Panasonic AC/Rechargeable Beard/Hair Trimmer Instructions

Panasonic AC/Rechargeable Beard/Hair Trimmer

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, Fire, and damage to property, always observe the following safety precautions.

• Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to a household outlet with a wet hand.
• Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
• Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
• Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
• Do not damage the cord or plug.
• Do not damage or modify, or forcefully bend, pull, or twist the cord. Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch the cord.
• Doing so may cause electric shock, burn or fire due to a short circuit.
• Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the household outlet or the wiring.
• Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to one household outlet may cause fire due to overheating.
• This product has a built-in rechargeable battery.
• Do not throw into flame or heat.
• Doing so may cause fluid leak, overheating, or explosion.
• Do not modify or repair.
• Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Contact an authorized service center for repair (battery change, etc.).
• Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.
• Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor. Also, do not charge any other product with the supplied AC adaptor. (See page 8.)
• Doing so may cause burn or fire due to short circuit.
• Do not immerse the main body and AC adaptor in water or wash them with water.
• Do not place the appliance over or near water filled sink or bathtub.
• Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit. Keep the appliance dry.
• when cleaning.
  – Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
• Always ensure the main body is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the AC adaptor.
• Fully insert the adaptor.
  – Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock. Regularly clean the power plug and the appliance plug to prevent dust from accumulating.
  – Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation failure caused by humidity.
• Disconnect the adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth.
• If the oil is consumed accidentally, do not induce vomiting, drink a large amount of water, and contact a physician.
• If the oil comes into contact with eyes, immediately wash thoroughly with running water, and contact a physician.
  – Failure to do so may result in physical problems.
• 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.
  – Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
• The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped.
  – Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
• Do not use excessive pressure to apply the blades to your lip or other part of your face.
• Do not use this appliance for any purpose other than trimming beard and hair.
  – Doing so may cause skin injury.
• Do not directly apply the blades on ears or uneven skin (such as swellings, injuries or blemishes).
  – Doing so may cause injury to ears or uneven skin.
• Do not allow pins or trash to adhere to the power plug or the appliance plug.
  – Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
• Do not drop or subject to shock.
  – Doing so may cause injury.
• Do not wrap the cord around the adaptor when storing.
  – Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break with the
• load, and may cause fire due to short circuit. Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed before use.
  – Failure to do so may cause skin injury.
• Disconnect the adaptor from the household outlet
• when not using.
  – Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration. Disconnect the adaptor or the appliance plug by holding onto the adaptor or the appliance plug instead of the cord.
  – Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
• The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with this appliance. Do not use the battery with other products.
• Do not charge the battery after it has been removed from the appliance.
• Do not throw into fire or apply heat.
• Do not solder, disassemble, or modify the battery.
• Do not let the positive and negative terminals of the battery get in contact with each other through metallic objects.
• Do not carry or store the battery together with metallic jewelry such as necklaces and hairpins.
• Never peel off the tube.
  – Doing so may cause fluid leak, overheating, or explosion. The battery contains alkaline fluid. If it comes in contact with the eyes, do not rub the eyes, and thoroughly rinse with clean water, such as tap water.
  – Failure to do so may cause loss of vision. Consult a physician immediately.
• After removing the rechargeable battery, do not keep it within reach of children and infants.
  – The battery will harm the body if accidentally swallowed. If this happens, consult a physician immediately.
• The battery contains alkaline fluid. If it comes in contact with the skin or clothes, rinse off with clean water, such as tap water.
  – Failure to do so may cause skin injury.

Intended use

• Before and after each use, apply oil at the places marked with circle. (See page 11.)
• Before using an attachment, check that it has been installed correctly. Failure to do so may cause beard and hair to be cut too short.
• Store the trimmer in a place with low humidity after use.
• The appliance should not be used on animals.

Parts identification

Main body

1. Trimming Length Indicator
2. Power switch (0·charge/1)
3. Quick Adjust Dial
4. Charge Indicator Lamp
5. Appliance socket
   Blade
6. Moving Blade
7. Stationary Blade
8. Cleaning Lever
9. Mounting hook
   Comb Attachment
   AC adaptor (RE9-16/RE9-55)
   • The shape of the AC adaptor differs depending on the area.
   • One of the power supply unit specified is provided with this appliance.
10. Adaptor
11. Power plug
12. Cord
13. Appliance plug

Accessories

• Oil
• Cleaning Brush
• Pouch

Charging the trimmer

Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.

