ERGD50 - Beard trimmer PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ERGD50 PANASONIC

• 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.)5 English

• Keep the appliance dry. The symbol on the left means “Do not wash the product with water”.

• The following symbol indicates that a specic 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.6 English Safetyprecautions To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, re, and damage to property, always observe the following safety precautions. Explanationofsymbols 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 specic operating procedure that must not be performed.This symbol is used to alert users to a specic operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely. WARNING ►Powersupply Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to a householdoutletwithawethand. ‑ Doing so may cause electric shock or injury. Do not immerse the appliance and AC adaptor in waterorwashwithwater. Do not place the appliance and AC adaptor over or nearwaterlledsinkorbathtub. Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damagedorifthepowerplugtslooselyina householdoutlet. Donotdamageormodify,orforcefullybend,pull, ortwistthecord. Also,donotplaceanythingheavyonorpinchthecord.

Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to a short circuit. Donotuseinawayexceedingtheratingofthe householdoutletorthewiring. ‑ Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to one household outlet may cause re due to overheating. Alwaysensuretheapplianceisoperatedonan electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicatedontheACadaptor. Fullyinserttheadaptor. ‑ Failure to do so may cause re or electric shock. Alwaysunplugtheadaptorfromahouseholdoutlet whencleaning. ‑ Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.7 English WARNING Regularlycleanthepowerplugandtheappliance plugtopreventdustfromaccumulating. ‑ Failure to do so may cause re due to insulation failure caused by humidity. Disconnect the adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth. ►Incaseofanabnormalityormalfunction Immediatelystopusingandremovetheadaptorif thereisanabnormalityormalfunction. ‑ Failure to do so may cause re, electric shock, or injury. <Abnormalityormalfunctioncases>

• The main unit or AC adaptor is deformed or abnormallyhot.

• ThemainunitorACadaptorsmellsofburning.

• There is abnormal sound during use or charging of themainunitorACadaptor. ‑ Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service centre. ►This product Thisproducthasabuilt-inrechargeablebattery.Do notthrowintoameorheat. ‑ Doing so may cause uid leak, overheating, or explosion. Donotmodifyorrepair. ‑ Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or injury. Contact an authorized service centre for repair (battery change, etc.). Never disassemble except when disposing of the product. ‑ Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or injury. ►Preventing accidents Donotstorewithinthereachofchildrenorinfants. Donotletthemuseit. ‑ Putting the blade, and/or oil container in the mouth may cause accidents and injury. Iftheoilisconsumedaccidentally,donotinduce vomiting, drink a large amount of water, and contact aphysician. Iftheoilcomesintocontactwitheyes,immediately washthoroughlywithrunningwater,andcontacta physician. ‑ Failure to do so may result in physical problems. CAUTION ►Protecting the skin Donotpressthebladeagainstyourliportheskin. Donotusethisproductforanypurposeotherthan trimmingbeard. Donotdirectlyapplythebladesonearsorrough skin(suchasswellings,injuriesorblemishes). ‑ Doing so may cause skin injury. Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed beforeuse. ‑ Failure to do so may cause skin injury.8 English CAUTION ►Note the following precautions Do not allow metal objects or trash to adhere to the powerplugortheapplianceplug. ‑ Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to a short circuit. Donotdroporsubjecttoshock. ‑ Doing so may cause injury. Donotwrapthecordaroundtheadaptorwhenstoring. ‑ Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break with the load, and may cause re due to short circuit. Disconnect the adaptor from the household outlet whennotusing. ‑ Failure to do so may cause electric shock or re due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration. Disconnecttheadaptorortheapplianceplugby holding onto the adaptor or the appliance plug insteadofthecord. ‑ Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury. Handlingoftheremovedbatterywhendisposing DANGER Therechargeablebatteryisexclusivelyforusewith thisappliance.Donotusethebatterywithother products.Donotchargethebatteryafterithas beenremovedfromtheproduct.

• Do not let the positive and negative terminals of thebatterygetincontactwitheachotherthrough metallicobjects.

• Donotcarryorstorethebatterytogetherwith metallicjewellerysuchasnecklacesandhairpins.

• Nevertearthepapertube. ‑ Doing so may cause uid leak, overheating, or explosion. WARNING Afterremovingtherechargeablebattery,donot keepitwithinreachofchildrenandinfants. ‑ The battery will harm the body if accidentally swallowed. If this happens, consult a physician immediately.9 English WARNING Ifthebatteryuidleaksout,donottouchthe batterywithyourbarehands. ‑ The battery uid 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 uid may cause inammation or injury if it comes in contact with the skin or clothes. Wash it off thoroughly with clean water and consult a physician. Intended use

• Before using an attachment, check that it has been installed correctly. Failure to do so may cause beard to be cut too short.

• The appliance should not be used on animals.

• Before and after each use, apply oil at the marked places. (See page 13.) Failure to apply the oil may cause the following problems. ‑ The trimmer 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.

• Store the trimmer in a place with low humidity after use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to condensation or rust. Partsidentication

Detail trimming attachment ER-GD60 E AC adaptor (RE9-86) (The shape of the power plug differs depending on thearea.) : Adaptor ; Power plug < Cord = Appliance plug Accessories F Cleaning brush G Oil H Pouch ER-GD60 Attach one of the attachments when carrying the trimmer.10 English Preparation Charging the trimmer

• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.

