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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:
- 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 1-866-800-9311. Using a non-
certied USB power source may cause hazards or
serious injuries.
- Keep the USB cable, the USB power source and the
charging stand (if provided) dry.
- 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 the product with water.
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 Electronics Ltd
(Canada).
- 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 1-866-800-
9311.
- 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.
- 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
consumables.
- Charge, use and store the product at a
temperature between 10°C and 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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips.
To fully benet from the support that Philips oers,
register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
You can nd the model number on the back of your
product.
The full model number (e.g. BG1234/56) is located on
the bottom of the packaging, your receipt or order
conrmation.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
- Charge the appliance fully before you use it for the
rst time.
- This appliance is waterproof. It is suitable for use in
the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap.
- For safety reasons, the appliance can only be used
without cord.
- You can use the appliance wet or dry to shave
or trim hair on all parts of the body below the
neckline.The appliance is not intended for shaving
or trimming your face or head.
- While the appliance can be used both wet and dry,
we recommend using it on clean, dry hair, as wet
hair tends to stick to the body.
- Always check the shaving head, the trimming head
and the cutting units before use to make sure they
are clean, in good condition and not damaged or
worn. A damaged part can cause skin irritation
and reduced product performance.
- Always use the intimate comb when trimming
sensitive areas.
- Whenever possible, stretch the skin with your free
hand for easier shaving or trimming.
- Clean the appliance after each use (see 'Cleaning').
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Cutting unit of shaving head
2 Shaving head
3 Cutting unit of trimming head
4 Trimming head
5 On/o button
6 Release button
7 Battery status indicator
8 Socket for small plug
9 USB cable
Note: The power source is not included. A suitable
power source (e.g. Philips HQ87) is available via
www.philips.com/support.
10 Small plug
11 Adjustable trimming comb 3 mm – 7 mm
12 Adjustable precision trimming comb 1 mm – 3 mm
13 Intimate comb
Not shown: cleaning brush
Charging
- Charging or using the appliance at temperatures
below 10 °C or higher than 35 °C adversely aects
the lifespan of the battery.
- If the appliance is subjected to a major change
in temperature, pressure or humidity, let the
appliance acclimatize for 30 minutes before use.
Battery status indicator
Battery status Indicator mode
Almost empty Flashing orange light
Charging Flashing white light
Fully charged Solid white light
Note: Approx. 60 seconds after the battery is fully
charged, the battery status indicator switches o
automatically.
Charge the appliance before rst use and when the
battery status indicator shows that the battery is
almost empty. When the appliance has charged for
60 minutes, it has an operating time of up to 100
minutes.
Warning: Keep the USB cable and the USB
power source dry.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched o.
2 Insert the small plug of the USB cable into the
socket in the bottom of the appliance (Fig. 2).
3 Insert the USB plug into the USB power source (not
included) (Fig. 3).
4 Insert the USB power source into the power outlet
(Fig. 4).
5 After charging, remove the USB power source
from the power outlet and pull the small plug out
of the appliance.
Quick charge
After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the appliance
contains enough power for one trimming session.
Using the appliance
Always check the appliance and all accessories
before use. 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 the
original type.
Because of hygiene, only one person should use
the appliance.
Changing the heads
1 To detach the shaving head or the trimming head
from the appliance, press the release button at the
back of the handle and gently lift the head o the
handle (Fig. 5).
2 To attach the shaving head or the trimming head
onto the appliance, align the head with the top of
the handle and gently press it down until it clicks
into place (Fig. 6).
Switching the appliance on and o
To switch the appliance on or o, press the on/o
button once.
Shaving
- 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.
- For fast shaving, hold the appliance in such a way
that both the front teeth and the cutting unit of
shaving head touch the skin. This allows you to
catch both short and long hairs in each stroke
(Fig. 7).
- If your hair is longer than 10 mm, pre-trim your
hair to a shorter length rst for optimum shaving
results.
Shaving body hair
Use the shaving head to shave body hair below the
neckline.
1 Attach the shaving head onto the appliance.
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Stretch your skin with your free hand. Place the
shaving head in such a way so that both the front
teeth and the cutting unit of shaving head touch
the skin. Gently press the shaving head onto the
skin and move it slowly and smoothly against the
direction of hair growth (Fig. 8).
Do not press too hard. Too much pressure can distort
the cutting unit of shaving head and cause skin
irritation.
The shaving head is bi-directional, which means that
you can shave by moving the appliance up and down.
Shave against the direction of hair growth for optimal
performance.
4 Switch o and clean the appliance after each use
(see 'Cleaning').
Detaching and attaching the cutting unit
of shaving head
Detach the cutting unit of shaving head for thorough
cleaning or to replace a worn cutting unit (see
'Replacement').
The cutting unit of shaving head is a precision part.
Handle it with care.
Hold the cutting unit of shaving head by its plastic
housing only (Fig. 9).
1 To detach the cutting unit from the shaving head,
hold the plastic housing of the cutting unit on
both sides and gently pull it out of the shaving
head (Fig. 9).
2 To attach the cutting unit onto the shaving head,
align the cutting unit with the shaving head and
snap it into place (Fig. 10).
