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Put  It To The Test

Like many new products, your Philips

 

Norelco 

Laser Guided Precision Beard Trimmer may take 

a little getting used to. If you are using an electric 

Trimmer for the first time, or if you’ve been 

using a different brand, take the time to acquaint 

yourself with your new Trimmer.

 

Your Trimmer features a unique laser guide which 

projects a line on your face so you can pre-align 

the Trimmer and create the exact look you want 

every time. 

 

Throw your scissors away and put your new  

Trimmer to the test. We guarantee precise, 

professional results or Philips Norelco will refund 

you the full purchase price as long as the request 

is received within 45 days of purchase.  

 

Charging 

Charge the Trimmer fully before you start using it 

for the first time or after a long period of non-use.

  Charge Indications

  

Low Battery

 When the battery is almost empty, the bottom 

  battery light blinks orange (fig. 3). 

 When you turn off the Trimmer, the bottom  

  battery light continues to blink orange for a  

  few seconds. 

 The bottom battery light will blink orange  

  more rapidly if the battery is empty and you  

  press the ON/OFF button, turn the Zoom  

  Wheel or activate the Laser Guide.  

 Charging

 When you start charging, the bottom battery  

  light blinks orange and white alternately (fig. 4).  

 After approximately 3 minutes the bottom  

  battery light blinks white only. The battery now  

  has enough energy for one cordless trimming  

  session (fig. 5). 

 As charging continues, more lights start blinking 

  showing the charge level of the battery. 

 When the battery is fully charged, all battery  

  lights light up white (fig. 6).  

To Charge/Recharge

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 Charging, recharging, or using the Trimmer at  

  temperatures below 40˚F or higher than 95˚F  

  adversely affects  lifespan of the battery.

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 If the appliance is subjected to a major change  

  in temperature, pressure or humidity, let the  

  Trimmer acclimatize for 30 minutes before  

 using.

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 Continuously recharging Trimmer will reduce  

  lifespan of battery.

   

1 

Be certain Trimmer is OFF and Laser Guide  

    is in the 'OFF' position.  

 2 

Insert the appliance plug directly into the   

    Trimmer (fig. 7) and plug the adaptor into any  

    120V AC outlet. Use only the cord provided.

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 An adaptor plug may be necessary for  

  cord usage in some foreign countries. Use  

  an attachment plug adaptor of the proper  

  configuration for power outlet.   

   3 

The Battery Lights will blink to indicate the  

    Trimmer is charging. 

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 It will take approximately 1 hour to fully    

  charge the Trimmer for a cordless trimming   

  time of up to 60 minutes.  

NOTE: After the Trimmer is fully charged and still 

connected to the outlet, the Battery Lights will 

remain lit for 30 minutes and then turn off.

   4 

Disconnect the cord and unplug from  

    electrical outlet. 

  Optimize the working life of the battery

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  After the Trimmer has been charged for 

the first time, do not recharge the Trimmer 

between trimming sessions. Continue using it 

until the battery is completely empty.

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 Do not charge for more than 24 hours.

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 Do not keep cord permanently plugged in.

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 Discharge/run down the battery completely   

 twice a year by letting the motor run until it   

 stops.

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 If the Trimmer hasn’t been used for a long 

  period of time, it must be recharged for one  

  full hour. 

 

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  Make well-controlled movements. Touch the  

    hair lightly with the Trimmer. 

TIP: For a comfortable trim close to your skin, place 

the flat side of the trimming head against your skin 

and make strokes in the desired direction.

 

  Trimming with the Laser Guide

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 Use the Laser Guide to define edges of your  

  beard, sideburns and moustache, for example. 

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 The Laser Guide can be used with both sides  

  of the trimming head. 

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 Only turn the dual-sided trimming head when  

  the Laser Guide is popped down so as not to  

  damage the Laser Guide.

 1

  Remove any comb by pulling it off the  

    Trimmer (fig. 13). 

 

Never pull at the flexible top of the comb. Always 

pull at the sides. 

NOTE: The Laser Guide can only be used when 

trimming without a comb.

 

 2

   Press the ON/OFF button to turn Trimmer 

ON (fig. 8). 

  

 3

  Press the top of the Laser Guide to turn on  

    the laser (fig. 15). 

 

The Laser Guide pops up and the light will shine 

over the top of the trimming head.    

 

NOTE: Make sure you push the Laser Guide down 

before turning the Dual-Sided Trimmer to avoid 

damaging the Laser Guide.

