Kompernass KH 5501 Specification Sheet

  Balance KH 5501 hair trimmer

You can use this hair trimmer for 
- gently removing hair from the nose and ears 
- trimming beard and sideburns.
This appliance is intended exclusively for private use.
It is not intended for commercial applications.

Power supply:

1x 1.5V DC (type "AA")

Protection rating:

IPX 4

 Insert the appliance into the nostril or ear only as 

far as the narrow tip will reach.

 Do not use the appliance if the blades are warped 

or damaged.

 Protect the blades from knocks and do not use 

excessive force. This will prevent the blades from
becoming damaged.

 Do not open the casing: there are no operating 

elements inside.

 Do not allow children or elderly persons to play with

the appliance unsupervised. These are not always 
able to assess possible dangers correctly.

Cleaning brush 



Moustache comb



Protective cap



Hand unit with on-off switch

Battery compartment



Battery compartment lid



Blade attachment for sideburns and beard



Blade attachment for nasal and ear hairs



Blade oil

Base unit for handy storage

➩ Turn the battery compartment lid anticlockwise to open

the battery compartment.

➩ Insert one AA/UM3 type battery. Observe the correct

polarity (this is indicated in the battery compartment).

➩ Close the battery compartment.

For the best results, we recommend using alkaline 
batteries.
The battery is not included in the package contents.

➩ Select a blade attachment.

➩ Set the attachment on the hand unit, offset at an 

angle of about 45°.

➩ Turn the attachment clockwise to fasten.

➩ Turn the attachment anticlockwise to release and

remove.

➩ Attach the blade attachment for nose/ear hair as 

described in section 4.

➩ Make sure that the attachment is correctly fastened

before using.

➩ Only then switch on the hand unit, using the on-off

switch (switch to position 1).

➩ Carefully insert the tip of the blade attachment into 

the nostril / ear. The rotating precision blades remove
your hair painlessly.

➩ Switch off the appliance after use (switch to position

"0").

➩ Attach the blade attachment for side burns and 

beard as described in section 4.

➩ Make sure that the attachment is correctly fastened

before using.

➩ Only then switch on the hand unit, using the on-off

switch (switch to position 1).

➩ Run the blade attachment over the skin without 

using excessive force. Hold the attachment vertically to
the skin.

➩ Switch off the appliance after use (switch to position "0").

➩ Remove the attached blade attachment from the 

hand unit and clean it under running water.

Warning: The hand unit is only protected against 
splashed water. Never submerge it in water.

➩ Dry the blade attachment completely.

➩ Using the brush, clean off any hairs remaining on 

the attachment blades.

➩ Periodically lubricate the blades on the attachments,

using the blade oil supplied.

➩ Do not use cleaning agents or solvents. These can

damage the plastic surfaces.

➩ Keep the appliance in a cool dry place.

➩ Remove the battery if you are not going to use the

appliance for a long period.

Dispose of the device over a registered waste disposal
firm or through your communal waste disposal facility.
Observe the currently valid regulations. In case of doubt,
consult your waste disposal facility.
Batteries may not be disposed of with normal domestic
waste. All consumers are statutorily obliged to dispose of
batteries at the collection point in their community/district
or with the original supplier.
Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.

The warranty conditions and the service address can 
be found on the warranty slip.

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this 

booklet for later reference. Hand over the manual to anyone, whom you pass on the appliance to.

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