco

Charging

Charge the Trimmer fully before you start using it

for the first time or after a long period of non-use.

Charge Indications

Low Battery

I When the battery is almost empty

(approximately 7 or fewer trimming minutes
left), the battery light turns orange.

I When you turn off the Trimmer, the battery

light blinks orange for a few seconds.

Charging

► When you start charging, the battery light

blinks green.

ft When the battery is fully charged, the battery

light lights up green continuously.

To Charge / Recharge

ft (Re)charging requires approximately 8 hours,

ft Use only the cord provided,

ft Charging, recharging or using the Trimmer at

temperatures below 40°F or higher than 95°F

adversely affects lifetime of battery,
ft You may also trim using the cord provided,
ft IfTrimmer hasn't been used for a long period

of time,Trimmer must be recharged for

approximately 8 hours.
D Be certain Trimmer is OFF.
B Connect cord to Trimmer (fig. 1). Plug into

any 120V AC outlet only. Use only the cord
provided.

ft An adaptor plug may be necessary for cord

usage in some foreign countries. Use an

attachment plug adaptor of the proper

configuration for power outlet,
ft It requires approximately 8 hours to fully

charge the battery, if the battery capacity is

completely empty. If there is still battery

capacity available, fully charging the battery will

take less time.
ft A fully charged Trimmer has a cordless

trimming time of up to 50 minutes.

B Disconnect the cord and unplug from

electrical outlet, unless you are using the
Trimmer corded.

NOTE: If the fully charged Trimmer is still con
nected to the outlet after 30 minutes, the battery
light goes off.

Corded Trimming

O

Connect cord provided to Trimmer.

B Plug Trimmer into electrical outlet.
B If battery is completely empty, wait a few

minutes before switching Trimmer on.

D Turn Trimmer ON to begin trimming (fig. 2).
B Turn Trimmer OFF and unplug.

NOTE:Trimmer does not recharge during corded
trimming.

Features

A Detachable Cutting Unit
B Hair Collection Chamber Lid
C Hair Collection Chamber and Filter
D Precision Zoom Lock Hair Length Selector
E Battery Light
F ON/Off Button
G Appliance Plug Socket
H Appliance Plug
I Adaptor

J Cleaning Brush

K Contour-following Trimming Comb

Full Two-Year Warranty

45-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Cordless Trimming

H

Charge according to directions. Unplug

Trimmer from outlet and remove cord.

Q Turn Trimmer ON to begin trimming (fig. 2).

I If the charge runs out while trimming, simply

connect cord provided to Trimmer and outlet
to continue trimming.

Put It To The Test

Like many new products, your Philips Norelco
Vacuum Trimmer may take a little getting used to.lf
you are using an electric Trimmer for the first time,
or if you've been using a different brand, take the

time to acquaint yourself with your new Trimmer

YourVacuum Trimmer features innovative

technology for ease of use combined with an

adjustable Zoom Lock to make trimming facial
hairs goofproof Plus, the Integrated Vacuum
collects cut-off hairs during use for no clean-up.

Throw your scissors away and put your new
Vacuum Trimmer to the test We guarantee
precise, professional results or Philips Norelco will
refund you the full purchase price as long as the
request is received within 45 days of purchase.

Integrated Vacuum

The Integrated Vacuum is activated automatically as
soon as you switch the trimmer on. It collects cut
hairs during every kind of use, i.e. trimming with or
without comb attachment and contouring.

It is recommended that you empty the Hair
Collection Chamber after each trimming session.
When trimming long, dense beards it may also be
necessary to empty the Hair Collection Chamber
during the trimming session in order to maintain
optimal suction performance (also see 'Cleaning'
section, 'Hair Collection Chamber').

I To ensure optimal functioning of the Vacuum

Trimmer, do not cut off more than approx.
6mm/1/4 in. of your overall beard length at a
time. If you want to cut your beard shorter,
repeat the process one or more times.

Trimming

ft Use this Trimmer for its intended household

use as described in this manual,

ft Always comb your beard and/or moustache

with a fine comb before you start trimming,

ft If you are trimming for the first time, be

careful. Do not move the Trimmer too fast.
Make smooth and gentle movements,

ft After trimming, residual hair length can vary

depending on hair type.

