Philips S738/82 User manual

S738/82

Rechargeable Cordless
Shave Toolkit

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S738/82

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Do not reach for a corded appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug immediately.

2. Power plug is not for immersion or for use in shower.

3. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

4. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet
immediately after use, except when appliance is (re)charging.

5. Unplug and remove power supply cord from appliance before

cleaning.

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 appliance for its intended household use as described

in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by
Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
charging plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water while plugged in.
For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

4. Keep the appliance, cord, charging plug and any attachments

away from heated surfaces.

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5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use the adapter in or near a power outlet that contains
an electric air freshener to prevent damage to the adapter.

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

8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken comb, as
facial injury may occur. Always check foil, cutters and trimmer
before using. Do not use appliance if foil, cutters or trimmers
are damaged as injury may occur.

9. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug into outlet. Be

certain plug is inserted firmly into
indicated on plug. To disconnect, remove charging plug from
outlet.

10. Never put the appliance in direct sunlight or store at a

temperature above 140°F (60ºC).

11. Keep the cord dry at all times. Do not handle with wet hands.

12. Only use the cord provided. To prevent possible damage to the

cord, do not wrap cord around the appliance.

13. Only use the power plug and other accessories supplied with

the appliance.

appliance

up to mark

SAVE THESE
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.

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45 - DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

To enjoy the closest and most comfortable shave from your new Philips Norelco
appliance, the appliance should be used exclusively for 3 weeks. This allows your
hair and skin enough time to adapt to the Philips Norelco Shaving System. If, after
that period of time, you are not fully satised with your Philips Norelco appli­ance, send the product back along with dated sales receipt and we’ll refund you
the full purchase price. The appliance must be shipped prepaid by insured

mail, insurance prepaid, have the original sales receipt, indicating
purchase price, the date of purchase, and the money-back guarantee
return authorization form enclosed. We cannot be responsible for lost
mail. The appliance must be postmarked no later than 45 days from the date of

purchase. Philips Norelco reserves the right to verify the purchase price of the
appliance 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 refund product.

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Table of Contents

Features ........................................................ 8-9

Introduction ..................................................10

Before First Use ...........................................10

Charging/(Re)Charging .........................10-11

Quick Charge ...............................................11

Skin Adaptation Period ............................... 11

Shaving ......................................................12-14

Beard Styling ............................................14-16

Body Grooming ......................................16-18

Cleaning ....................................................19-22

Replacing the Shaving

Unit Razor Heads ..................................22-23

Replacing the Bodygroom Foil .................23

Storage ............................................................24

Assistance ...................................................... 24

Disposal .......................................................... 24

Accessories ...................................................25

Warranty ........................................................ 27

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fEaturEs

A Protective cap
B Shaving unit
C Shaving unit release buttons
D Shaving attachment
E On/off button
F Display
G Adapter
H Small plug
I Hair length selector
J Beard Styler attachment
K Beard Styler comb
L Bodygroom attachment
M Bodygroom trimmer comb 1 (1/8 in./3mm)
N Bodygroom trimmer comb 2 (3/16 in./5mm)
O Bodygroom trimmer comb 3 (9/32 in./7mm)
P Shaving head holder
Q Comb
R Cutter
S Retaining ring
T Pouch (not shown)

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introduction

This tool does it all, now so can you. The heads click
on and off, so you can switch from facial to body
grooming without breaking your shaving stride. And,
if this wasn’t versatile enough, use the styler head for
impressively even stubble and beard trimming.

BEforE first usE

Important

- Before putting on or taking off any parts or
performing any cleaning, maintenance or storage,
be sure to turn appliance off, unplug from outlet
and remove power cord from appliance.

charging/(rE)charging

- Charging or (re)charging at temperatures below
40°F (4°C) or higher than 95°F (35°C) adversely
affects lifetime of batteries.

- Do not charge razor in a pouch.

1 Connect the small plug directly to the

appliance and connect the charging plug into
any 100V to 240V AC outlet. Use only the
power cord provided.

