Philips G270 Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
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Read all instructions before using this
appliance.
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DANGER
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T o reduce the risk of electric shock: N
1. Do not reach for a Groomer that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
3. Do not place or store Groomer where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not
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place in or drop into water or other liquid.
4. Always unplug this Groomer from the
electrical outlet immediately after using, except
when Groomer is (re)charging. J
5. Unplug Groomer before cleaning. fig. 1
6. When discarding Groomer, unplug Groomer A. Neckline & Sideburn T rimmer Attachment
to remove rechargeable battery. See Battery
B. Full Width T rimmer Attachment
Removal instruction sheet.
C. Lifetime Self-Sharpening 3-Dimensional Rounded
Stainless Steel Cutter Blades
WARNING
D. Accu•Control Beard & Moustache T rimmer
Guide Comb
T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock or injury to persons:
E. Hair Clipping Comb
1. Close supervision is necessary when
F. 9 Position Hair Length Selector
this appliance is used by, on, or near children
or invalids. G. Release Button
H. On/Off Slide Switch
2. Use this Groomer for its intended household
use as described in this manual. Do not use
I. Socket for appliance plug
attachments not recommended by Philips
J. Cleaning Brush
Electronics North America Corporation.
K. Styling Comb
3. Never operate this Groomer if it has a dam-
L. LED Charging Indicator Light on Adaptor
aged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
M. Appliance Plug
if it has been dropped, damaged, or dropped
into water. Return the Groomer to an
N. Charging Plug
Authorized Norelco Service Location for
O. Nose, Ear, Eyebrow T rimmer Attachment
examination and repair.
P . Charging/Storage Stand
4. Keep the Groomer, cord and any attachments
away from heated surfaces.
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5. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
6. Do not operate, charge or plug in Groomer
outdoors or where aerosol (spray) products
are being used or where oxygen is being
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administered.
7. Do not use this Groomer with a damaged or
broken cutter, or cutting unit as injury may
occur.
8. Always attach plug to Groomer first, then to 8 9
outlet. T o disconnect, turn ON/OFF switch to
"OFF" position (switch is down), then remove
plug from outlet.
9. T o prevent possible damage to the cord, do
not wrap cord around the Groomer.
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10. Never put Groomer in direct sunlight or store
at a temperature above 140°F.
1 1. This Groomer is for use on human facial hair
only. Do not use this Groomer for any other
purpose.
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12. Always store your Groomer, attachments and
power plug in a moisture-free area. Make sure
MAX 0.5cm
the cord is disconnected from the Groomer.
SAVE THESE
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INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: YOUR GROOMER
CONTAINS A NICKEL-CADMIUM
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY . See Battery
Removal instruction sheet.
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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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T rimming your Beard & Moustache
T o Charge/Recharge
with Accu•Control Guide Comb
◗ Fully charge Groomer before using for the first Attachment
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time or after non-use for a long period of time.
◗ Use this Groomer for its intended household use
◗ Battery performance is best if you recharge only
as described in this manual.
when the battery is (almost) completely empty.
◗ Make sure that the Groomer is fully charged
◗ Charging or recharging at temperatures below
before you start trimming. This Groomer will not
40˚F or higher than 95˚F adversely affects lifespan
operate while cord is connected to electrical outlet.
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of the battery.
1 Put the Accu•Control comb on the full width
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◗ Continuously recharging Groomer will reduce
trimmer attachment until you hear it click into
lifespan of battery.
place (fig. 6). The Accu•Control comb will
not work with the smaller neckline and
1 Be certain Groomer is OFF.
sideburn trimmer attachment.
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2 2. Y ou may charge the Groomer:
2 Press the Hair Length Selector and slide it to
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◗ In the charging stand by inserting the plug into the
the desired trimming length setting. The
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socket located in the bottom of the charging stand selected setting number will appear in the
(fig. 2). Place the Groomer directly on the window to the left of the Hair Length
Selector (fig.7). See T able 1 for settings.
charging pin in the stand (fig. 3).
◗ By inserting the charging plug directly into the
◗ If you are trimming for the first time, start by using
Groomer (fig. 4).
the Accu•Control comb at the maximum
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trimming length setting (#9) to prevent accidentally
3 Plug charging plug into any 120V AC outlet.
Use only the cord provided. trimming hairs too short. As you become familiar
with the settings, adjust Hair Length Selector to
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4 After a few moments, the green Charging desired trimming length. Selector will "click" into
Indicator Light on the power plug will light position at each setting.
to indicate the Groomer is charging (fig. 5).
