User Manual
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Manufactured for: Philips Personal Health
a division of Philips North America LLC
P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904, USA
This symbol on the product’s nameplate
means it is listed by Underwriters’
Laboratories, Inc.
Norelco is a registered trademark of Philips
North America LLC.
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trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electric product, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this
product.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
- Do not reach for a corded product that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately from
the power outlet.
- Use product only in dry condition. Do not
use while bathing or in a shower.
- Do not place or store the product where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do
not place or drop the product into water or
other liquid.
- Except when charging, always unplug this
product from the power outlet immediately
after use.
- Remove power cord from power outlet and
product before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
- This product 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 product
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the product.
- Use this product only for its intended
household use as described in this manual.
Misuse can lead do hazards or serious
injuries. Do not use attachments not
recommended by Philips North America LLC.
17 Power plug
18 Small plug
Not shown: cleaning brush, pouch
This symbol indicates that the
product can be rinsed under
running tap water.
Charging
Battery status indications
- When the battery is almost empty, the
battery status indicator lights up orange
- When the product is charging, the battery
- During quick charge, the battery status
enough power for one cordless trimming
session.
- When the battery is fully charged, the
battery status indicator lights up white
Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the light goes
out automatically.
Charging
the display indicates that the battery is almost
empty. When the product has charged for
to 6 hours.
- Charging, recharging or using the product
the lifespan of the battery.
- If the product is subjected to a major
change in temperature, pressure or
humidity, let the product acclimatize for
2 Insert the small plug into the product and
put the power plug in any 120V AC outlet
3 After charging, remove the power plug
from the wall outlet and pull the small plug
out of the product.
Note: An adapter plug may be necessary for
cord usage in some foreign countries. Use
an attachment plug adapter of the proper
Quick charge
After approx. 5 minutes charging, the product
contains enough power for one cordless
trimming session.
Using the product
Note: This product can be used without cord
or directly from the power outlet.
attachments after each use.
- Use this product for its intended household
use as described in this manual.
- For hygienic reasons, the product should
only be used by one person.
Note: This product is waterproof. It is suitable
for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning
under the tap with water. For safety reasons,
this product can only be used without cord.
Detaching and attaching cutting elements
1 To detach a cutting element, push upwards
against the teeth of the cutting element
2 To attach a cutting element, insert the lug
of the cutting element into the guiding
slot at the front and push the back of the
cutting element onto the product (‘click‘)
Detaching the precision shaver and nose
trimmer
- Never operate this product if it has a
damaged power cord, if it is not working
properly, after it has been dropped or
damaged, or after the product or power
cord has been dropped into water. For
- Keep the power cord away from heated
surfaces.
- Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
- Do not use the power cord in or near a
power outlet that contains an electric air
freshener to prevent damage to the power
cord.
- Do not use product outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
- Always check cutters, cutting unit and
guards before using the product. Do not
use the product if cutters, cutting unit or
guards are damaged, as injury may occur.
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then to power outlet. To disconnect, set
power cord from power outlet.
- Plug power cord directly into power outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
- Unplug power cord before plugging in or
unplugging the product.
- The batteries used in this product may
mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above
IMPORTANT: The power plug contains a
replace it with another plug as this will cause a
hazardous condition.
- Only use original Philips accessories or
consumables. Only use detachable power
cord HQ8505.
- Charge, use and store the product at a
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and do not expose them to direct sunlight
or high temperatures.
- If the product becomes abnormally hot or
smelly, changes color or if charging takes
longer than usual, stop using and charging
the product and contact Philips.
- Do not place products and their batteries in
microwave ovens or on induction cookers.
- Do not open, modify, pierce, damage or
dismantle the product or battery to prevent
batteries from heating up or releasing
toxic or hazardous substances. Do not
batteries.
- If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid
contact with the skin or eyes. If this occurs,
immediately rinse well with water and seek
medical care.
- When you handle batteries, make sure
that your hands, the product and the
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batteries after removal, do not let battery
terminals come into contact with metal
objects (e.g. coins, hairpins, rings). Do not
wrap batteries in aluminum foil. Tape
battery terminals or put batteries in a
plastic bag before you discard them.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips Norelco!
www.norelco.com/register.
