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 2 

To contour the hairline around the ears,    

    comb the hair ends over the ears. 

 3 

Push the ON/OFF switch up to turn on the 

   appliance. 

 4 

Tilt the Clipper in such a way that only one 

    edge of the cutting element touches the hair 

    ends. Be careful not to trim too much. The  

    hairline should be close to the ear (Fig. 11).

 5 

To contour the neckline and the sideburns, 

    turn the Clipper and make downward 

    strokes (Fig. 12).

NOTE: Move the Clipper slowly and smoothly. 

Simply follow the natural hairline.

 6 

Adjust the position of the rotating head to 

    make contouring easier.

 

Cleaning

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 Clean the Clipper after each use.

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  Always switch Clipper OFF, unplug and remove 

power supply cord from Clipper before 

cleaning.

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 Do not use compressed air, abrasive cleaning  

  agents, scourers or aggressive liquids such as 

  gasoline, acetone or ethereal oils to clean 

  the Clipper and attachments.

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  Never clean, replace or remove Clipper 

attachments with motor ON.

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 Do not use Clipper if cutter or cutting 

  element are damaged or broken as injury may

  occur.

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 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean Clipper handle.

  During Use:

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  If cut hairs have accumulated in the comb 

area, remove hairs by shaking, blowing or using 

cleaning brush provided. 

 

Cleaning the Cutting Element and    

  Comb After Each Use:

  1  

Make sure the Clipper is switched OFF    

  and disconnected from the electrical outlet.

 2 

Remove comb (Fig. 10).

 3 

Blow and/or shake out any hair that may    

    have accumulated in the comb.

 

4

  Rinse the comb under the tap or clean it 

    with the cleaning brush supplied. 

 5

  Put your thumb on the center of the cutting 

    element and put your index finger on the 

    teeth of the cutting element. Lift your index 

    finger (1) so the cutting element releases 

    from the swivel head (2)  (Fig. 13) .

 Be careful that the cutting element does not fall to 

the floor.

    

6

  Clean the cutting element under the tap 

    or with the brush supplied (Fig. 14).

Make sure the cutting element is thoroughly dry 

before reattaching to Clipper.

     

7

  Clean the inside of the swivel head with the 

    brush supplied.

    

 8

      Clean the handle and the adapter with the 

    cleaning brush supplied or with a dry cloth.

  

 9

    Insert the notch of the cutting element into 

    the slot on the swivel head and push until the  

    cutting element ‘clicks’ into place (Fig. 15). 

This Clipper 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 Clipper is turned OFF. Remove cord  

  from outlet and Clipper 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 Clipper 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 Clipper where it can fall  

  or be pulled into a tub or sink, water or other  

  liquid while plugged in. 

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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 corded clipper that has 

fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

2.   Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

3.   Do not place or store clipper where it can 

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

place in or drop into water or other liquid.

4.   Always unplug this clipper from the electrical 

outlet immediately after using.

5.   Unplug and remove power supply cord from 

clipper before cleaning.

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 clipper 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 clipper if it has a 

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working 

properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, or 

dropped into water. For assistance call 

1-800-243-3050.

4.  Do not rinse or immerse the clipper in 

  water or any other liquid.

5.   Keep the clipper, cord and any attachments 

away from heated surfaces.

6.   Never drop or insert any object into any 

opening.

7.   Do not operate or plug in clipper outdoors 

or where aerosol (spray) products are being 

used or where oxygen is being administered.

8.   Always check cutters, cutting unit and comb 

before using the clipper. Do not use the 

clipper if cutters, cutting unit or comb are 

damaged, as injury may occur.

9.   Always attach plug to clipper 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 clipper.

11.  Never put clipper in direct sunlight or store 

at a temperature above 140°F.

12.  This clipper is for use on human hair only. 

Do not use this clipper for any other 

purpose.

13.  Always store your clipper, attachments and 

power plug in a moisture-free area. Make 

sure the cord is disconnected from the 

clipper.

14. Only use the power plug and other 

  accessories supplied with the appliance.

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.

  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 

A  Cutting Element

B   180° Rotating Head

C  Hair Length Setting Adjustment Ring

D  ON/OFF Switch

E  Regular Comb

F  Hair Length Setting Indicator

G Adapter

H   Cleaning Brush

  Full Two-Year Warranty

  45-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Put  It To The Test

Like many new products, your Philips

 

Norelco

 

Hair Clipper

 

may take a little getting used to. If you 

are using an electric Clipper for the first time, or if 

you’ve been using a different brand, take the time 

to acquaint yourself with your new Hair Clipper.

Your Hair Clipper features a 180° pivoting head to 

comfortably clip even hard-to-reach areas of your 

head. 

Throw your scissors away and put your new 

Hair Clipper 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. 

Hair Clipping

Use this Clipper for its intended household 

  use as described in this manual.

Use and store the Clipper at a temperature 

  between 40°F and 95°F.

If the appliance is subjected to a major change 

  in temperature, pressure or humidity, let the 

  Clipper acclimatize for 30 minutes before using.

