2 To detach any type of guard from the
cutting element, carefully pull its back part
o the product and then slide it o the
cutting element (Fig.10).
Note: When trimming for the rst time,
start by using the guard with the maximum
trimming length setting to familiarize
yourself with the product.
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
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.12).
2 For contouring, hold the cutting element
perpendicular to the skin and move it
upwards or downwards with gentle
Use a beard guard to trim your beard and
mustache evenly. The product comes with
6 beard guards. The hair length settings
are indicated on the guards. The settings
correspond to the remaining hair length after
Beard guard 3/16in. 5mm
Beard guard 9/32in. 7mm
1 Attach the guard to the full-size hair
2 To trim in the most eective way, move the
guard against the direction of hair growth
(Fig.12). Make sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
3 To trim with the 3/32in.-1/4in. (3-7mm)
adjustable beard guard, attach the guard to
the full-size hair trimmer and use the slide
switch on the guard to adjust the length
(Fig.14). The numbers on the guard relate
to the number of millimeters of hair length
that will remain after trimming.
Attachments for use on body
-Use the green body guards to trim body
-When you trim for the rst time, use the
3/16in./5mm body guard to familiarize
yourself with the product.
-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
-Since hairs do not all grow in the same
direction, you may want to try dierent
trimming positions (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.
-When too many hairs have accumulated on
the product, blow the hairs out before use,
for best trimming results.
Use a body guard to trim hairs below the
neckline. The product comes with 2 body
guards. The hair length settings are indicated
on the guards. The settings correspond to the
remaining hair length after trimming.
Body guard (green) 1/8in. 3mm
Body guard (green) 3/16in. 5mm
1 Attach a body guard to the full-size hair
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.15). Make sure that the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
Use the body groomer to shave hair below the
neckline such as your underarms and chest.
Only use the body groomer with the skin
1 Attach the body groomer to the product.
2 Attach the skin protector to the body
3 To shave in the most eective way, stretch
the skin with your free hand and move
the groomer against the direction of hair
growth (Fig.17). Make sure the surface of
the groomer always stays in full contact
Attachments for use on head
Use the extra-wide hair trimmer without a
guard to clip the hair on your head very close
to the skin (1/32in./0.5mm) or to contour the
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
3 To contour the nape of the neck or
sideburns, turn the product and make
downward strokes (Fig.18).
4 Move the product slowly and smoothly
following the natural hairline.
Use a hair guard 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.
Hair guard 15/32in. 12mm
Hair guard 21/32in. 16mm
1 Attach a guard to the extra-wide hair
2 Move the trimmer slowly over the crown
from dierent directions to achieve an even
result. Make sure that the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
- Always move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth (Fig.19).
- Make overlapping passes over the head
to ensure that all hair that should be cut
Use the fading hair guards to trim the hair
around the ears with a faded result. The
product comes with 2 fading hair guards.
Use both guards to trim hair around both
ears. Choose a 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
Fading hair guards 5/32in.-3/8in. 4-9mm
1 Attach the guard to the extra-wide hair
trimmer to trim the hair around the ear.
Then attach the other guard to trim the hair
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,
while holding it steady (Fig.20). For best
results, move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth (back to front).
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.21).
Use the full-size hair trimmer with
theeyebrow guard attached for tidying
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 guard always
stays in contact with the skin (Fig.22).
Use the nose trimmer to trim your nose hair
-Make sure nasal passages are clean. Make
sure outer ear channels are clean and free
-Do not insert the tip more than
-Always clean the attachment after each use.
1 Gently move the tip in and out of nose
while turning it around to remove
unwanted hairs (Fig.23).
1 Slowly move the tip round the ear to
remove hairs that stick out beyond the rim
2 Gently move the tip in and out of the outer
ear channel to remove unwanted hairs
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
After every use: cleaning under the tap
1 Turn o the product and disconnect it from
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
5 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
1 Turn o the product and disconnect it from
2 Clean the handle under the tap or wipe the
handle clean with a dry or moist 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
5 Remove any hairs that have accumulated
in the cutting elements and/or guards with
the cleaning brush supplied.
6 Clean the cutting elements and guards
under a warm tap (Fig.24).
7 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
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
remaining hairs. Then turn o the product
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.
1 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
Cleaning the body groomer
1 Remove the skin protector by pulling it
upwards o the groomer (Fig.26).
2 Clean the skin protector and body groomer
under a warm tap (Fig.27).
3 Carefully shake o excess water and let
both parts air-dry completely.
4 Reattach the skin protector onto the body
This product has no other user-serviceable
parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
-Store the product in the pouch supplied.
Make sure the product is dry before you
-Be sure the product is switched o. Remove
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
-Store cord and other accessories in a safe
location where these will not be cut or
-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.
For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call toll free
Online information is available 24 hours a day,
-This product contains a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery which must be
-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.28).
-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
Philips North America LLC warrants this new
product (except foil, 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 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 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 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 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
guarantee service, please go to
www.PhilipsMoneyBack.com and
follow the simple 3-step process.
Delivery of refund check will occur
6–8weeks after receipt of returned
