Panasonic ER-GB42 Rechargeable Beard/Hair Trimmer Instruction Manual

Panasonic ER-GB42 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.

WARNING

Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a household outlet with a wet hand.
Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not immerse the AC adaptor in water or wash it with water.
Do not place the AC adaptor over or near a water-filled sink or bathtub.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
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 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.
Do not use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor for this product. Also, do not use any other product with the supplied AC adaptor. (See page 8.)
Doing so may cause burn or fire due to short circuit.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the AC adaptor.Fully insert the power plug.
Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
Always unplug the power plug from the household outlet when cleaning.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
Regularly clean the power plug and the charging plug to prevent dust from accumulating.
Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation failure caused by humidity. Disconnect the power plug and wipe with a dry cloth.

In case of an abnormality or malfunction
Immediately stop using and remove the power plug if there is an abnormality or malfunction.

Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. <Abnormality or malfunction cases>
The main unit or AC adaptor is deformed or abnormally hot.
The main unit or AC adaptor smells of burning.
There is an abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit or AC adaptor. – Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service centre.

This product

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.).

Preventing accidents

Do not store within the reach of children or infants.
Do not let them use it.
Putting the blade, and/or oil container in the mouth may cause accidents or injury.
If the oil is consumed accidentally, do not induce vomiting. Please 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.

DANGER
The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with this trimmer. Do not use the battery with other products. Do not charge the battery after it has been removed from the product.

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 leaks, overheating, or explosions.

Intended use

This WET/DRY trimmer can be used for wet trimming or for dry trimming. You can use this watertight trimmer in a shower and clean with water. The following symbol means that it is suitable for use in a bath or shower.
Be sure to mount the attachment after each use. Otherwise, infants may remove the blade and accidentally swallow it, or the blade may be deformed.
Before and after each use, apply oil at the places marked with arrows. (See page 13.)
The trimmer may become warm during operation and/or charging. This is normal.
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.
Before using an attachment, check that it has been installed correctly. Failure to do so may cause 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.
Charge the appliance correctly according to these Operating Instructions.(See page 8 “Charging the trimmer”.)
This appliance contains battery that is only replaceable by skilled persons. Please contact an authorized service center for the details of the repair. A power supply unit is required for connecting the electrical appliance to the supply mains. The type reference of the power supply unit is marked near the symbol.

Parts identification

The Main body

Water inlet
Trimming height indicator
Dial (Height adjustment control)
Power switch
Appliance socket
B Blade
Cleaning lever
Moving blade
Stationary blade
Mounting hook
C Comb attachment for beard (1 mm to 10 mm)
D AC adaptor (RE9-92) (The shape of the AC adaptor differs depending on the area.)
Charge indicator lamp
Charging plug
Cord
m Power plug

Accessories

E Cleaning brush
F Oil

Charging the trimmer

Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.

Place the trimmer on the AC adaptor

Plug the trimmer into the AC adaptor until it clicks into place.
Remove the trimmer with one hand while pressing the AC adaptor with the other hand.

Insert the power plug into a household outlet.

The charging time differs depending on the rated voltage.(See page 15.)
Check that the charge indicator lamp glows.

Disconnect the plug after charging is completed.

The charge indicator lamp continues to glow after charging is complete. There is no indication to show that “charging is complete”.
Notes
To keep charging the battery will not affect battery performance.
If there is noise from the radio or other sources while using or charging the product, move to a different location to use the product.
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.
You can charge the battery before it is completely discharged. However, it is recommended to charge when the battery is completely discharged. The battery life depends strongly on factors such as how it is used and stored.
Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 – 35 °C. Battery performance may decrease under extremely low or high temperatures.
A full charge supplies enough power for approximately 50 minutes of use. (Based on dry using at 20 – 30 °C.) The operating time may differ depending on the frequency of use and the operating method.
When charging the trimmer for the first time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the operating time may shorten. Please charge it for more than 20 hours in such cases.
The charge indicator lamp glows and stays on until the plug is disconnected from a household outlet.

Using the trimmer

Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 0 °C.

Mount the desired comb attachment and adjust the trimming height as needed. (See this page.)

It can also be used without the comb attachment. (Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm)
Actual hair length will be a little longer than the height you set.

Press the power switch to turn on the power

Trimming beard

Dry trimming

Trimming with the comb attachment
Do not use with shaving creams applied or when the beard is wet.

Press the power switch to turn off the trimmer.
Mount the attachment and adjust the dial.
Press the power switch to turn on the trimmer.
the power holding the trimmer with itch facing up, trim by bringing the blade in contact with the skin and moving the trimmer against the flow of the beard.
- Hair trimmings may collect inside the attachment when a large volume of beard is cut, so discard hair trimmings after each use.
- Trimming without the comb attachment

Beard shaping

Above and below lips
Holding the trimmer with the power switch facing down, cut across a line with the blade at a 90° angle to the skin.
Ends of moustache
Holding the trimmer with the power switch facing outside, trim gradually from the ends by bringing the blade in contact with the skin.
Beard
Holding the trimmer with the power switch facing outside, trim by bringing the blade in contact with the skin and cutting along a line while moving the trimmer forward.
Sideburns
Holding the trimmer with the power switch facing down, trim by moving the trimmer downward with the blade at a 90°angle to the sideburns.
Shaping the hair around your ears Trim the hair around your ears by holding the main body sideways.
Trimming the downy hair
Holding the trimmer with the power switch facing outside, trim by bringing the blade in contact with the skin.

Wet trimming

Trimming without the comb attachment
Cut your beard or downy hair with water or facial cleanser on your face.
Wet trimming will decrease the friction, allowing a smooth touch. Wet trimming is recommended to trim a fuller beard to a length of 0.5 mm without an attachment.

Remove the comb attachment.
Apply water, soap, etc. to your face.
Press the power switch to turn
Cut your beard slowly, moving upward from the bottom with the power switch facing outside.

Notes

Do not use any shaving creams as these may cause a decrease in cutting performance due to scoring of the blades.
Make sure to rinse the main body with water and apply the oil to the blades after wet trimming.

Cleaning the trimmer

Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.

Cleaning with a brush

Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor. Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
Remove the comb attachment and blade.
Brush off any hair trimmings from the main body and from around the blade.
Brush any hair trimmings out from between the stationary blade and the moving blade while pressing down the cleaning lever to raise the moving blade.
Apply the oil to the blade.
Attach the comb attachment and blade to the trimmer.

Lubrication

Apply the oil to the trimmer before and after each use.
Apply a drop of oil to each point indicated by the arrows.
Removing the blade
Hold the main body, place your thumb against the blades, and then push them away from the main body.
Remounting the blade
Fit the mounting hook into the blade mounting on the trimmer, and then push in until you hear a click.

Troubleshooting

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

Blade life

Blade life varies according to the frequency and period of use of the trimmer.
For example, the blade life is approximately 3 years when using the trimmer for 5 minutes 10 times a month. Replace
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.

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery

Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing of the trimmer.
The battery is to be disposed of safely.

Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.
Press the power switch to turn on the power and then keep the power on until the battery is completely discharged. Perform Steps a to l , and then lift the battery to remove it.
Take care not to short-circuit the positive and negative terminals of the removed battery, and insulate the terminals by applying tape to them.

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 designated location if there is one.

Specifications

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