Plug in the adaptor into a householdoutlet.

• Check that the charge status lamp ( ) glows. • Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.

Disconnect the adaptor when the charge status lampstopsglowing. (for safety and to reduce energy usage)<To check if charging is completed>If you remove and reinsert the appliance plug while charging, the charge status lamp glows and turns off after approximately 5 seconds.Notes• If there is crackling noise on radios or other devices while charging, charge the trimmer using a different household outlet.• When the appliance is not used for 6 months or more, the battery will weaken (leak battery uid, etc.). Fully charge the battery once every 6 months.• When charging the trimmer for the rst 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 8 hours in such cases. Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 °C – 35 °C. The charging time may change or battery performance may decrease outside of the recommended temperature.• A full charge supplies enough power for approximately 50 minutes of use. (Based on dry using at 20 °C ‑ 30 °C.) The operating time may differ depending on the frequency of use, the operating method and the ambient temperature.• 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. AC operation If you connect the AC adaptor to the trimmer 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.11 English Using the trimmer

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

Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use. (See page 13.)

• Use the appropriate attachment as needed. (See pages 11 and 12.) It can also be used without the attachment. (See this page.)

• When you nish using the trimmer, turn it off.

• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 0 °C. Pressthepowerswitchtoturnonthepower. How to use the trimmer

• Do not use with shaving foam applied or when the beard is wet. A wet beard may stick to the skin or bunch up, making it difcult to trim.

• Before trimming, comb your moustache with a comb. Without attachment ►Design precise lines Placethebladehorizontallyagainsttheskinand towardsthebeardlinetrimslowly. Trimming height: approx. 0.1 mm (Fixed blade thickness is 0.1 mm) Detail trimming attachment ER-GD60 Use the attachment for trimming narrow areas and for detailed trimming. Trimgraduallyfromthe endsbybringingtheblade incontactwiththeskin.12 English Trimming height comb attachment

• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.

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

• The desired results may not be achieved if beard is too long. In this case, trim the beard to a length of about 20 mm before using the trimmer.

• For areas with thick or dense beard growth, trim a bit at a time. Beard sometimes gets caught or builds up in the attachment. When this happens, clean the attachment. (See page 13.)

Turn the dial and adjust the trimming height indication mark (a)tothedesiredheight.

Applytheatpartofthecombagainstyourskin andcutyourbeardbycombingitleftandright. Flat part of the comb Removing and mounting the attachments

• Take care not to injure hands, etc., with the blade when removing or mounting the attachment.

• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off. Mounting the attachment Mount the attachment to the main body until it clicks.

• If the attachment is not attached correctly, it may shift and end up cutting too much during use. click Removing the attachment Hold the main body securely and remove the attachment from the main body.

• Hold the rib (b) part securely and remove the detail trimming attachment.

• Clean the trimmer and the blade after each use. (If not cleaned, the motion will become poor and the sharpness will worsen.)

• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.

• Remove the attachment and blade. (See pages 12 and 14.) ►With water

• Do not wash the appliance with water. Doing so may cause malfunction if put in water. Blade and the attachment

1. Clean the blade and the

attachments with running water.

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

2. Wipe off the water with a towel and

let it dry naturally.

3. Apply the oil to the blade after

drying. (See this page.) ►With the brush

1. Brush off any hair trimmings from the

main body and from around the blade.

2. Brush off the hair trimmings from the

3. Brush any hair trimmings out from

between the stationary blade and the moving blade while pressing down the cleaning lever (c) to raise the moving blade.

4. Apply the oil to the blade. (See this page.)

• Apply the oil to the blade 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 trimmer has become blunt. ‑ Shorter operating time. ‑ Louder sound. ►Replacement parts Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service Centre Replacement parts for ER‑GD60/ ER‑GD50 Blade WER950014 English Removing and mounting the blade Removing the blade Hold the trimmer and push the blade with your thumb. Mounting the blade Fit the mounting hook (B) into the blade mounting (A) on the trimmer and then push in until you hear a click.

Troubleshooting Perform the following actions. If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the unit or a service centre authorized by Panasonic for repair. Problem Action The trimmer has become blunt. Operating time is short. Trimmer stopped functioning. Until problems are solved, please follow each procedure as follows;

2. Clean the blade and apply oil.

4. Have the battery replaced by

an authorized service centre. Charge the battery for approximately 8 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 centre for repair. The trimmer cannot be charged. Insert the appliance plug into the trimmer rmly. Makes a loud sound. Apply oil. (See page 13.) Conrm that the blade is properly attached.15 English 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 the blades if cutting efciency reduces substantially despite proper maintenance. Batterylife 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. If the operating time is signicantly shorter even after a full charge, the battery has reached the end of its life. Removingthebuilt-inrechargeablebattery Removethebuilt-inrechargeablebatterybeforedisposingof thetrimmer. Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an ofcially designated location if there is one. This gure must only be used when disposing of the trimmer, and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the trimmer yourself, it may cause malfunction.

• 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 1 to : 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.

Forenvironmentalprotectionandrecyclingofmaterials This trimmer contains a Nickel‑Metal Hydride battery. Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an ofcially assigned location, if there is one in your country.16 English Specications Power source See the name plate on the AC adaptor. (Automatic voltage conversion) Motor voltage