FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY
3. Never operate this Trimmer/Charging Base if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped, damaged, or dropped into water.
Return the Trimmer to an Authorized Norelco Service
Location for examination and repair.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Norelco
product, Model T-5500 (except cutters), against defects in materials or work-
manship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, and agrees to
repair or replace any defective product without charge.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
4. Keep the Trimmer/Charging Base and Cord away from
heated surfaces.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
T-5500
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-AUTHO-
RIZED REPAIR SERVICE.
6. Do not operate, charge Trimmer, or plug in Charging Base
outdoors or where aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
Rechargeable
Cordless Beard
and Moustache
Trimmer
DANGER
7. Do not use this Trimmer with a damaged or broken cutter,
as facial injury may occur.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
1. Do not reach for a Trimmer that has fallen into water.
Unplug Base immediately.
8. Place Trimmer in Charging Base first, then plug Charging
Base into outlet. To disconnect, turn ON/OFF switch to
“OFF” position (switch is down), then remove Charging
Base plug from outlet.
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 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.
Instructions
for use
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
3. 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.
9. To prevent possible damage to the cord, do not wrap cord
around the Trimmer or Charging Base.
10. Never put Trimmer in direct sunlight or store at a temper-
ature above 140˚F.
4. Always unplug this Trimmer/Charging Base from the elec-
trical outlet immediately after using, except when
Trimmer is (re)charging.
*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
If you need help,
answers or service,
please call us at
1-800-243-3050 or
visit our website:
5. Unplug Trimmer Base before cleaning.
SAVE THESE
MADE IN AUSTRIA.
6. When discarding Trimmer, unplug Base and remove
rechargeable batteries. See enclosed sheet for instructions.
This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is
INSTRUCTIONS
®
listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
LISTED
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRIMMER CONTAINS NICKEL-
CADMIUM RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. See Battery
Removal instruction sheet for battery disposal information.
Norelco is a Registered Trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
One Touch Select is a Trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
WARNING
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke
Philips Electronics N.V.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire or injury to persons:
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used
by, on, or near children or invalids.
© 1999 Philips Electronics North America Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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.
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To Charge/Recharge
One Stroke Comb Adjustment
Trimmer Guard Attachment
•
Use only the Charging Base may range to 240V AC. Your
NOTE:
•
Trimmer Guard
into position (Fig. 4).
To Remove
2. Hold Trimmer in one hand
Trimmer without Trimmer
Guard Attachment, use a
slow, very light “skim-
ming” technique to prevent
trimming off more than the
desired amount of hair.
provided.
new Trimmer Charging Base
may be used with voltage of
120V AC only.
Attachment must be in
place on the Trimmer in
order to use the One
Stroke Comb Adjustment
feature.
and replace Attachment
back onto Trimmer until it
“clicks” into position.
1. The Charging Base can
also be used to store the
Trimmer.
•
Start at a longer setting
(#4) to prevent accidental-
ly trimming hairs too
short (Fig. 3).
•
Remove Trimmer Guard
Attachment if you are:
•
(Re)charge at tempera-
tures between 40˚F and
•
•
•
Defining hair lines
95˚F. Charging at lower or 1. Be certain Trimmer is OFF
NOTE: The Trimmer Guard
Attachment can be placed on
Trimmer only one way. If it
2. In order to ensure the
longest possible working
life of the battery:
Trimming nape of neck
higher temperatures
adversely affects lifetime
of battery.
(Fig. 1).
•
•
Trim against the direction
of hair growth (Fig. 6)
•
One Stroke Comb
Adjustment with Trimmer
Guard Attachment
ensures precise trimming
and has 4 adjustable
positions (see chart
below).
To Trim Outer Edge of Beard
Removing single, unwant-
ed hairs
2. Plug the cord of Charging
Base into the electrical
outlet.
does not fit properly, reverse it. & Add Definition
•
Do not charge for more
than 24 hours.
As you become familiar
with the settings, slide
Adjuster to desired trim-
ming length.
•
•
Charging requires a full
10 hours.
To Trim Beard
1. Remove Trimmer Guard
Attachment (Fig. 5).
1. Be certain Trimmer is in
the OFF position.
3. Charge the Trimmer in the
Charging Base.
1. Comb hairs outward so
•
Do not keep the Charging
Base permanently plugged
in.
Recharging longer than
the required period of time
will not harm Trimmer.
However, continuously
charging Trimmer will
reduce life of battery.
that they are at their maxi- 2. Hold Trimmer diagonally
mum height and in the
same direction.
2. Hold Trimmer base with
one hand, grasp sides of
Trimmer Guard Attach-
ment and gently slide
Attachment off Trimmer
(Fig. 5).
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing away from you (Fig. 7).
4. Green Charging Indicator
Light will light to indicate
Trimmer is (re)charging
(Fig. 2).
•
Slide One Stroke Comb
Adjuster to desired set-
ting. Adjuster will “click”
•
•
Plug in Charging Base
only when the trimmer
motor sounds like it is
running slower. This indi-
cates the rechargeable
battery will be empty
soon.
2. With Trimmer Guard
Attachment in place, set
One Stroke Comb
3. Turn Trimmer ON.
4. Start at chin and work
back toward ear.