3 Switch the Groomer ON.
◗ It will take approximately 10 hours to fully charge
the Groomer for a cordless trimming time of up
4 T o trim in the most effective way, move the
to 35 minutes.
Groomer against the direction of hair growth.
Make sure the surface of the Guide Comb
◗ Disconnect the cord and unplug from electrical
always stays in contact with the skin (fig. 8).
outlet.
NOTE: Since all hairs do not grow in the same
Optimize the working life
direction, you may want to try different trimming
of the battery
directions (i.e., upwards, downwards, or across).
Practice is best for optimum results.
◗ After the Groomer has been charged for the first
time, do not recharge the Groomer between
If a lot of hair has accumulated in the Guide Comb,
trimming sessions. Continue using it until the
remove the comb and blow and/or shake the hair out
battery is completely empty.
of the comb. Y ou can also use the cleaning brush
◗ Do not charge for more than 24 hours.
provided to remove hair from the comb area.
◗ Do not keep cord permanently plugged in.
◗ REMEMBER: Y ou must reset the hair length
◗ Discharge/run down the battery completely twice
selector back to your desired setting every time
a year by letting the motor run until it stops. you replace the guide comb on the appliance.
◗ If the Groomer hasn't been used for a long period
of time, it must be recharged for a full 10 hours.
Table 1. Beard trimmer
Cordless T rimming
Setting
1 Charge according to directions. Unplug
1 Stubble
4 Personal Groomer from outlet.
2 Closely Cropped
2 Slide ON/OFF switch ON to begin trimming.
3 Short
4 Medium Short
3 If the battery is empty and you want to trim
your beard, charge the Groomer for at least 3
5 Medium
hours and you will have enough power for
7 6 Medium Long
one use (10 minutes).
7 Long
8 Extra Long
Put It T o The T est
9 Longest
Like many new products, your Norelco MultiT rim
The remaining hair length corresponds with the
Personal Groomer may take a little getting used to. If
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smallest distance between the cutting blade and the
you are using an electric Personal Groomer for the
spot where the comb is in contact with the skin.
first time, or if you've been using a different brand,
◗ Cutting without the comb attachment or setting
take the time to acquaint yourself with your new
Personal Groomer. the Accu•Control guide comb to #1 position will
result in a stubble beard look.
Y our Personal Groomer features the unique
Accu•Control System combined with adjustable
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Length Settings to make trimming facial hairs
Beard T rimming Without
or hair clipping goof proof.
Accu•Control Guide Comb
Throw your scissors away and put your new
Personal Groomer to the test. We guarantee
Remove Accu•Control guide comb if you are:
precise, professional results or Norelco will refund
◗ Defining hair lines
you the full purchase price.
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Accu•Control System
◗ Removing single, unwanted hairs
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The unique Norelco Accu•Control System puts you Be certain the Groomer is in the OFF position.
MAX 0.5cm in complete control while trimming your facial hairs
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Remove the Accu•Control comb attachment by
with no prior experience needed. The flexing Guide
pressing and sliding the Hair Length Selector
Comb adjusts automatically to hug the contours of
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upwards (fig. 9).
your face for a trim that is both even and accurate.
And, it' s easy to maneuver over those hard-to-reach
Never pull off the Accu•Control comb attachment by
areas such as the throat and chin. The Hair Length
grasping the flexible top portion. Always pull off by the
Selector allows you to choose among 9 preset hair
bottom part of attachment.
lengths and clicks into position so you can control
the exact hair length you desire or vary the length of 3
Switch the Groomer on.
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Make well-controlled movements. T ouch the
The Hair Clipping Comb also features 9 preset hair
hair/skin lightly with the Groomer.
lengths and clicks into position so you can control
the exact hair length you desire. The Norelco
Defining Beard, Moustache and
Personal Groomer for professional, goof-proof results
Sideburns
every time or your money back.
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T rimming
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Be certain the Groomer is in the OFF position.
◗ Make sure hair is clean and dry.
2
Remove the Accu•Control comb attachment by
◗ Always comb the hair with the styling comb in
pressing and sliding the Hair Length Selector
the direction of growth before you start trimming.
upwards (fig. 9).