- An adapter plug may be necessary for charging
plug usage in some foreign countries. Use
an attachment plug adapter of the proper

conguration for the power outlet. The charging

plug will automatically convert to work on 100V
to 240V AC systems.

- During charging the batter y symbol blinks green.

2 Charging and (re)charging requires 1 full hour

for a cordless shaving time of up to 40 minutes.

Note: First time charging or charging after a long
period of non-use requires 90 minutes of charge
time.

- When the battery is fully charged, the battery

symbol lights up green continuously. After
approximately 30 minutes, the light goes out.

- When the battery is almost empty, the plug

symbol blinks orange.

Tip: Depending on your shaving/styling
behavior and beard type, the operating time
may vary over time.

Quick chargE

The quick charge is indicated by the green battery
symbol and orange plug symbol blinking alternately.
When the battery symbol no longer blinks orange
after approximately 5 minutes, the appliance contains
enough energy for a touch up.

skin adaptation pEriod

- At rst you may not get as close a shave as you
expect, or your face may even become slightly
irritated. This is normal since your beard and
skin will need time to adjust. Invest 3 weeks with
regular shaves and you’ll soon experience the full
potential of your new razor.

- Stick with it! If you alternate shaving methods
during the adjustment period, it may make it more

difcult to adapt.

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shaving

- This symbol on the appliance indicates that
the appliance can be used in both the bath and
shower.

- Use this appliance for its intended household use
as described in this manual.

- Only use the shaving attachment to shave facial
hair.

Tip: You can shave wet with shaving cream or
gel or dry for convenience and quick touch-ups
between shaves. Shaving with a clean face
gives best results.

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5 Put Protective cap on appliance.

Wet Shaving

1 Splash warm water on your face.

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1 Attach shaving unit to appliance. Do not twist.

Dry Shaving

1 Turn appliance ON.

2 Gently press the shaving unit to skin. Move

shaving unit using both straight and circular
movements.

3 Turn appliance OFF.

4 Clean shaving unit after each shave (see

‘Cleaning’).

2 Apply shaving cream or gel to your skin.

3 Rinse shaving unit under water.

4 Turn appliance ON.

5 Gently press razor to skin. Move the razor in

circular movements.

Tip: Rinsing the shaving unit with water before
and during shaving ensures the razor heads
glide smoothly over your skin, while removing
residual shaving foam/gel. Gently press razor to
skin for optimal results. Stretching your skin
can help prevent skin irritation.

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6 Turn appliance OFF.

7 Dry your face with a soft cloth.

8 Clean heads after each shave (see’Cleaning’) .

9 Put Protective cap on appliance.

BEard styling

- Only use the beard styler attachment to style
facial hair.

- Always comb beard and/or moustache with a ne
comb before trimming.

1 Pull the shaving attachment straight off the

appliance. Do not twist.

2 Attach beard styler to appliance.

Styling Tips

- To prevent trimming your beard and moustache
too short, make sure your facial hair is dry.

- Always trim in front of a good size mirror with
plenty of light. You can also try using a magnifying
mirror or a 3-way mirror.

- Start trimming near one ear and trim down to
your chin. Then repeat the same on your other
side. This will help maintain an even trimming
balance on your face.

Using Beard Styler with Comb

- Use the comb when trimming your beard.

- The length settings on the beard styler
attachment correspond to the remaining hair
length of your beard after cutting.

- Choose any setting between 3/64-11/64 in.
(1-4.5mm).

- If you are new to trimming, use the maximum
setting (11/64 in./4.5mm) to prevent accidentally
trimming hairs too shor t.

1 Press the length selector (1) and push left or

right (2) to select desired hair length setting.

2 Turn appliance ON.

3 Style your beard as desired always making sure

the front of the comb is in full contact with
the skin and move the appliance against the
direction of hair growth.

Note: If cut hairs accumulate in the comb, turn the
appliance off, remove comb and blow and/or shake
hair out of the comb.