VOLTAGE
Adjuster to desired setting
(Fig. 4).
#1
Stubble Length or Closely Cropped .06 in./1.5 mm
NOTE: Attachment can be
removed while it is on any
setting.
5. Follow line of jawbone to
cut away longer hairs on
outer edge of beard.
In North America, Central
America, and South America,
the most common voltage is
between 110 and 130V AC.
When traveling to other
#2
#3
#4
Short
Medium
Long
.12 in./3 mm
.2 in./5 mm
.28 in./7 mm
3. Slide ON/OFF switch to
the ON position and begin
trimming.
To Replace
Discharge the battery
completely once a year
by letting the motor run
until it stops.
6. Turn Trimmer OFF.
1. Be certain Trimmer is in
the OFF position.
NOTE: Practice is best for
optimum results.
4. Turn Trimmer OFF.
countries, common voltage
IMPORTANT: If using
3. If the battery is empty and
you want to trim your
beard, charge Trimmer for
at least 1.6 hours and you
will have enough power
for one use.
4
3
2
1
7
4
3
2
5
2
6
1
4
4. If the Trimmer hasn’t
been used for a long
period of time, Trimmer
must be recharged for a
full 10 hours.
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Trimmer Guard Attachment (continued)
Maintenance
To Define Beard Line
•
Hold Trimmer vertically
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing you.
5. Turn Trimmer OFF.
1. Be certain Trimmer Guard
Attachment is ON and One
Stroke Comb Adjuster is
on the lowest setting (#1).
IMPORTANT
During Use
To Replace Cutters
3. Push the cutting unit back
until it “clicks” into place
(Fig. 16).
1. Hold Trimmer vertically
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing you (Fig. 8).
To Trim Sideburns
•
•
Always switch Trimmer
OFF before cleaning.
•
If cut hairs have accumu- If your cutters become dam-
lated in the comb area, aged or worn, do not contin-
pull Trimmer Guard ue using the Trimmer.
Attachment off Trimmer Replace cutters immediately.
1. Comb sideburns following
the direction of your hair
growth.
•
Trim hairs using a down-
ward motion following the
direction of your hair
growth or you may trim
against your hair growth—
whichever is preferred.
Never clean, remove or
replace Trimmer Guard
Attachment with motor on.
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2. Hold Trimmer horizontally
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing downwards or
2. Start with trimmed edge
of beard and with down-
ward motions trim area
directly under the beard
line.
(Fig.10) and remove hairs
1. Remove the old cutters by
by shaking and/or blow-
pulling cutting unit back-
ing (Fig. 11).
2. Be certain Trimmer Guard
Attachment is ON.
•
•
Do NOT apply pressure to
cutters.
upwards.
wards (see Fig. 12) and
then pull it upwards off
Trimmer.
Once A Week
3. Hold Trimmer vertically
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing you.
3. Trim hairs using a down-
ward or upward motion,
whichever is more com-
fortable, following the
direction of your hair
growth (Fig. 9).
Do NOT touch cutters
with hard objects as this
may damage them.
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 opti-
mum results.
1. Be certain Trimmer is in
OFF position.
To Thin and Taper Beard
2. Place the two notches of
the new cutting unit into
the guide slots (Fig. 15).
1. Use a small comb to hold
hairs in place while trim-
ming.
4. Trim sideburns using a
downward motion.
2. Remove Trimmer Guard
Attachment (Fig. 10).
•
•
DO NOT use while
bathing, showering or
immerse the unit in water
or other liquids as damage
to Trimmer may occur.
5. Turn Trimmer OFF.
3. Hold Trimmer as shown
and gently pull cutter tab
(located beneath the cut-
ters) backwards (Fig. 12).
2. Hold Trimmer with front
of Trimmer facing away
from you (Fig. 7).
4. Turn Trimmer OFF.
15
To Achieve The
“Stubble” Look
12
To Trim Moustache without
Trimmer Guard Attachment
•
The Trimmer Guard
3. Trim hair ends using an
upward motion.
NEVER use harsh or cor-
rosive cleaners such as
benzene or bleach.
4. Lightly brush out cutters,
hair chamber and
Trimmer Guard Attach-
ment (Fig. 13 &14) with
cleaning brush provided.
Attachment is unique
because it has a small slot
between the two rows of
teeth enabling you to trim
hairs to only .06
1. Remove Trimmer Guard
Attachment (Fig. 10).
2. Place a finger on upper lip
to lift hair up, away from
skin.
4. Turn Trimmer OFF.
To Trim Moustache with
Trimmer Guard Attachment
in./1.5mm in length.
•
Be certain Trimmer Guard
Attachment is on to pre-
vent trimming off too
many hairs.
3. Trim hairs using an
upward motion.
13
16
11
10
8
9
2
4. After achieving desired
length, use a downward
motion to blend mous-
tache hairs (Fig. 8).
1. Comb hairs outward so
they are at their maximum
height and in the same
direction.
1
2
CLICK
NOTE: Use a slow and
gentle pressure. Too
much pressure may trim
more hair than desired.
2. Set One Stroke Comb
Adjuster to desired setting
(Fig. 4).
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