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Trimming Length Settings Table

2

Switch the Trimmer ON.

3

To trim in the most effective way, move the 
Trimmer against the direction of hair 
growth. Do not move the trimmer too fast.  
Make smooth and gentle movements and 
make sure the surface of the Guide Comb 
always stays in contact with the skin (fig. 6).

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 
optimum results. 

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 Trimmer that has fallen

into water. Unplug immediately.

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.

4. Always unplug this Trimmer from the

electrical outlet immediately after using,
except when Trimmer is (re)charging.

5. Unplug Trimmer before cleaning.
6. When discarding Trimmer, unplug

Trimmer to remove rechargeable battery.
See Battery Removal instruction sheet.

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 Trimmer for its intended

household use as described in this manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the Philips Electronics North America
Corporation.

3. Never operate this Trimmer 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.

4. Keep the Trimmer and cord away from

heated surfaces.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any

opening.  Keep air openings free of lint,
hair, etc.

6. Do not charge or plug in Trimmer

outdoors or where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.

7. Do not use this Trimmer with a damaged

or broken cutter, as facial injury may occur.

8. Do not operate Trimmer with the hair

collection chamber removed.

9. Always attach plug to Trimmer first, then

into outlet. To disconnect, turn ON/OFF
switch “OFF” then remove plug from
outlet.

10. To prevent possible damage to the cord, do

not wrap cord around the Trimmer.

11. Never put Trimmer in direct sunlight or

store in a pouch at a temperature above
140˚F.

12. This Trimmer is for use on human facial

hair only.  Do not use this Trimmer for any
other purpose.

SAVE THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:  YOUR TRIMMER
CONTAINS A NICKEL-CADMIUM
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. 
See Battery Removal instruction sheet.

Features 

A Patented AccuControl System with

Removable Guide Comb Attachment

B

Detachable Cutting Unit with 3-Dimensional
Rounded Stainless Steel Cutter Blades

C Flexi-Guard Hair Deflector
D ClearView Hair Collection Chamber
E

Filter

F

Precision Zoom Lock Hair Length Selector
with 9 Pre-select Settings

G Selected Hair Length Setting Window 
H ON/Off Button
I

5 LED Battery Charge Meter
• Indicates the amount of charge remaining 

in batteries

J

Power Cord Socket

K Cleaning Brush
L

Precision Mini-Trimmer

M Cord

Travel/Storage Pouch

Full Two-Year Warranty
60-Day Money-Back Guarantee

English

Charging 

Charge the Trimmer fully before you start using it
for the first time or after a long period of disuse.

Charge Indications

Low Battery

When the battery capacity drops below its 
minimum level, the red low-battery 
indicator light starts blinking when you 
switch the trimmer on or during trimming 
to indicate that the appliance needs to be 
charged (fig. 2).

When this happens, there is still enough 
energy in the battery for one more 
trimming session. When the battery is 
completely empty, neither the motor or 
the lights will go on. In this case you 
can still trim using the cord provided.

Charging

When you start charging, the green 
charging light starts blinking (fig. 3).

During charging the blinking green charging  
light indicates the level at which the battery 
is currently charging. The battery capacity 
that is already available is indicated by the 
green battery lights that burn continuously 
(fig. 4).

Battery Full Indicator

When the battery is fully charged, the bottom
three green lights burn continuously and the
top green light blinks at a very quick rate.

Battery Capacity Indication

Your AccuVac beard trimmer is equipped with
a battery capacity indication. This indication
becomes visible for 5 seconds every time the
Trimmer is switched on or off. The number of
burning green lights indicates the amount of
battery capacity that is available.

To Charge / Recharge

(Re)charging requires one full hour.

Use only the cord provided.

Battery performance is best if you recharge
only when the battery is (almost)
completely empty.

Charging or recharging at temperatures
below 40°F or higher than 95°F adversely
affects lifetime of battery.

Continuously recharging or continuously
using as a corded Trimmer will reduce life
of battery.