General description (Fig. 1)
2 Protection cap for body shaver
3 Body shaver
4 Precision trimmer
5 Nose trimmer
6 Precision shaver
7 Full size trimmer
9 Battery status indicator
10 Socket for small plug
Attaching and detaching guards
1 To attach any type of guard onto a cutting
onto the teeth and push the projection
at the back of the guard into the product
2 To detach any type of guard from the
cutting element, carefully pull its back part
start by using the guard with the maximum
trimming length setting to familiarize
yourself with the product.
Switching the product on and o
Attachments for use on beard
Full-size hair trimmer
to trim hair close to the skin (to a length of
around your beard, neck and sideburns.
side of the cutting element against your
skin and make strokes against the direction
2 For contouring, hold the cutting element
perpendicular to the skin and move it
upwards or downwards with gentle
Beard guards
trimmer to trim your beard and moustache
evenly. The product comes with 5 beard
guards. The hair length settings are indicated
on the guards. The settings correspond to the
remaining hair length after trimming.
Guard inch mm
Stubble guard
Stubble guard
Beard guard
Beard guard
Beard guard
guard against the direction of hair growth
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
Attachments for use on body
- Make sure hair is clean and dry as wet
hair tends to stick to the body and, when
trimming sensitive areas, always use a body
guard.
- Since hairs do not all grow in the same
trimming positions (i.e. upwards,
downwards, or across). Practice is best for
optimum results.
- Always make smooth and gentle
movements and be sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with your skin.
- When too many hairs have accumulated on
the product, blow the hairs out before use,
for best trimming results.
Body shaver
Attach the body shaver to the product, to
shave hairs below the neckline such as your
armpits and chest. Only use the body shaver
with the skin protector. Do not use the body
shaver with water or shaving foam.
1 Attach the body shaver to the product.
move the shaver against the direction of
the shaver always stays in full contact with
the skin.
Attachments for use on head
Extra-wide hair trimmer
guard to clip the hair on your head very close
neckline and area around the ears.
1 To contour the hairline around the ears,
comb the hair ends over the ears.
2 Tilt the product in such a way that only one
edge of the cutter blades touches the hair
ends when you shape the contours around
the ears.
3 To contour the nape of the neck or
sideburns, turn the product and make
4 Move the product slowly and smoothly
following the natural hairline.
Hair guards
trimmer to evenly trim the hairs on your
head. The product comes with 4 hair guards.
The hair length settings are indicated on
the guards. The settings correspond to the
remaining hair length after trimming.
Guard inch mm
Hair guard
Hair guard
Hair guard
Hair guard
trimmer.
2 Move the trimmer slowly over the crown
result. Make sure the surface of the guard
always stays in contact with the skin.
- Always move the trimmer against the
lightly.
- Make overlapping passes over the head
to ensure that all hair that should be cut
has been cut.
Fading hair guard
wide hair trimmer to trim the hair around the
ears with a faded result. The product comes
with 2 guards. Use both guards to trim hair
around both ears. Choose a hair guard based
on the preferred trimming direction of back to
front or front to back. Always make sure that
you hold the side of the guard with the short
teeth closest to your ear.
Guard inch mm
Fading hair guards
trimmer to trim the hair around the ear.
Then attach the other guard to trim the hair
around the other ear.
2 Place the product on your hair at the back
or front of your ear, depending on the
trimming direction you prefer. Always make
sure that the side of the guard with the
short teeth is closest to your ear.
3 Move the trimmer slowly around the ear,
results, move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth (back to front).
Precision attachments for use on face
Precision trimmer
and contours around your facial style, close to
1 Hold the precision trimming head
perpendicular to the skin and move the
trimming head upwards or downwards
Eyebrow guard
eyebrows or trimming sideburns to a length of
1 Slowly move the trimmer against the hair
growth direction. Press lightly and make
sure that the surface of the comb always
Nose trimmer
Use the nose trimmer to trim your nose hair
and ear hair.
- Make sure nasal passages are clean. Make
sure outer ear channels are clean and free
from wax.
- Do not insert the tip more than
- Always clean the attachment after each use.