Tip: Try different trimming positions (i.e.
upwards, downwards or across) since all hairs
do not grow in the same direction. Practice
for best results.

4 Turn appliance OFF.

5 Clean Beard Styler and comb after each use

(see ‘Cleaning’).

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Using Beard Styler without the Comb

- Use the beard styler attachment without the
comb to contour or cut shapes in your beard hair.

1 Remove the Beard Styler comb.

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2 Attach the Bodygroom attachment. Press down

rmly.

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2 Turn appliance ON.

3 Contour your beard as desired.

Be careful, the styler cuts hairs very close to the
skin, at a length of 3/64 in./1mm.

4 Turn appliance OFF.

5 Clean Beard Styler after each use (see

‘Cleaning’).

Body grooming

- Only use the Bodygroom attachment to groom or
trim body hair below the neckline. Do not use it
to shave or trim facial or scalp hair.

Note: Before using, check foil, cutters, trimmers
and combs for wear or damage. If they show
signs of wear or damage, do not use. Replace
immediately (see section ‘Replacing the Bodygroom
Foil’)

1 Pull the shaving attachment straight off the

appliance. Do not twist.

Trimming with the trimming comb

- The comb size (1,2 or 3) is indicated on the back
of the comb.

- The comb size corresponds to the remaining
hair length after trimming: comb 1 (1/8 in./3mm),
comb 2 (3/16 in./5mm), comb 3 (9/32 in./7mm).

Note: If hair is longer than 13/32 in./ 10mm, trim
rst with comb 1 (1/8 in./3mm) to make grooming
easier.

1 Snap the desired comb onto the appliance

making sure the teeth of the comb point in the
direction you will move the appliance.

- When you move the appliance towards you, the
teeth must point towards you.

- When you move the appliance away from you,
the teeth must point away from you.

2 Turn the appliance ON.

3 Move the appliance against the direction of hair

growth.

4 Make sure the at part of the trimming comb

is always in full contact with the skin.

5 Trim desired hair below the neckline.

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6 Turn appliance OFF.

7 Clean the Bodygroom attachment after each

use (see ‘Cleaning’).

Grooming

1 Place the bodygroom attachment on the

appliance.

2 Turn the appliance ON.

3 Move the appliance against the direction of hair

growth.

4 Make sure the bodygroomer is always in full

contact with the skin.

5 Groom desired body parts below the neckline.

6 Turn appliance OFF.

7 Clean the bodygroom attachment after each

use (see ‘Cleaning’).

Trimming and Grooming Tips

- For best trimming results, skin and hair should be
clean and dry.

- For best body grooming results, use in the shower
or bath. Apply shaving cream or gel to skin for
easy gliding.

- Do not move the appliance too fast. Make
smooth and gentle movements.

- Do not press too hard. Pressing too hard may
cause skin irritation.

- Stretching your skin with your free hand makes
the hairs stand upright and can help prevent skin
irritation.

clEaning

- Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, scourers or
aggressive liquids such as gasoline to clean the
appliance and attachments.

- Be careful with hot water. Always test water rst
so as not to burn or scald hands.

- While rinsing the appliance, water may drip out of
the base of the appliance. This is normal. Simply
hold appliance upright for 10-15 seconds.

Cleaning the Shaving Unit

1 Rinse the shaving unit under hot water for a

couple of minutes.

2 Press the shaving unit release buttons (1) and

pull shaving unit off the shaving attachment (2).

3 Rinse the shaving unit for 30 seconds under

hot water.

4 Carefully shake off excess water and let the

shaving unit air dry thoroughly.

Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue

as damage may occur to the shaving heads.

5 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving

attachment.

Note: You can also clean the shaving attachment
and shaving unit with the supplied brush.

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Extra-thorough Cleaning Method

1 Press the shaving unit release buttons (1) and

pull shaving unit off the shaving attachment (2).

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6 Place the cutter into the shaving head holder

with the cutter legs pointing down.

