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1/8 in.
3 mm
5/64 in.
2 mm
5/32 in.
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4 mm – 9 mm
MG9520
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1 mm – 3 mm
1/8 in. – 9/32 in.
3 mm – 7 mm
5/8 in. – 13/16 in.
16 mm – 20 mm
3/8 in. – 1/2 inch.
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Manufactured for: Philips Personal Health
a division of Philips North America LLC
P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904, USA
This symbol on the product’s nameplate
means it is listed by Underwriters’
Laboratories, Inc.
Norelco is a registered trademark of Philips
North America LLC.
PHILIPS and Philips shield are registered
trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electric product, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this
product.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
- To charge the product, only use a USB
power source on a certied product
with output rating 5V, ≥ 1A. For safe
charging in a moist environment (e.g. in
a bathroom), only use an IPX4 (splash-
proof) power source. A suitable power
source (e.g. Philips HQ87) is available via
www.philips.com/support. If you need
support nding the correct USB power
source, contact Philips support at 1-800-
243-3050. Using a non-certied USB power
source may cause hazards or serious injuries.
- Keep the USB cable and the USB power
source dry.
- Do not reach for a corded product that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately from
the power outlet.
- Do not place or store the product where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do
not place or drop the product into water or
other liquid.
- This product does not work while it is
connected to the power outlet. Except
when charging, always unplug this product
from the power outlet.
- Remove USB power source from power
outlet and product before cleaning the
product with water.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
- This product is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the product
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the product.
- Use this product only for its intended
household use as described in this manual.
Misuse can lead do hazards or serious
injuries. Do not use attachments not
recommended by Philips North America LLC.
- Never operate this product if it has a
damaged USB power source, if it is not
working properly, after it has been dropped
or damaged, or after the product or the
USB power source has been dropped into
water. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
- Keep the USB cable and the USB power
source away from heated surfaces.
- Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
- Do not use the USB power source in or near
a power outlet that contains an electric air
freshener to prevent damage to the USB
power source.
- Do not use product outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
- Always check cuttings units and other
attachments and accessories before you
use the product. Never use the product
with a damaged cutting unit, attachment
or accessory, as injury may occur.
- Always attach the USB cable to the USB
power source and the product rst, then
attach the USB power source to the power
outlet. To disconnect, set all controls to
‘o’ position. Then remove the USB power
source from the power outlet.
- Plug USB power source directly into power
outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
- Unplug USB power source before plugging
in or unplugging the product.
- The batteries used in this product may
present a re or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above
100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
- Only use original Philips accessories or
consumables.
- Charge, use and store the product at a
temperature between 40 °F / 4.5°C and
95°F / 35°C.
- Keep product and batteries away from re
and do not expose them to direct sunlight
or high temperatures.
- If the product becomes abnormally hot or
smelly, changes color or if charging takes
longer than usual, stop using and charging
the product and contact Philips.
- Do not place products and their batteries in
microwave ovens or on induction cookers.
- Do not open, modify, pierce, damage or
dismantle the product or battery to prevent
batteries from heating up or releasing
toxic or hazardous substances. Do not
short-circuit, overcharge or reverse charge
batteries.
- If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid
contact with the skin or eyes. If this occurs,
immediately rinse well with water and seek
medical care.
- When you handle batteries, make sure that
your hands, the product and the batteries
are dry.
- To avoid accidental short-circuiting of
batteries after removal, do not let battery
terminals come into contact with metal
objects (e.g. coins, hairpins, rings). Do not
wrap batteries in aluminum foil. Tape
battery terminals or put batteries in a
plastic bag before you discard them.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- This product is waterproof. It is suitable for
use in the bath or shower and for cleaning
under the tap. For safety reasons, the product
can therefore only be used without cord.
- Because of hygiene, only one person should
use the product.
- Switch o the product before removing or
attaching attachments and before cleaning.
- Clean the product after each use (see
‘Cleaning’).
- Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean
the product.
- Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive
liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean
the product.
- Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel or
tissue, as this may damage the trimmer teeth.
This product has no other user-serviceable
parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips Norelco!
To fully benet from the support that Philips
Norelco oers, register your product at
www.norelco.com/register.
You can nd the model number on the back of
your product.
The full model number (e.g. MG1234/56) is
located on the bottom of the packaging, your
receipt or order conrmation.
