FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY
8. Dispose of used batteries properly. Do not incinerate.
Batteries may explode if overheated. Do not wrap in metal
or aluminum foil. Wrap in newspaper before discarding. It
is suggested that you contact your local town/city to deter-
mine proper battery redemption site(s) in your area.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new
Norelco product, Model T-5000 (except cutters), against defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of
purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective product with-
out 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 subject-
ing the product to any but the specified batteries.* Use of unauthorized
replacement parts will void this warranty.
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION WILL NOT
PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHO-
RIZED REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL NOT REIMBURSE THE CON-
SUMER FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM WARRANTY SERVICE PER-
FORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE.
9. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, heavy-duty or regular
batteries in a nickel cadmium battery charger.
INSTRUCTIONS
When using a battery operated appliance, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
T-5000
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Cordless Beard
and Moustache
Trimmer
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire or injury to persons:
Instructions
for use
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used
by, on, or near children or the disabled.
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 ship-
ment is not covered by this warranty. NOTE: No other warranty, writ-
ten 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.
2. Use this appliance for its intended household use as
described in this manual. Do not use attachments not rec-
ommended by Philips Electronics North America
Corporation.
3. Never operate this appliance if it is not working properly,
if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return the appliance to an Authorized Norelco Service
Location for examination and repair.
If you need help, answers or
service, please call us at
1-800-243-3050
Manufactured for: Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06912-0015
4. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
5. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
MADE IN AUSTRIA.
Norelco is a Registered Trademark of
Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of
Philips Electronics N.V.
6. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken cutter,
as facial injury may occur.
7. If trimmer is not used on a regular basis, remove batteries
to prevent possible damage due to chemical leakage. If bat-
teries do leak, remove them carefully. Do not allow bare
skin to touch leaking fluid.
© 1998 Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
®
INGENIOUS MEN’S GROOMING SOLUTIONS
Batteries
Hair Length Selector
Trimmer Guard Attachment
NOTE: Battery compart-
NOTE: Trimmer will not
operate if batteries are
inserted incorrectly. If you
do not intend to use the
appliance for a long time,
remove the batteries.
•
•
•
Trimmer Guard
•
Start at a longer setting
(#7, 8 or 9) to prevent
accidentally trimming
hairs too short (Fig. 5).
To Remove
the OFF position.
IMPORTANT: If using Trimmer
without Trimmer Guard
Attachment, use a slow, very
light “skimming” technique to
prevent trimming off more than
the desired amount of hair.
•
Your new Trimmer requires
2 “AA” 1.5 V alkaline or
carbon zinc batteries.
ment is not removable.
Attachment must be in
place on the Trimmer in
order to use the Zoom
Ring.
•
Remove Trimmer Guard
Attachment if you are:
2. Hold Trimmer in one hand
and replace Attachment
back onto Trimmer until it
“clicks” into position.
3. Insert the batteries as
shown making sure the (+)
and (-) markings on the
batteries match those on
inside compartment of
Trimmer (Fig. 2).
To Insert Batteries
•
•
•
Defining hair lines
• Trim against the direction
of hair growth (Fig. 6)
1. Be certain Trimmer is in
the OFF position.
Trimming nape of neck
Zoom Ring with Trimmer
Guard Attachment ensures
precise trimming and has
9 adjustable settings (see
chart below).
NOTE: The Trimmer Guard
Attachment can be placed
on Trimmer only one way.
If it does not fit properly,
reverse it.
Leaking batteries can cause
damage to the product.
To Trim Outer Edge of Beard
& Add Definition
Removing single, unwant-
ed hairs
•
As you become familiar
with the settings, adjust
Zoom Ring to desired
trimming length.
2. Hold Trimmer horizontally
and press the release tabs
located at base of
Trimmer. Gently slide bat-
tery compartment out of
Trimmer housing until it
stops (Fig. 1)
To Remove Batteries
4. Slide the battery
compartment back into
Trimmer housing (Fig. 3).
1. Remove Trimmer Guard
Attachment.
1. Be certain Trimmer is in
the OFF position.
1. Follow steps 1-2 above.
Push the batteries out of the
holder as shown (Fig. 4).
Zoom Ring will “click” into
position at each setting.
To Trim Beard
2. Hold Trimmer diagonally
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing away from you (Fig. 9).
2. Hold Trimmer base with
one hand, grasp sides of
Trimmer Guard Attach-
ment and gently slide
Attachment off Trimmer
(Fig. 7).
1. Comb hairs outward so
that they are at their maxi-
mum height and in the
same direction.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
Stubble Length or Closely Cropped .06 in./1.5 mm
Short
3. Turn Trimmer ON.
.1 in./2.5 mm
.16 in./4 mm
.22 in./5.5 mm
.3 in./7.5 mm
.38 in./9.5 mm
.48 in./12 mm
.6 in./15 mm
.72 in./18 mm
2
4. Start at chin and work
back toward ear.
