This Ladyshave can only be operated on batteries. Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Store the appliance at a temperature between 15°C , and 35°C. Make sure that your hands and the appliance are , dry when inserting the batteries. Do not clean the Ladyshave with water that is , hotter than shower temperature. This appliance 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they , do not play with the appliance. This appliance is only intended for shaving human , hair. Do not use it for any other purpose. Regular cleaning and proper maintenance ensure , optimal results and guarantee the longest lifetime for your Ladyshave. To keep the Ladyshave watertight: , - Make sure that the rubber sealing ring of the batter y holder stays clean and undamaged. -Apply some vaseline to the rubber sealing ring from time to time. General description (Fig. 1) A Protection cap B Shaving head C On/off slide D Batter y holder. E Cover of battery holder. F Brush. Preparing the appliance for use The Ladyshave runs on two R6 AA 1.5 volt batteries. We strongly advise you to use Philips LR6 PowerLife batteries.They supply sufficient energy for approx. 40 minutes of shaving. Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Make sure your hands and the appliance are dry when inserting the batteries. 1 2 Remove the cover of the battery holder (E) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow (Fig. 2). Put the batteries in the battery holder (Fig. 3). Make sure the + and - poles of the batteries are pointing in the right direction. 3 Push the cover of the battery holder back onto the appliance (‘click’). To avoid damage due to battery leakage: , Note: Do not expose the Ladyshave to direct sunlight. Note: Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 35 C. c Note: Remove the batteries if the appliance is not going to be used for a month or more. Note: Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance. Using the appliance The Ladyshave is suitable for : - shaving the underarms; - shaving the legs; - shaving the bikini line. On wet skin You can use your Ladyshave on wet skin, e.g. while having a bath or shower. The best results are obtained if you lather your skin (with soap or shaving cream) before you star t shaving. On dry skin If you prefer to use the Ladyshave dry, make sure that your skin is clean and completely dr y. Note:There is no difference between using the appliance on wet skin and using it on dry skin. Note: Do not apply alcohol based-lotions to the skin directly before or after shaving. If you want, you can apply some talcum powder. Note: Avoid pressing the shaving head too hard onto the skin as this will adversely affect shaving performance and may cause some skin irritation. Legs and bikini line 1 2 3 Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the hairs stand upright. The angle between the skin and the ladyshave should be 70 to get the best results. c Move the Ladyshave slowly over the skin against the direction of hair growth while pressing it lightly (Fig. 4). Underarms 1 2 When shaving the underarm area, place one arm behind your head to stretch the skin (Fig. 5). Move the Ladyshave slowly over the skin. You can move the Ladyshave up and down or from the left to right, depending on which movement you find most pleasant. Storage 1 Put the protection cap on your Ladyshave after use. The protection cap prevents the shaving foil and two trimmers from becoming damaged. Cleaning the appliance Clean the Ladyshave ever y time you have used it. Do not use any corrosive detergents, scouring pads or cloths, petrol, acetone etc. to clean the appliance. Do not exert any pressure on the shaving foil to avoid damage. After each use 1 2 Switch the appliance off. Rinse the appliance under the tap (Fig. 6). Do not clean, rinse or immerse the Ladyshave in water if the cover of the battery holder is not properly closed. Do not use water that is hotter than shower temperature to clean the appliance. 3 4 5 6 Rinse the hairs off the shaving head (Fig. 7). Remove the shaving head (B) from the appliance to clean the hair chamber and the shaving head (Fig. 8). Rinse the hairs off the appliance (Fig. 9). Put the shaving head back onto the appliance (‘click’). ATTENTION:The shaving head fits only in one direction into the shaving head housing. Maintenance and replacement 1 Lubricate the shaving foil with a drop of sewing machine oil twice a year (Fig. 10). If you use the Ladyshave twice a week or more, we advise you to replace the shaving head every one to two years. The shaving head may only be replaced with an , original Philips shaving head (type HP6122). Environment Batteries contain sub...