Important safety information
Only use the product for its intended purpose. Read
this important information carefully before you use the
product and its batteries and accessories, and save it for
future reference. Misuse can lead to hazards or serious
-To charge the product, only use a certied safety
extra low voltage (SELV) supply unit with output
rating 5 V, ≥ 1 A. For safe charging in a moist
environment (e.g. in a bathroom), only use an IPX4
(splash-proof) supply unit. A suitable supply unit
(e.g. Philips HQ87) is available via www.philips.com/
support. If you need support nding the correct USB
supply unit, contact the Consumer Care Center in
your country (see the international warranty leaet
for contact details). Using a non-certied supply unit
may cause hazards or serious injuries.
-Keep the USB cable, the USB supply unit and the
charging stand (if provided) dry (Fig. 2).
-This appliance is waterproof (Fig. 3). It is suitable for
use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the
tap. For safety reasons, the appliance can therefore
only be used without cord.
-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
-Do not modify the supply unit.
-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.
-Do not use a damaged appliance. Replace damaged
parts with new Philips parts.
-Because of hygiene, only one person should use the
-Unplug the appliance before cleaning it with water.
-Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean the
-Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids to clean the
-Water may drip from the socket at the bottom of the
appliance when you rinse it. This is normal and not
dangerous because all electronics are enclosed in a
sealed power unit inside the appliance.
-Only use original Philips accessories or consumables.
-Charge, use and store the product at a temperature
-Keep product and batteries away from re and
do not expose them to direct sunlight or high
-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
-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 short-circuit, overcharge or
reverse charge 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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
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You can nd the model number on the back of your
The full model number (e.g. BG1234/56) is located on
the bottom of the packaging, your receipt or order
General description (Fig. 1)
When the battery is almost empty (when there are only
8 or fewer shaving minutes left), the charging light
When you switch o the appliance, the charging light
continues to ash orange for a few seconds.
When the appliance is charging, the charging light
When the battery is fully charged, the charging light
lights up white continuously.
Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the charging light goes
When you start charging the empty battery, the
charging light ashes white quickly. After approx. 5
minutes the charging light ashes white slowly. The
appliance now contains enough energy for a 8-minute
Charge the appliance before you use it for the rst time
and when the charging light indicates that the battery
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.
-Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
-Quick charge: After approx. 5 minutes of charging,
the battery contains enough energy for a 8-minute
-A fully charged appliance has a cordless operating
time of up to 60 minutes.
Note: You cannot use the appliance while it is charging.
Charging with a USB supply unit
1 Make sure that the appliance is switched o.
2 Insert the small plug of the USB cable into the socket
in the bottom of the appliance.
3 Insert the USB plug into the USB supply unit (not
4 Insert the USB supply unit into the wall socket
5 The charging light shows the charging status of the
appliance (see 'Charge indications').
6 After charging, remove the USB supply unit from the
wall socket, pull the USB plug out of the supply unit
and then pull the small plug out of the appliance.
Check your appliance before use
-Always check the shaving unit before use to make
sure it is clean, in good condition and not damaged
or worn. A damaged shaving unit can cause skin
irritation and reduced product performance.
-If the shaving unit is damaged, throw it away and
start using a new one. Order a new shaving unit
from our website or contact the Philips Consumer
Care Center in your country for further support.
This product is only intended for shaving and
trimming body parts below the neckline. Do not use
it to shave or trim facial hair (Fig. 7) or scalp hair (Fig.
Always check the appliance and all accessories
before you use them. Do not use the appliance or
any accessory if it is damaged, as this may cause
injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of
-You can use the appliance wet or dry to shave or
trim hair on all parts of the body below the neckline.
-The appliance works best under dry conditions. Dry
your skin with e.g. a towel when using it on moist
areas, such as underarms.
-Since all hairs do not grow in the same direction,
you may want to try dierent trimming directions
(i.e. upwards, downwards, or across). Practice is best
-Always make smooth and gentle movements and
make sure that the surface of the shaving unit or
of the trimming comb always stays in contact with
Note: This appliance is for cordless use only.
Attaching and detaching combs
1 To attach a comb,snap the front part of the
comb onto the teeth of the shaving unit and push
the projection at the back of the comb into the
appliance ('click') (Fig. 9).
2 To detach a comb, carefully pull the back part o the
appliance and then remove it from the shaving unit
Switching the appliance on and o
1 To switch on the appliance, press the on/o button
2 To switch o the appliance, press the on/o button
The appliance comes with three trimming combs that
allow you to cut hair to three dierent lengths (3mm,
When trimming for the rst time, start by using the
7mm comb to familiarize yourself with the appliance.
