5842/41XL
Rechargeable
Cord/Cordless Razor
TABLE O F CO NTENTS
FEATURES
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60 - DAY MO N EY-BAC K G UARAN T EE
To enjoy the closest and most comfortable shave from your new Norelco Men’s
Razor, the razor should be used exclusively for 3 weeks. This allows your hair
and skin enough time to adapt to the Norelco Shaving System. If, after that
period of time, you are not fully satisfied with your Norelco Men’s Razor, send
the product back and we’ll refund you the full purchase price.
INDICATIONS
CHARGING
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T h e ra zo r m u st b e sh ip ped p re pa id by insu re d m ail, insur an ce pre paid,
a nd have t he sa les slip, in dica tin g p ur ch ase p r ice an d th e d a t e o f
purchase , e nclose d. The razor must be postmarked no later than 60 days
after the date of purchase. Norelco reserves the right to verify the purchase
price of the razor and limit refunds not to exceed suggested retail price.
PUT IT TO THE TEST &
SHAVING TIPS
Send dated sales slip, your complete name and address as indicated
below, and the razor, prepaid to:
HOW TO SHAVE W ITH
AN ELECTRIC RAZO R
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N or e lco C onsu m e r Pro du cts C om pa ny
A Division of Ph ilip s Elect r on ics Nor th Am er ica Cor por a t io n
P.O. Box 1116
TRIMMING
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Sko kie , IL 60076
CLEANING
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Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of check. (Please Print)
ASSISTANCE
ACCESSO RIES
BATTERYREMOVAL
WARRANTY
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FEATURES
Reflex Action
Shaving System
Pop-Up Trimmer
Automatic
Worldwide Voltage
Razor Head Assembly
Protective Razor Head Cap
Individually Floating Heads
Razor Head Release Button
Cleaning Brush
Travel/Storage Pouch
Rechargeable-Initial
4-hour Full Charge for
up to 45 minutes
Hair Chamber captures
shaven hair
of cordless shave time
Locking ON/OFF Switch
Quick Charge
LED Battery Charge Meter
• Shows amount of charge
remaining in batteries,
Battery Full and Low
Battery Indicators
Cord/Cordless-To shave
with or without a cord
Full 2-Year Warranty
60-Day Money-Back
Guarantee
How the Norelco
Lift and Cut® Patented
Shaving System Makes Close Com fortable:
Groove channels beard
closer to cutting system
Lifter raises hair
Blade cuts hair which
then drops below skin level
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5.
INDICATIO NS
1
Connect cord to razor. Plug into any 120V to 240V AC/DC
outlet.Use only the cord provided. When you charge
razor, the “20” section on the display turns Red after
approximately 3 minutes,it will then turn green and blink.
As charging continues,more and more sections of the
display meter will briefly blink green and stay lit to indicate
what level (percentage)of the batteries have been charged.
LED Battery Charge Meter
The number (percentage) on the display indicates
approximately how much power there is left in
the batteries.
An adaptor plug may be necessary for cord usage in some
foreign countries.Your new razor will automatically convert
internally to work on 100V to 240V AC/DC Systems.
Low Battery Indicator
When “20” lights red and briefly blinks,this indicates it is
time to recharge razor.
Charging Indicator
2
First time charging and recharging after non-use for
1 month or more requires a full 4 hours.When batteries
have been fully charged,all sections on the display will
briefly blink green and stay lit for approximately 8 seconds.
When you charge razor, the “20” section on the display
turns Red after approximately 3 minutes,it will then turn
green and blink. As charging continues,more and more
sections of the display meter will briefly blink green and
stay lit to indicate what level (percentage) of the batteries
have been charged.
Recharging
After initial 4-hour charge, recharging requires
approximately 1 hour.
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Full Charge Indicator
When the batteries have been fully charged,all sections on
the display (20-100) will briefly blink green and stay lit for
approximately 8 seconds when razor is turned ON or OFF,
and then will disappear.
Disconnect the cord.Do not keep razor permanently
connected to the outlet.
Q uick Charge
When batteries are totally depleted, recharging the razor
for approximately 6 minutes gives enough energy for a
3 minute cordless shave.
CHARGING
Battery performance is best if you recharge only when
the batteries are (almost) completely empty.
PUT IT TO THE TEST & SHAVING TIPS
Charging or recharging at temperatures below 40ºF or
higher than 95ºF adversely affects lifetime of batteries.
21 Day Trial and Conversion Process. It is a fact that your
skin and beard need to adjust to a new shaving system.
Use your new razor exclusively for 3 weeks to fully enjoy
the closeness of a Norelco shave.*
At first you may not get as close a shave as you expect,
or your face may even become slightly irritated.This is
normal since your beard and skin will need time to adjust.
Invest 3 weeks and you'll soon experience the full joy
of your new razor.
Continuously recharging or continuously using as a corded
razor will reduce life of batteries.
You may also shave using the cord provided.
This razor will not recharge while being used corded.
Recharge razor only when the red light is ON and “20”
starts blinking.
Do not charge razor in pouch.
