[. . . ] -- Do not use the appliance if the cutting unit or the trimming comb is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury. electromagnetic fields This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. English 5 General -- The appliance is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages from 100 to 240 volts. [. . . ] The selected setting is the setting in the centre of the adjustment ring. See the table below for an overview of the settings and the resulting hair lengths. 5mm 10mm Note:When you trim for the first time, start at the highest setting (10) to familiarise yourself with the appliance. 3 To trim most effectively, move the trimmer against the hair growth direction. Make sure the surface of the comb always stays in contact with the skin. 4 If a lot of hair has accumulated in the beard  trimming comb, remove the comb and blow and/or shake the hair out of it. English Trimming at the unique ‘stubble look’ setting 1 To create a ‘stubble look’, trim with the beard trimming comb set to setting 1. 7 Trimming without comb Use the trimmer without beard trimming comb to trim full beards and single hairs. Be careful when you trim without comb because the cutting element removes every hair it touches. 1 Pull the beard trimming comb off the appliance as shown in figure 8. Corded trimming If the battery is low, you can also use the appliance from the mains: 1 Switch off the appliance, insert the adapter in the wall socket and wait a few seconds before you switch on the appliance. Cleaning Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as alcohol, petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the mains. 8 English 4 Remove the cutting unit by pushing against the teeth of the cutting unit and clean it with the brush or rinse it under the tap. 5 Shake off excess water and place the cutting unit back by inserting the lug of the cutting unit into the guiding slot. 6 Push the cutting unit back onto the appliance (‘click’). Replacement Only replace a worn or damaged cutting unit with an original Philips cutting unit, available from authorised Philips service centres. 2 Remove the old cutting unit by pushing against the teeth of the cutting unit. [. . . ] 2 Insert a screwdriver in the hair chamber to separate the housing part. 3 Cut the wires close to the batteries with a pair of household scissors. 10 English 4 Remove the printed circuit board with the rechargeable batteries. 5 Cut the battery tabs with a pair of scissors and separate the batteries from the printed circuit board. [. . . ]