 

 4

  Define the edges of your beard using the 

    Laser Guide trimming line as a guide (fig.16). 

 

TIP: Hold the Trimmer so that the laser light shines 

exactly on the edge you want to trim and then place 

the trimming head on your skin. After trimming, use 

the Laser Guide to check if the contours of your 

beard are symmetrical or straight.  

 

 5

  Press the ON/OFF button to turn OFF  

    Trimmer(fig. 8). 

 

The Laser Guide will switch off automatically after 

3 minutes.  

 6

  Push down the top of the Laser Guide to  

    lock into 'OFF' position (fig. 17). 

 

Cleaning

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 Clean the Trimmer after each use.

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  Always switch Trimmer OFF, unplug and remove 

power supply cord from Trimmer before 

cleaning.

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 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, scourers,  

  compressed air or aggressive liquids such as  

  alcohol, gasoline or acetone to clean the  

 Trimmer and attachments.

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  Never clean, replace or remove Trimmer 

combs with motor ON.

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  Do not apply pressure to cutters.

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 Do not touch cutters with hard objects as this  

  may damage them. 

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 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean Trimmer handle.

  During Use:

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 If cut hairs have accumulated in a comb, turn  

  Trimmer off, pull the comb off Trimmer and  

  remove hairs by shaking and/or blowing or  

  using the cleaning brush provided.

  After Each Use:

 1

  Make sure the Trimmer is switched OFF  

    and the Laser Guide is in the 'OFF' position.  

    Disconnect Trimmer from the electrical  

   outlet.

 2

   Remove any comb and rinse under warm 

tap water (fig. 18) or clean with the supplied 

brush.

 3

   Clean the trimming head under warm tap 

water (fig. 19) or use the brush supplied.

 

 4

  Allow Trimmer to air dry thoroughly with  

    the Laser Guide popped out.  

 

NOTE: The Trimmer does not need any lubrication 

(oil).

 

Corded Trimming

Trimmer does not recharge during corded  

 trimming. 

 1 

Connect cord provided to Trimmer and plug  

    Trimmer into electrical outlet.

 2 

Press the ON/OFF button to begin trimming  

    (fig. 8). 

 

3

  Turn Trimmer OFF and unplug.

Cordless Trimming

 1 

Charge according to directions. Unplug    

    Trimmer from outlet and remove cord. 

    2 

Press the ON/OFF button to begin trimming. 

 3 

If the charge runs low while trimming, the  

    Battery Light will blink orange.  

 4 

If the charge runs out while trimming, simply 

    connect cord provided to Trimmer and outlet  

    to continue trimming. 

 5 

Turn Trimmer OFF and unplug. 

Trimming

 Use this Trimmer for its intended household  

use as described in this manual.

 Trimming is easier when skin and hair are dry. 

 Always comb the beard and/or moustache with 

a fine comb before you start trimming.

 If you are trimming for the first time, be 

careful. Do not move the Trimmer too fast. 

Make smooth and gentle movements.

  Trimming with the Detail and Beard

 Combs

 Use the Beard Comb to trim your beard  

  (fig. 9) or use the Detail Comb to trim hard-to- 

  reach areas, such as under your nose (fig. 10).

 A Comb must be on Trimmer to use the  

  Zoom Wheel.

 1

  Slide a comb into the guiding grooves on  

    both sides of the Trimmer. You will hear a   

    'click' (fig. 11).

The comb will not fit onto the Trimmer when the 

Detail Trimmer is pointing towards the front of the 

Trimmer. Turn the trimming head and then slide 

the comb onto the appliance (fig. 14).

 2

  Turn the Zoom Wheel to the desired  

    trimming length setting. The setting selected  

    lights up on the display (fig. 12).

 You can select a length from 1/64 in/0.4mm to  

  9/32 in/7mm. 

 If you are trimming for the first time, start by  

  using the comb at the maximum trimming  

  length setting (9/32 in/7mm) to prevent  

  accidentally trimming hairs too short. As you  

  become familiar with the settings, adjust Zoom  

  Wheel to desired trimming length. Zoom  

  Wheel  will “click” into position at each setting.

 3

  Press the ON/OFF button to turn Trimmer  

    ON (fig. 8).

 4

  To trim in the most effective way, move the  

    Trimmer against the direction of hair growth.  

    Make sure the surface of the comb always   

    stays in contact with the skin.

NOTE: Since all hairs do not 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. 