Features (Fig. 1)
1 Skin protector
2 Body groomer
3 Extra-wide hair trimmer
4 Precision trimmer
5 Nose and ear hair trimmer
6 Precision shaver
7 Full-size hair trimmer
8 On/o button
9 Battery status indicator
10 Socket for small plug
11 USB cable
Note: A suitable power source
(e.g. Philips HQ87) is available via
www.philips.com/support.
12 Precision trimming guard
1/25 in. – 1/8 in.(1 mm – 3 mm)
13
Adjustable beard and hair guard
1/8 in. – 9/32 in.(3 mm – 7 mm)
14 Adjustable beard and hair guard
(MG9520) 3/8 in. – 1/2 in. (9 mm – 13 mm)
15 Adjustable beard and hair guard
(MG9520) 5/8 in. – 13/16 in.
(16 mm – 20 mm)
16 Eyebrow guard 1/4in. (6mm)
17 Hair guard 5/32 in. (4mm)
18 Hair guard 3/8in. (9mm)
19 Hair guard 15/32in. (12mm)
20 Hair guard 21/32in. (16mm)
21 Fading hair guard 5/32in. –3/8in.
(4mm – 9mm)
22
Fading hair guard 5/32in. – 3/8in.
(4mm – 9mm)
23 Hair guard 5/64 in. (2mm)
24 Body guard 1/8 in. (3 mm)
25 Body guard 3/16in. (5mm)
Not shown: cleaning brush and pouch
Charging
- Charging or using the product at
temperatures below 40 °F / 4.5 °C or higher
than 95 °F / 35 °C adversely aects the
lifespan of the battery.
- If the product is subjected to a major
change in temperature, pressure or
humidity, let the product acclimatize for 30
minutes before use.
Charging with USB power source
Charge the product before rst use and when
the battery status indicator shows that the
battery is almost empty. When the product
has charged for 3 hours, it has a cordless
operating time of up to 6 hours.
Warning: Keep the USB cable and the USB
power source dry.
1 Make sure the product is switched o.
2 Insert the small plug of the USB cable into
the socket in the bottom of the product
(Fig. 2).
3 Insert the USB plug into the USB power
source (not included) (Fig. 3).
4 Insert the USB power source into the power
outlet (Fig. 4).
5 After charging, pull the small plug out of
the product and remove the USB power
source from the power outlet.
Quick charge
After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the
product contains enough power for one
cordless trimming session.
Battery status indications
Battery status Indicator mode
Almost empty Solid orange light
Charging Flashing white light
Fully charged Solid white light
Note: Approx. 30 minutes after the battery
is fully charged, the battery status indicator
switches o automatically.
Using the product
Trimming tips
- When trimming for the rst time, start
by using the guard with the maximum
trimming length setting to familiarize
yourself with the product.
- Since all hairs do not grow in the same
direction, you may want to try dierent
trimming directions (i.e. upwards,
downwards, or across). Practice is best for
optimum results.
- Always make smooth and gentle
movements and be sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with your skin.
- For best results, use the product on clean, dry
hair, as wet hair tends to stick to the body.
- When too many hairs have accumulated on
the product, remove the hairs before and/
or during use, for best trimming results.
Detaching and attaching cutting elements
1 To detach a cutting element, place your
nger near the teeth of the cutting element
and push gently upwards until the cutting
element is released from the handle (Fig. 5).
2 To attach a cutting element, insert the
plastic notch at the back of the cutting
element into the guiding slot in the handle
and gently press the teeth of the cutting
element downwards until they click into
place (Fig. 6).
Detaching the precision shaver and nose
and ear hair trimmer
1 Place your nger on the recess at the
back of the attachment and push the
attachment o the handle (Fig. 7). Use your
other hand to prevent the attachment from
falling on the oor.
Attaching and detaching guards
1 To attach any type of guard onto a cutting
element,slide the front part of the guard
onto the teeth and press the projection at
the back of the guard downwards until it
clicks into place (Fig. 8).
2 To detach any type of guard from the
cutting element, carefully push its back
part o the product and then slide it o the
cutting element (Fig. 9).
Guard colors
The guards provided with the product have
dierent colors depending on their intended
use. Select the type of guard suitable for the
part of the body that you want to trim.
Guard color Intended
use
Cutting
element
Black Beard and
scalp hair
Full-size hair
trimmer
Medium gray Scalp hair Extra-wide
hair trimmer
Light gray Body;
eyebrows
Full-size hair
trimmer
Switching the product on and o
1 Press the on/o button once to switch the
product on or o.
