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USER MANUAL ER-GS60 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions (Household) Rechargeable Self‑hair Clipper Model No. ER‑GS60

Operating Instructions

(Household) Rechargeable Self‑hair Clipper Model No. ER‑GS60

Safety precautions 6

Parts identification9

Attaching or removing the comb attachments10

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery16

Using the trimming height comb attachment10

Caution for AC Mains Lead17

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

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

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped.

• This WET/DRY clipper can be used for wet trimming or for dry trimming. You can use this watertight clipper in the shower and clean with water. The following symbol means suitable for use in a bath or shower.

• Do not use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor.

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or 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 and improper use is performed.

DANGER Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.

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.

DANGER This product has a built-in rechargeable battery.

Do not throw into flame or heat.

- Doing so may cause fluid leak, overheating, or explosion.

WARNING Always unplug the power plug from a household outlet when cleaning.

- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.

Make sure to use AC 220 – 240 V.

- Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

Regularly clean the power 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.

Fully insert the power plug.

- Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

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.

- Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

<Abnormality or failure cases>

••The main unit or AC adaptor is deformed or abnormally hot. ••The main unit or AC adaptor smells of burning. ••There is abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit or AC adaptor. - Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.

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.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

Never use the AC adaptor in a bathroom or a shower stall.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

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.

- Doing so may cause burn or fire due to shorting.

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.

- Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

Contact an authorized service center for repair (battery change, etc.).

Do not store within the reach of children or infants.

Do not let them use it. - Putting the blade and/or the cleaning brush in the mouth or drinking the oil may cause accidents and injury.

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 damage or modify, or forcefully bend, pull, or twist the power cord.

Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch the power cord.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

CAUTION Disconnect the power plug from the household outlet when not charging.

- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.

Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed before use.

- Failure to do so may cause skin injury.

Disconnect the power plug by holding onto it instead of the power cord.

- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

Immediately stop using and remove the power plug if there is an abnormality or failure.

Do not modify or repair.

CAUTION When using a shampoo during wet trimming, read the warning label of the shampoo and use it correctly.

- Failure to do so may result in physical problems.

Be careful not to get shampoo in the eyes during wet trimming. Wash with running water immediately when shampoo gets in the eyes.

- Failure to do so may result in physical problems.

Do not allow pins or trash to adhere to the power plug or the side terminals.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the AC adaptor when storing.

- Doing so may cause the wire in the power cord to break with the load, and may cause fire due to shorting.

Do not use the clipper for any purpose other than hair trimming.

- Doing so may cause skin injury.

Do not directly apply the blades on ears or rough skin (such as swellings, injuries or blemishes).

- Doing so may cause injury to the ears or rough skin.

Do not press the blade against the skin.

- Doing so may cause skin injury.

Do not drop or subject to shock.

- Doing so may cause injury.

•• The appliance should not be used on animals. •• Before and after each use, apply oil at the places marked with arrows. (See page 14.)

•• The clipper may become warm during use and charging.

However, this is not a malfunction. •• 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. •• Store the clipper in a place with low humidity after use.

A Main body 1 Trimming height indicator 2 Side terminals 3 Power switch 4 Water inlet

Charging the clipper

Perform the following steps to charge the clipper if it seems to lose the speed.

off the clipper and insert

1 Turn it in the AC adaptor until it

clicks as illustrated.

B Side view with trimming height comb attachment

5 3 mm adjustment scale 6 3 mm adjustment indicator

> Trimming height 7 Cleaning lever adjustment lever 8 Moving blade F AC adaptor (RE7‑69) 9 Stationary blade (RE7‑74 for the United : Mounting hook Kingdom) D 1 mm comb attachment (The shape of the AC (1 mm) adaptor differs depending E Trimming height comb on the area.) attachment  Charging terminals (2 mm to 10 mm)  Charge indicator lamp ; 3 mm adjustment buttons  Power cord < Trimming height window  Power plug = Trimming height indication Accessories mark G Cleaning brush H Oil

Parts identification

•• The clipper 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 clipper with power switch turned on, it will start working when you remove from the AC adaptor.

2 Put the power plug into a household outlet.

•• The charge indicator lamp glows red. •• Charging time differs depending on the rated voltage. RE7‑69 Charging time

220 V Approx. 10 hours

230 V Approx. 8 hours

RE7‑74 for 220 V the United

240 V Approx. 8 hours

the power 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 power plug is disconnected from a household outlet. •• A full charge supplies enough power for approximately 40 minutes of use.

• Make sure that the clipper is turned off.

►►1 mm comb attachment Attach/remove the comb attachment to/from the main body. • It will make a clicking sound when attached correctly.

•• When charging the clipper 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

20 hours in such cases.

You cannot operate the clipper while charging.

Attaching or removing the comb attachments

►►Trimming height comb attachment

Attach to/remove from the main body while pressing on the 3 mm adjustment buttons. • It will make a clicking sound when attached correctly.

Using the trimming height comb attachment

• Make sure that the clipper is turned off. 1. Mount the trimming height comb attachment to the main body. 2. Slide up and down while pressing on the 3 mm adjustment buttons.

3. Slide the trimming height adjustment lever to the left or right and adjust the trimming height indication mark to the number indicating the desired length.

