MG3720/15
ENGLISH
Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Full-size hair trimmer
2 On/off button
3 Socket for small plug
4 Nose trimmer
5 Hair comb (9mm)
6 Stubble comb (1mm)
7 Stubble comb (2mm)
8 Beard comb (3mm)
9 Beard comb (5mm)
10 Supply unit
11 Small plug
12 Cleaning brush
13 Pouch
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before
you use the appliance and its accessories and save
it for future reference. The accessories supplied
may vary for different products.
Danger
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Keep the supply unit dry (Fig. 2).
Warning
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To charge the battery, only use the detachable
supply unit (A00390) 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.
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Do not open the appliance to replace the
rechargeable battery.
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)
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This Philips appliance complies with all
applicable standards and regulations regarding
exposure to electromagnetic fields.
General
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The appliance 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.
Charging
When the appliance has charged for 16 hour, it has
a cordless operating time of up to 60 minutes.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Insert the small plug into the appliance and put
the supply unit in the wall socket (Fig. 3).
3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the
wall outlet and pull the small plug out of the
appliance.
Using the appliance
Note: Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use.
Detaching and attaching cutting elements
1 To detach a cutting element, push upwards
against the teeth of the cutting element and
take it off the handle (Fig. 4).
2 To attach a cutting element, insert the lug of the
cutting element into the guiding slot at the front
and push the back of the cutting element onto
the appliance (‚click‚) (Fig. 5).
Detaching the nose trimmer
1 Place your finger at the back of the attachment
and push it upwards, off the handle (Fig. 6).
Attaching and detaching combs
1 To attach any type of comb onto a cutting
element, slide the front part of the comb onto
the teeth and push the projection at the back of
the comb into the appliance (‚click‚) (Fig. 7).
2 To detach any type of comb from the cutting
element, carefully pull its back part off the
appliance and then slide it off the cutting
element (Fig. 8).
Note: When trimming for the first time, start by
using the comb with the maximum trimming
length setting to familiarize yourself with the
appliance.
Turning the appliance on and off
To switch on the appliance, slide the on/off button
up (Fig. 9).
To switch off the appliance, slide the on/off button
down.
Attachments for use on beard
Full-size hair trimmer
Use the full-size hair trimmer without a comb to
trim hair close to the skin (to a length of 1/32in
(0.5mm) or to create clean lines around your
beard, neck and sideburns.
1 To trim hair close to the skin, place the flat side
of the cutting element against your skin and
make strokes against the direction of hair
growth (Fig. 10).
2 For contouring, hold the cutting element
perpendicular to the skin and move it upwards
or downwards with gentle pressure (Fig. 11).
Beard combs
Attach a beard comb to the full-size hair trimmer to
trim your beard and moustache evenly. The
appliance comes with 2 beard combs and 2
stubble combs. The hair length settings are
indicated on the combs. The settings correspond
to the remaining hair length after trimming.
Comb
mm
Stubble comb
1mm
Stubble comb
2mm
Beard comb
3mm
Beard comb
5mm
1 Attach the comb to the full-size hair trimmer.
2 To trim the most effective way, move the comb
against the direction of hair growth. Make sure
the surface of the comb always stays in contact
with the skin.
Attachments for use on head
Full-size hair trimmer
Use the full-size hair trimmer without a comb to
clip the hair on your head very close to the skin
(0.5mm) or to contour the neckline and area
around the ears.
1 To contour the hairline around the ears, comb
the hair ends over the ears.
2 Tilt the appliance in such a way that only one
edge of the cutter blades touches the hair ends
when you shape the contours around the ears.
3 To contour the nape of the neck or sideburns,
turn the appliance and make downward strokes
(Fig. 14).
4 Move the appliance slowly and smoothly
following the natural hairline.
Hair combs
Attach the hair comb to the extra-size hair
trimmer to evenly trim the hairs on your head. The
appliance comes with 1 hair comb. The hair length
setting is indicated on the comb. The setting
corresponds to the remaining hair length after
trimming.
Comb
mm
Hair comb
9mm
1 Attach the comb to the extra-size hair trimmer.
2 Move the trimmer slowly over the crown from
different directions to achieve an even result.
Make sure the surface of the comb always stays
in contact with the skin.
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Always move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth (Fig. 15). Press lightly.
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Make overlapping passes over the head to
ensure that all hair that should be cut has
been cut.
Precision attachments for use on face
Nose trimmer
Use the nose trimmer to trim your nose hair and
ear hair.
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Make sure nasal passages are clean. Make sure
outer ear channels are clean and free from wax.
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Do not insert the tip more than 5mm.
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Always clean the attachment after each use.
Trimming nose hair
1 Gently move the tip in and out of nose while
turning it around to remove unwanted hairs
(Fig. 17).
Trimming ear hair
1 Slowly move the tip round the ear to remove
hairs that stick out beyond the rim of the ear.
2 Gently move the tip in and out of the outer ear
channel to remove unwanted hairs (Fig. 17).
Cleaning
Do not rinse the handle under the tap, only the
attachments can be rinsed under the tap.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as gasoline or acetone
to clean the product.
Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the trimmer teeth.
Cleaning after every use
1 Turn off the appliance and disconnect from the
power outlet.
2 Remove any comb or cutting element from the
appliance.
3 Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the
hair chamber with the cleaning brush supplied.
4 Clean the cutting element and comb under a
warm tap (Fig. 18).
The handle is not suitable for cleaning under
the tap.
5 Carefully shake off excess water and let all
parts air dry completely.
Thorough cleaning
1 Turn off the appliance and disconnect from the
power outlet.
2 Wipe the handle of the appliance with a dry
cloth.
3 Remove any comb or cutting element from the
appliance.
4 Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the
hair chamber with the cleaning brush supplied.
5 Remove any hairs that have accumulated in the
cutting elements and/or combs with the
cleaning brush supplied.
6 Clean the cutting elements under a warm tap.
The handle is not suitable for cleaning under
the tap.
7 Clean the combs under a warm tap (Fig. 19).
8 Carefully shake off excess water and let all
parts air dry completely.
Cleaning the nose trimmer
Clean the nose trimmer immediately after use and
when a lot of hair or dirt has accumulated on the
nose trimmer head.
1 Rinse the nose trimmer head with hot water
(Fig. 20).
2 Carefully shake off excess water and let all
parts air dry completely.
Storage
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Store the appliance in the pouch supplied.
Note: Make sure the appliance is dry before you
store it in the pouch.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.shop.philips.com/service
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).
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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This product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery which shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste. We strongly advise
you to take your product to an official collection
point or a Philips service centre to have a
professional remove the rechargeable battery.
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Follow your country’s rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products
and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal
helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when
you discard the product. Before you remove
the battery, make sure that the product is
disconnected from the wall socket and that
the battery is completely empty.
Take any necessary safety precautions when
you handle tools to open the product and
when you dispose of the rechargeable battery.
1 Remove the cutting element (Fig. 4).
2 Insert the screwdriver in one side in the top to
loosen the top part of the housing (Fig. 21).
3 Repeat this for the other side (Fig. 22).
4 Insert the screwdriver into the created space of
the housing. Rotate the screwdriver to open the
housing (Fig. 23).
5 Remove the back panel (Fig. 24).
6 Cut the wires from the battery (Fig. 25).
7 Remove the rechargeable battery (Fig. 26).
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.
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