You may also trim using the cord provided.  
This Trimmer will not recharge while being 
used corded.

1

Be certain Trimmer is OFF.

2

Connect cord to Trimmer. Plug into any 
120V AC outlet only. Use only the 
cord provided.

An adaptor plug may be necessary for cord
usage in some foreign countries. Use an
attachment plug adaptor of the proper
configuration for power outlet.

Do not charge Trimmer in a pouch or for more 
than 24 hours.

It requires 1 hour to fully charge the
battery, if the  battery capacity is completely
empty. If there is still battery capacity
available, fully charging the battery will take
less time.

A fully charged Trimmer has a cordless
trimming time of up to 40 minutes.

3

Disconnect the cord and unplug from
electrical outlet unless you are using the
Trimmer corded.

Optimize The Working Life 
Of The Battery

After Trimmer has been charged for the
first time, do not recharge Trimmer
between trimming sessions. Continue using
until the battery is completely empty.

Discharge the battery completely twice a
year by letting the motor run until it stops.

Do not charge for more than 24 hours.

Do not keep cord permanently plugged in.

If Trimmer hasn’t been used for a long
period of time, Trimmer must be recharged
for one full hour.

Corded Trimming

1

Connect cord provided to Trimmer.

2

Plug Trimmer into electrical outlet.

3

If battery is completely empty, wait a few
minutes before switching Trimmer on.

4

Turn Trimmer ON and begin trimming.

5

Turn Trimmer OFF and unplug.

6

Do not use Trimmer corded when battery 
is fully charged.

NOTE: Trimmer does not recharge 
during cord trimming.

Trimming For “Stubble” Look

1

Be certain Guide Comb is on Trimmer
and use setting #1 to result in a “stubble”
look. (fig. 7).

Trimming Without 
Guide Comb Attachment

Remove Guide Comb Attachment if you are:

Defining hair lines

Trimming nape of neck

Removing single, unwanted hairs

1

Be certain Trimmer is in the OFF position.

2

Remove the Guide Comb Attachment by
pulling it off the Trimmer (fig. 8).

Never pull off the Guide Comb Attachment by 
grasping the flexible top portion. Always pull off by

the bottom part of attachment.

3

Switch the Trimmer on.

4

Make well-controlled movements. Touch
the hair lightly with the Trimmer (fig. 9).

Shaping With 
Precision Mini-Trimmer

For use with moustache, to contour single
hairs and sideburns.

1

Remove the Guide Comb Attachment
(fig. 8).
• Never pull off the Guide Comb 

Attachment by grasping the flexible 
top portion.  Always pull off by the 
bottom part of attachment.

2

Remove the cutting unit (fig. 10).

3

Attach the Precision Mini-Trimmer (fig.
11).

Precision Mini-Trimmer is also suitable for outlining 
the edges of the beard, on the neck and on the
cheeks.

4

Hold Trimmer in a vertical position and
make small, careful strokes (fig. 12).

5

Turn Trimmer OFF.

6

When you have finished using the
Precision Mini-Trimmer, you may remove
it and replace the cutting unit. You can
now put the Guide Comb Attachment
back on the Trimmer.

Replacing Guide Comb Attachment
On Trimmer

1

Be certain Trimmer is in OFF position.

2

Replace Guide Comb Attachment until it
“clicks” into position. The Guide Comb
Attachment can be placed on Trimmer
only one way by properly aligning it to
slide into the tracks on sides of Trimmer
head. If it does not fit properly, reverse it.

NOTE: The Zoom Lock can be on any setting 
when removing or replacing Attachment.

Cleaning

Always switch Trimmer OFF before
cleaning.

Do not use abrasive, scourers or liquids
such as alcohol, benzene, bleach or acetone
to clean the Trimmer.

Never clean, remove or replace Guide
Comb Attachment 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 Trimmer in water or other
liquids as damage to Trimmer may occur.

Never use sharp or hard objects to clean
the filter to avoid damaging it.