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Do not move the Groomer too fast. Make smooth
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Detach the full width trimmer attachment by
and gentle movements.
pushing the release button (fig. 10).
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Put the smaller neckline and sideburn trimmer
attachment on the Groomer (fig. 1 1). Y ou will
hear a click.
◗ Hold the Groomer upright when you use the
smaller neckline and sideburn trimmer attachment
(fig. 12).
Using Nose, Ear & Eyebrow
Attachment
1
Be certain the Groomer is in the OFF position.
2
T o attach or remove nose, ear, eyebrow
attachment (or change attachments):
◗ Remove the Accu•Control comb attachment (fig.
9).
◗ Remove the full width trimmer attachment by
pushing the release button (fig. 10).
◗ Put the nose, ear, eyebrow attachment on the
Groomer (fig. 13). Y ou will hear a click.
T rimming Nose Hair
◗ Make sure nasal passages are clean.
1 Place nose, ear and eyebrow attachment on
Groomer.
2 Switch the Groomer on and insert the tip of
the attachment into one nostil (fig. 14).
CAUTION: Do Not insert the tip more
than 3/16 in./5mm into your nostril.
3 Slowly move the tip in and out while turning it
around at the same time in order to remove
unwanted hair. For best results, make sure the
side of the tip is firm against skin. This will
reduce the tickling effect that can occur
during trimming of nose hair.
4 T urn off Groomer. Wipe attachment clean
after each use.
T rimming Ear Hair
◗ Clean outer area of ear and ear canal. Make sure
it is free of wax.
◗ Nose, ear and eyebrow attachment should be on
the Groomer.
1 Switch the Groomer on and move the tip softly
around the edge of ear to remove hairs
extending beyond the outer ear (fig. 15).
2 Carefully insert the tip into outer ear canal.
Remaining hair length
(mm)
CAUTION: Do not insert the tip further
2 than 3/16 in./5mm into the ear as this could
cause damage to the eardrum (fig. 16).
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6 3 T urn off Groomer. Wipe attachment clean
after each use.
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T rimming Eyebrow
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◗ Nose, ear and eyebrow attachment should be on
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Groomer.
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1 Switch the Groomer on and use the tip to
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cut individual eyebrow hairs.
The Groomer can be used for clipping single long
hairs.
2 Put the Groomer at the root of the hair and
move it along the edge of the eyebrow from
the base of the nose towards the outer tip of
the eyebrow in the direction of hair growth
(fig. 17).
IMPORTANT: Do not use the Groomer to define
or trim the entire eyebrow. Do not try to trim your
eyelashes. Be careful not to get too close to your
eyelashes and eyes!
3 T urn off Groomer. Wipe attachment clean
after each use.
Hair Clipping
Make sure that the appliance is fully charged before
you start clipping hair. The appliance will not
operate while cord is connected to electrical outlet.
◗ Before you start clipping, make sure that the head
of the person whose hair you are cutting is at the
same level as your chest so that all parts of his/her
head are clearly visible and within easy reach.
◗ Only use the appliance on dry hair.
◗ Do not use on freshly washed hair
◗ Before you begin, comb the hair in the direction of
growth.
◗ T o achieve optimal clipping results, always move
the appliance slowly through the hair against the
direction of hair growth.
Sideburn
Clipping with hair comb attachment
1 Put the hair clipper comb on the full width
trimmer attachment and push until you
hear it 'click' into place (fig. 18).
2 Press the Hair Length Selector and slide it
to the desired setting. See T able 2.
3 The setting selected will appear in the
window to the left of the Hair Length
Selector (fig. 19).
5 Place the attachment back on Groomer or
place in the storage stand (fig. 28).
When you are clipping for the first time, start at
This Groomer has no other user-serviceable
the maximum clipping length setting (#9) to
parts. Any other service should be performed by
familiarize yourself with the appliance and
an Authorized Norelco Service Location.
prevent accidentally trimming hairs too short. As
you become familiar with the settings, adjust the
Storage
Hair Length Selector to desired trimming length.
Selector will 'click' into position at each setting.
◗ Be sure Groomer is turned OFF. Remove cord
4 Make sure that the flat part of the comb is from outlet and Groomer before storing in a safe,
always in full contact with the scalp to
dry location where it will not be crushed, banged,
obtain an even result (fig. 20-21). or subject to damage.