The trimming height adjustment lever and the trimming height indicator positions

•• Trim in dry when trimming without the comb attachment.

•• Wet trimming is recommended when trimming to approximately 5 mm or shorter lengths. •• When trimming in wet, you may not get desired results depending on the length of the hair before trimming (should be approximately 10 mm or longer) and/or hair condition (permed hair, etc.). For such cases, it is recommended to trim in dry.

1 Lather hair with a shampoo.

2 Softly remove the foam with your hands.

•• Do not use any hair washing agent other than shampoo.

Trimming the entire area in wet

•• Hair trimmings can easily accumulate on the comb attachment when there is too much foam.

the desired comb attachment to the

• To trim to 1 mm length, use the 1 mm comb attachment.

• 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.

• Make sure there is no damage to the blade.

• We recommend using the clipper in an ambient temperature range of 0 – 35 °C. If used outside this range, the appliance may stop operating.

Trimming scale and the length 3 mm (estimate) adjustment indicator positions

the clipper with the power switch at the

4 Holding bottom, trim by moving the clipper back and forth in small motions toward the crown of your head, taking care not to lift the comb attachment from your scalp.

the overall length is even, trim by slowly

5 Once crisscrossing from various directions to avoid

Trimming entire area in dry

• If you have styling product on your hair, trim after washing it off and drying the hair completely. • Do not directly apply the blades on rough skin (such as swellings, injuries, or blemishes) when trimming without the comb attachment.

the desired comb attachment to the

1 Attach main body. the clipper with the power switch at the 2 Holding bottom, trim by moving the clipper slowly against the flow of hair and toward the crown of your head.

slowly while crisscrossing from various

3 Trim directions to avoid missing any spots. Points during wet trimming Hair trimmings may accumulate in the comb attachment, so wash with water frequently during trimming. • The comb attachment can be washed with water while it is attached to the main body.

1. Attach the desired comb attachment to the main body.

2. Holding the clipper with the power switch at the bottom, trim around the ears and neckline ( ) by lifting the tip of the comb attachment little by little from the hairline. •• When trimming the entire area to 9 mm, use 6 mm as a rough standard trimming height for the neckline.

•• It is recommended to clean at every use.

•• Always wash with water after wet trimming. ▼

1. Remove the clipper from the AC adaptor.

Trimming the downy hair around the neckline in wet/dry

1. Remove the comb attachment. 2. Hold the clipper with the power switch upward, touching the blade perpendicular to the area of downy hair, and move the clipper downward along the skin.

Cleaning the clipper

Trimming around the ears and neckline in wet/dry

2. Remove the comb attachment and turn the clipper 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 clipper off.

2. Remove the comb attachment and blade.

3. Clean the clipper, the blade and the comb attachments with running water.

•• To maintain sharpness, remove the hair trimmings between trimmings.

•• It is recommended to ask someone else to trim around your own ears and neckline.

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

• It will dry faster with the blade removed. 5. Apply the oil to the blade after drying. (See this page.) 6. Attach the comb attachment and blade to the clipper.

Cleaning with the brush

1. Remove the clipper from the AC adaptor. • Make sure that the clipper 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.

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.

6. Apply the oil to the blade. 7. Attach the comb attachment and blade to the clipper.

Apply the oil to the clipper before and after each use. Apply a drop of the oil to the points indicated by the arrows.

Remounting the blade

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

The clipper has become blunt.

Replace the blade. (See page 14.) Clean the blade and apply oil. (See pages 13 and 14.) Charge the clipper. (See page 9.)

Clipper stopped functioning.

Charge the battery for approximately 20 hours continuously to rejuvenate it.

If few uses remain even after charging, the battery has reached the end of its life. (Fluid may be leaking due to degradation at the end of battery life.) Contact an authorized service center for repair. Push the main body into the AC adaptor all the way and make sure the charge status lamp glows.

The clipper cannot be charged.

Gently wipe the side terminals and the charging terminals of AC adaptor with a cloth or tissue damped with water.

Clipper can be used for only about 10 minutes even after charging.

Contact an authorized service center for repair.

The clipper cannot be properly cleaned even after water is poured from the water inlet.

When the clipper is very dirty, remove the blade and wash with water.

Confirm that the blade is properly attached.

Blade life varies according to the frequency and length of use of the clipper. For example, the blade life is approximately 2 years when using the clipper for 20 minutes twice a month. Replace the blades if cutting efficiency reduces substantially despite proper maintenance.

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 clipper 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.

Charge within the recommended charging temperature of 0 °C to

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery

Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing of the clipper.

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 clipper, and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the clipper yourself, it will no longer be waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction. • Remove the clipper from the AC adaptor when removing the battery. • Press the power switch to turn on the power and then keep the power on until the battery is completely discharged. • Perform steps 1 to 9 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 clipper 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.

See the name plate on the AC adaptor.

220 V Approx. 10 hours

230 V Approx. 8 hours

RE7‑74 for 220 V the United

Kingdom 240 V 53 (dB (A) re 1 pW)

This product is intended for household use only.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13‑AMPERE SOCKET.

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 3‑ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 3‑ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use Remove the connector cover.

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.

Sørg for at anvende AC 220 – 240 V.

For at fjerne let snavs

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