If cut hairs have accumulated in the Guide
Comb area, turn Trimmer off, pull Guide
Comb Attachment off Trimmer and remove
hairs by shaking and/or blowing.

Hair Collection Chamber

1

Switch the Trimmer off.

2

Remove the ClearView Hair Collection
chamber and remove the hairs by shaking
or brushing them out (fig. 13).

3

For extra thorough cleaning and to
maintain optimal suction performance,
detach the filter... (fig. 14).

4

...and carefully clean the ClearView Hair
Collection Chamber and the filter with the
brush supplied (fig. 15).

When trimming extremely long, dense
beards, it may be necessary to empty the
Hair Collection Chamber during the
trimming session in order to maintain
optimal suction performance. 

If suction performance is not as strong as
usual, Hair Collection Chamber may require
emptying to restore optimal performance.

#1

Stubble Length or Closely Cropped

.06 in./1.5 mm

#2

Short

.1 in./2.5 mm

#3

.16 in./4 mm

#4

.22 in./5.5 mm

#5

Medium

.3 in./7.5 mm

#6

.38 in./9.5 mm

#7

.48 in./12 mm

#8

.6 in./15 mm

#9

Long

.72 in./18 mm

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Features

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It is recommended that the Hair Collection
Chamber be emptied and cleaned out after
each use. 

Do not operate the Trimmer with the Hair
Collection Chamber removed.

Trimmer:

1

Make sure the Trimmer is switched OFF
and disconnected from the electrical
outlet.

2

Remove the Guide Comb Attachment.

3

Remove the cutting unit (fig. 10).

4

Clean the cutting unit and the inside of the
Trimmer with the brush supplied (fig. 16).

5

Re-attach the cutting unit and the Guide
Comb into place on the Trimmer (fig. 17).

Replacing The Cutting Unit

If your cutters and filter become damaged or
worn, do not continue using the Trimmer. 
Replace cutters and/or filter immediately.

This Trimmer has no other user-serviceable 
parts. Any other service should be performed
by an Authorized Norelco Service Location.

Assistance

For Assistance or the Authorized Norelco
Service Location nearest you, call toll free:

1-800-243-3050
or visit our website: www.norelco.com

Authorized Norelco Service Location
information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.

Storage

Be sure Trimmer is turned off and remove
cord from outlet and Trimmer before
storing in a safe, dry location where it will
not be crushed, banged, or subject to
damage.

Do not wrap cord around Trimmer when
storing.

Store Cord in a safe location where it will
not  be cut or damaged.

Do not place or store Trimmer where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink,
water or other liquid.

Battery Removal

This Trimmer contains rechargeable Nickel-
Cadmium batteries, which must be disposed
of properly.

Batteries should only be removed when
Trimmer is to be discarded.

Refer to Battery Removal instruction sheet
for directions on removing the rechargeable
batteries.

Beard and 

Moustache

Trimmer

with 

Integrated

Vacuum

FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new
Norelco product, Model T-970 against defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of two years (cutters for up to seven
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
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 Domestic Appliances and Personal Care 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
listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Norelco is a Registered Trademark of Philips Electronics 
North America Corporation.

AccuVac, ClearView, AccuControl and Zoom Lock are Trademarks of Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.

PHILIPS is a Registered Trademark of Koninklijke
Philips Electronics N.V.

© 2005 Philips Electronics North America Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

60-DAY MONEY-

BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not fully satisfied with your Norelco Beard and
Moustache Trimmer, send the product back and we’ll refund
you the full purchase price.
The Trimmer must be shipped prepaid by insured mail,
insurance prepaid, and have the sales receipt, indicating
purchase price and the date of purchase, enclosed. The
Trimmer must be postmarked no later than 60 days after
the date of purchase. Norelco reserves the right to verify
the purchase price of the Trimmer and limit refunds not
to exceed suggested retail price.
Send dated sales receipt, your complete name and address as
indicated below, and the Trimmer, prepaid to:

Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care 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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Address______________________________________

City__________________________________________

State ______________Zip_______________________

Daytime Telephone No. 