 5

  If cut hairs have accumulated in the comb,  

    turn Trimmer off, remove the comb and  

    blow and/or shake the hair out of the comb.  

    The selected trimming length setting will  

    not change when you do this.

 

  Trimming Without a Comb

Remove comb if you are:

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 Defining hair lines

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 Trimming nape of neck

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 Removing single, unwanted hairs

 1

  Be certain Trimmer is in the OFF position.

 2

  Remove any comb by pulling it off the  

    Trimmer (fig. 13).

Never pull at the flexible top of the comb. Always 

pull at the sides.

 3

  Turn the dual-sided trimming head to the  

    desired position (fig. 14).  

 

  

– Use the Detail Trimmer (0.6 in./15mm) for  

    more precise styling and contouring. 

 4

  Press the ON/OFF button to turn Trimmer  

    ON (fig. 8). 

45-DAY MONEY-

BACK GUARANTEE

 

If you are not fully satisfied with your Philips Norelco 

Trimmer send the product back and we’ll refund you 

the full purchase price.  

The Trimmer 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 enclosed. 

We cannot be responsible for lost mail.

The Trimmer must be postmarked no later 

than 45 days after the date of purchase.  

Philips Norelco reserves the right to verify 

the purchase price of the product and limit 

refunds not to exceed suggested retail price.
To obtain money-back guarantee return 

authorization form, call 1-800-243-3050 for 

assistance. 
Delivery of refund check will occur 6–8 weeks 

AFTER receipt of returned product.

Features

4222 002 8411 1

Full Two-Year Warranty

Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Philips 

Norelco product, Model BT9285 (except cutters and combs) 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.* Use of unauthorized 

replacement parts will void this warranty.

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION 

WILL NOT PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY 

A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL NOT 

REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM 

WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED 

REPAIR SERVICE.

NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, 

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to www.philips.com/

norelco or call 1-800-243-3050 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 North America Corporation. 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.

Manufactured for: 

Philips Consumer Lifestyle

A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation 

P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904

This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is

listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

Norelco is a Registered Trademark of Philips Electronics 

North America Corporation.

PHILIPS is a Registered Trademark of Koninklijke Philips N.V.

© 2013 Philips Electronics North America Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Register your product and get support at

  

www.norelco.com/register

BT9285 

Rechargeable 

Cordless/Cord

Laser Guided 

Beard Trimmer

ENGLISH

A  Detail Comb

B  Beard Comb

C  Dual-Sided Trimmer

D  Laser Guide

E  Length Setting Display

F  Zoom Wheel

G  On/Off Button

H  Battery Lights

I  Socket for Appliance Plug

J  Trimming Comb Guiding Groove

K Adapter

L  Appliance Plug

M  Cleaning Brush

  Full Two-Year Warranty

  45-Day Money-Back Guarantee

         

This symbol indicates that 

         

the Trimmer can be rinsed

         

under running tap water. 

Always here to help you

Question?

Contact 

Philips

Norelco

Question?

Contact 

Philips

Norelco

  Cleaning Trimming Head Connector

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 Clean the Trimming Head Connector  

  every 3 months.

 1

  Make sure the Trimmer is switched OFF  

    and the Laser Guide is in the 'OFF' position.  

    Disconnect Trimmer from the electrical  

   outlet. 

 2

  Remove any comb (fig. 13). 

 3

  Pull trimming head off of the Trimmer  

    (fig. 20). 

 4

  Clean trimming head connector with the  

    supplied brush (fig. 21). 

 5

  Clean inside of trimming head with the  

    supplied brush (fig. 22). 

 6

  Press trimming head back on Trimmer.

 

This Trimmer has no other user-serviceable

parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

Assistance

For assistance, visit our website:

 

www.philips.com/support 

or call toll free 1-800-243-3050 

Online information is available 24 hours a day,  

7 days a week.

Storage

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 Be sure Trimmer is turned OFF. Remove cord  

  from outlet and Trimmer before storing in a  

  safe, dry location where it will not be crushed,  

  banged, or subject to damage.

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 Do not wrap cord around Trimmer when    

 storing.

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 Store cord in a safe location where it will not  

  be cut or damaged. 

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 Do not place or store Trimmer where 

  it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, water  

  or other liquid.

Battery Removal 

This Philips Norelco Trimmer contains a 

  rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery which must  

  be disposed of properly (fig. 23).

