Philips Norelco HC3525 Hair Clipper

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:

• Keep the product and power cord dry (Fig. 2).
• Use product only in dry condition. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
• 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.
• Do not reach for a corded product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately from the power outlet.
• Remove power cord from power outlet and product before cleaning.
• Except when charging, always unplug this product from the power outlet immediately after use.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, 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 power cord, if it is not working properly, after it has been dropped or damaged, or after the product or power cord has been dropped into water. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
• Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use the power cord in or near a power outlet that contains an electric air freshener to prevent damage to the power cord.
• 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 power cord to product first, then to power outlet. To disconnect, set all controls to 'off' position. Then remove power cord from power outlet.
• Plug power cord directly into power outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
• Unplug power cord before plugging in or unplugging the product.
• Only use original Philips accessories or consumables. Only use detachable power cord HQ8505.
• 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 fire 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.

IMPORTANT: The power plug contains a transformer. Do not cut off the power plug to replace it with another plug as this will cause a hazardous condition.

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Important Information

• This product is non-washable. The handle of the product must be kept dry at all times. You cannot use it under the shower or rinse it under the tap.
• The cutting unit and the attachments can be rinsed under the tap if detached from the product. Make sure that all the rinsed parts are completely dry before you reattach them onto the product.
• Because of hygiene, only one person should use the product.
• Switch off the product before removing or attaching attachments and before cleaning.
• Clean the product after each use.
• Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean the cutting unit and the attachments.
• Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean the product.
• Caution: Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimmer teeth.

This product has no other user-serviceable parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

General Description (Fig. 1)

1. Cutting unit
2. Length setting adjustment slide
3. On/off slide
4. Battery charge indicator
5. Beard guard 1 mm – 23 mm (3/64 in. – 29/32 in.)
6. Hair guard 1 mm – 23 mm (3/64 in. – 29/32 in.)
7. Power cord
8. Small plug

Not shown: brush

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Norelco! To fully benefit from the support that Philips Norelco offers, register your product at: www.norelco.com/register.

You can find the model number on the back of your product. The full model number (e.g. HC1234/56) is located on the bottom of the packaging, your receipt or order confirmation.

Charging

Charging or using the product at temperatures below 41 °F / 5 °C or higher than 95 °F / 35 °C adversely affects 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.

Charging

Charge the product before you use it for the first time, after a long period of non-use or when the motor starts to run more slowly during use.

1. Make sure that the product is switched off.
2. Insert the small plug into the product and put the power plug in any 120V AC outlet.
3. When the product is charging, the battery charge indicator lights up continuously (Fig. 3). Charging takes approx. 8 hours. When the product is fully charged, it has a cordless operating time of up to 45 minutes.
4. After charging, remove the power plug from the wall outlet and pull the small plug out of the product.

Optimizing the lifetime of the rechargeable battery

When you have charged the product for the first time, we advise you to use it until the battery is completely empty. Continue to use the product until the motor almost stops running during a session. Then recharge the battery. Follow this procedure at least twice a year.

After following the first charge procedure described above, you can use the product either cordless or connected to the wall socket.

Using the Product

Detaching and Attaching the Cutting Element

1. Press the release button to detach the cutting unit from the product (Fig. 4).
2. To attach the cutting unit, insert the lug of the cutting unit into the guiding slot and push the cutting unit back onto the product (Fig. 5).

Detach the cutting unit to clean the inside of the product with the cleaning brush (see 'Cleaning').

Attaching and Detaching the Trimming Guards

1. To attach a trimming guard onto the product, slide the guard legs straight into the guiding grooves of the product until the guard clicks into place.
2. To detach the trimming guard from the product, hold the guard on both sides and gently pull it upwards off the product.

Switching the Product On/Off

To switch on the product, push the on/off slide upwards (Fig. 8).

To switch off the product, push the on/off slide downwards (Fig. 9).

Trimming Tips

• The hair length settings are indicated in millimeters. The settings correspond to the remaining hair length after trimming.
• Always comb your hair before you start trimming.
• When trimming for the first time, start by using the guard with the maximum trimming length setting to familiarize yourself with the product.
• Since hairs do not all grow in the same direction, you may want to try different 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 always stays in contact with your skin.

Trimming Length Settings

1 mm - 23 mm (3/64 in. - 29/32 in.)

Trimming with a Guard

This product comes with two guards:

1. Attach one of the guards to the product (see 'Attaching and detaching the trimming guards').
2. Move the length setting adjustment slide to the desired length setting (Fig. 10).
3. Switch on the product.
4. To trim in the most effective way, move the guard against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 11). Make sure that the surface of the guard always stays in contact with the skin.
5. Shake off cut hair from the guard every few strokes. If a lot of hair has accumulated in the guard, switch off the product, remove the guard and blow and/or shake off the hairs.
6. Switch off and clean the product after each use (see 'Cleaning').

Trimming Without Guard

Use the trimmer without the trimming guard to trim hair close to the skin (to a length of approx. 1/32 in. or 0.5 mm) or to trim edges and single hairs.

1. Detach the trimming guard from the product (see 'Attaching and detaching the trimming guards').
2. Switch on the product.
3. To trim hair close to the skin, place the flat side of the cutting element against your skin and make strokes against the direction of hair growth.
4. For contouring, hold the cutting element perpendicular to the skin. Make well controlled movements. Touch the hair lightly with the trimmer (Fig. 12).

Be careful when you trim without a guard because the cutting unit removes every hair it touches.

1. Switch off and clean the product after each use (see 'Cleaning').

Cleaning

Never immerse the handle in water or rinse it under the tap. Only the cutting unit and the trimming guards can be rinsed under the tap when detached from the handle.

1. Make sure that the product is switched off and disconnected from the power outlet.
2. Wipe the handle with a dry cloth.

Cleaning with Brush

1. Detach the trimming guard from the product and clean it with the cleaning brush.
2. Press the release button to detach the cutting unit from the product (Fig. 4).
3. Clean the cutting teeth and the inside of the cutting unit with the cleaning brush.
4. Clean the inside of the product with the cleaning brush (Fig. 13).
5. To attach the cutting unit, insert the lug of the cutting unit into the guiding slot and push the cutting unit back onto the product (Fig. 5).

Cleaning Attachments Under the Tap

Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean the cutting unit or trimming guard.

1. Detach the trimming guard from the product and rinse the guard under the tap.
2. Press the release button to detach the cutting unit from the product (Fig. 4).
3. Rinse the cutting unit under the tap (Fig. 14).
4. Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts air-dry completely.
5. To attach the cutting unit, insert the lug of the cutting unit into the guiding slot and push the cutting unit back onto the product (Fig. 5).

Storage

• Be sure the product is switched off. 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 when storing.
• Store cord and other accessories in a safe location where these will not be cut or damaged.
• 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.

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 officials for battery disposal information. You can also call 1-800-822-8837 or visit: www.call2recycle.org for battery drop-off locations (Fig. 15).
• 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 affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage.*

The blade is not covered by the terms of this warranty because it is 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 specific 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 satisfied 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.