Attachments for use on beard
Always comb your beard or moustache with a
ne comb before you start trimming.
Full-size hair trimmer
Use the full-size hair trimmer without a guard
to trim hair close to the skin (to a length of
1/32in. / 0.5mm) or to create clean lines
around your beard, neck and sideburns.
1 To trim hair close to the skin, place the at
side of the cutting element against your
skin and make strokes against the direction
of hair growth (Fig. 11).
2 For contouring, hold the cutting element
perpendicular to the skin and move it
upwards or downwards with gentle
pressure (Fig. 12).
Attachments for use on beard and head
Precision trimming guard
Attach the black precision trimming guard to
the full-size hair trimmer to trim your beard or
hair to a short length ranging from 1/25 in. to
1/8 in. (1 mm – 3 mm) (see ‘Attaching and
detaching guards’).
1 Attach the precision trimming guard to the
full-size hair trimmer.
2 Scroll the wheel on the guard to set the
length (Fig. 13). The numbers on the guard
relate to the number of millimeters of hair
length that will remain after trimming.
3 To trim in the most eective way, move the
guard against the direction of hair growth
(Fig. 11). Make sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
Adjustable beard and hair guards
Attach a black adjustable beard and hair
guard to the full-size hair trimmer to trim your
beard or hair evenly to the desired length
(see ‘Attaching and detaching guards’). The
product comes with 1 (MG9500, MG9510)
or 3 (MG9520) adjustable beard and hair
guards. The hair length settings are indicated
on the guards. The settings correspond to the
remaining hair length after trimming.
Guard inch mm
Adjustable guard 1/8 in. –
9/32 in.
3 mm –
7mm
Adjustable guard
(MG9520)
3/8 in. –
1/2 in.
9 mm –
13mm
Adjustable guard
(MG9520)
5/8 in. –
13/16 in.
16 mm –
20 mm
1 Attach the adjustable guard to the full-size
hair trimmer.
2 Use the slide switch on the guard to adjust
the length (Fig. 14). The numbers on the
guard relate to the number of millimeters
of hair length that will remain after
trimming.
3 To trim in the most eective way, move the
guard against the direction of hair growth
(Fig. 11). Make sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
Attachments for use on head
Always comb your hair before you start
trimming.
For best results, use the product on clean, dry
hair.
Extra-wide hair trimmer
Use the extra-wide hair trimmer without a
guard to trim the hair on your head very close
to the skin (1/32in. /0.5mm) or to contour
the neckline and area around the ears.
1 To contour the hairline around the ears,
comb the hair ends over the ears.
2 Tilt the product in such a way that only one
edge of the cutter teeth touches the hair
ends when you shape the contours around
the ears.
3 To contour the nape of the neck or
sideburns, turn the product and make
downward strokes (Fig. 16).
4 Move the product slowly and smoothly
following the natural hairline.
Hair guards
Attach a dark gray hair guard to the extra-
wide hair trimmer to evenly trim the hairs
on your head (see ‘Attaching and detaching
guards’). The product comes with 4 (MG9500)
or 5 (MG9510, MG9520) hair guards. The
numbers on the guards relate to the number
of millimeters of hair length that will remain
after trimming.
Guard inch mm
Hair guard (MG9510,
MG9520)
1/16 in. 2 mm
Hair guard 5/32 in. 4mm
Hair guard 3/8in. 9mm
Hair guard 15/32in. 12mm
Hair guard 21/32in. 16mm
1 Attach a hair guard to the extra-wide hair
trimmer.
2 Move the trimmer slowly over the crown
from dierent directions to achieve an even
result. Make sure the surface of the guard
always stays in contact with the skin.
3 Always move the trimmer against the
direction of hair growth (Fig. 15). Press lightly.
4 Make overlapping passes over the head to
ensure that all hair that should be cut has
been cut.
5 Gently shake the hairs o the product in
between strokes to prevent hairs from
collecting between the cutting element
and the guard.
Fading hair guards
Attach a dark gray fading hair guard to the
extra-wide hair trimmer to create a fade line
around the ears (see ‘Attaching and
detaching guards’). The product comes with 2
fading hair guards. Use both guards to trim
hair around both ears. Choose a guard based
on the preferred trimming direction of back to
front or front to back.
Guard inch mm
Fading hair
guards
5/32in.
–3/8in.