Trimming With Trimming Comb

ft The hair length settings are indicated in

millimeters on the trimming comb.The settings
correspond to the remaining hair length after

trimming.

ft The trimming comb cuts hair to a length of

1-18 millimeters/1/32 - 23/32in.

ft The trimming comb must be on Trimmer

in order to use the Zoom Lock.

U Slide the trimming comb onto the Trimmer

(fig- 3).

Q Turn the Zoom Lock (fig. 4) to the desired

hair trimming length setting (see table).The
selected hair length setting is indicated by

the arrow on the side of the Trimmer (fig. 5).

ft If you are trimming for the first time, start by

using the maximum trimming length setting of

l8mm/23/32 in. to prevent accidentally

trimming hairs too short. As you become
familiar with the settings, adjust Zoom Lock
to desired trimming length.

H Turn the Trimmer ON (fig. 2).
□ To trim in the most effective way, move the

Trimmer against the direction of hair growth.

Do not move the trimmer too fast. Make
smooth and gentle movements and make
sure the surface of the trimming comb always
stays in contact with the skin (fig. 6).

NOTE: Since all hairs do not grow in the same

direction, you may want to try different trimming

positions (i.e.. upwards, downwards, or across).
Practice is best for optimum results.

H Turn the Trimmer OFF.

□ Clean the Trimmer (see section ‘Cleaning’).

Trimming Length Settings Table

Hair Length (mm) Hair Length (in.)
1 Stubble Length 1/32

3 1/8
6 1/4
9 3/8

12 15/32
15 5/8
18 23/32

Features

Trimming For 'Stubble' Look

U Use the Trimmer with the trimming comb

set to a hair length of 1mm/1/32 in. to create

a ‘stubble’ look (fig. 7).
If you want even shorter stubble, use the Trimmer
without the trimming comb attached.

Trimming Without Trimming Comb

Remove trimming comb if you are:

k Defining hair lines
I Trimming nape of neck or full beards
I Removing single, unwanted hairs

U Be certain Trimmer is in the OFF position.

Q Remove the trimming comb by pulling it off

the Trimmer (fig. 8).

Never pull off the Guide Comb Attachment bv
grasping the flexible top portion. Always pull off by
the bottom part of attachment.

B Turn the Trimmer ON.

□ Make well-controlled movements.Touch the

hair lightly with the Trimmer.

Replacing Guide Comb Attachment

On Trimmer

U Be certain Trimmer is in OFF position.
B Replace Guide Comb Attachment until it

‘clicks’ into position.The Guide Comb

Attachment can be placed on Trimmer only

one way by properly aligning it to slide into

the tracks on sides ofTrimmer head. If it

does not fit properly, reverse it.

NQTE:The Zoom Lock can be on any setting
when removing or replacing Attachment.

Cleaning

I Always turn Trimmer OFF before cleaning.
I Do not use abrasive cleaning agents,

scourers or aggressive liquids such as alcohol,
benzene, bleach or acetone to clean the
Trimmer.

i Never clean, remove or replace trimming comb

with motor ON.

I Do not apply pressure to cutters.

i Do not touch cutters with hard objects as this

may damage them.

I Do not use while bathing, showering or

immerse the Trimmer in water or other liquids
as damage to Trimmer may occur.

I Never use sharp or hard objects to clean the

filter to avoid damaging it.

I If cut hairs have accumulated in the trimming

comb area, turn Trimmer off, pull trimming
comb offTrimmer and remove hairs by
shaking and/or blowing.

Hair Collection Chamber

B Turn the Trimmer OFF.

B Open the lid of the Hair Collection

chamber (fig. 9).

B Remove the hairs by carefully shaking them

out or by brushing them out with the

cleaning brush supplied (fig. lO).

□ Clean the filter inside the hair collection

chamber with the cleaning brush (fig. I I).

B Close the lid of the hair collection chamber.

I When trimming extremely long, dense beards,

it may be necessary to empty the Hair
Collection Chamber during the trimming
session in order to maintain optimal suction
performance.

I If suction performance is not as strong as usual.

Hair Collection Chamber may require
emptying to restore optimal performance.

I It is recommended that the Hair Collection

Chamber be emptied and cleaned out after
each use.

