ERGC63 - Beard trimmer PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ERGC63 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.

• The following symbol means suitable for cleaning under an open water tap. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 4 2019/4/25 15:04:005 English

• Do not clean with water when the AC adaptor is attached.

• 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 10.)

• Thefollowingsymbolindicatesthataspecific 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. (Oneofthepowersupplyunitspecifiedisprovidedwith this appliance.) PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 5 2019/4/25 15:04:006 English Safety precautions To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire,anddamagetoproperty,alwaysobservethe 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 or property damage. The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed. Thissymbolisusedtoalertuserstoaspecific operating procedure that must not be performed. Thissymbolisusedtoalertuserstoaspecific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely. WARNING ►This product This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into ame or heat. - Doingsomaycauseuidleak,overheating,or explosion. Do not modify or repair. - Doingsomaycausefire,electricshock,orinjury. Contact an authorized service centre for repair (battery change, etc.). Never disassemble except when disposing of the product. - Doingsomaycausefire,electricshock,orinjury. ►In case of an abnormality or malfunction Immediately stop using and remove the adaptor if there is an abnormality or malfunction. - Failuretodosomaycausefire,electricshock, or injury. <Abnormality or malfunction cases>

• The main body or AC adaptor is deformed or abnormally hot.

• The main body or AC adaptor smells of burning.

• There is abnormal sound during use or charging of the main body or AC adaptor. - Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service centre. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 6 2019/4/25 15:04:017 English WARNING ►Power supply Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor 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 with water. Do not place the AC adaptor over or near water lled sink or bathtub. Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged or if the power plug ts loosely in a household outlet. Do not damage the cord or power plug.

• Do not deface, modify, forcefully bend or pull the cord or power plug. Also, do not place anything heavy on, twist or pinch the cord. - Doingsomaycauseelectricshockorfiredue 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 plugstoonehouseholdoutletmaycausefire 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 adaptor. - Failuretodosomaycausefireorelectricshock. 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. - Failuretodosomaycausefireduetoinsulation failure caused by humidity.

Disconnect the adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth. ►Preventing accidents Do not store within the reach of children or infants. Do not let them use it. - Putting parts or accessories in the mouth may cause an accident or 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. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 7 2019/4/25 15:04:028 English CAUTION ►Protecting the skin Do not press the blade strongly on your lip or skin. Do not use this product for any purpose other than trimming beard and hair. Do not directly apply the blades on ears or rough skin (such as swellings, injuries or blemishes). - Doing so may cause skin injury. Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed before use. - Failure to do so may cause skin injury. ►Note the following precautions Do not allow metal objects or trash to adhere to the power plug or the appliance plug. - Doingsomaycauseelectricshockorfiredue to a short circuit. Do not drop or hit against other objects. - Doing so may cause injury. Do not wrap the cord around the adaptor and main body when storing. - Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to breakwiththeload,andmaycausefiredueto short circuit. Disconnect the adaptor from the household outlet when not using. - Failuretodosomaycauseelectricshockorfire 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. - Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury. Handling of the removed battery when disposing DANGER The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with this appliance. 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 re 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 peel off the tube. - Doingsomaycauseuidleak,overheating,or explosion. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 8 2019/4/25 15:04:049 English DANGER The battery contains alkaline uid. If it comes in contact with the eyes, do not rub the eyes, and thoroughly rinse with clean water, such as tap water. - Failure to do so may cause loss of vision. Consult a physician immediately. 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. The battery contains alkaline uid. If it comes in contact with the skin or clothes, rinse off with clean water, such as tap water. - Failure to do so may cause skin injury. Important information

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

• The appliance should not be used on animals.

• Before and after each use, apply oil at the places marked with arrows. (See page 17.) Failure to apply the oil may cause the following problems. - The blade has become blunt. - Shorter operating time. - Louder sound.

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

• The appliance may become warm during operation and/or charging. This is normal.

• Charge the appliance correctly according to these Operating Instructions. (See page 11 “Charging”.)

