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USER MANUAL ER-GP80 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions AC/Rechargeable Professional Hair Clipper Model No. ER‑GP80

Operating Instructions

AC/Rechargeable Professional Hair Clipper Model No. ER‑GP80

Safety precautions 5

Parts identification8

Frequently asked questions13

Charging the hair clipper9

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery13

Using the hair clipper10

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. • Keep the appliance dry.

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.

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.

Do not damage or modify, or forcefully bend, pull, or twist the 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.

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. Do not charge, use, or leave in high temperatures.

- Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.

Do not modify or repair.

This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.

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

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

This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.

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

WARNING Immediately stop using and remove the adaptor if there is an abnormality or malfunction.

Do not immerse appliance in water or wash it with water.

Do not place the appliance over or near water filled sink or bathtub.

<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.

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

Do not use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor and charging stand. Also, do not charge any other product with the supplied AC adaptor and charging stand.

- Doing so may cause burn or fire due to short circuit.

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.

Always ensure the appliance 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.

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

- Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service centre.

Always unplug the adaptor from a household outlet when cleaning.

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

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.

- Doing so may cause skin injury.

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 or the charging stand 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.

DANGER 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 hit, disassemble, modify, or puncture with a nail. ••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. ••Do not charge, use, or leave the battery where it will be exposed to high temperatures, such as under direct sunlight or near other sources of heat. ••Never peel off the tube. - Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.

WARNING 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.

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

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).

► of the rechargeable battery

• This clipper is designed for professional use to trim hair. It can be operated on either an AC adaptor or rechargeable battery. • Before and after each use, apply oil at the places marked with arrows. (See page 12.) • The clipper may become warm during operation and/or charging. This is normal. • You should not allow permanent wave lotion, hair restorer or hair spray to come into contact with the main body or the blades. Doing so may result in cracking, discoloring or corrosion. • 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.

- 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.

If the battery fluid leaks out, take the following procedures. Do not touch the battery with your bare hands.

Parts identification

A Main body  Trimming height indicator  Power switch  Dial (Height adjustment control)  Recharge lamp  Charge status lamp  Appliance socket B Blade  Mounting hook  Cleaning lever  Moving blade  Stationary blade C 3 mm/4 mm comb attachment D 6 mm/9 mm comb attachment

E 12 mm/15 mm comb attachment

F Comb attachment shelves G Charging stand  Charging plug  Stand socket H AC adaptor (RE9‑73)  Adaptor  Power plug ? Cord  Appliance plug Accessories I Cleaning brush J Oil

1 Connect plug to the stand socket. the clipper on the 2 Place charging stand. the adaptor into a 3 Insert household outlet.

Charging without the charging stand

1. Press the power switch to turn off the power, and insert the appliance plug into the clipper. 2. Plug in the adaptor into a household outlet.

• Charging is required when the recharge lamp blinks.

• The clipper can be used for approximately 5 minutes after the recharge lamp blinks. When charging starts

Charge status lamp glows.

When charging is completed

The charge status lamp blinks once every second.

10 minutes after charging is completed

The charge status lamp blinks once every 2 seconds.

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 1 minute or more. • The battery will be discharged, even with the AC operation.

• 1 full charge will provide approximately 50 minutes of continuous operation.

The operating time may differ depending on the frequency of use, the operating method and the ambient temperature.

• Press the power switch to turn off the power.

• Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.

• The charging time may differ when using the clipper for the first time, or if it has not been used for more than 6 months. The lamp on the main body may not glow for several minutes when first starting charging, but will glow when continuing to charge. • To keep charging the battery will not affect battery performance. • Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 10 – 35 °C. The battery may not charge properly or not at all under extreme low or high temperatures. • When the charge status lamp is blinking rapidly (twice every second), there is a charging malfunction. Please charge the battery in the recommended ambient temperature range.

Charging the hair clipper

Using the hair clipper

Using the comb attachments

• Press the power switch to turn off the power.

• We recommend using the clipper in an ambient temperature range of 5 - 35 °C. If used outside this range, the appliance may stop operating.

1 Set the trimming height.

2 Press the power switch to turn on the power. Setting the trimming height

For a trimming height of 0.8 to

2.0 mm, turn the dial to the desired height.

Use an attachment for a trimming height higher than 3 mm or more.

Trimming height indicator

the trimming heights

1 Select indicated on the insides and sides of the attachments.

the dial to “0.8” and then

2 Set mount the attachment to the clipper as illustrated. Removing the attachment from the clipper Slide one side of the attachment off the mounting in direction indicated with the arrow.

Clean the clipper and the blade after each use.

• Be sure to turn off the power before you remove the blade.

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.

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

Removing and mounting the blade

2. Brush off the hairs from the blade edge.

1. Set the dial to “2.0”. 2.0

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

3. Brush the hairs out from between the stationary blade and the moving blade while pressing down on the cleaning lever 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. 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-GP80

The clipper has become blunt.

Clean the blade and apply oil.

(See pages 11 and 12.) Replace the blade. (See page 11.)

Clipper stopped functioning.

Cleaning the charging stand

Charge the clipper. (See page 9.)

The clipper cannot be charged.

Use the cleaning brush to clean hair trimmings and dust in the charging plug or in the hole on the bottom surface.

Or use with the AC operation. (See page 9.) Push the main body into the charging stand or appliance plug all the way. Charge within the recommended charging temperature of 10 °C to 35 °C.

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

Have the battery replaced by an authorized service centre.

Confirm that the blade is properly attached.

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

Will the battery be exhausted after a long period of disuse?

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.

Can the battery be charged before every use?

The clipper uses a lithium ion battery, with the charging current controlled, so there is no problem with battery life.

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. • 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  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 Lithium‑ion battery. Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country.

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery

Frequently asked questions

See the name plate on the AC adaptor.

(Automatic voltage conversion)

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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