1 Snap the trimming comb onto the appliance (see
'Attaching and detaching combs').
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Move the appliance against the direction of hair
Note: Make sure that the at part of the trimming
comb is always fully in contact with the skin.
4 Switch o and clean the appliance after each use
-When shaving sensitive areas for the rst time,
you may experience some discomfort, irritation or
reddening of the skin. This is normal as your skin
needs time to adjust to shaving.
-If your hair is longer than 10 mm, trim hair to a
length of 3 mm rst for optimum shaving results.
-For dry use, make sure that your skin is clean and dry
before using the shaving unit.
-For wet use, prepare your skin with lathered soap or
shaving foam before you use the appliance.
1 Remove any trimming comb from the appliance (see
'Attaching and detaching combs').
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Stretch your skin taut with your free hand (Fig. 13).
Gently press the shaving unit onto skin and move
it slowly and smoothly against the direction of hair
growth. The shaver is bi-directional, which means
that you can shave by moving the appliance up or
down, depending on the direction of hair growth
Note: Do not press too hard. Too much pressure can
distort the foil and cause skin irritation.
Note: Make sure that the shaving unit is always in
full contact with your skin.
4 Switch o and clean the appliance after each use
Switch o and clean the appliance and attachments
Switch o the appliance before removing or
attaching attachments and before cleaning.
Never dry cutting units or shaving foils with a towel
or tissue, as this may cause damage.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol
or acetone to clean the appliance.
1 Switch o the appliance.
2 Remove any trimming comb from the appliance (see
'Attaching and detaching combs').
3 Remove the shaving unit by pulling it o the
Note: Hold the shaving unit by the plastic housing
4 Rinse the shaving unit with warm running tap water
5 Allow the shaving unit to air dry completely.
6 Rinse the hair chamber under warm running tap
water to remove any residues (Fig. 17).
7 Reattach the shaving unit by snapping it back onto
the appliance ('click') (Fig. 18).
8 To protect the shaving unit, reattach the trimming
comb by snapping it back onto the shaving unit
(‘click‘) (Fig. 9) when you store the appliance.
1 To prevent damage, attach a trimming comb by
snapping it onto the shaving unit (‘click‘) (Fig. 9)
when you store the appliance.
2 Store the appliance in a safe, dry place.
Note: Always let the trimmer dry completely before
For all product support such as frequently asked
questions, please visit .www.philips.com/support
To buy accessories or spare parts,
visit or www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories
go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the
Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the
international warranty leaet for contact details).
The following accessories and spare parts are available:
-TT2000 Philips replacement shaving unit.
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you
to replace the shaving unit every year (TT2000). If
the shaving unit is worn or damaged, do not use the
appliance and replace the shaving unit immediately.
Always replace the shaving unit with an original Philips
1 Switch o the appliance and disconnect it from the
2 Pull the shaving unit out of the appliance (Fig. 15).
Note: The foil is delicate. Handle the shaving unit
3 Snap the new shaving unit into the appliance ('click')
4 Check if the shaving unit is rmly attached before
-This symbol means that electrical products and
batteries shall not be disposed of with normal
household waste (Fig. 19).
-Follow your country’s rules for the separate
collection of electrical products and batteries.
Removal of built-in rechargeable battery
The built-in rechargeable battery must only be removed
by a qualied professional when the appliance is
discarded. Before removing 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.
When you handle batteries, make sure that your
hands, the product and the batteries are dry.
To avoid accidental short-circuiting of 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
1 Place a athead screwdriver in the hole above the
socket for the small plug. Twist the screwdriver to
create a gap between the front and back panel of
2 Place a athead screwdriver between the front and
back panel. Twist the screwdriver to remove the
front panel from the appliance (Fig. 21).
3 Place a athead screwdriver between the inner body
and the back panel. Twist the screwdriver to remove
the back panel from the appliance (Fig. 22).
4 Remove the two screws in the back of the appliance
5 Pull the panel with the on/o button o the inner
6 Bend the aps of the transparent inner cover away
from the hooks, and lift the transparent inner cover
o the inner body (Fig. 25).
7 Pull the printed circuit board o the inner body (Fig.
8 Use a pair of cutting pliers to cut the connectors that
connect the batteries to the printed circuit board,
and remove the batteries (Fig. 27).