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Email Address:_________________________________

REASON FOR  RETURNING:___________________

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AREA CODE

Cordless Trimming

1

Charge according to directions. 
Unplug Trimmer from outlet and remove
cord.

2

Turn Trimmer ON to begin trimming.

3

If charge runs out while trimming, simply
connect cord provided to Trimmer and
continue trimming.

Put It To The Test

Like many new products, your Norelco
AccuVac Trimmer may take a little getting used
to. If you are using an electric Trimmer for the
first time, or if you’ve been using a different
brand, take the time to acquaint yourself with
your new Trimmer.

Your AccuVac Trimmer features the Patented
AccuControl System combined with an
adjustable Zoom Lock to make trimming facial
hairs goof-proof.  The AccuVac System with
Integrated Vacuum collects cut-off hairs during
use.

Throw your scissors away and put your new
AccuVac Trimmer to the test. We guarantee
precise, professional, results or Norelco will
refund you the full purchase price, guaranteed!

AccuControl System

The patented AccuControl System with
Integrated Vacuum puts you in complete
control while trimming your facial hairs with no
prior experience needed.  The flexing Guide
Comb adjusts automatically to hug the contours
of your face for a trim that is both even and
accurate. And, it’s easy to maneuver over those
hard-to-reach areas such as the throat and chin.
The patented Zoom Lock Hair Length Selector
allows you to choose among 9 preset hair
lengths and locks into position so you can
control the exact hair length you desire or vary
the length of your facial hair. The Patented
AccuControl System and Zoom Lock Hair
Length Selector for professional, goof-proof
results every time.

AccuVac System

The AccuVac System with Integrated Vacuum is
activated automatically as soon as you switch
the trimmer on. It collects cut hairs during every
kind of use, i.e. trimming with or without comb
attachment and contouring. The flexible hair
guide follows the contours of the face and the
Flexi-Guard Hair Deflector directs cut hairs
towards the nozzle of the vacuum mechanism.
It is recommended that you empty the Hair
Collection Chamber after each trimming
session. When trimming long, dense beards it
may also be necessary to empty the Hair
Collection Chamber during the trimming
session in order to maintain optimal suction
performance (also see 'Cleaning' section, 'Hair
Collection Chamber').

To ensure optimal functioning of the
AccuVac System, do not cut off more than
approx. 7mm of your overall beard length
at a time. If you want to cut your beard
shorter, repeat the process one or more
times.

Trimming

Use this Trimmer for its intended
household use as described in this manual.

Always comb your beard and/or moustache
with a fine comb before you start trimming.

If you are trimming for the first time, be
careful. Do not move the Trimmer too fast.
Make smooth and gentle movements.

Trimming With AccuControl Guide
Comb Attachment

Guide Comb Attachment must be on
Trimmer in order to use the Zoom Lock.

1

Turn the Zoom Lock to the desired
trimming length setting (see table). The
setting will appear in the window below
the Zoom Lock (fig. 5).

If you are trimming for the first time, start
by using the maximum trimming length
setting #9 to prevent accidentally trimming
hairs too short. As you become familiar
with the settings, adjust Zoom Lock to
desired trimming length. Zoom Lock will
“click” into position at each setting.

T970 Leaflet 3_24_05B_W  1/17/06  4:02 PM  Page 1    (Black plate)

Summary of Contents for T970 AccuVac

Page 1: ...T970 Rechargeable Cord Cordless 4203 000 5343 2 e Beard and Moustache Trimmer with Integrated Vacuum ...

Page 2: ...mer in direct sunlight or store in a pouch at a temperature above 140 F 12 This Trimmer is for use on human facial hair only Do not use this Trimmer for any other purpose English Charging Charge the Trimmer fully before you start for the first time or after a long period of d Charge Indications Low Battery When the battery capacity drops bel minimum level the red low battery indicator light starts...

