ER-GB40 - Electric mower PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ER-GB40 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions (Household) Rechargeable Beard/Hair Trimmer Model No. ER‑GB40 English 2 Dansk 50 Česky

Deutsch 10 Português 58 Slovensky

Français 18 Norsk 66 Magyar

Italiano 26 Svenska 74 Română

Nederlands 34 Suomi 82 Türkçe

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use. ER-GB40_EU.indb

2012/06/14 13:21:04 English Thank you for choosing a Panasonic trimmer. Please read all instructions before use. Important This trimmer has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into fire, apply heat, or charge, use, or leave in a high temperature environment. ► Before use This WET/DRY trimmer can be used for wet trimming or for dry trimming. You can use this watertight trimmer in the shower and clean with water. The following symbol means suitable for use in a bath or shower. ► Using the trimmer

• Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed before use.
• Terminate usage when there is an abnormality or failure.
• Turn off the appliance before changing the trimming length or removing the comb attachment.
• Before and after each use, apply oil at the places marked with arrows. (See page 8.)
• The appliance should not be used on animals.
• Do not press the blade against the skin.
• Do not use the trimmer for any purpose other than trimming.

• 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. ► Charging the trimmer
• Never use the AC adaptor in the bathroom or shower room.
• Use the dedicated AC adaptor (RE7‑69) (RE7‑74 for the United Kingdom) only. Do not use the dedicated AC adaptor to charge other appliances.
• Charge the appliance in a location where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources, at temperatures of 0 °C to 35 °C.
• Plug in the AC adaptor into a household outlet where there is no moisture and handle it with dry hands.
• The trimmer may become warm during use and charging. However, this is not a malfunction.
• Hold the plug when disconnecting it from the household outlet. If you tug on the power cord, you may damage it.
• Do not use the trimmer if the power cord or the AC adaptor is worn, or if the plug does not fit snugly in the outlet.
• Do not damage or deform the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or trap it between objects.
• The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped. ► Cleaning the trimmer Warning Disconnect the plug from the household outlet before cleaning to prevent electric shock.
• The housing should not be taken apart as this can affect the watertight construction of the appliance.

English Parts identification

• If you clean the trimmer with water, do not use salt water or hot water. Do not soak the trimmer in water for a long period of time.
• 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.
• Do not wash the AC adaptor with water.
• Clean the power plug regularly to remove any dust or dirt. ► Storing the trimmer
• Store the trimmer in a place with low humidity after use.
• Do not store the trimmer where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
• Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor when storing it.
• Do not bend the power cord or wrap it around the AC adaptor.
• Store the AC adaptor in a dry area where it is protected from damage.
• Keep the oil away from children.

A Main body 1 Trimming height indicator 2 Dial (Height adjustment control) 3 Side terminals 4 Power switch 5 Water inlet B Blade block 6 Cleaning lever 7 Moving blade 8 Stationary blade 9 Mounting hook

C Comb attachment (1 mm to 10 mm) D AC adaptor (RE7‑69) (RE7‑74 for the United Kingdom) Charging terminals Charge indicator lamp Power cord E Oil F Cleaning brush

2012/06/14 13:21:05 English

• A full charge supplies enough power for approximately 50 minutes of use. Charge Charging the trimmer You cannot operate the trimmer while charging. Perform the following steps to charge the trimmer if it seems to lose the speed. off the trimmer and insert 1 Turn it in the AC adaptor until it

clicks as illustrated.

• The trimmer will not charge unless the side terminals are in contact with the charging terminals.
• Wipe off any water droplets on the side terminals.
• If you charge the trimmer with power switch turned on, it will start working when you remove from the AC adaptor.

Use Using the comb attachment Make sure that the trimmer is turned off. 1 Turn the dial to the “1” position. the comb attachment to the 2 Mount main body until it clicks. 2 Put the plug into a household outlet. The charge indicator lamp glows red.

• Charging time differs depending on the rated voltage. (See page 9.)
• When charging the trimmer for the first time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the charge indicator lamp may not glow for a few minutes, or the operating time may shorten. Please charge it for more than 18 hours in such cases. the plug after charging is 3 Disconnect completed.