4mm – 9mm
1 Attach one fading hair guard to the extra-
wide hair trimmer to trim the hair around
the ear.
2 Place the trimmer on your hair close to the
ear. Place the trimmer at the back or front
of your ear, depending on the trimming
direction you prefer.
Always make sure that the side of the
guard with the short teeth is closest to your
ear (Fig. 17).
3 Move the trimmer slowly around the ear,
while holding it steady.
4 Repeat the movement several times around
one ear to make sure that all the hair that
should be cut has been cut to a fade. Then
attach the other fading hair guard to trim
the hair around the other ear.
5 Gently shake the hairs o the product in
between strokes to prevent hairs from
collecting between the cutting element
and the guard.
Attachments for use on body
- Always use a body guard when you trim
sensitive areas.
Body guards
Attach a light gray body guard to the full-size
hair trimmer to trim hairs below the neckline
(see ‘Attaching and detaching guards’). The
product comes with 2 body guards. The
numbers on the guards relate to the number
of millimeters of hair length that will remain
after trimming.
Guard inch mm
Body guard 1/8in. 3mm
Body guard 3/16in. 5mm
1 Attach a body guard to the full-size hair
trimmer (see ‘Attaching and detaching
guards’).
2 To trim in the most eective way, stretch
the skin with your free hand and move the
guard against the direction of hair growth
(Fig. 18). Make sure the surface of the
guard always stays in contact with the skin.
Body groomer
Use the body groomer to shave hair below the
neckline such as your underarms and chest.
Only use the body groomer with the skin
protector.
1 Attach the body groomer to the product.
2 Attach the skin protector to the body
groomer (Fig. 19).
3 To shave in the most eective way, stretch
the skin with your free hand and move
the groomer against the direction of hair
growth (Fig. 20). Make sure the surface of
the groomer always stays in full contact
with the skin.
Precision attachments for use on face
Precision trimmer
Use the precision trimmer to create ne lines
and contours around your facial style close to
the skin, to a length of 1/32in. (0.5mm).
1 Hold the precision trimming head
perpendicular to the skin and move the
trimming head upwards or downwards
with gentle pressure (Fig. 21).
Eyebrow guard
Attach the light gray eyebrow guard to the
full-size hair trimmer to tidy up eyebrows or
trim sideburns to a length of 1/4in. (6 mm)
(see ‘Attaching and detaching guards’).
1 Comb your eyebrows in the direction of
hair growth.
2 Slowly move the trimmer against the hair
growth direction. Press lightly and make
sure that the surface of the guard always
stays in contact with the skin (Fig. 22).
Nose and ear hair trimmer
Use the nose and ear hair trimmer to trim your
nose and/or ear hair.
- Make sure nasal passages are clean. Make
sure outer ear channels are clean and free
from wax.
- Do not insert the cutting element too deep
into your nostrils or ear channels (max.
3/16 in. / 5 mm).
- When trimming both nose and ear hair,
make rm, rotary movements to ensure that
the cutting element reaches all the hairs.
- Clean the nose and ear hair trimmer after
each use (see ‘Cleaning the nose and ear
hair trimmer’).
Note: The nose and ear hair trimmer is not
designed to clean-shave your nostrils or ear
channels, but to cut the hairs to a shorter
length. Nose and ear hairs have important
protective functions and should not be fully
removed.
Trimming nose hair
1 Gently insert the cutting element into one
of the nostrils. Move the tip in and out of
the nostril in a rm, rotary motion to cut
the hairs to a shorter length (Fig. 23).
Trimming ear hair
1 Slowly move the cutting element along the
outer ear to trim hairs that stick out beyond
the rim.
2 Gently insert the cutting element into the
outer ear channel. Move the tip in and out
of the outer ear channel in a rm, rotary
motion to cut the hairs to a shorter length
(Fig. 23).
Precision shaver
Use the precision shaver after trimming to shave
unwanted hairs on cheeks, chin and along the
beard with precision. Make sure to pre-trim
your beard rst, with the full-size hair trimmer
without guard, to obtain the best result.
Use the precision shaver to remove remaining
hairs and for detailing your beard style. The
precision shaver is not suitable for a full face
shave.
1 Gently press the precision shaver onto the
skin and shave along contoured edges to
remove any unwanted hairs (Fig. 24).
Cleaning
After every use: cleaning under the tap
1 Make sure that the product is switched o
and that the USB power source has been
removed from the power outlet and from
the product.
