BG5490
BG5495
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.
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Koninklijke Philips N.V.
©2025 Philips North America LLC. All rights reserved.
3000.143.8833.2 (30/06/2025)
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. 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, 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 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.
- 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 50 °F / 10°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
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Cutting unit of shaving head (only with models
BG5490, BG5495)
2 Shaving head (only with models BG5490, BG5495)
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 Shaving guard 2 mm (5/64 in.) (only with model
BG5495)
12 Shaving guard 3 mm (1/8 in.) (only with model
BG5495)
13 Adjustable trimming guard 3 mm – 7 mm (1/8 in.
– 9/32 in.)
14 Adjustable precision trimming guard 1 mm – 3 mm
(1/25 in. – 1/8 in.)
15 Intimate guard
Not shown: cleaning brush
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. BG1234/56) is located on
the bottom of the packaging, your receipt or order
conrmation.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
- Charge the product fully before you use it for the
rst time.
- 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 cord.
- You can use the product wet or dry to shave
or trim hair on all parts of the body below the
neckline. The product is not intended for shaving
or trimming your face or head.
- While the product 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 guard when trimming
sensitive areas.
- Whenever possible, stretch the skin with your free
hand for easier shaving or trimming.
- Clean the product after each use (see 'Cleaning').
Charging
- Charging or using the product at temperatures
below 50 °F / 10 °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 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 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 100
minutes.
Warning: Keep the USB cable and the USB
power source dry.
Charging with a USB power source
1 Make sure that the product is switched o.
2 Insert the small plug of the USB cable into the
socket in the bottom of the product (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 product.
Quick charge
After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the product
contains enough power for one trimming session.
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.
Changing the heads
1 To detach the shaving head or the trimming head
from the product, 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 product, align the head with the top of
the handle and gently press it down until it clicks
into place (Fig. 6).
Switching the product on and o
1 Press the on/o button once to switch the product
on or o.
= mm
1
2
NOT INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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2
2
1
2
11
5
14
8
17
20
3
12
6
15
9
18
21
4
13
7
16
10
19
22
Trimming
- Always use the trimming head with a trimming
guard attached to protect the skin.
- While trimming, keep the trimming guard at on
the skin for highest comfort.
- When you trim for the rst time, use the highest
trimming setting of the adjustable guard to
familiarize yourself with the product.
- 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 guard stays in
contact with your skin.
Trimming guards
Use the trimming head with a trimming guard to trim
hair on your body to the desired length. The product
comes with three guards:
Guard in. mm Intended
use
Intimate
guard
1/32in. 1mm
Sensitive
areas (e.g.
pubic area,
scrotum,
armpits)
Adjustable
precision
trimming
guard
1/25 in. –
1/8 in.
1 mm –
3 mm
Body
below
neckline
Adjustable
trimming
guard
1/8 in. –
9/32 in.
3 mm –
7 mm
Body
below
neckline
Attaching and detaching trimming guards
1 To attach a trimming guard to the trimming head,
slide the front part of the guard onto the teeth of
the trimming element and press the plastic notch
at the back of the guard downwards until the
guard clicks into place (Fig. 7).
2 To detach the trimming guard, carefully push the
back part of the guard o the product and then
slide it o the trimming element (Fig. 8).
Trimming with a trimming guard
Use the intimate guard to trim sensitive areas to a
length of 1 mm (1/32 in.), for extra protection of the
skin (Fig. 9).
Use an adjustable guard to trim your body hair to the
desired length on less sensitive areas (Fig. 10). The
settings on the guard correspond to the remaining
hair length in millimeters.
1 Attach the trimming head to the product (see
'Changing the heads').
2 Attach a trimming guard onto the trimming head
(see 'Attaching and detaching trimming guards').
3 When trimming with an adjustable guard, use the
hair length setting wheel or the slide switch on the
guard to adjust the length (Fig. 11).
4 Switch on the product.
5 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.
6 Switch o and clean the product 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. 12).
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. 13).
Shaving (BG5490, BG5495)
- 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 product 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.
14).
- If your hair is longer than 13/32 in. (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 product (see
'Changing the heads').
2 Switch on the product.
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. 15).
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 product up and down
(Fig. 16). Shave against the direction of hair growth
for optimal performance.
4 Switch o and clean the product after each use
(see 'Cleaning').
Shaving guards (BG5495)
You can attach a shaving guard onto the shaving
head to trim hairs to an even length. The numbers
on the guards correspond to the millimeters of hair
length that will remain after trimming.
Attaching and detaching shaving guards
1 To attach a shaving guard onto the shaving head,
align the indent in the guard with the notch on
the back of the shaving head. Then simply snap
the guard onto the shaving head ('click').
2 To detach the shaving guard from the shaving
head, place a ngernail between the guard and
the shaving head to the left or right of the notch
on the back. Then pull the back of the guard
upwards.
Do not pull at the sides or teeth of the shaving
guard to remove it.
Trimming with a shaving guard
1 Attach the shaving guard onto the shaving head
(see 'Attaching and detaching shaving guards').
2 Switch on the product.
3 Move the product slowly and with light pressure
against the direction of hair growth.
4 Switch o and clean the product after each use
(see 'Cleaning').
The guard is bi-directional, which means that you
can move the product up and down while shaving.
Shave against the direction of hair growth for optimal
performance.
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. 18).
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. 18).
2 To attach the cutting unit onto the shaving head,
align the cutting unit with the shaving head and
snap it into place (Fig. 19).
Cleaning
Switch o the product before removing or
attaching attachments and before cleaning.
Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean the
product.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as gasoline or acetone to
clean the product.
Never dry the cutting unit of a trimming or shaving
head with a towel or tissue, as they may get caught
in the teeth and cause damage.
Cleaning the trimming head
1 Switch o the product.
2 Detach the trimming guard and the trimming
head from the product (see 'Changing the heads').
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 guards and the
trimming head with the brush and rinse them
under the tap (Fig. 20).
5 Carefully shake o excess water and let all parts
air-dry completely.
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 product.
2 Detach any shaving guard from the shaving head
(see 'Attaching and detaching shaving guards')
and clean it with the brush.
3 Detach the shaving head from the product (see
'Changing the heads').
4 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.
5 Rinse the cutting unit, the shaving guards and the
shaving head under the tap (Fig. 21).
6 Carefully shake o excess water and let all parts air
dry completely.
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.
- Attach a guard onto the cutting unit of trimming
head to protect it during storage.
- If provided with your product, attach a shaving
guard onto the shaving head to protect the
cutting unit during storage.
- 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.
Replacement
Replacing the cutting element of shaving
head
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you
to replace the cutting unit of shaving head every year
(BG2010). If the the cutting unit is worn or damaged,
do not use the product and replace it immediately.
Always replace the cutting unit of shaving head with
the original Philips Norelco accessory.
1 Switch o the product and disconnect it from the
power outlet.
2 Remove the cutting unit from the shaving head by
pulling it o the product.
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 product.
Model
BG54xx
BG5495
5/64 in.
2 mm
1/8 in. – 9/32 in.
3 mm – 7 mm
1/25 in. – 1/8 in.
1 mm – 3 mm
1/8 in.
3 mm
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