• To keep charging the battery will not affect battery performance.
• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 ‑ 35 °C. The battery may not charge properly or not at all under extreme low or high temperatures.
• The charge indicator lamp glows and stays on until the plug is disconnected from a household outlet. the dial to move the comb attachment to 3 Turn the desired trimming length (between 1 mm and 10 mm). Trimming length (mm) (estimate)

Trimming length (mm) (estimate)

• Actual hair length will be a little longer than the height you set.

2012/06/14 13:21:06 Dry trimming ► Trimming with the comb attachment Do not use with shaving creams applied or when the beard is wet. 1 Press the power switch to turn off the trimmer. the attachment and adjust the dial. 2 Mount (See page 4.) the power switch to turn on 3 Press the trimmer. the trimmer with the power 4 Hold switch facing downward, and cut Shaping your moustache English Make sure there is no damage to the blade. We recommend using the trimmer in an ambient temperature range of 0 - 35 °C. If used outside this range, the appliance may stop operating. ► Trimming without the comb attachment ■ Above the lips Place the trimmer at a right angle to your skin with the power switch facing upwards and trim around your moustache.

To round out the shape, trim around your moustache by holding the main body sideways. ■ Trimming the edge of beard Cut your beard gradually with the power switch facing your skin, taking care not to cut too much. Shaping your sideburns Place the trimmer at a right angle to your skin and cut your sideburns. the beard by moving the trimmer back 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.

2012/06/14 13:21:07 English Shaping the hair around your ears Trim the hair around your ears by holding the main body sideways. Cutting your vellus hair Cut your vellus hair slowly, moving upward from the bottom with the power switch facing your skin.

• Trimming your beard or moustache without an attachment will trim hair length to approx. 0.5 mm. Wet trimming ► Trimming without the comb attachment the power switch to turn on 3 Press the trimmer. your beard slowly, moving 4 Cut upward from the bottom with the power switch facing your skin. 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. Cut your beard or vellus hair with water or face-wash 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.

1 Remove the comb attachment. 2 Apply water, soap, etc., to your face.

2012/06/14 13:21:09 Clean Cleaning the trimmer

1. Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.

To remove light dirt

2. Remove the comb

attachment and turn the trimmer on.

3. Run water down the water

inlet at the back of the main body, rinse thoroughly for approximately 20 seconds, and then turn the trimmer off.

• Rinse with water and shake up and down several times to remove the water.

2. Remove the comb

attachment and blade.

3. Clean the trimmer and the

blade with running water.

1. Remove the trimmer from the

• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.

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 hair trimmings from the

main body and from around the blade.

It is recommended to clean at every use. English Cleaning with the brush

5. 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.

• Rinse with water and shake up and down several times to remove the water.

4. Wipe off the water with a towel and let it

• It will dry faster with the blade removed.

5. Apply the oil to the blade after drying.

6. Attach the comb attachment and blade

6. Apply the oil to the blade.

7. Attach the comb attachment and blade to the trimmer.

2012/06/14 13:21:10 Lubrication English Apply the oil to the trimmer before and after each use. Apply a drop of the oil to the points indicated by the arrows. 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. Do not dismantle or replace the battery so that you can use the trimmer again. This could cause fire or an electric shock. Please contact an authorised service center.

• Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor when removing the battery.
• Perform steps 1 to ; and lift the battery, and then remove it.
• Please take care not to short-circuit the battery.

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 length 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 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 every 2 weeks, the service life will be approximately 3 years.

• It is recommended that the trimmer be recharged at least every 6 months even when not in regular use because the charge will drain from the battery and its service life may be shortened.

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.

2012/06/14 13:21:11 See the name plate on the AC adaptor. Motor voltage

1.2 V

Charging time RE7‑69 230 V Approx. 8 hours RE7‑74 for the United Kingdom 240 V Approx. 8 hours 230 V Approx. 10 hours Airborne Acoustical 53 (dB (A) re 1 pW) Noise This product is intended for household use only. English Power source Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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