◗ Store the Groomer and attachments in the
5 Move the appliance slowly over the crown
storage stand to prevent damage.
from different directions to achieve an even
◗ Do not wrap cord around Groomer or stand
result (fig. 22).
when storing.
6 Always move the appliance against the
◗ Store cord in a safe location where it will not be
direction of hair growth.
cut or damaged.
7 Make overlapping passes over the head to ◗ Do not place or store Groomer where it can fall
ensure that all hair that should be cut has
or be pulled into a tub or sink, water or other
been cut.
liquid while plugged in.
8 T urn the Groomer off and remove the hair
Replacing The Cutting Unit
comb often to blow and/or shake out hair
that has accumulated.
If your cutters become damaged or worn, do not
continue using the Groomer. Cutters should be
◗ REMEMBER: Y ou must reset the hair length
replaced immediately by an Authorized Norelco
T able 2. Hair clipper Service Location.
Setting Remaining hair length
Assistance
(mm)
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For assistance or the Authorized Norelco Service
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Location nearest you, call toll free:
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1-800-243-3050
4 10 or visit our website: www.norelco.com
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Authorized Norelco Service Location information is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Battery Removal
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◗ This Norelco Groomer contains a rechargeable
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Nickel-Cadmium battery, which must be disposed
selector back to your desired setting every time
of properly.
you replace the hair clipping comb on the
◗ Battery should only be removed when Groomer
appliance.
is to be discarded.
Contouring without the hair clipping
◗ Refer to Battery Removal instruction sheet for
comb attachment
directions on removing the rechargeable battery.
1 Remove the hair comb by pressing and sliding
the Hair Length Selector upwards (fig. 23).
Be careful when you are clipping without comb
attachment as when the appliance is turned on it
will trim every hair it touches.
2 Tilt the appliance in such a way that only one
edge of the trimming attachment touches the
hair ends when you shape the contours
around the ears (fig. 24).
3 T o contour the nape of the neck or hairline,
turn the appliance and hold it with the
trimming attachment pointing downwards
(fig. 25).
4 T o contour the sideburns, turn the appliance
and hold it with the trimming attachment
pointing downwards (fig. 26).
Cleaning
◗ Do not use water or a moist cloth to clean the
Groomer.
◗ Always switch Groomer OFF before cleaning.
◗ Do not use abrasive, scourers or liquids such as
alcohol, benzene, bleach or acetone to clean the
Groomer.
◗ Never clean, replace or remove Groomer
attachments with motor ON.
◗ Do not apply pressure to cutters.
◗ Do not touch cutters with hard objects as this
may damage them.
◗ Do not use while bathing, showering or immerse
the Groomer in water or other liquids as damage
to Groomer may occur.
During Use:
◗ If cut hairs have accumulated in the Guide Comb
area, remove hairs by shaking, blowing or using
cleaning brush provided. Remember to adjust the
trimming length back to your selected setting
when you replace the guide comb on Groomer.
Once a Week:
1 Make sure the Groomer is switched OFF and
disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2
Remove any attachments.
3 Blow and/or shake out any hair that may have
accumulated in the attachment.
4 Clean the outside and inside of the
attachment with the brush supplied (fig. 27).
The cutter is fixed to the trimming
attachment(s) and cannot be removed.
60-DAY MONEY-
BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not fully satisfied with your Norelco Groomer,
send the product back and we'll refund you the full purchase
price.
The Groomer must be shipped prepaid by insured
mail, insurance prepaid, and have the sales receipt,
indicating purchase price and the date of purchase,
enclosed.The Groomer must be postmarked no later
than 60 days after the date of purchase. Norelco
reserves the right to verify the purchase price of the
Groomer and limit refunds not to exceed suggested
retail price.
Send dated sales receipt, your complete name and address
as indicated below, and the Groomer, prepaid to:
Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation
450 North Medinah Road, Dock 16
Roselle, IL 60172-2329
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of check.
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Name __________________________________
Address_________________________________
City____________________________________
State__________________Zip______________
Daytime T elephone No. (_____)______________
E-mail Address: ___________________________
REASON FOR RETURNING: _______________
_______________________________________
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Full T wo-Y ear Warranty
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Norelco
product, Model G270, against defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of two years (cutters for up to five 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 specific 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 take or ship the product postage
prepaid to the nearest Authorized Norelco Service Location. 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 spe-
cific 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: Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06912-0015
This symbol on the product's nameplate means it is
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Norelco is a Registered Trademark of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation.
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