MG3919
MG3939
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MG3919
MG3939
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3/64 in.
1 mm
1/8 in.
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3/16 in.
5 mm
9/32 in.
7 mm
1/16 in.
2 mm
3/8 in.
9 mm
15/32 in.
12 mm
21/32 in.
16 mm
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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.
PHILIPS and Philips shield are registered
trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
©2024 Philips North America LLC.
All rights reserved.
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English
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:
- To charge the product, only use a USB
power source on a certied product with
output rating 5V, ≥ 1A. A suitable power
source (e.g. Philips HQ87) is available
via www.philips.com/support. If you
need support nding the correct USB
power source, contact Philips support at
1-800-243-3050. Using a non-certied USB
power source may cause hazards or serious
injuries.
- Keep the product, the USB cable and the
USB power source dry (Fig. 2).
- Use product only in dry condition. Do not
use while bathing or in a shower.
- Do not reach for a corded product that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately from
the power outlet.
- 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.
- This product does not work while it is
connected to the power outlet. Except
when charging, always unplug this product
from the power outlet.
- Remove USB power source from power
outlet and product before cleaning.
- Guards and cutting units can be rinsed
under the tap if detached from the product.
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 to hazards or serious
injuries. Do not use attachments not
recommended by Philips North America
LLC.
- Never operate this product if it has a
damaged USB power source, if it is not
working properly, after it has been dropped
or damaged, or after the product or the
USB power source has been dropped into
water. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
- Keep the USB cable and the USB power
source away from heated surfaces.
- Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
- Do not use the USB power source in or near
a power outlet that contains an electric air
freshener to prevent damage to the USB
power source.
- Do not use product outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
- Always check cutting units and other
attachments and accessories before you
use the product. Never use the product
with a damaged cutting unit, attachment
or accessory, as injury may occur.
- Always attach the USB cable to the USB
power source and the product rst, then
attach the USB power source to the power
outlet. To disconnect, set all controls to
'o' position. Then remove the USB power
source from the power outlet.
- Plug USB power source directly into power
outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
- Unplug USB power source before plugging
in or unplugging the product.
- Only use original Philips accessories or
consumables.
- Charge, use and store the product at a
temperature between 41 °F / 5°C and
95 °F / 35°C.
- Keep product and batteries away from re
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
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.
- 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 them.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips Norelco!
To fully benet from the support that Philips
Norelco oers, register your product at:
www.norelco.com/register.
You can nd the model number on the back of
your product.
The full model number (e.g. MG1234/56) is
located on the bottom of the packaging, your
receipt or order conrmation.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
Never rinse the handle under the tap
or immerse it in water. Only the cutting
element and the attachments can be
rinsed under the tap when detached from
the handle.
Getting the handle wet may cause
irreversible damage to your product.
This will result in the product becoming
unusable.
- This product can only be used without cord.
- Switch o the product before removing or
attaching attachments and before cleaning.
- Clean the product after each use (see
'Cleaning').
This product has no other user-serviceable
parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
Features (Fig. 1)
1 Nose and ear hair trimmer
2 Cutting element (MG3919)
3 Precision trimmer (MG3939)
4 Cutting element (MG3939)
5 On/o button
6 Battery status indicator
7 Socket for small plug
8 USB cable
Note:The power source is not included. A
suitable power source (e.g. Philips HQ87) is
available via www.philips.com/support.
9 Stubble guard 1 mm (3/64 in.)
10 Beard guard 3 mm (1/8 in.)
11 Beard guard 5 mm (3/16 in.)
12 Beard guard 7 mm (9/32 in.)
13 Stubble guard 2 mm (5/64 in.) (MG3919)
14 Hair guard 9 mm (3/8 in.)
15 Hair guard 12 mm (15/32 in.)
16 Hair guard 16 mm (21/32 in.)
Not shown: cleaning brush and pouch
Charging
- Charging or using the product at
temperatures below 41 °F / 5 °C or higher
than 95 °F / 35 °C adversely aects the
lifespan of the battery.
- If the product is subjected to a major
change in temperature, pressure or
humidity, let the product acclimatize for
30minutes before use.
Charge the product before rst use and when
the motor starts working more slowly.
It takes 10 hours (MG3919) or 8 hours
(MG3939) to fully charge the battery. When
the product is fully charged, it has a cordless
operating time of up to 60 minutes.
Warning: Keep the USB cable and the USB
power source dry (Fig. 2).
1 Make sure the product is switched o.
2 Insert the small plug of the USB cable into
the socket in the bottom of the product
(Fig. 3).