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 If you are clipping someone else's hair, make 

  sure that the head of the person is at the same

  level as your chest so that all parts of his/her 

  head are clearly visible and within easy reach.

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 Only use the appliance on clean, dry hair.

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 Do not use on freshly washed hair.

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 Before you begin, comb the hair in the direction  

  of growth (Fig. 1).

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   To achieve optimal clipping results, always move 

the appliance slowly through the hair against 

the direction of hair growth. 

  Clipping with comb attachment

 1 

Be certain the Clipper is in the OFF position.

 2 

Insert the appliance plug directly into the 

    Clipper and plug the adapter into any 120V

    AC outlet. Use only the cord provided.

 3 

Slide the comb into the guiding grooves on 

    both sides of the Clipper swivel head and 

    push until you hear it ‘click’ into place (Fig. 2).

Make sure the comb locks properly into position. 

 4 

 Turn the Hair Length Setting Adjustment Ring 

to set the comb to the desired setting (Fig. 3) 

as indicated on the comb (Fig. 4). See Table 1 

for settings.

Do not turn the length setting adjustment ring 

beyond the highest hair length setting.

 5 

The arrowhead on the Clipper indicates 

    which setting has been selected.

When you are clipping for the first time, start at 

the maximum clipping length setting (#5) of the 

comb to familiarize yourself with the appliance 

and prevent accidentally trimming hairs too short. 

As you become familiar with the settings, adjust 

the Hair Length Selector to desired trimming 

length. 

TIP: Use different settings to create a natural and 

smooth transition between various hair lengths from 

your neckline to the top of your head (Fig. 5).

  Using the rotating head

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  At the starting clipping position of 0˚ (pointing 

forward), turn the rotating head 45˚ or 90˚ to 

the left or right to adjust the position of the 

cutting element to the part of your head you 

are clipping (Fig. 6). 

 1 

Turn the rotating head left or right to the  

    desired clipping position. At each position   

    you will hear a ‘click’ (Fig. 7).

Always adjust the position of the cutting element 

by turning the rotating head. Do not turn the 

rotating head by holding the cutting element or 

the comb attachment.

 2 

The rotating head allows you to hold and use  

    the Clipper like a styling comb (Fig. 8).

Do not turn the rotating head more than 90° to 

the left or right.

 3 

Push the ON/OFF switch up to turn on the 

   appliance.

 4 

Make sure that the flat part of the comb is  

    always in full contact with the scalp to obtain  

    an even result. 

 5 

Since all hairs do not grow in the same 

    direction, move the Clipper slowly over the 

    crown from different directions (i.e. upwards, 

    downwards and across) to achieve an even  

    result (Fig. 9).

 6

   Always move the Clipper slowly against the  

  direction of hair growth.

 7 

 Make overlapping passes over the head to 

ensure that all hairs that should be cut are 

cut.

 8 

 As you clip different areas of your head, 

adjust the position of the rotating head 

so that the rotating head position is most 

comfortable for you. 

 9 

For best results with curly, sparse or long 

    hair, use a styling comb to guide the hair 

    towards the Clipper.

 10 

Turn the Clipper off regularly during clipping 

    and remove the hair comb to blow and/or 

    shake out hair that has accumulated.

When you remove the comb, the selected setting 

does not change.

TIP: Write down the settings you have used to create 

a certain hairstyle as a reminder for future clipping 

sessions.

 

Contouring without a comb   

 

 attachment

Use the Clipper without a comb to clip very 

  close to the skin (1/32 in/0.5mm).

Be careful when you are clipping without a 

  comb as when the Clipper is turned on it will 

  remove every hair it touches.

 1 

Remove the comb by pulling it off the  

 

    rotating head (Fig. 10).

Never pull at the flexible top of the comb. Always 

pull at the bottom part.

A

E

F

B

C

D

G

H

1

–  3 mm

–  5

–  7

–  9

– 11

– 15

2

–  5

–  7

–  9

– 11

– 15

3

#1
#2

#3
#4

#5

#1
#2

#3

#4

4

#5

#3

#2
#1

5

45º

180º

90º

45º

90º

6

–  3 mm

–  5

–  7

7

8

9

–  3 mm

–  5

–  7

–  9

– 11

– 15

10

11

12

1

2

13

14

Features

45-DAY MONEY-

BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not fully satisfied with your Philips Norelco 

Clipper send the product back and we’ll refund you the 

full purchase price. 

The Clipper 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 Clipper 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.

Full Two-Year Warranty

Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Philips 

Norelco product, Model QC5560 (except cutters and comb) 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 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 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 Electronics N.V.

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

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Comb

Barber

Setting

#1

#2
#3

#4
#5

Table 1 Comb Settings

Remaining

Hair Length

1/8 in./3mm

3/16 in./5mm
9/32 in./7mm

3/8 in./9mm

7/16 in./11mm

1/2 in./13mm
5/8 in./15mm

QC5560 

Corded 

Headgroom

1

2

15

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www.norelco.com/register

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