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’
Norelco is a registered trademark of
Philips North America LLC.
PHILIPS and Philips shield are registered
trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
©2022 Philips North America LLC.
3000.085.0828.1 (07/05/2022)
When using an electric product, basic
precautions should always be followed,
Read all instructions before using this
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. For safe
charging in a moist environment (e.g. in
a bathroom), only use an IPX4 (splash-
proof) power source. 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 USB cable and the USB power
-Do not reach for a corded product that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately from
-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
-This product does not work while it is
connected to the power outlet. Except
when charging, always unplug this product
-Remove USB power source from power
outlet and product before cleaning the
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.
-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
-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
-Do not use product outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being
-Always check cuttings 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.
-The batteries used in this product may
present a re or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above
100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
-Only use original Philips accessories or
-Charge, use and store the product at a
temperature between 40 °F / 4.5°C and
-Keep product and batteries away from re
and do not expose them to direct sunlight
-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
-If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid
contact with the skin or eyes. If this occurs,
immediately rinse well with water and seek
-When you handle batteries, make sure that
your hands, the product and the batteries
-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.
-This product is waterproof. It is suitable for
use in the bath or shower and for cleaning
under the tap. For safety reasons, the
product can therefore only be used without
-Because of hygiene, only one person should
-Switch o the product before removing or
attaching attachments and before cleaning.
-Clean the product after each use (see
-Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean
-Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive
liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean
-Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel
or tissue, as this may damage the trimmer
This product has no other user-serviceable
parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
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
The full model number (e.g. MG1234/56) is
located on the bottom of the packaging, your
receipt or order conrmation.
3 Nose and ear hair trimmer
6 Battery status indicator
Note: A suitable power source
(e.g. Philips HQ87) is available via
9 Stubble guard 3/64in. (1mm)
10 Stubble guard 5/64in. (2mm)
11 Beard guard 1/8in. (3mm)
12 Beard guard 3/16in. (5mm)
13 Beard guard 9/32in. (7mm)
14 Eyebrow guard 1/4in. (6mm)
15 Hair guard 3/8in. (9mm)
16 Hair guard 15/32in. (12mm)
17 Hair guard 21/32in. (16mm)
18 Body guard 1/8in. (3mm)
19 Body guard 3/16in. (5mm)
Not shown: cleaning brush and pouch
-Charging or using the product at
temperatures below 40 °F / 4.5 °C or higher
than 95 °F / 35 °C adversely aects the
-If the product is subjected to a major
change in temperature, pressure or
humidity, let the product acclimatize for 30
Charge the product before rst use and when
the battery status indicator shows that the
battery is almost empty. When the product
has charged for 60 minutes, it has a cordless
operating time of up to 120 minutes.
Warning: Keep the USB cable and the USB
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
3 Insert the USB plug into the USB power
source (not included) (Fig. 3).
4 Insert the USB power source into the power
5 After charging, pull the small plug out of
the product and remove the USB power
source from the power outlet.
After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the
product contains enough power for one
cordless trimming session.
Battery status indications
Battery status Indicator mode
Almost empty Solid orange light
Charging Flashing white light
Fully charged Solid white light
Note: Approx. 30 minutes after the battery
is fully charged, the battery status indicator
switches o automatically.
-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
-Always make smooth and gentle
movements and be sure 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
-When too many hairs have accumulated on
the product, remove the hairs before and/
or during use, for best trimming results.
Detaching and attaching cutting elements
1 To detach a cutting element, place your
nger near the teeth of the cutting element
and push gently upwards until the cutting
element is released from the handle (Fig. 5).
2 To attach a cutting element, insert the
plastic notch at the back of the cutting
element into the guiding slot in the handle
and gently press the teeth of the cutting
element downwards until they click into
Detaching the precision shaver and nose
1 Place your nger on the recess at the
back of the attachment and push the
attachment o the handle (Fig. 7). Use your
other hand to prevent the attachment from
Attaching and detaching guards
1 To attach any type of guard onto a cutting
element,slide the front part of the guard
onto the teeth and press the projection at
the back of the guard downwards until it
clicks into place (Fig. 8).
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. 9).
The guards provided with the product have
dierent colors depending on their intended
use. Select the type of guard suitable for the
part of the body that you want to trim.
Black Beard and scalp hair
Light gray Body; eyebrows
Switching the product on and o
1 Press the on/o button once to switch the
product on or o (Fig. 10).
Attachments for use on beard
Always comb your beard or moustache with a
ne comb before you start trimming.
Use the full-size hair trimmer without a guard
to trim hair close to the skin (to a length of
1/32in. / 0.5mm) or to create clean lines
around your beard, neck and sideburns.
1 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. 11).
2 For contouring, hold the cutting element
perpendicular to the skin and move it
upwards or downwards with gentle
Attach a black beard guard to the full-size
hair trimmer to trim your beard and mustache
evenly to the desired length (see ‘Attaching
and detaching guards’). The product comes
with 5 beard guards. The numbers on the
guards relate to the number of millimeters of
hair length that will remain after trimming.