• This appliance contains battery that is only replaceable by skilled persons. Please contact an authorized service centre for the details of repair. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 9 2019/4/25 15:04:0410 English Parts identication

ER-GC71 Main body 1 Trimming height indication mark 2 Dial (Height adjustment control) 3 Power switch [ / ] 4 Charge indicator lamp ( ) 5 Appliance socket 6 Water inlet Blade ER-GC71 ER-GC63/ER-GC53 7 Cleaning lever 8 Moving blade 9 Stationary blade Mounting hook Comb attachment [ ] (1 mm to 10 mm) Comb attachment [ ] ER-GC71/ER-GC63 (11 mm to 20 mm) AC adaptor (RE9-49/RE9-52/RE9-86)

• The shape of the AC adaptor differs depending on the area.

• One of the power supply units specifiedisprovidedwiththis appliance. Adaptor Power plug Cord Appliance plug Accessories Cleaning brush

• Make sure that the clipper is turned off.

Connect the appliance plug to the appliance socket.

Plug in the adaptor into a household outlet.

• Charging is completed after approx. 8 hours.

• Check that the charge indicator lamp ( ) glows.

Disconnect the adaptor after charging is completed. (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

• To keep charging the battery will not affect battery performance.

• 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, thebatterywillweaken(leakbatteryuid,etc.).Fully charge the battery once every 6 months.

• Whenchargingtheclipperforthefirsttimeorwhenit has not been in use for more than 6 months, the charging time may change or the lamp on the main body may not glow for a few minutes. 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.

• A full charge supplies enough power for approximately 40 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. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 11 2019/4/25 15:04:0712 English AC 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. Using the clipper

• Make sure that the clipper is turned off.

• Apply the oil to the clipper before and after each use. (See page 17.)

• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature approximately 0 °C or lower.

Mount the desired comb attachment and adjust the trimming height as needed. (See pages 12 and 13.)

• It can also be used without the comb attachment. (Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm)

Slide the power switch on the main body to the “ ” position to turn on the power. Trimming hair (See pages 13 and 14.)Trimming beard(See pages 14 and 15.) Removing and mounting the comb attachments

• Take care not to injure hands, etc., with the blade when removing or mounting the attachment. Removing the comb attachment Hold the main body securely and remove the comb attachment from the main body. Mounting the comb attachment Mount the comb attachment to the main body until it clicks.

• If the comb attachment is not attached correctly, it may shift and end up cutting too much during use. How to adjust the trimming height

• Make sure that the clipper is turned off. Turn the dial and adjust the trimming height indication mark (

) to the desired height.

►Comb attachment [ ] ER-GC71/ER-GC63 Trimming height (estimate): 11 mm to 20 mm Indicator 11 12 13 14 15 Trimming height (mm) (estimate)

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

• Setting of 10.5 mm is unavailable.

• It can also be used without the comb attachment. (Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm) Trimming hair

• Do not use when the hair is wet. A wet hair may stick to the skin or bunch up, making it difficulttotrim.

• To maintain sharpness, remove hair trimmings between usages.

• Before trimming, comb your hair with a comb. Adjusting the length around the ears and sides Holding the clipper with the power switch facing outwards, trim around the ears and sides by lifting the tip of the comb attachment little by little from the hairline.

• Trim your hair while holding down your ear with one hand. How to align the length at the neckline and at the back of your head Holding the clipper with the power switch facing outwards, trim from the neckline to the back of your head by lifting the tip of the comb attachment little by little from the hairline. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 13 2019/4/25 15:04:1314 English Shaping your sideburns Without comb attachment Holding the clipper with the power switch at the bottom, keep the blade at an angle of 90° against the sideburns and move the clipper from top to bottom along the skin to trim the sideburns. Trimming the downy hair around the neckline Without comb attachment Holding the clipper with the power switch at the bottom, touching the blade perpendicular to the area of downy hair, and move the clipper downward along the skin. 90° Trimming to an even length Holding the clipper with the power switch facing outwards, trim slowly while crisscrossing from various directions to avoid missing any spots. Notes

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

• The desired results may not be achieved if hair is too long. In this case, trim the hair to a length of about 2 cm before using the clipper. Trimming beard

• 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 itdifficulttotrim.