2 Remove any guard (see ‘Attaching and
detaching guards’) and cutting element
(see ‘Detaching and attaching cutting
elements’) from the product.
3 Rinse the hair chamber under running tap
water (Fig. 25).
4 Clean the cutting element and guard under
running tap water.
5 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
Thorough cleaning
1 Make sure that the product is switched o
and that the USB power source has been
removed from the power outlet and from
the product.
2 Clean the handle under the tap or wipe the
handle clean with a dry or moist cloth.
3 Remove any guard (see ‘Attaching and
detaching guards’) or cutting element
(see ‘Detaching and attaching cutting
elements’) from the product.
4 Remove any hairs that have accumulated in
the hair chamber with the cleaning brush
supplied.
5 Remove any hairs that have accumulated
in the cutting elements and/or guards with
the cleaning brush supplied.
6 Rinse the cutting elements and guards
under running tap water.
7 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
Cleaning the nose and ear hair trimmer
Clean the nose and ear hair trimmer
immediately after use and when a lot of hair
or dirt has accumulated on the cutting
element.
1 Rinse the nose and ear hair trimmer head
under running tap water.
2 Switch on the product and rinse the
cutting element once more to remove
any remaining hairs. Then switch o the
product again.
For a thorough clean, detach the nose and
ear hair trimmer head from the product
and immerse it in a bowl with warm water
for a few minutes to soak and soften the
debris. Reattach the nose and ear trimmer
head and turn on the product to rinse o
stubborn hair/debris.
3 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
Cleaning the precision shaver
1 Hold the precision shaver at the grooves
on each side and pull the top part o the
bottom part.
2 Blow and/or shake out any hair that has
accumulated inside the precision shaver.
3 Clean the top part of the precision shaver
under running tap water (Fig. 26).
4 Carefully shake o excess water and let all
parts air-dry completely.
5 Reattach the top part onto the bottom part
of the precision shaver.
Cleaning the body groomer
6 Remove the skin protector by pulling it
upwards o the groomer.
7 Clean the skin protector and body groomer
under running tap water (Fig. 27).
8 Carefully shake o excess water and let
both parts air-dry completely.
9 Reattach the skin protector onto the body
groomer (Fig. 19).
Storage
Do not place or store the product where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, water or
other liquid.
- Make sure that the product is switched o
and that the USB power source has been
removed from the power outlet and from
the product.
- Do not wrap the USB cable around the
product when storing.
- Store the product, the USB power source
and all the accessories in the pouch
supplied. Place the pouch in a safe, dry
location, where it will not be crushed,
banged, or subject to damage.
- Make sure that the product and the
accessories are dry before you store them in
the pouch.
Assistance
For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call toll free
1-800-243-3050.
Disposal
- This product contains a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery which must be disposed
of properly.
- Contact your local town or city ocials
for battery disposal information. You
can also call 1-800-822-8837 or visit
www.call2recycle.org for battery drop-o
locations (Fig. 28).
- For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call 1-800-
243-3050 toll free.
- Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can
be recycled and reused. For recycling
information, please contact your local
waste management facilities or visit
www.recycle.philips.com.
Full Eight-Year Warranty
Philips North America LLC warrants this
new product (except cutters and guards)
against defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of eight years from the date of
purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any
defective product without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover
damage resulting from accident, misuse or
abuse, lack of reasonable care, the axing of
any attachment not provided with the product
or loss of parts or subjecting the product to
any but the specied voltage or batteries.*
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go
to www.philips.com/support for assistance.
It is suggested that for your protection you
return shipments of product by insured mail,
insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during
shipment is not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral,
is authorized by Philips Personal Health, a
division of Philips North America LLC.
This warranty gives you specic 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.
*Read enclosed instructions carefully.
45-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not fully satised with your product
send the product back and we’ll refund you
the full purchase price.
The product must be shipped prepaid by
insured mail, insurance prepaid, have the
original sales receipt, indicating purchase
price and date of purchase, and the money-
back guarantee return authorization form
enclosed.
We cannot be responsible for lost mail.
The product must be postmarked no later
than 45 days after the date of purchase. Philips
reserves the right to verify the purchase price
of the product and limit refunds not to exceed
suggested retail price.
To obtain the money-back
guarantee service, please go to
www.PhilipsMoneyBack.com and follow
the simple 3-step process.
Delivery of refund check will occur
6–8weeks after receipt of returned product.
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