1. Connect the appliance plug to the appliance socket.
2. Plug in the adaptor into a household outlet.
   • Check that the charge indicator lamp glows.
   • The power switch should be set to 0 charge during charging.
   • Charging is completed after approx. 8 hours.
3. After charging is complete, the charge indicator lamp is solid on. Please disconnect the adaptor from the household outlet.

Notes

• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 °C – 35 °C. Battery performance may decrease outside of the recommended temperature.
• A full charge supplies enough power for approximately 50 minutes of use.
  The operating time may differ depending on the frequency of use, the operating method and the ambient temperature.
• When the appliance is not used for 6 months or more, the battery will weaken (leak battery fluid, etc.). Fully charge the battery once every 6 months.
• When charging the trimmer for the first time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the lamp on the main body may not glow for a few minutes, or the operating time may shorten. Please charge it for more than 16 hours in such cases.

AC operation

If you connect the AC adaptor to the trimmer in the same way as for charging, and turn on the power, you can use it.

• If the remaining battery is too low, the blades may move slowly or stop, even with the AC operation. In this case, charge the battery for 3 minutes or more.
• The battery will be discharged, even with the AC operation.

Attaching and removing the comb attachment

Attaching the comb attachment
Mount the comb attachment to the main body until “1” appears in the trimming length indicator

Removing the comb attachment
Hold the main body securely and remove the comb attachment from the main body.

Using the trimmer

• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
• Be careful not to cut your hand with the blade when attaching or removing the comb attachment.
• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature approximately 0 °C or lower.

Mount the comb attachment.

It can also be used without the comb attachment. (Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm)

Turn the dial and adjust the trimming length indication mark to the desired length.
• For more length settings, please refer the table.

Trimming Beard Slide the power switch upwards to turn on the appliance.

Trimming Beard

Place the angled face of the comb against the skin and cut the beard by moving the trimmer in all directions to obtain a uniform cut. With curly facial hair, the comb attachment may not cut all of the hair. In this case, remove the comb attachment and use a conventional comb to draw out the remaining uncut hair.
When shaping the beard, remove the comb attachment. Place the angled edge against the skin and make the border of the beard even.
• Beard trimmings may collect inside the attachment when a large volume of beard is cut, so discard beard trimmings after each use.

Cleaning the trimmer

• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
• Clean the housing only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy tap water. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals.

It is recommended to clean after every use.

1. Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.
2. Remove the comb attachment.
3. Hold the main body, place your thumb against the blades and then push them away from the main body.
4. Brush off any beard and hair trimmings from the main body and from around the blade.
5. Brush any beard and hair trimmings out from between the stationary blade and the moving blade while pressing down the cleaning lever to raise the moving blade.
6. Apply the oil to the blade. (See page 11.)
7. Attach the comb attachment and blades to the trimmer.

Cleaning blade & comb attachment

We recommend cleaning when it gets dirty

1. Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.
2. Remove the comb attachment and blade.
3. Clean the blade and the comb attachments with running water.
   • Rinse with water and shake up and down several times to remove the water.
4. Wipe off the water with a towel and let them dry naturally.
5. Apply the oil to the blade after drying.
6. Attach the comb attachment and blade to the trimmer.

Notice
Washable parts only contain: Blade and Comb Attachment
• The blade and comb attachment must be dried out before being installed on the trimmer; otherwise the trimmer may fail to work due to the rusty motor.

Lubrication

Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
Apply a drop of oil to each of the circled five points.

Remounting the blade
Fit the mounting hook into the blade mounting on the trimmer and then push in until you hear a click.

Blade life

Blade life varies according to the frequency and period of use of the trimmer.
For example, the life expectancy is approximately 3 years if the unit is used for 5 minutes 10 times a month. Replace the blades if cutting efficiency reduces substantially despite proper maintenance.

Battery life

Battery life will vary according to the frequency and length of use.
If the battery is charged once a month, the service life will be approximately 3 years.
If the operating time is significantly shorter even after a full charge, the battery has reached the end of its life.

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery

Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing of the trimmer.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially designated location if there is one.
This figure must only be used when disposing of the trimmer, and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the trimmer yourself, it may cause malfunction.

• Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.
• Slide the power switch upwards to turn on the appliance and then keep the power on until the battery is completely discharged.
• Perform steps 1 to 5 and lift the battery, and then remove it.
• Please take care not to short-circuit the battery.

For environmental protection and recycling of materials
This trimmer contains a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country.

Specifications

This product is intended for household use only.