BRAUN Type 5542 Beard Trimmer manual

91834978/IV-18

Type 5542

www.braun.com

Braun GmbH
Frankfurter Straße 145
61476 Kronberg/Germany
www.braun.com
www.service.braun.com

Braun Infolines

DE/AT 00 800 27 28 64 63
00 800 BRAUNINFOLINE

CH 08 44 – 88 40 10

UK 0800 783 7010

IE 1 800 509 448

FR 0 800 944 802
(service & appel gratuits)

BE 0 800 14 592

ES 900 814 208

PT 808 20 00 33

IT 800 440 017

NL 0 800-445 53 88

DK 70 15 00 13

NO 22 63 00 93

SE 020 – 21 33 21

FI 020 377 877

GR 210-9478700

HK (852) 2986 9886
DKSH Consumer Service Centre

DE/UK/FR/ES/PT/IT/NL/DK/NO/SE/FI/GR

Read these instructions completely, they contain safety information. Keep them for future reference.

Warnings

The appliance is suitable for cleaning under running tap water. Detach the appliance from the power supply before cleaning it with water.

The appliance is provided with a special cord set with integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or manipulate any part of it. Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock.

Only use the special cord set provided with your appliance.

If the appliance is marked 491 or 492, you can use it with any Braun power supply coded 491-XXXX or 492-XXXX.

Never use the appliance with any damaged accessory like trimmers, combs or special cord set.

Do not open the appliance!

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.

Description

1a Precision beard comb (1-10 mm)
1b Precision hair comb (11-20 mm)

2a Trimmer head
2b Detailed trimmer head*
2c Mini foil shaver head*
3 Length selector
4 On/off button
5 Charging indicator
6 Power socket
7 Special cord set (design can differ)
8 Charging stand*

* not with all models

For electric specifications, see printing on the special cord set.

Charging

Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 5 °C to 35 °C.
The battery may not charge properly or at all under extreme low or high temperatures. Recommended ambient temperature for trimming is 15 °C to 35 °C. Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 50 °C for extended periods of time.

Connect the appliance via the special cord set (7) to an electrical outlet.
A full charge takes approx. 1 hour and provides up to 100 minutes of cordless operation time.
Once the appliance is completely charged, discharge it through normal use. Then recharge again to full capacity.

Charging indicator

The charging indicator blinks green when the appliance is being charged.
It lights up permanently green for a few seconds when the battery is fully charged. During usage it shines permanently green.
The charging indicator shines permanently red when the battery is running low. Once it flashes red, connect the appliance to the mains.

Usage

Exchange the attachments only when the appliance is switched off.
Place one of the precision combs (1a, 1b) over the trimmer head (2).

Beard Trimming / Hair Clipping

Turn the length selector (3) to your desired cutting length. The comb slides automatically up or down.
Length settings precision beard comb (1a): 1 to 10 mm in 0,5 mm steps.

Length settings precision hair comb (1b): 11 to 20 mm in 0,5 mm steps.
Push the on/off button (4) to turn the appliance on.
Trim against hair growth by guiding the flat comb part over the skin.
Avoid clogging the comb with hair. Remove and clean it from time to time.

Precision and Contour Trimming

Use the trimmer head (2a) without comb attachment, the detailed trimmer head (2b) or the mini foil shaver head (2c) for shaping sideburns, moustaches and partial short beards.

Travel lock
Press the on/off button (4) for 3 seconds to lock the appliance. A beep confirms that the travel lock is activated. To unlock, press the on/off button 3 seconds. 3 beeps will sound when your unlock attempt failed. Try again or simply connect the appliance to the mains.

Cleaning and maintenance

Switch off the appliance.
Take off the head and combs.
Use the brush to clean the head, combs and the appliance.
Do not clean the foil of the mini foil shaver head with a brush as this may damage it.
The mini foil shaver head can be disassembled for proper cleaning. In case the foil frame is pulled out, it can just be clicked into the housing again.
The handle, heads and combs can be cleaned under running water. Rinse until all residues have been removed. Let dry completely before reassembling them.
To keep the attachments working properly, oil trimmers and foils with a drop of light machine oil (not included) regularly.

Environmental notice

Product contains a battery and/or recyclable electric waste. For environment protection do not dispose of in household waste, but for recycling take to electric waste collection points provided in your country.