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2 Unlock the retaining ring by turning it in the

direction of the arrows (1) on the retaining
ring and lift the retaining ring out of the shaving

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head holder (2).

3 Remove the cutter and comb and separate the

cutter from the comb.

Tip: Do not clean more than one cutter and
comb at a time as they are matching sets. If
you accidentally put a cutter in the wrong
comb, it may take several weeks before
optimal shaving performance is restored.

4 Clean the inside and outside of both the cutter

and comb with the supplied brush.

5 Place the comb in the shaving head holder

making sure the two wings t exactly in the

recesses of the shaving head holder.

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7 Reattach the retaining ring (1) by turning it

the opposite direction of the arrows on the
retaining ring (2).

Make sure the four wings of the retaining ring
are located exactly under the recesses of the
shaving head holder.

8 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving

attachment. If it does not close smoothly, check
that the shaving heads and retaining rings are
positioned properly.

Cleaning the Bodygroom Attachment

1 If a trimming comb is attached to the appliance,

remove it.

2 Pull the bodygroom foil off the attachment.

Do not apply pressure to foil. Do not touch foil

with hard objects as this may dent or damage foil or

cutters. If damage occurs, replace damaged par ts.

3 Rinse the bodygroom attachment, foil and

combs under hot water.

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4 Shake off excess water and allow to air dry

thoroughly.

5 Place bodygroom foil back on the attachment.

Cleaning the Beard Styler Attachment

1 Remove the beard styler comb.

2 Rinse the beard styler attachment and comb

under hot water.

3 Shake off excess water and allow to air dry

thoroughly.

Tip: Lubricate the trimmer teeth with one drop
of mineral oil every 6 months.

This shaver has no other user-serviceable parts.
For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

rEplacing thE shaving unit razor hEads

- Replace the Shaving Unit razor heads every 12
months for optimal results.

- Replace with SH30 Philips Norelco razor heads
only

1 Follow steps 1-4 under ‘Extra-thorough

Cleaning Method’ section.

2 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones

in the shaving head holder making sure the two

wings of the shaving heads t exactly into the

recesses.

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The foil is a precision part. Handle with care.

3 Reattach the retaining ring (1) by turning it

the opposite direction of the arrows on the
retaining ring (2).
Make sure the four wings of the retaining ring
are located exactly under the recesses of the
shaving head holder.

4 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving

attachment. If it does not close smoothly, check
that the shaving heads and retaining rings are
positioned properly.

rEplacing thE Bodygroom foil

- Replace the Bodygroom foil every 12 months for
optimal results.

- Replace with BG2000 Philips Norelco Bodygroom
Replacement foil.

1 Pull the bodygroom foil off the attachment.

2 Place the new foil on the attachment and snap

into place.

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storagE

- Store appliance in a safe, dry location where it will
not be crushed, banged, or subject to damage.

- Do not wrap the power cord around the
appliance.

- Put the protective cap on the shaving attachment.

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 Philips Norelco appliance contains a
rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery.

- Contact your local town or city ofcials
for battery disposal information or call
1-800-8-BATTERY or www.rbrc.com for battery
drop-off locations

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

accEssoriEs

- Replacement Shaving Heads
Model SH30 – For maximum shaving

performance, replace your Philips Norelco shaver
heads every 12 months.

- Replacement Bodygroom Foil
Model BG2000 – Philips Norelco Replacement

Foil

- Philips Norelco Accessories may be purchased
at a store near you, or on our website
www.philips.com/store

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FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Philips Norelco Product, Model
S738/82 (except cutters, combs and foil) against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two
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 afxing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or
subjecting the product to any but the specied voltage.*

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

In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to www.philips.com/norelco or call 1-800-243-3050 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 Electronics North America
Corporation.

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.

Manufactured for:
Philips Consumer Lifestyle
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
P.O.Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904

This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is
listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

Norelco and Tripleheader are Registered Trademarks of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

PHILIPS is a Registered Trademark of Koninklijke Philips N.V.

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