Trimming nose hair
1 Gently move the tip in and out of nose
while turning it around to remove
Trimming ear hair
1 Slowly move the tip round the ear to
remove hairs that stick out beyond the rim
of the ear.
2 Gently move the tip in and out of the outer
ear channel to remove unwanted hairs
Precision shaver
Use the precision shaver after trimming, to
shave unwanted hairs on cheeks, chin and
along the beard with precision. Make sure to
trimmer without guard, to obtain the best
result.
Note: Use the precision shaver to remove
remaining hairs and detailing your beard style.
It is not suitable for a full face shave.
1 Gently press the precision shaver onto the
skin and shave along contoured edges to
Travel lock
The product is equipped with a travel lock
function. You can use the travel lock if you
are going to store the product for a longer
time period or if traveling. The travel lock
prevents the product from being switched on
by accident.
Activating the travel lock
- When the travel lock is activated, the battery
Deactivating the travel lock
- The product is now ready for use.
Note: The product unlocks automatically when
connected to an electrical outlet.
Cleaning
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning
agents or aggressive liquids such as
gasoline or acetone to clean the product.
Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel
or tissue, as this may damage the trimmer
teeth.
After every use: cleaning under the tap
the power outlet.
2 Remove any guard or cutting element
(see ‘Detaching and attaching cutting
elements‘) from the product.
3 Rinse the hair chamber under a warm tap.
4 Clean the cutting element and guard under
parts air dry completely.
Thorough cleaning
the power outlet.
2 Wipe the handle of the product with a dry
cloth.
3 Remove any guard or cutting element
(see ‘Detaching and attaching cutting
elements‘) from the product.
4 Remove any hairs that have accumulated in
the hair chamber with the cleaning brush
supplied.
5 Remove any hairs that have accumulated
in the cutting elements and/or guards with
the cleaning brush supplied.
6 Clean the cutting elements under a warm
7 Clean the guards under a warm tap
parts air dry completely.
Cleaning the nose trimmer
Clean the nose trimmer immediately after use
and when a lot of hair or dirt has accumulated
on the nose trimmer head.
1 Rinse the nose trimmer head with hot
2 Turn on the product and rinse the nose
trimmer head once more to remove any
again.
For a thorough clean, immerse the nose
trimmer head in a bowl with warm water for a
few minutes and then turn on the product to
remove stubborn hair/debris.
parts air dry completely.
Cleaning the precision shaver
1 Hold the precision shaver at the grooves
2 Blow and/or shake out any hair that has
accumulated inside the precision shaver
3 Clean the top part of the precision shaver
parts air dry completely.
5 Reattach the top part onto the bottom part
of the precision shaver.
Cleaning the body shaver
2 Clean the skin protector and body shaver
both parts air dry completely.
4 Reattach the skin protector onto the body
Storage
- Store the product in the pouch supplied.
Make sure the product is dry before you
store it in the pouch.
-
the power cord from power outlet and
the product before storing it in a safe,
dry location where it will not be crushed,
banged, or subject to damage.
- Do not wrap cord around the product
when storing.
- Store cord and other accessories in a safe
location where these will not be cut or
damaged.
- Do not place or store the product where
it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink,
water or other liquid while plugged in.
Assistance
For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call toll free
Online information is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Disposal
- This product contains a rechargeable
disposed of properly.
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for battery disposal information. You
www.call2recycle.org for battery
- For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call
- Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can
be recycled and reused. For recycling
information, please contact your local
waste management facilities or visit
www.recycle.philips.com.
Full Five-Year Warranty
Philips North America LLC warrants this new
product (except foil, cutters and guards)
against defects in materials or workmanship
purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any
defective product without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover
damage resulting from accident, misuse or
any attachment not provided with the product
or loss of parts or subjecting the product to
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go
to www.philips.com/support 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 Personal Health, a
division of Philips North America LLC.
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.
45-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
send the product back and we’ll refund you
the full purchase price.
The product must be shipped prepaid by
insured mail, insurance prepaid, have the
original sales receipt, indicating purchase
price and date of purchase, and the money-
back guarantee return authorization form
enclosed.