Battery may only be removed when Trimmer  

  is to be discarded.

For assistance, visit our website,  

  www.philips.com/support or call toll free  

 1-800-243-3050.

 1 

Unplug electrical cord from outlet and  

    Trimmer before dismantling Trimmer. 

 

2

  Allow Trimmer to run until the battery is  

   empty/depleted. 

 

3

  Turn Trimmer OFF and remove comb and  

    cutting unit from Trimmer. 

 

4

   Remove any screws in the back or front of 

the Trimmer. 

 

5

   Remove the back and/or back panel with a 

screwdriver.  

 

6

   If necessary, remove any additional screws 

and/or parts until you see the printed circuit 

board with the rechargeable battery.   

 

7

  If necessary, cut the wires to separate the  

    printed circuit board and the rechargeable  

    battery from the appliance.  

 

Be careful, the battery strips and housing parts are 

very sharp. 

 

8

  Do not attempt to replace batteries. Insulate  

    battery ends by covering with tape and/or  

    place batteries in a small plastic bag. 

 

9

  Discard your Trimmer.  Do not attempt to  

    plug electrical cord into the outlet or  

    recharge the Trimmer after the batteries have 

    been removed. 

 

10

   Contact your local town or city officials 

for battery disposal information or call 

1-800-8-BATTERY or www.rbrc.com for 

battery drop-off locations.

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IMPORTANT  

SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety 

precautions should always be followed, including 

the following: 
Read all instructions before using this 

appliance.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock: 
1.   Do not reach for a Trimmer that has fallen 

into water. Unplug immediately.

2.  Use Trimmer only in dry condition.  Do not 

  use while bathing or in a shower.

3.  Do not submerge Trimmer in water.

4.   Do not place or store Trimmer where it can 

fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not 

place in or drop into water or other liquid.

5.   Always unplug this Trimmer from the 

electrical outlet immediately after using, 

except when Trimmer is (re)charging.

6.   Unplug and remove power supply cord from 

Trimmer before cleaning.

7.  When discarding Trimmer, unplug Trimmer  

  before removing rechargeable battery. See 

  Battery Removal instructions.

8.   The batteries used in this device may present 

a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. 

Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C 

(212°F) or incinerate. 

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric 

shock or injury to persons: 
1.   Close supervision is necessary when  

this appliance is used by, on, or near children 

or invalids.

2.   Use this Trimmer for its intended household 

use as described in this manual. Do not use 

attachments not recommended by Philips 

Electronics North America Corporation. 

3.   Never operate this Trimmer if it has a  

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working  

properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, 

or dropped into water while plugged in. For 

assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

4.  Trimmer can be rinsed under running tap  

  water. Do not operate Trimmer until fully  

 dried.

5.   Keep the Trimmer, cord and any attachments 

away from heated surfaces.

6.   Never drop or insert any object into any 

opening.

7.   Do not operate, charge or plug in Trimmer 

outdoors or where aerosol (spray) products 

are being used or where oxygen is being 

administered.

8.   Always check cutters, cutting unit and combs 

before using the Trimmer. Do not use the 

Trimmer if cutters, cutting unit or combs are 

damaged, as injury may occur.

9.   Always attach plug to Trimmer first, then 

to outlet. To disconnect, turn on/off switch 

to “OFF” position, then remove plug from 

outlet.

10.  To prevent possible damage to the cord, do 

not wrap cord around the Trimmer.

11.  Never put Trimmer in direct sunlight or store 

at a temperature above 140°F.

12.  This Trimmer is for use on human hair 

(beard, moustache and sideburns) only. Do 

not use this Trimmer for any other  

purpose.

13.  Always store your Trimmer, attachments and 

power plug in a moisture-free area. Make 

sure the cord is disconnected from the 

Trimmer.

14. Only use the power plug and other  

  accessories supplied with the appliance.

15.  Caution-Use of controls or adjustments or 

performance of procedures other than those 

specified herein may result in hazardous 

radiation exposure. 

16.  To avoid all risks, point the laser beam away 

from your eyes and do not stare directly into 

the laser beam (fig. 1). 

SAVE THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS 

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. 

IMPORTANT:  The Label of 'Class 1 Laser 

product' is affixed on the rear enclosure of 

the product (fig. 2). 

IMPORTANT:  Complies with FDA 

performance standards for laser products 

except for deviations pursuant to Laser 

Notice No. 50. Dated June 24, 2007.

  

Registration

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 

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