Subject to change without notice.

Guarantee
We grant a 2 year guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase. Within the guarantee period we will eliminate any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, free of charge either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance at our discretion. This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor.

This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use, normal wear or use as well as defects that have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised persons and if original Braun parts are not used.

To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Customer Service Centre (address information available online at www.service.braun.com).

For UK only:
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.

For Australia & New Zealand only:
Warranty
In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

The benefits given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer law.

For warranty claims please contact:
Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd
Level 4, 1 Innovation Road
Macquarie Park, NSW 2113

Telephone (AU): 1 800 641 820
Telephone (NZ): 0 800 108 909
Email (AU and NZ): Visit link https://pgconsumersupport.secure.force.com/ContactUs/emailus

Our Warranty
This appliance is also covered by a 24 Month Replacement Warranty commencing on the date of purchase (Our Warranty).
Our Warranty applies in all States and Territories of Australia and in New Zealand and is in addition to any mandatory statutory obligations imposed on Procter & Gamble Australia Pty. Ltd., its distributors and its manufacturer. Our Warranty does not purport to exclude, restrict or modify any such mandatory statutory obligations.

Our Warranty only covers defects in the appliance resulting from faults in workmanship or materials. Therefore, if your appliance becomes faulty as a result of faults in workmanship or materials, it will be exchanged by your retailer, on presentation of proof of purchase.

Our Warranty only applies to domestic or household use of this appliance and the warranty will only apply if the correct operating instructions included with this product have been followed. For any appliance replaced under this warranty, Our Warranty ends on the expiry of the warranty period that applied to the original appliance.

Our Warranty does not cover:
A. Damage arising from improper use or operation on incorrect voltages.
B. Breakages to shaver foils, glass jars, etc.
C. Normal wear due to moving parts.
D. Repairs undertaken by unauthorised service personnel or use of non genuine parts.
E. Appliances that are outside the warranty period or are not faulty.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

If the appliance is powered by a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device these should be positioned so they are not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

To the extent permitted by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand and applicable laws of a State or Territory of Australia, and without affecting any mandatory statutory obligations imposed by law, Our Warranty is given in exchange for any other rights you may have against Procter & Gamble Australia Pty. Ltd. or its distributors or manufacturer, whether at law, in tort (including negligence), in equity or under statute.

Please retain proof of purchase of this appliance. If you have any questions in relation to Our Warranty, please call our Consumer Service line (see below for numbers).

If you intend to make a claim please telephone our Customer Service line on the numbers set out below to obtain information about your claim and any costs associated with claiming under Our Warranty. You will bear the cost of returning your product to us.

Repairs and service
If you are sending your appliance for repair under Our Warranty, please pack the appliance adequately and send it to your nearest Service Agent, at your expense.
For service or replacement parts refer to the authorised Service Agents listed overleaf. Local Service Agents may change from time to time in that event please contact the Consumer Service free call number below for updated local service agent details.

Australian & New Zealand Service Agents

Statewide Services Pty Ltd trading as J A Appliances
17-19 Hossack Avenue
Coburg North, VIC 3058
Tel. (03) 8371 9100
Fax. (03) 9355 8644
Email: [email protected]

Mark 1 Appliances
Unit 1, 46 Abernethy Road
Belmont, WA 6104
Tel. (08) 9475 0911
Fax. (08) 9475 0922
Email: [email protected]

Walters Import trading as Brisbane
Appliance Service Centre
449 Beaudesert Road
Moorooka QLD 4105
Tel. (07) 3277 0360
Fax. (07) 3274 2909
Email: [email protected]

Faulder Appliance Services Pty Ltd
Shop 4,
9 Evans Road,
Rooty Hill, NSW 2766
Tel. (02) 9625 3064
Fax. (02) 9625 3037
Email: [email protected]

Adelaide Service Centre
Shop B2,
Parkholme Shopping Centre
319 Oaklands Road, Parkholme
Adelaide, SA 5043
Tel. (08) 8357 5800
Fax. (08) 8357 5833
Email: [email protected]

Key Service Ltd
34A Cryers Road
East Tamaki
Auckland
New Zealand
(PO Box 38569, Howick, Auckland,
New Zealand)
Tel. (09) 916 0960
Fax. (09) 916 0970
Email: [email protected]