• Before trimming, comb your moustache with a comb. Trimming to an even length Holding the clipper with the power switch facing outwards, trim by bringing the blade in contact with the skin and moving the clipper against the ow of the beard.

• Hair trimmings may collect inside the comb attachment when a large volume of beard is cut, so discard hair trimmings after each use. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 14 2019/4/25 15:04:1415 English Trimming the downy hair Without comb attachment Holding the clipper with the power switch facing outwards, trim by bringing the blade in contact with the skin.

• The clipper cannot trim hair to lengths less than 0.5 mm. Maintenance

• 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.

• Remove the clipper from the AC adaptor.

• 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. Cleaning with water Main body, blade and comb attachment To remove light dirt To remove heavy dirt

attachment and turn the clipper on.

2. Run water down the

water inlet at the front of the main body, rinse thoroughly for approximately 20 seconds, and then turn the clipper off.

attachment and blade.

2. Clean the clipper, the

blade and the comb attachments with running water.

• Shake up and down several times to remove the water.

• Be careful not to hit the main body on the sink or any other object while draining the water. Failure to do so may cause malfunction. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 15 2019/4/25 15:04:1516 English

3. Wipe off the water with a towel

and let it dry naturally.

• It will dry faster with the blade removed.

4. Apply the oil to the blade after

drying. (See page 17.)

5. Attach the blade and

attachment to the main body. Cleaning with the brush Main body and blade

• Remove the blade. (See this page.)

1. Brush off any hair trimmings

from the main body and from around the blade.

2. Brush off the hairs from the

3. 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.

4. Apply the oil to the blade. (See page 17.)

5. Attach the blade and attachment to the main body.

Removing and mounting 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. Mounting the blade Fit the mounting hook (

) into the blade mounting (

on the clipper and then push in until you hear a click.

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

• Make sure that the clipper is turned off.

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. ER-GC71 ER-GC63/ER-GC53 ► Replacement parts Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service Centre. Replacement parts for ER-GC71/ ER-GC63/ER-GC53 Blade ER-GC71:WER9615 ER-GC63/53:WER9605 Oil WES003

• Do not use any blade other than the one dedicated as it may cause defect in performance.

• We recommend Panasonic oil WES003. 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 blade has not been cleaned properly. When the clipper is very dirty, remove the blade and wash with water. (See page 15.) Makes a loud sound. Confirmthatthebladeis properly attached. The clipper has become blunt. Replace the blade. (See page 16.) Clean the blade and apply oil. (See pages 15 to 17.) PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 17 2019/4/25 15:04:1718 English Problem Action Clipper stopped functioning. Operating time is short. Charge the clipper. Or use with the AC operation. (See pages 11 and 12.) Charge the battery for approximately 16 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 clipper cannot be charged. Push the appliance plug into the main body all the way and make sure the charge indicator lamp ( ) glows. Charge within the recommended charging temperature of 0 °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. Blade life Blade life varies according to the frequency and period of use of the clipper. For example, the blade life is approximately 2 years when using the clipper for 20 minutes twice a month. Replacethebladesifcuttingefficiencyreduces substantially despite proper maintenance. Battery life 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. Iftheoperatingtimeissignificantlyshorterevenaftera full charge, the battery has reached the end of its life. Removing the built-in rechargeable battery Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing of the clipper. The battery is to be disposed of safely. Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officiallydesignatedlocationifthereisone. PB017706 - ER-GC63 53_(01GB)_04-25-19.indd 18 2019/4/25 15:04:1719 English Thisfiguremustonlybeusedwhendisposingofthe 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.

• 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 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.

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 officiallyassignedlocation,ifthereisoneinyour country. Specications Power source See the name plate on the AC adaptor. (Automatic voltage conversion) Motor voltage

• Corpul principal sau adaptorul de c.a. miros a ars.