Philips Electric shaver HQ40 - Manual (Page 5)

Shaving
k Use this razor for its intended
household use as described in
this manual.
I Shaving with a clean, dry face gives
the best results.
D Remove protective razor head
cap.
B Turn the razor ON by pushing
the locking ON/OFF button
and then sliding the switch
up (fig. 4).
The switch lock prevents accidental
switching on the razor
H Shave against the direction of
beard growth using both
straight and circular movements
(fig-5).
B Stretch your skin with your free
hand so blades can lift and cut
whiskers. Gently press razor
to skin.
DO NOT press too hard. Too
much pressure can pinch the skin
into the heads.
B Turn the razor OFF by sliding
the ON/OFF switch down.
B Put the protective razor head
cap on the razor to protect
razor heads (fig. 6).
For optimal shaving results, replace
Philips Norelco razor heads (model
HQ4 or HQ55) once a year
Cleaning
► Regular cleaning guarantees better
shaving results.
t Always switch razor OFF before
cleaning.
k Never clean, remove or replace
head assembly while motor
is ON.
I Do not apply pressure to combs.
Do not touch razor heads with
hard objects as this may dent or
damage precision-made slotted
combs.
Once a Week: Razor
D
Clean razor head slots with the
small brush (fig. 7).
B
Press the razor head release
button and remove the Razor
Head Assembly from the razor
housing (fig. 8).
B
Brush out hairs from the inside
of Razor Head Assembly (fig. 9)
and hair chamber (fig. 10).
B Replace the Razor Head
Assembly back on razor.