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* Stick with it! If you alternate shaving methods
during the adjustment period,it may make it more
difficult to adapt to the Norelco shaving system.
If you are still not convinced after 21 days,Norelco
will refund you the full purchase price, guaranteed.
3
Hold Trimmer as shown and move in downward strokes
with gentle pressure.
HOW TO SHAVE W ITH AN ELECTRIC RAZO R
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Close Trimmer by sliding Trimmer switch down.
Turn razor OFF.
Shaving with a clean,dry face gives the best results.
1
Turn razor ON. Shave against the direction of beard
growth using both straight and circular movements.
CLEANING
O nce A Week:Razor
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2
Always turn razor OFF, unplug from outlet and remove
cord from razor before cleaning.
2
Stretch your skin with your free hand so blades can lift
and cut whiskers.Gently press razor to skin, so the
floating heads can follow the contours of your face.
DO NOT press too hard. Too much pressure can
pinch the skin into the combs.
Clean the top of the razor with the supplied brush.
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4
Turn razor OFF.
Put the protective razor head cap on the razor to
protect razor heads.
3
Press Razor Head Release Button and remove Razor
Head Assembly from the razor unit.
5
Replace your Norelco Reflex Action razor heads
(model # HQ5) once a year for optimal shaving results.
TRIMMING
To groom sideburns and m oustache:
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Brush the inside of housing and Razor Head Assembly.
Replace the Razor Head Assembly back on razor.
Every Two Months:Razor Heads
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2
Turn razor ON.
Push up Trimmer Slide Switch.The Trimmer can be
activated while the razor is running.
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Turn razor OFF and disconnect from outlet.
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2
Press the Razor Head Release Button and remove
Razor Head Assembly from the razor unit.
10 Brush the slots of the razor head.
For optimum performance, razor cutters and heads
should be cleaned in a degreasing liquid (e.g.Norelco
Razor Cleaner model RC1776 or alcohol) and lubricated
with Norelco Razor Lubricant,model AL80,or one drop
of mineral oil (in the center of the head).
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4
Brush the inside of the razor housing.
11 Replace the cutter and razor head in the Head Assembly.
Turn Razor Head Assembly over so that
underside is exposed.
5
Press down and turn wheel of frame counterclockwise.
12 Repeat the process for the other two razor heads
(cutters and heads).
13 Replace the frame.
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7
Remove the frame and brush clean.
14 Press down and turn the wheel clockwise until it locks
into place.
Remove and clean one cutter and head at a time.
• Be careful not to mix up cutters and heads.They
are a matched set and if interchanged,it will greatly
affect shaving performance.
15 Replace the Razor Head Assembly back on razor.
After Each Use:Trim m er
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Separate the cutter from the head.
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Turn razor OFF.
Only brush the cutter in an upward motion.
Use the short bristled side of the brush.
Push Trimmer Slide Switch up to pop up Trimmer.
Clean Trimmer with the brush after each use.
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Lubricate the Trimmer teeth with Norelco Razor
Lubricant (model AL80),or with one drop of mineral
oil every 6 months.
5
Close Trimmer by sliding Trimmer switch down.
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ASSISTANCE
For assistance or the Authorized Norelco Service
Location nearest you,call toll free:
1-800-243-3050
Authorized Norelco Service Location information is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ACCESSO RIES
Replacem ent Heads
• Model HQ 5 - For maximum razor performance, replace
your Norelco Reflex Action razor heads once a year.
Razor Cleaner
• RC1776 - Norelco Razor Cleaner
Razor Lubricant
• AL80 - Norelco Razor Lubricant
Norelco Razor Accessories may be purchased at a store
near you,an Authorized Norelco Service Location,on our
enclosed.
BATTERYREMOVAL
This Norelco razor contains rechargeable Nickel-
Cadmium batteries,which must be disposed of properly.
Batteries should only be removed when razor is to
be discarded.
Refer to Battery Removal instruction sheet for directions
on removing the rechargeable batteries.
FULL TWO YEAR W ARRANTY
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Norelco Product,Model 5842/5841XL
(except cutters and combs) 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 without charge .
IMPO RTANT: 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 subjecting the
product to any but the specified voltage.* Use of unauthorized replacement parts will void this warranty.
PHILIPS ELECTRO NICS NO RTH AMERICA CO RPO RATIO N W ILL NO T PAY FO R
WARRANTY SERVICE PERFO RMED BY A NO N-AUTHO RIZED REPAIR SERVICE AND W ILL
NO T REIMBURSE THE CO NSUMER FO R DAMAGE RESULTING FRO M W ARRANTY
SERVICE PERFO RMED BY A NO N-AUTHO RIZED REPAIR SERVICE.NO RESPO NSIBILITY IS
ASSUMED FO R ANY SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL O R CO NSEQ UENTIAL 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 shipment is not covered by this warranty.
NO TE: No other warranty, written 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.
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Manufactured for:
Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
1010 Washington Blvd.,Stamford,CT 06912-0015
MADE IN HO LLAND.
This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is
listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories,Inc.
Norelco, Reflex Action,Lift and Cut,and
are RegisteredTrademarks of
Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
is a Trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
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