3 Insert the USB plug into the USB power
source (not included) (Fig. 4).
4 Insert the USB power source into the power
outlet (Fig. 5).
The battery charge indicator lights
up continuously, when the product is
connected to the power outlet.
5 After charging, pull the small plug out of
the product and remove the USB power
source from the power outlet.
Using the product
Always check the product and all
accessories before you use it. Do not
use the product or any accessory if it is
damaged, as this may cause injury. Always
replace a damaged part with one of the
original type.
Because of hygiene, only one person
should use the product.
Trimming tips
- When trimming for the rst time, start
by using the guard with the maximum
trimming length setting to familiarize
yourself with the product.
- 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 for
optimum results.
- Always make smooth and gentle
movements and make sure that the surface
of the guard always stays in contact with
your skin.
- For best results, use the product on clean,
dry hair, as wet hair tends to stick to the
body.
- When too many hairs have accumulated on
the product, remove the hairs before and/
or during use, for best trimming results (see
'Cleaning').
Changing attachments
Detaching and attaching cutting elements
1 To detach a cutting element, place your
thumb below the teeth of the cutting
element and gently push upwards until
the cutting element comes o the handle
(Fig. 6).
2 To attach a cutting element, insert the
plastic notch at the back of the cutting
element into the guiding slot in the handle.
Then gently press the teeth of the cutting
element downwards until the cutting
element clicks into place (Fig. 7).
Detaching the nose and ear hair trimmer
1 Place your nger on the recess at the
back of the attachment and push the
attachment o the handle (Fig. 8). Use your
other hand to prevent the attachment from
dropping on the oor.
Attaching and detaching guards
1 To attach any type of guard onto the
cutting element,slide the front part of the
guard onto the teeth and press the plastic
notch at the back of the guard downwards
until it clicks into place (Fig. 9).
2 To detach any type of guard from the
cutting element, carefully push its back
part o the product and then slide it o the
cutting element (Fig. 10).
Switching the product on and o
1 Press the on/o button once to switch the
product on or o (Fig. 11).
Attachments for use on beard
Always comb your beard or moustache with a
ne comb before you start trimming.
Trimming without guard
Use the cutting element without any guard
to trim hair close to the skin (to a length of
ca. 1/32in. or 0.5mm) or to create clean lines
around your beard, neck and sideburns.
2 To trim hair close to the skin, place the at
side of the cutting element against your
skin and make strokes against the direction
of hair growth (Fig. 12).
3 For contouring, hold the cutting element
perpendicular to the skin and move it
upwards or downwards with gentle
pressure (Fig. 13).
4 Switch o and clean the product after each
use (see 'Cleaning').
Beard guards
Use a stubble or beard guard attached to
the cutting element to trim your beard
and mustache evenly (see 'Attaching and
detaching guards'). The numbers on the
guards relate to the number of millimeters of
hair length that will remain after trimming.
1 Attach a stubble or beard guard to
the cutting element (see 'Changing
attachments').
2 To trim in the most eective way, move the
guard against the direction of hair growth.
Make sure that the surface of the guard
always stays in contact with the skin.
3 Switch o and clean the product after each
use (see 'Cleaning').
Attachments for use on head
Always comb your hair before you start
trimming.
For best results, use the product on clean, dry
hair.
Hair guards
Use a hair guard attached to the cutting
element to evenly trim the hairs on your head
(see 'Attaching and detaching guards'). The
numbers on the guards relate to the number
of millimeters of hair length that will remain
after trimming.
1 Attach a hair guard to the cutting element.
2 Move the product slowly over the crown
from dierent directions to achieve an even
result (Fig. 14). Always move the product
against the direction of hair growth. Press
lightly. Make sure that the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
3 Make overlapping passes over the head to
ensure that all hair that should be cut has
been cut.
4 Gently shake the hairs o the product in
between strokes to prevent hairs from
collecting between the cutting element
and the guard.
5 Switch o and clean the product after each
use (see 'Cleaning').
Precision attachments for use on face
Precision trimmer (MG3939 only)
Use the precision trimmer to create ne lines
and contours around your facial style close to
the skin, to a length of 1/32in. (0.5mm).
1 Hold the precision trimming head
perpendicular to the skin and move the
trimming head upwards or downwards
with gentle pressure (Fig. 15).
2 Switch o and clean the product after each
use (see 'Cleaning').
Nose and ear hair trimmer
Use the nose and ear hair trimmer to trim your
nose and/or ear hair.
