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Introduction

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General description (Fig. 1)

General description (Fig. 1)

1  Trimming comb 1-23 mm
2  Cutting unit
3  Length setting adjustment slide
4  On/off slide
5  Small plug
6  Supply unit
7  Brush

Important safety information

Read this important information carefully before 
you use the appliance and its accessories and save 
it for future reference.

Danger

 

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Keep the supply unit dry (Fig. 2).

Warning

 

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Only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505) 
provided with the appliance. 

 

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The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not 
cut off the supply unit to replace it with another 
plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.

 

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This appliance can be used by children aged  
from 8 years and above and persons with 
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities 
or lack of experience and knowledge if they 
have been given supervision or instruction 
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way 
and understand the hazards involved. Children 
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and 
user maintenance shall not be made by  
children without supervision.

 

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Always check the appliance before you use it.  
Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, as  
this may cause injury. Always replace a  
damaged part with one of the original type.

Caution

 

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This appliance is not washable. Never immerse 
the appliance in water and do not rinse it under 
the tap (Fig. 2).

 

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Only use this appliance for its intended purpose 
as shown in the user manual.

 

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For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only 
be used by one person.

 

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Never use compressed air, scouring pads, 
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids 
such as petrol or acetone to clean the  
appliance.

 

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Do not use the supply unit in or near wall  
sockets that contain an electric air freshener to 
prevent irreparable damage to the supply unit.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable 
standards and regulations regarding exposure to 
electromagnetic fields.

General

 

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The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages 
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.

 

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The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a 
safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.

Using the appliance

The hair length settings are indicated in  
millimeters, the comb cuts the hair to a length of 
1 mm to 23 mm. The settings correspond to the 
remaining hair length after trimming.

Warning: Be careful when you trim for the first 
time. Do not move the trimmer too fast. Make 
smooth and gentle movements.

Tip: Start trimming at a high length setting and 
reduce the length setting gradually until you have 
reached the desired hair length.

Switching the appliance on and off

Note: You can only use the appliance when it is 
connected to the wall socket.
1  Insert the small plug into the appliance and put 

the supply unit in the wall socket (Fig. 4).

2  Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the 

appliance (Fig. 5).

3  Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off  

the appliance (Fig. 6). 

Trimming with the trimming comb

1  Attach the trimming comb to the appliance (Fig. 7).
2  slide the length setting adjustment slide to the 

desired length setting (Fig. 8).
Note: When you trim for the first time, start at  
the highest length setting to familiarize yourself 
with the appliance.

3  Switch on the appliance (Fig. 5).
4  Move the appliance slowly and with light  

pressure against the direction of hair growth  
(Fig. 9).
Note: Make sure that the flat part of the comb 
always stays in contact with the skin to obtain  
an even result (Fig. 10).

Trimming without comb

Use the trimmer without the trimming comb to trim 
hair close to the skin (0.5 mm) or to contour the 
neckline and sideburns.

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

Pull the comb off the appliance (Fig. 11).
Switch on the appliance (Fig. 5).
Touch the hair lightly with the trimmer. Make  
well-controlled movements (Fig. 12).

Cleaning

Warning: Never use scouring pads, abrasive 
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as 
petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

Warning: Never immerse the appliance in water   
and do not rinse it under the tap.

Note: Only the cutting element and the comb can  
be cleaned with water.
1  Make sure that the appliance is switched off and 

disconnected from the wall socket.

2  Wipe the housing of the appliance with a dry  

cloth.

3  Remove the comb. Clean it with the cleaning  

brush and rinse it with water (Fig. 13).

4  Press the release button. The cutting unit  

comes off the appliance (Fig. 14).

5  Clean the cutting unit with the cleaning brush or 

rinse it under the tap (Fig. 15).

6  Clean the inside of the appliance with the 

cleaning brush (Fig. 16).

7  Shake off excess water.
8  Insert the lug of the cutting unit into the guiding 

slot and push the cutting unit back onto the 
appliance (Fig. 17).

Replacement

Only replace a worn or damaged cutting unit with  
an original Philips cutting unit, available from 
authorized Philips service centers.
1  Press the release button. The cutting unit  

comes off the appliance (Fig. 14).

2  Insert the lug of the new cutting unit into the 

guiding slot and push the cutting unit onto the 
appliance (Fig. 17).

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 leaflet for contact  
details).

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common 
problems you could encounter with the appliance. 
If you are unable to solve the problem with the 
information below, visit

 www.philips.com/support 

for a list of frequently asked questions or contact  
the Consumer Care Center in your country.

Problem

Possible 

cause

Solution

The 

appliance 

produces 

an uneven 

cutting 

result.

The comb 

does not touch 

the skin when 

you move 

the appliance 

through the 

hair.

Make sure the comb 

is always fully in 

contact with the skin 

when you move the 

appliance through 

the hair.

You only move 

the appliance in 

one direction.

Because not all 

hairs grow in the 

same direction, 

move the appliance 

in different 

directions (upwards, 

downwards and 

across).

The setting of 

the comb has 

changed during 

trimming.

Check the setting 

of the comb. If you 

push the appliance 

too hard onto the 

scalp, you may 

accidentally change 

the setting of the 

comb.

The comb is 

not assembled 

correctly.

Detach the comb 

and reattach it.

The cutting 

performance 

decreases 

when the 

cutting unit and 

the comb are 

dirty.

Clean the cutting 

unit and the comb 

(see 'Cleaning').

Problem

Possible 

cause

Solution

The 

appliance 

does not 

work when 

I switch it 

on.

The appliance 

is not 

connected to 

the the wall 

socket.

Insert the small plug 

into the appliance 

and put the supply 

unit in the wall 

socket (Fig. 4).

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit 

www.philips.com/support 

or read the 

international warranty leaflet.

Warranty restrictions

Cutting units are not covered by the terms of the 
international warranty because they are subject to 
wear.
 

Recycling

 

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Do not throw away the product with the normal 
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it 
in at an official collection point for recycling.  
By doing this, you help to preserve the 
environment.

 

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Follow your country's rules for the separate 
collection of electrical and electronic products. 
Correct disposal helps prevent negative 
consequences for the environment and human 
health.

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