Panasonic ES-WR50 Compact body trimmer Instructions

Operating Instructions
(Household) Compact body trimmer
Model No. ES-WR50

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, and damage to property, always observe the following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded nd improper use is performed.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury or property damage.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

 WARNING
This product
Do not place within reach of children or infants. Do not let them use it.
– Doing so may cause injury or accidental
ingestion of the accessories or removable of
small parts.
Immediately stop using if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
– Failure to do so may cause fire or injury.
Preventing accidents
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 the 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. – Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

 CAUTION
To protect your skin
The following persons should not use this appliance:
– Persons with sensitive or delicate skin, persons with allergies.
Do not use on areas with pimples, etc.
– Doing so may result in injury to your skin.
If the battery cover is tight, do not remove it with excessive force.
– The protective cap may detach first and the blade may cause injury to your hands.
Do not apply strong pressure to the skin, move repeatedly over the same area or keep applying your skin. Also, do not use with a jabbing motion.
– Doing so may cause injury or inflammation of the skin or increased pain.
Do not forcefully press the blade. Also, do not touch the blade with fingers or nails when in use.
– Doing so may cause injury to the skin or reduce the life of the blade.
Before using, check that the blade is free from deformities, cracks, and damage.
– Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin.

To remove the protective cap, hold it in the center and pull.
– Failure to do so may cause injury to your hands by the blade.
Use the appliance only for its intended use.
– Failure to do so may cause injury.
If skin problems appear after use, stop using the appliance and contact a dermatologist.
– Failure to do so may cause symptoms toworsen.
When storing or carrying, always attach the protective cap.
– Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin or reduce the life of the blade.
This product
Do not share with your family or others.
– Doing so may cause infection or inflammation.
Do not drop or subject to shock.
– Doing so may cause injury.
Do not modify, disassemble or repair.
– Doing so may cause an accident or injury.
Contact an authorized service center for repair. 
The battery
Do not throw into fire or disassembly.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
– Doing so may cause a burn or injury.

 CAUTION
Always follow the cautions printed on the battery.
Check the polarity of the battery ( and ) and install it correctly.
Remove the battery immediately and dispose of it safely when it is discharged. Remove the battery when not using the appliance for an extended period of time. Use the battery by the recommended use-by date.
The non-rechargeable battery is not to be recharged.
– Failure to do so may cause injury or surrounding contamination due to heat generation, bursting, or leakage of the battery.
The symbol on the left means “Do not wash the product with water”.

Important information

• Dry shave only.
• Do not immerse the main body in water or pour water over it.
  Doing so may damage it.
  
• Do not wipe the main body with alcohol, polish remover, detergent (hand cleansers), etc. Doing so may cause malfunction, cracking or discoloration of the parts.
  Clean with a well-wrung cloth immersed in diluted soapy water.
  
• Do not operate the appliance to sunscreen or perfume, etc. sticking to your hands. If sunscreen or perfume, etc. adheres to the main body, please remove it.
  Otherwise, such substances may cause deterioration of the plastic or malfunction due to cracks.

Parts identification

The Main body

B Cleaning brush

The battery is not provided.
Please purchase it at a dealer.

Installing the battery

•  Always attach the protective cap when installing or replacing the battery.
  
•  Make sure the power switch is in the “0” position.
  1. Pull the battery cover to remove it.
  2. Check and insert the battery.
  3. Attach the battery cover.
  Press firmly until it clicks.

Notes

• You can use the appliance for approximately 1  month with the Panasonic LR03 (AAA alkaline battery).
  (When used in an environment at a 20 °C (68 °F) room temperature, twice a week, and five minutes at a time.)
• Use only LR03 (AAA alkaline battery).
• Do not use a rechargeable type battery.
•  If using a battery other than the specified type, the power or number of users may vary.

Using

Notes

• When you use the appliance for the first time, apply the appliance to your skin softly and shave off the hair gradually.
• Do not use the appliance on your face.
  Preparations
• Wipe off moisture or sweat on your skin.
  Do not apply skin lotion, milky lotion, powder, or antiperspirant etc. Keep your skin clean and dry.

1. Hold the center of the protective cap and remove it.
2. Slide the power switch to “1” and shave.
• Set down the blade and apply it along your skin.
• Move the appliance toward the direction indicated by an arrow slowly against the hair flow.

Example of use

Underarms
Move-in several directions

Legs
Upwards from the bottom of the leg

Arms
Inwards from the outside of the arm

Nape of the neck/back
Upwards from the bottom

Hands/fingers
Inwards from the outside

Bikini area
Upwards from the bottom
• Put on your swimsuit or shorts, and make sure the line which you would like to shave in advance.

3. Set the power switch to “0”.
4. Attach the protective cap.
• To prevent deformation or damage of blade, or attachment of foreign object, be sure to attach the protective cap after using the appliance.

Installing or removing the blade

• Be sure to set the power switch to “0” when you installing or removing the blade.

How to remove the blade 

1. Support the head of the shaver with your fingers so that it does not swing excessively.
   

2 . Slide the blade release button in the direction of the arrows.
• It is easier to slide the blade release button using your fingernail.
3. Remove it toward the direction indicated by an arrow.
• You can remove it if you float the resin section with nails.
How to attach the blade

1. Support the head of the shaver with your fingers so that it does not swing excessively.
   
2. Insert the hook at the end of the head into the hole on the blade to attach it.
   
3. Slide the blade release button in the direction of the arrow.
   • It is easier to slide the blade release button with using your fingernail.
   

Cleaning

• This appliance cannot be washed with water.
  Clean it up with the brush or dry cloth.
• Be sure to set the power switch to “0” before cleaning.

1. Remove the blade and clean it with the brush.
   It is not possible to disassemble the blade.
2.  Remove anything which adheres to the blade with a dry cloth.
3. Attach the blade.
   (See this page)

Troubleshooting

If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the appliance or a service center authorized by Panasonic for repair.

Specifications

This product is intended for household use only.

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