31
32
33
2
To contour the hairline around the ears,
comb the hair ends over the ears.
3
Press the ON/OFF Button to turn on the
appliance.
4
Tilt the Clipper in such a way that only one
edge of the cuttiing element touches the hair
ends. Be careful not to trim too much. The
hairline should be close to the ear (Fig. 13).
5
To contour the neckline and the sideburns,
turn the Clipper and make downward
strokes (Fig. 14).
NOTE: Move the Clipper slowly and smoothly.
Simply follow the natural hairline.
6
Adjust the position of the rotating head to
make contouring easier.
Shaving
TIP: Shaving is easier when the hairs are shorter
than 1mm. If the hairs are longer than 1mm, use
the cutting element without the comb to pre-cut
hairs to the shortest setting.
1
Turn off Clipper.
2
Pull the comb off the rotating head (Fig. 12).
3
Press the release buttons (1) and remove
the cutting unit from the handle (2) (Fig. 15).
4
Attach the shaving head by pressing it onto
the appliance. You will hear a ‘click’ (Fig. 16).
Make sure that the shaving head locks into
position properly.
5
Remove the protection cap from the shaving
head (Fig. 17).
If the shaving head foil shows signs of wear or
damage, do not use as injury may occur. Do not
use the shaving head until foil has been replaced.
6
Adjust the position of the rotating head to
make shaving easier. You can do this before
and/or during use (Fig. 18).
7
Place the shaving head on your scalp and
start shaving (Fig. 19).
NOTE: Make sure that the shaving foil is always in
full contact with your scalp.
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 apply pressure to shaving head. Do not
touch foil with hard objects as this may dent
or damage foil or cutters. If damage occurs,
replace damaged parts.
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Do not use Clipper if foil, 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
Combs After Each Use:
1
Make sure the Clipper is switched OFF
and disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2
Remove any comb attachment (Fig. 12).
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
Apply pressure to the center of the cutting
element with your thumb (1) until it releases
from the rotating head (2) (Fig. 20) .
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. 21).
Make sure the cutting element is thoroughly dry
before reattaching to Clipper.
7
Clean the inside of the rotating head under the
tap or with the brush supplied (Fig. 22).
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 rotating head and push until
the cutting element ‘clicks’ into place (Fig. 23).
4222 002 8312 2
ENGLISH
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 clipper that has fallen into
water. Unplug immediately.
2. Use clipper only in dry condition. Do not
use while bathing or in a shower.
3. Do not submerge clipper in water.
4. 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.
5. Always unplug this clipper from the electrical
outlet immediately after using, except when
clipper is (re)charging.
6. Unplug and remove power supply cord from
clipper before cleaning.
7. 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 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 while plugged in. For
assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
4. Clipper can be rinsed under running tap
water. Do not operate clipper until fully
dried.
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, charge 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, foil and
combs before using the clipper. Do not use
the clipper if cutters, cutting unit, foil or
combs 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 Button
E Socket for Appliance Plug
F Battery Light
G Regular Comb
H Hair Length Setting Indicator
I Precision Comb
J Protection Cap
K Shaving Head
L Adapter
M Cleaning Brush
N Storage Pouch
Full Two-Year Warranty
45-Day Money-Back Guarantee
This symbol indicates that
the Clipper can be rinsed
under running tap water.
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.
To Charge/Recharge
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Fully charge Clipper before using for the first
time or after non-use for a long period of time.
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Charging, recharging, or using Clipper 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
clipper acclimatize for 30 minutes before using.
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Do not charge/recharge or use Clipper corded
until fully dried.
1
Be certain Clipper is OFF.
2
Insert the appliance plug directly into
the Clipper and plug the adapter into any
120V AC outlet (Fig. 1). Use only the cord
provided.
3
The Battery Light on the appliance will
blink white to indicate the Clipper is
charging (Fig. 2).
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It will take approximately 1 hour to fully
charge the Clipper for a cordless clipping
time of up to 60 minutes.
4
After the Clipper is fully charged, the
battery light will light up continuously.
NOTE: After 30 minutes the battery light goes
out.
5
Disconnect the cord and unplug from
electrical outlet.
Corded Hair Clipping
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Only use the Clipper corded when the battery
is empty.
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Clipper does not recharge during corded
clipping.
1
Connect cord provided to Clipper (Fig. 1)
and plug Clipper into electrical outlet.
2
If battery is completely empty, wait a few
minutes before turning Clipper ON.
3
Press ON/OFF button ON to begin clipping.
4
Turn Clipper OFF and unplug.
Cordless Hair Clipping
1
Charge according to directions. Unplug
Clipper from outlet and remove cord.
2
Press ON/OFF button ON to begin clipping.
3
If the charge runs low while clipping, the
Battery Light will blink orange.
4
If the charge runs out while clipping, simply
connect cord provided to Clipper and outlet
to continue clipping.
Hair Clipping
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Use this Clipper for its intended household
use as described in this manual.
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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. 3).
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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
Select the comb attachment depending on
the desired hair length. The table shows
the remaining hair length after clipping at the
different settings of the precision or regular
comb.