- Make sure nasal passages are clean. Make
sure outer ear channels are clean and free
from wax.
- Do not insert the cutting element too deep
into your nostrils or ear channels (max.
3/16 in. or 5 mm).
- When trimming both nose and ear hair,
make rm, rotary movements to ensure
that the cutting element reaches all the
hairs.
- Clean the nose and ear hair trimmer after
each use.
Note: The nose and ear hair trimmer is not
designed to clean-shave your nostrils or ear
channels, but to cut the hairs to a shorter
length. Nose and ear hairs have important
protective functions and should not be fully
removed.
Trimming nose hair
1 Gently insert the cutting element into one
of the nostrils. Move the tip in and out of
the nostril in a rm, rotary motion to cut
the hairs to a shorter length (Fig. 16).
Trimming ear hair
2 Slowly move the cutting element along the
outer ear to trim hairs that stick out beyond
the rim.
3 Gently insert the cutting element into the
outer ear channel. Move the tip in and out
of the outer ear channel in a rm, rotary
motion to cut the hairs to a shorter length
(Fig. 16).
Switch o and clean the product after each
use (see 'Cleaning').
Cleaning
Never rinse the handle under the tap
or immerse it in water. Only the cutting
element and the attachments can be rinsed
under the tap when detached from the
handle.
Switch o the product before removing or
attaching attachments and before cleaning.
Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean
the cutting element and the attachments.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning
agents or aggressive liquids such as
gasoline or acetone to clean the product.
Never dry the cutting element with a towel,
brush or tissue, as this may damage the
teeth.
1 Make sure that the product is switched o
and that the USB power source has been
removed from the power outlet and from
the product.
2 Wipe the handle with a dry cloth.
Cleaning with brush
1 Detach any guard from the product and
clean it with the cleaning brush.
2 Detach the cutting element from the
product. Clean the teeth and the inside
of the cutting element with the cleaning
brush (Fig. 17).
3 Clean the inside of the hair chamber with
the cleaning brush (Fig. 18).
Keep the handle away from water.
Make sure that no water reaches the
inside of the hair chamber.
Cleaning attachments under the tap
1 Detach any guard and the cutting element
from the product and rinse them under the
tap (Fig. 19).
2 Carefully shake o excess water and let the
parts air-dry completely before reattaching
them to the product (Fig. 20).
Cleaning the nose and ear hair trimmer
Clean the nose and ear hair trimmer
immediately after use and when a lot of
hair or dirt has accumulated on the cutting
element.
1 Detach the nose and ear hair trimmer from
the product.
2 Rinse the nose and ear hair trimmer head
under running tap water (Fig. 21).
3 For a thorough clean, immerse the nose
and ear hair trimmer head in a bowl with
warm water for a few minutes to soak and
soften the debris. Then rinse the nose and
ear trimmer head under running tap water
to remove stubborn debris.
4 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely before reattaching
them to the product.
Storage
Do not place or store the product where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, water or
other liquid.
- Make sure that the product is switched o
and that the USB power source has been
removed from the power outlet and from
the product.
- Do not wrap the USB cable around the
product when storing.
- Store the product, the USB power source
and all the accessories in the pouch
supplied. Place the pouch in a safe, dry
location, where it will not be crushed,
banged, or subject to damage.
- Make sure that the product and the
accessories are dry before you store them in
the pouch.
Assistance
For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call toll free
1-800-243-3050.
Disposal
- This product contains a rechargeable
NiMH battery which must be disposed of
properly.
- Contact your local town or city ocials
for battery disposal information. You
can also call 1-800-822-8837 or visit:
www.call2recycle.org for battery drop-o
locations (Fig. 22).
- For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call
1-800-243-3050 toll free.
- 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 Two-Year Warranty
Philips North America LLC warrants this
new product 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 axing of
any attachment not provided with the product
or loss of parts or subjecting the product to
any but the specied voltage.*
Cutting units and guards are not covered by
the terms of this warranty because they are
subject to wear and tear.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go
to www.philips.com/support. 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 North America LLC.
This warranty gives you specic 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.
45-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not fully satised with your product
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.
We cannot be responsible for lost mail.
The product must be postmarked no later
than 45 days after the date of purchase.
Philips reserves the right to verify the
purchase price of the product and limit
refunds not to exceed suggested retail
price.
To obtain the money-back
guarantee service, please go to
www.PhilipsMoneyBack.com and follow
the simple 3-step process.
Delivery of refund check will occur 6–8 weeks
after receipt of returned product.
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