Page 3: ...Stainless Steel Cutter Blades C Flexi Guard Hair Deflector D ClearView Hair Collection Chamber E Filter F Precision Zoom Lock Hair Length Selector with 9 Pre select Settings G Selected Hair Length Setting Window H ON Off Button I 5 LED Battery Charge Meter Indicates the amount of charge remaining in batteries J Power Cord Socket K Cleaning Brush L Precision Mini Trimmer M Cord Travel Storage Pouch...

Page 4: ...3 During charging the blinking green charging light indicates the level at which the battery is currently charging The battery capacity that is already available is indicated by the green battery lights that burn continuously fig 4 Battery Full Indicator When the battery is fully charged the bottom three green lights burn continuously and the top green light blinks at a very quick rate Battery Cap...

Page 5: ... trimming time of up to 40 minutes 3 Disconnect the cord and unplug from electrical outlet unless you are using the Trimmer corded Optimize The Working Life Of The Battery After Trimmer has been charged for the first time do not recharge Trimmer between trimming sessions Continue using until the battery is completely empty Discharge the battery completely twice a year by letting the motor run unti...

Page 6: ... your new Trimmer Your AccuVac Trimmer features the Patented AccuControl System combined with an adjustable Zoom Lock to make trimming facial hairs goof proof The AccuVac System with Integrated Vacuum collects cut off hairs during use Throw your scissors away and put your new AccuVac Trimmer to the test We guarantee precise professional results or Norelco will refund you the full purchase price gu...

Page 7: ...ir Collection Chamber after each trimming session When trimming long dense beards it may also be necessary to empty the Hair Collection Chamber during the trimming session in order to maintain optimal suction performance also see Cleaning section Hair Collection Chamber To ensure optimal functioning of the AccuVac System do not cut off more than approx 7mm of your overall beard length at a time If...

Page 8: ...r and continue trimming Put It To The Test Like many new products your Norelco AccuVac Trimmer may take a little getting used to If you are using an electric Trimmer for the first time or if you ve been using a different brand take the time to acquaint yourself with your new Trimmer Your AccuVac Trimmer features the Patented AccuControl System combined with an adjustable Zoom Lock to make trimming...

Page 9: ... the surface of the Guide Comb always stays in contact with the skin fig 6 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 optimum results 1 Stubble Length or Closely Cropped 06 in 1 5 mm 2 Short 1 in 2 5 mm 3 16 in 4 mm 4 22 in 5 5 mm 5 Medium 3 in 7 5 mm 6 38 in 9 5 mm 7 48 in 12 mm 8 6 i...

Page 10: ...perly aligning it to slide into the tracks on sides of Trimmer head If it does not fit properly reverse it NOTE The Zoom Lock can be on any setting when removing or replacing Attachment 1 1 2 3 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 5 13 10 12 11 14 15 16 4 D E K L M T970 es It is recommended that the Hair C Chamber be emptied and cleaned each use Do not operate the Trimmer with Collection Chamber removed Trimmer 1 Make...

Page 11: ...g 13 3 For extra thorough cleaning and to maintain optimal suction performance detach the filter fig 14 4 and carefully clean the ClearView Hair Collection Chamber and the filter with the brush supplied fig 15 When trimming extremely long dense beards it may be necessary to empty the Hair Collection Chamber during the trimming session in order to maintain optimal suction performance If suction per...

Page 12: ...Storage Be sure Trimmer is turned off and remove cord from outlet and Trimmer before storing in a safe dry location where it will not be crushed banged or subject to damage Do not wrap cord around Trimmer when storing Store Cord in a safe location where it will not be cut or damaged Do not place or store Trimmer where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink water or other liquid Battery Remova...

Page 13: ... Trimmer must be postmarked no later than 60 days after the date of purchase Norelco reserves the right to verify the purchase price of the Trimmer and limit refunds not to exceed suggested retail price Send dated sales receipt your complete name and address as indicated below and the Trimmer prepaid to Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care Company A Division of Philips Electronics North A...

Page 14: ...hip 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 righ...

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