The remaining hair length is also indicated on each
comb (Fig. 4):
– Precision comb: 1-3mm (3/64 – 1/8 in.)
– Regular comb: 3-15mm (1/8 – 5/8 in.)
Cleaning the Shaving Head
1
Turn off the Clipper and disconnect from the
electrical outlet.
2
Press the release buttons on the shaving head
and remove the shaving foil from the shaving
head (Fig. 24).
3
Rinse the shaving head and shaving foil under
the tap (Fig. 25).
NOTE: To clean the shaving head with the cleaning
brush, brush the inside and outside of the shaving
head and the outside of the shaving foil. To remove
cut hairs from the inside of the shaving foil, tap the
bottom of the shaving foil gently on a flat surface.
4
Press the shaving foil back into the shaving
head (Fig. 26).
Replacing the Shaving Foil Head
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If the shaving foil and cutters are worn or
damaged, do not continue using the Clipper.
Replace the shaving foil and cutters immediately.
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It is recommended that you replace your
shaving foil and cutters once a year.
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A worn or damaged shaving foil or cutters
should only be replaced with an original Philips
Norelco shaving foil, model QC5500, which is
available on the Philips Norelco website,
www.philips.com/support or call
1-800-243-3050 for assistance.
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The foil is a precision part. Handle with care.
1
Turn off the Clipper and disconnect it
from the electrical outlet.
2
Press the release buttons on the shaving head
and remove the shaving foil from the shaving
head (Fig. 24).
3
Remove the retaining frame from the old
shaving foil (Fig. 27).
4
Place the retaining frame on the new shaving
foil (Fig. 28).
5
Remove the old shaving cutters (Fig. 29).
6
Place the new cutters on the shaving head.
You will hear a ‘click’ (Fig. 30).
7
Press the shaving foil back into the shaving
head (Fig. 26).
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.
Battery Removal
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This Philips Norelco Clipper contains a
rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery which must
be disposed of properly (Fig. 31).
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Battery may only be removed when Clipper is
to be discarded.
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For assistance, visit our website,
www.philips.com/support or
call toll free: 1-800-243-3050
1
Unplug electrical cord from outlet and
Clipper before dismantling Clipper.
2
Allow Clipper to run until the battery is
empty/depleted.
3
Turn Clipper OFF.
4
Remove any comb attachment.
5
Remove the upper housing part of the
Clipper (Fig. 32).
6
Use a screwdriver to open the inner body
of the Clipper.
7
Use a screwdriver to remove the battery
from the Clipper (Fig. 33).
3
Slide the selected comb into the guiding
grooves on both sides of the Clipper rotating
head and push until you hear it ‘click’ into
place (Fig. 5).
Make sure the comb attachment locks properly
into position.
4
Turn the Hair Length Setting Adjustment Ring
to set the comb to the desired setting (Fig.
6). 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 regular 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. 7).
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. 8).
1
Turn the rotating head left or right to the
desired clipping position. At each position you
will hear a ‘click’ (Fig. 9).
Always adjust the position of the cutting element
by turning the rotating head. Do not turn the
cutting element or the comb attachment.
2
The rotating head allows you to hold and use
the Clipper like a styling comb (Fig. 10).
Do not turn the rotating head more than 90° to
the left or right.
3
Press the ON/OFF button 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. 11).
6
Always move the Clipper slowly against the
direction of hair growth.
7
Make overlapping passes over the head to
ensure that all hair that should be cut has
been cut.
8
As you clip different areas of your head,
adjust the position of the swivel 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
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Use the Clipper without a comb attachment to
clip very close to the skin (1/32 in/0.5mm).
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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 swivel
head (Fig. 12).
Never pull at the flexible top of the comb. Always
pull at the bottom part.
A
G
H
I
J
K
L
N
M
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
3
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#1
#2
#3
#4
4
– 3 mm
– 5
– 7
– 9
– 11
– 15
5
– 5
– 7
– 9
– 11
– 15
6
#5
#3
#2
#1
7
45º
180º
90º
0º
45º
90º
8
– 3 mm
– 5
– 7
9
10
11
– 3 mm
– 5
– 7
– 9
– 11
– 15
12
13
14
2
1
15
16
17
18
19
Features
QC5580
Rechargeable
Cordless/Cord
Headgroom
Pro
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 QC5580 (except foil, 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 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.
ENGLISH
1
2
20
30
8
Cut the wires with household scissors.
9
Do not attempt to replace battery. Insulate
battery ends by covering with tape and/or
place battery in a small plastic bag.
10
Discard your Clipper. Do not attempt to
plug electrical cord into the outlet or
recharge the Clipper after the battery has
been removed.
11
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.
Remaining
Hair Length
3/64 in./1mm
1/16 in./1.5mm
5/64 in./2mm
3/32 in./2.5mm
1/8 in./3mm
Barber
Setting
#1
•
#2
#3
•
#4
#5
Barber
Setting
•
#1/2
•
•
#1
Table 1 Precision and Regular Combs
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
Precision Comb
Regular Comb
21
22
1
2
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
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