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USER MANUAL ER-GP30 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions AC/Rechargeable Professional Hair Clipper Model No. ER‑GP30

Operating Instructions

AC/Rechargeable Professional Hair Clipper Model No. ER‑GP30

Safety precautions 6

Parts identification9

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery13

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. • Do not use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor for any purpose. Also, do not use any other product with the supplied AC adaptor. (See page 9.) 4

• Keep the appliance dry.

• The following symbol indicates that a specific detachable power supply unit is required for connecting the electrical appliance to the supply mains. The type reference of power supply unit is marked near the symbol.

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

►Power ► supply Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a household outlet with a wet hand.

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 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.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

Do not immerse appliance and AC adaptor in water or wash it with water.

Do not place the appliance and AC adaptor over or near 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.

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 a 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.

► 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 abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit or AC adaptor. - Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service centre.

► product 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 centre for repair (battery change, etc.).

► 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 and injury.

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.

►Protecting ► the skin Do not press the blade against the skin. Do not use the clipper for any purpose other than hair trimming. Do not directly apply the blades on ears or rough skin (such as swellings, injuries or blemishes). - Doing so may cause injury to ears or uneven skin.

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

- Failure to do so may cause skin injury.

Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.

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

►Note ► the following precautions Do not allow metal objects or trash to adhere to the power plug or the charging plug.

Handling of the removed battery when disposing

DANGER Disconnect the power plug from the household outlet when not using.

The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with this clipper. 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 jewellery such as necklaces and hairpins. ••Never tear the paper tube.

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

- 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 AC 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.

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

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

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

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.

If the battery fluid leaks out, do not touch the battery with your bare hands.

- The battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes in contact with your eyes.

Do not rub your eyes. Wash immediately with clean water and consult a physician. - The battery fluid may cause inflammation or injury if it comes in contact with the skin or clothes. Wash it off thoroughly with clean water and consult a physician.

• This clipper is designed for professional use to trim hair. It can be operated on rechargeable battery. • Before and after each use, apply oil at the marked places. (See page 12.) Failure to apply the oil may cause the following problems. - The clipper has become blunt. - Shorter operating time. - Louder sound. • Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals. Doing so may cause failure, cracking or discoloration of the main body. Clean the main body only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy tap water. • You should not allow permanent wave lotion, hair dyeing or hair spray to come into contact with the main body or the blades. Doing so may result in cracking or corrosion. • Before using an attachment, check that it has been installed correctly. Failure to do so may cause hair to be cut too short.

Parts identification

1 Power switch [ / ] 2 Charge indicator lamp ( 3 Appliance socket B Blade 4 Mounting hook 5 Cleaning lever 6 Moving blade 7 Stationary blade C 3 mm/6 mm comb attachment D 9 mm/12 mm comb attachment

E 15 mm/18 mm comb attachment

) F AC adaptor (RE9‑85) (The shape of the power plug differs depending on the area.) 8 Adaptor 9 Power plug : Cord ; Appliance plug Accessories G Cleaning brush H Oil

• 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.

Charging the clipper

• Make sure that the clipper is turned off.

1 Insert into the clipper. in the adaptor into a 2 Plug household outlet.

•• Charging is completed after approx. 8 hours.

•• Check the charge indicator lamp ( ) glows.

the adaptor from the household

3 Disconnect outlet when charging is complete.

(for safety and to reduce energy usage)

•• The charge indicator lamp ( ) continues to glow after charging is complete. There is no indication to show that “charging is complete”. Notes • If there is crackling noise on radios or other devices while charging, charge the clipper using a different household outlet. • 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 clipper 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. • Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 °C – 35 °C. Battery performance may decrease outside of the recommended temperature. • 1 full charge will provide approximately 40 minutes of continuous operation.

If you connect the AC adaptor to the clipper 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.

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

the trimming heights indicated on the

1 Select insides and sides of the attachments. the power switch on the main body to the 2 Slide “ ” position to turn on the clipper.

Removing and mounting the comb attachments

Mounting the attachment Align the front of the attachment with the blade (1), and then press the attachment against the main body (2).

• Clean the clipper and the blade after each use. (If not cleaned, the motion will become poor and the sharpness will worsen.) • Make sure that the clipper is turned off.

Removing the attachment

Slide one side of the attachment off the mounting in direction indicated with the arrow.

1. Brush off any hairs from the clipper and from around the blade.

Removing and mounting the blade • Make sure that the clipper is turned off. Removing the blade Hold the clipper with the switch facing upward and push the blade with your thumb while catching the blade in your other hand.

Fit the mounting hook into the blade mounting on the clipper and push in until it clicks.

2. Brush off the hairs from the blade edge.

3. Brush the hairs out from between the stationary blade and the moving blade while pressing down on the cleaning lever (a) to raise the moving blade.

• Apply the oil to the clipper before and after each use.

Apply a drop of the oil to each indicated point. Attach the blade to the main body, turn on the power and allow to run for approximately 5 seconds. Failure to apply the oil may cause the following problems due to rust, wear or burn out. - The clipper has become blunt. - Shorter operating time. - Louder sound. ►►Replacement parts Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service Centre Replacement parts for ER-GP30

The clipper has become blunt. Operating time is short. Clipper stopped functioning.

The clipper cannot be charged.

Until problems are solved, please follow each procedure as follows; 1. Charge the clipper. (See page 10.) 2. Clean the blade and apply oil. (See pages 11 and 12.) 3. Replace the blade. (See page 11.) 4. Have the battery replaced by an authorized service centre. Insert the appliance plug into the clipper firmly. Charge within the recommended charging temperature of 0 °C to 35 °C. Apply oil. (See this page.) Have the battery replaced by an authorized service centre.

If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the appliance or a service centre authorised by

Panasonic for repair.

Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing 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 the clipper, and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the clipper yourself, it may cause malfunction. • Remove the clipper from the AC adaptor. • Slide the power switch to turn on the power and then keep the power on until the battery is completely discharged. • Perform steps 1 to 6 and lift the battery, and then 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.

See the name plate on the AC adaptor.

(Automatic voltage conversion)

Removing the built-in rechargeable 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.

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol) This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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