1
2
2
1
1
2
Model
BG54xx
3 mm – 7 mm
1 mm – 3 mm
11
12
6
7
8
13
5
2
1
3
4
10
9
= mm
2
8
14
5
11
17
1
3
9
15
6
12
18
4
10
16
7
13
19
BG5490
Trimming
- Always use the trimming head with a trimming
comb attached to protect the skin.
- While trimming, keep the trimming comb at on
the skin for highest comfort.
- When you trim for the rst time, use the highest
trimming setting of the adjustable comb to
familiarize yourself with the appliance.
- 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 optimum results.
- Always make smooth and gentle movements and
make sure that the surface of the comb stays in
contact with your skin.
Trimming combs
Use the trimming head with a trimming comb to trim
hair on your body to the desired length. The appliance
comes with three combs:
Comb mm Intended use
Intimate comb 1mm
Sensitive areas
(e.g. pubic
area, scrotum,
armpits)
Adjustable
comb
1 mm – 3 mm
Body below
neckline
Adjustable
comb
3 mm – 7 mm
Body below
neckline
Attaching and detaching combs
1 To attach any type of comb onto the cutting
element,slide the front part of the comb onto the
teeth and press the notch at the back of the comb
downwards until it clicks into place (Fig. 11).
2 To detach any type of comb from the cutting
element, carefully push its back part o the
appliance and then slide it o the cutting element
(Fig. 12).
Trimming with a trimming comb
Use the intimate comb to trim sensitive areas to
a length of 1 mm, for extra protection of the skin
(Fig. 13).
Use an adjustable comb to trim your body hair to the
desired length on less sensitive areas (Fig. 14). The
settings on the comb correspond to the remaining
hair length in millimeters.
1 Attach the trimming head to the appliance.
2 Attach a trimming comb onto the trimming head.
3 When trimming with an adjustable comb, use the
hair length setting wheel or the slide switch on the
comb to adjust the length (Fig. 15).
4 Switch on the appliance.
5 To trim in the most eective way, move the comb
against the direction of hair growth. Make sure
that the surface of the comb always stays in
contact with the skin.
6 Switch o and clean the appliance after each use
(see 'Cleaning').
Detaching and attaching the cutting unit of
trimming head
Detach the cutting unit from the trimming head for
thorough cleaning.
1 To detach the cutting unit from the trimming
head, place your nger near the teeth of the
cutting unit and push gently upwards until the
cutting unit is released from the trimming head
(Fig. 16).
2 To attach the cutting unit onto the trimming head,
insert the plastic notch at the back of the cutting
unit into the guiding slot in the trimming head
and gently press the teeth of the cutting unit
downwards until the cutting unit clicks into place
(Fig. 17).
Cleaning
Switch o the appliance before removing or
attaching attachments.
Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean the
appliance.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the appliance.
Never dry the cutting element with a towel or
tissue, as they may get caught in the teeth and
cause damage.
Cleaning the shaving head
Do not clean the cutting unit of shaving head with the
brush. The brush can be used for all other parts and
attachments.
1 Switch o the appliance.
2 Detach the shaving head from the appliance.
3 Remove the cutting unit from the shaving head
(see 'Detaching and attaching the cutting unit of
shaving head'). Clean the hair chamber with the
brush.
4 Rinse the cutting unit and the shaving head under
the tap (Fig. 18).
5 Carefully shake o excess water and let all parts air
dry completely.
Cleaning the trimming head
1 Switch o the appliance.
2 Detach the trimming comb and the trimming head
from the appliance.
3 Remove the cutting unit from the trimming head
(see 'Detaching and attaching the cutting unit of
trimming head').
4 Clean the hair chamber, the cutting unit of
trimming head, the trimming combs and the
trimming head with the brush and rinse them
under the tap (Fig. 19).
5 Carefully shake o excess water and let all parts
air-dry completely.
Storage
Note: Do not place or store the appliance where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, water or other
liquid while plugged in.
- Make sure that the appliance is switched o and
that the USB power source has been removed
from the power outlet and from the appliance.
- Do not wrap the USB cable around the appliance
when storing.
- Attach a comb onto the cutting unit of trimming
head to protect it during storage.
Assistance
For all product support, please visit
www.philips.com/support.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or 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 are available:
- Cutting unit of shaving head: model BG2010/43.
Replacement
Replacing the cutting unit of shaving head
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you
to replace the cutting unit of shaving head every year
(model BG2010/43).
If the the cutting unit is worn or damaged, do not
use the appliance and replace it immediately. Always
replace the cutting unit of shaving head with the
original Philips accessory.
1 Switch o the appliance and disconnect it from
the power outlet.
2 Remove the cutting unit from the shaving head by
pulling it o the appliance.
3 Place the new cutting unit onto the shaving head
by snapping it into place. You will hear a click.
4 After replacing the cutting unit, make sure that
the shaving head is rmly attached before using
the appliance.
Disposal
- This product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion
battery which must be disposed of properly.
- Contact your local town or city ocials for battery
disposal information. You can also call 1-888-224-
9764 or visit www.call2recycle.ca for battery
drop-o locations.
- For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call 1-866-800-
9311 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 Electronics Ltd (Canada) 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.*
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Cutting units and combs are not covered by the terms
of this warranty because they are subject to wear and
tear.
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 Electronics
Ltd. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state, province to province or country to country.
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.
