[. . . ] To opimise the life of the appliance: do not leave the shaver connected to the mains continuously. Types HQ 384 and HQ 382 can be connected to mains voltages between 100 and 240 volts. [. . . ] Type HQ 380 can be connected to mains voltages between 220 and 240 volts. The green pilot light will illuminate as soon as the appliance starts charging. When charging the appliance for the first time or after a long period of not using it, leave the shaver to charge for 4 hours. - To extend the lifetime of the battery, remove the plug from the appliance as soon as the battery has been fully charged. Type HQ 384: when the battery is full, the green pilot light starts to blink. - Press the two sides of the S-shaped spring together and remove the retaining frame (fig. In this case, remember to lubricate the shaving heads with a drop of sewing machine oil after cleaning (fig. - Lubricate the trimmer teeth every six months with a drop of sewing machine oil (fig 16). Do not throw the battery away with the normal household waste but hand it in at an official collection point. You can also take the battery to a Philips Service Centre, which will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way. [. . . ] You can also take the battery to a Philips Service Centre, which will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way. - Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the screws and open the appliance (fig. [. . . ]