Beard guard 3/16in. 5mm
Beard guard 9/32in. 7mm
1 Attach a beard guard to the full-size hair
2 To trim in the most eective way, move the
guard against the direction of hair growth
(Fig. 11). Make sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
Attachments for use on head
Always comb your hair before you start
For best results, use the product on clean, dry
Attach a black hair guard to the full-size
hair trimmer to evenly trim the hairs on your
head (see ‘Attaching and detaching guards’).
The product comes with 3 hair guards. The
numbers on the guards relate to the number
of millimeters of hair length that will remain
Hair guard 15/32in. 12mm
Hair guard 21/32in. 16mm
1 Attach a hair guard to the full-size hair
2 Move the trimmer slowly over the crown
from dierent directions to achieve an even
result. Make sure the surface of the guard
always stays in contact with the skin.
3 Always move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth (Fig. 13). Press
4 Make overlapping passes over the head to
ensure that all hair that should be cut has
5 Gently shake the hairs o the product in
between strokes to prevent hairs from
collecting between the cutting element
Attachments for use on body
Always use a body guard when you trim
Attach a light gray body guard to the full-size
hair trimmer to trim hairs below the neckline
(see ‘Attaching and detaching guards’). The
product comes with 2 body guards. The
numbers on the guards relate to the number
of millimeters of hair length that will remain
1 Attach a body guard to the full-size hair
trimmer (see ‘Attaching and detaching
2 To trim in the most eective way, stretch
the skin with your free hand and move the
guard against the direction of hair growth
(Fig. 14). Make sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
Precision attachments for use on face
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).
Attach the light gray eyebrow guard to the
full-size hair trimmer to tidy up eyebrows or
trim sideburns to a length of 1/4in. (6 mm)
(see ‘Attaching and detaching guards’).
1 Comb your eyebrows in the direction of
2 Slowly move the trimmer against the hair
growth direction. Press lightly and make
sure that the surface of the guard always
stays in contact with the skin (Fig. 16).
Nose and ear hair trimmer
Use the nose and ear hair trimmer to trim your
-Make sure nasal passages are clean. Make
sure outer ear channels are clean and free
-Do not insert the cutting element too deep
into your nostrils or ear channels (max.
-When trimming both nose and ear hair,
make rm, rotary movements to ensure
that the cutting element reaches all the
-Clean the nose and ear hair trimmer after
each use (see ‘Cleaning the nose and ear
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
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. 17).
2 Slowly move the cutting element along the
outer ear to trim hairs that stick out beyond
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
Use the precision shaver after trimming to
shave unwanted hairs on cheeks, chin and
along the beard with precision. Make sure to
pre-trim your beard rst, with the full-size hair
trimmer without guard, to obtain the best
Use the precision shaver to remove remaining
hairs and for detailing your beard style. The
precision shaver is not suitable for a full face
1 Gently press the precision shaver onto the
skin and shave along contoured edges to
remove any unwanted hairs (Fig. 18).
After every use: cleaning under the tap
1 Make sure that the product is switched o
and that the USB power source has been
removed from the power outlet and from
2 Remove any guard (see ‘Attaching and
detaching guards’) and cutting element
(see ‘Detaching and attaching cutting
elements’) from the product.
3 Rinse the hair chamber under running tap
4 Clean the cutting element and guard under
running tap water (Fig. 20).
5 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
1 Make sure that the product is switched o
and that the USB power source has been
removed from the power outlet and from
2 Clean the handle under the tap or wipe the
handle clean with a dry or moist cloth.
3 Remove any guard (see ‘Attaching and
detaching guards’) 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
5 Remove any hairs that have accumulated
in the cutting elements and/or guards with
the cleaning brush supplied.
6 Rinse the cutting elements and guards
under running tap water (Fig. 20).
7 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
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
1 Rinse the nose and ear hair trimmer head
under running tap water (Fig. 21).
2 Switch on the product and rinse the
cutting element once more to remove
any remaining hairs. Then switch o the
For a thorough clean, detach the nose and
ear hair trimmer head from the product
and immerse it in a bowl with warm water
for a few minutes to soak and soften the
debris. Reattach the nose and ear trimmer
head and turn on the product to rinse o
3 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
Cleaning the precision shaver
1 Hold the precision shaver at the grooves
on each side and pull the top part o the
2 Blow and/or shake out any hair that has
accumulated inside the precision shaver.
3 Clean the top part of the precision shaver
under running tap water (Fig. 23).
4 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
5 Reattach the top part onto the bottom part
Do not place or store the product where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, water or
-Make sure that the product is switched o
and that the USB power source has been
removed from the power outlet and from
-Do not wrap the USB cable around the
-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
For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or
call toll free 1-800-243-3050.
-This product contains a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery which must be disposed
-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
-For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call 1-800-
-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
Philips North America LLC warrants this new
product (except cutters and guards) against
defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of ve years from the date of purchase,
and agrees to repair or replace any defective
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 or batteries.*
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go
to for assistance. 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 Personal Health, a
division of 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
*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 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
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