I Do not operate the Trimmer with the Hair

Collection Chamber cover opened.

Trimmer

n Make sure the Trimmer is turned OFF and

disconnected from the electrical outlet.

B Remove the trimming comb (fig. 8).

B Remove the cutting unit (fig. 12).

□ Clean the cutting unit and the inside of the

Trimmer with the brush supplied (fig. 13).

B Put the cutting unit and the trimming

comb back onto the Trimmer (fig. 14).

Replacing The Cutting Unit

If your cutters and filter become damaged or

worn, do not continue using the Trimmer Replace

cutters and/or filter immediately.

This Trimmer has no other user-serviceable parts.

For assistance call I -800-243-3050.

Assistance

For Assistance, call toll free:

1-800-243-3050

or visit our website: www.philips.com/
support

Information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a

week.

Storage

i Be sure Trimmer is turned off and remove cord

from outlet and Trimmer before storing in a
safe, dry location where it will not be crushed,
banged, or subject to damage.

I Do not wrap cord around Trimmer when

storing.

i Store Cord in a safe location where it will not

be cut or damaged.

I Do not place or store Trimmer where it can

fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, water or
other liquid.

Battery Removal

I This Philips Norelco Trimmer contains a

rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
which must be disposed of properly (fig. 15).

I Battery should only be removed when

Trimmer is to be discarded.

I For assistance, call toll free: 1-800-243-3050 or

visit our website:

www.philips.com/norelco.

B Unplug electrical cord from outlet and

Trimmer before dismantling Trimmer.

B Allow the Trimmer to run until the battery is

empty/depleted.

B Turn Trimmer OFF.

Q Open the lid of the hair collection

chamber (fig. 9).

B Remove the 4 screws inside the hair chamber

with a screwdriver (fig. 16).

□ Pull the hair-collection chamber out of the

appliance with some force (fig. 17).

B To remove the front panel, wedge a

screwdriver between the front panel and

the inside of the appliance (fig. 18).

B Remove the 4 screws on the inside of the

appliance (fig. 19).

□ Remove the inner panel (fig. 20).

[Q Remove the printed circuit board with the

rechargeable battery connected to it (fig. 21).

m Cut the wires between the printed circuit

board and the rechargeable battery.

m Do not attempt to replace battery. Insulate

battery ends by covering with tape and/or

place battery in a small plastic bag.

\E Discard your Trimmer. Do not attempt to

plug electrical cord into the outlet or

recharge the Trimmer after the battery has

been removed.

\E Contact your local town or city officials for

battery disposal information or call

I-800-8-BATTERY or

battery drop-off locations.

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Full Two-Year Warranty

Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new
Philips Norelco product, Model QT4050 against defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of two years (cutters for up to four
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 affixing
of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts
or subjecting the product to any but the specific voltage.* Use of
unauthorized replacement parts will void this warranty.

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
WILL NOT PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY
A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL NOT
REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED
REPAIR SERVICE.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to www.philips.com/
noreico or call I -800-243-3050 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 Bectronics North America Corporation.This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may aiso have other
rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not aliow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentiai damages, so the
above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

*Read enclosed instructions carefuily.
Manufactured for:
Philips Consumer Lifestyle
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
RO. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904

This symbol on the product's nameplate means it is

LiSTM listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Norelco is a Registered Trademark of Phiiips Electronics
North America Corporation.

Zoom Lock is a Trademark of Philips Electronics North America
Corporation.

PHILIPS is a Registered Trademark of Koninkiijke
Phiiips Electronics N.V.

© 2010 Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.

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^NORELCO

45-DAY MONEY-

BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not fully satisfied with your Phiiips Norelco
Trimmer, send the product back along with dated
saies receipt and we’ll refund you the full purchase
price.

The Trimmer must be shipped prepaid by insured
maii, insurance prepaid, and have the original

sales receipt, indicating purchase price and

the date of purchase, enclosed. We cannot be
responsible for lost mail. The Trimmer must be

postmarked no later than 45 days after the date

of purchase. Philips Norelco reserves the right to
verify the purchase price of the Trimmer and limit
refunds not to exceed suggested retail price.

To obtain money-back guarantee return authorization
form, call I -800-243-3050 for assistance. Please allow
4-6 weeks for delivery of check.