2. With Trimmer Guard
Attachment in place,
set Zoom Ring to desired
setting.
NOTE: Zoom Ring can be
on any setting when
removing or replacing
Trimmer Guard
Medium
5. Follow line of jawbone to
cut away longer hairs on
outer edge of beard.
3. Slide On/Off switch to the
ON position and begin
trimming (Fig. 8).
Attachment.
6. Turn Trimmer OFF.
Long
To Replace
NOTE: Practice is best for
optimum results.
1. Be certain Trimmer is in
4. Turn Trimmer OFF.
1
6
7
9
4
8
3
5
9
7
8
6
CLICK
Trimmer Guard Attachment (continued)
Maintenance
IMPORTANT
To Define Beard Line
•
Hold Trimmer vertically
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing you.
NOTE: Use a slow and
gentle pressure. Too
much pressure may trim
more hair than desired.
To Achieve The
“Stubble” Look
During Use
To Replace Cutters
3. Push the cutting unit back
until it “clicks” into place
(Fig. 19).
1. Hold Trimmer vertically
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing you.
•
•
Always switch Trimmer
OFF before cleaning.
•
If cut hairs have accumu-
lated in the comb area,
pull Trimmer Guard
If your cutters become dam-
aged or worn, do not contin-
ue using the Trimmer.
•
The Trimmer Guard
•
Trim hairs using a down-
ward motion following the
direction of your hair
growth or you may trim
against your hair growth—
whichever is preferred.
Attachment is unique
because it has a small slot
between the two rows of
teeth enabling you to trim
hairs to only .06
Never clean, remove or
replace Trimmer Guard
Attachment with motor on.
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5. Turn Trimmer OFF.
Attachment off Trimmer
(Fig. 13) and remove hairs
by shaking and/or blowing
(Fig. 14).
Replace cutters immediately.
2. Start with trimmed edge
of beard and with down-
ward motions trim area
directly under the beard
line.
To Trim Sideburns
1. Remove the old cutters by
pushing cutting unit back-
wards (see Fig. 15) and
then pull it upwards off
Trimmer.
1. Comb sideburns following
the direction of your hair
growth.
•
•
Do NOT apply pressure to
cutters.
in./1.5mm in length.
Once A Week
Do NOT touch cutters
with hard objects as this
may damage them.
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 opti-
mum results.
1. Be certain Trimmer Guard
Attachment is ON and
Zoom Ring is on the low-
est setting (#1).
To Thin and Taper Beard
1. Be certain Trimmer is in
OFF position.
2. Be certain Trimmer Guard
Attachment is ON.
2. Place the two notches of
the new cutting unit into
the guide slots (Fig. 18).
1. Use a small comb to hold
hairs in place while trim-
ming.
2. Remove Trimmer Guard
Attachment.
3. Hold Trimmer vertically
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing you.
•
•
If Trimmer is not used reg-
ularly, remove batteries to
prevent possible damage
due to chemical leakage.
2. Hold Trimmer horizontally
with front of Trimmer fac-
ing downwards or upwards.
2. Hold Trimmer with front
of Trimmer facing away
from you.
3. Hold Trimmer as shown
and gently push cutter tab
(located beneath the cut-
ters) backwards (Fig. 15).
18
15
4. Trim sideburns using a
downward motion.
DO NOT use while
3. Trim hairs using a down-
ward or upward motion,
whichever is more com-
fortable, following the
direction of your hair
growth (Fig. 11).
To Trim Moustache without
Trimmer Guard Attachment
3. Trim hair ends using an
upward motion.
bathing, showering or
immerse the unit in water
or other liquids as damage
to Trimmer may occur.
5. Turn Trimmer OFF.
4. Lightly brush out cutters,
hair chamber and
Trimmer Guard Attach-
ment (Fig. 16 &17) with
cleaning brush provided.
1. Remove Trimmer Guard
Attachment.
4. Turn Trimmer OFF.
To Trim Moustache with
Trimmer Guard Attachment
•
NEVER use harsh or cor-
rosive cleaners such as
benzene or bleach.
2. Place a finger on upper lip
to lift hair up, away from
skin.
4. Turn Trimmer OFF.
•
Be certain Trimmer Guard
Attachment is on to pre-
vent trimming off too
many hairs.
3. Trim hairs using an
upward motion.
16
11
13
14
10
19
2
4. After achieving desired
length, use a downward
motion to blend mous-
tache hairs (Fig. 10).
1. Comb hairs outward so
they are at their maximum
height and in the same
direction.
1
2
CLICK
2. Set Zoom Ring to desired
setting.
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