ER-GM40 - Shaver PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ER-GM40 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

(Household use) Facial Hair Remover

Model No. ER-GM40

English......3

Français......21

Español....39

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English

Operating Instructions

(Household use) Facial Hair Remover

Model No. ER-GM40

Contents

Safety precautions...... 4

Parts identification 8

Installing the battery 9

How to use 10

Maintenance....15

Removing and mounting the blade....17

Troubleshooting 18

Specifications 18

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, and damage to 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.

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.

WARNING

▶ 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.
  → Store with the protective cap attached after use.

Immediately stop using if there is an abnormality or malfunction.

- Failure to do so may cause fire or injury.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

CAUTION

▶ To protect your skin

Do not use in the following cases:

• People with sensitive skin
• People with skin allergies
Do not use on areas with pimples, etc.
- Doing so may result in injury to the skin.

CAUTION

Do not press the product forcibly against the skin. Avoid repetitive shaving of the same area. Do not pat the product during use.

- Doing so may result in pain, inflammation or injury of the skin.

Do not press the blade by force. Do not touch the blade directly with your fingers or nails during use.

- Doing so may cause injury to the skin or shorten the blade life prematurely.

Check the blade for deformation or damage before use.

- Failure to do so may cause skin injury.

When removing the protective cap, grasp it by the central part and pull it outward.

- Failure to do so may cause the blade to cut your hand.

Use the product only for shaping your eyebrows, beard or downy hair.

- Failure to do so may cause injury.

If there is any abnormality on your skin after use, stop using the product and consult a dermatologist.

- Failure to do so may cause symptoms to worsen.

Be sure to attach the protective cap when carrying the product around or storing it.

- Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin or shorten the service life of the blade.

CAUTION

This product

Do not share with your family or others.

- Doing so may result in infection or inflammation.

Do not drop or subject to shock.

- Doing so may cause injury.

Do not modify, disassemble or repair.

- Doing so may cause an accident or injury.

→ Contact an authorized service center for repair.

▶ Observe the following precautions

To trim your eyebrows, use the eyebrow cover or eyebrow comb.

- Failure to do so may cause eyelashes to be cut.

The battery

Do not throw into fire or disassembly.

The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

- Doing so may cause a burn or injury.

Always follow the cautions printed on the battery. Check the polarity of the battery (+ and -) and install it correctly.

Exhausted battery is to be removed from the appliance and safely disposed of.

Remove the battery when not using the appliance for an extended period of time.

Use the battery by the recommended use-by date. Non-rechargeable battery is not to be recharged.

- Failure to do so may cause overheating or explosion of the battery, injury or contamination of surroundings due to leakage.

Parts identification

A

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B

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⑦

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C

D

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E

A Main body

① Blade
② Blade locker
③ Head
④ Power switch [0/1]
⑤ Battery cover

B Eyebrow comb

⑥ Eyebrow comb A (7 mm/6 mm/5 mm)
(9/32")/(15/64")/(3/16")

⑦ Eyebrow comb B
(4 mm/3 mm/2 mm)
(5/32")/(1/8")/(5/64")

© Eyebrow cover

D Protective cap

Accessory

E Cleaning brush

Alkaline battery is not supplied.

Please buy it separately.

Installing the battery

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• Make sure that the main body is turned off.

1. Remove the battery cover.

Turn the battery cover in the direction of the “①” arrow until the battery cover is removed.

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2. Check the polarity (+ and -) and install the battery.

Thoroughly wipe the main body to prevent water droplets from getting inside when installing the battery.

3. Attach the battery cover.

① Align the “”on the battery cover with the “” mark and insert the battery cover.
② Rotate the battery cover until the “” is aligned with the “” mark on the main body.

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Notes

- You can use the appliance for approximately 180 minutes with one Panasonic LR6 (AA alkaline battery). (when dry use in a room temperature of 20^ (68°F).) The use time will differ depending on the frequency and method of use.

- Be sure to use LR6 (AA alkaline battery).

How to use

- When you use the product for the first time, try it by pressing it gently against the skin and start shaving gently.

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1. Hold the protective cap to pull it out.
2. Turn on the power switch, and start trimming.

Trimming wet hair

• Do not use the attachments when trimming wet hair.
• Wet and apply soap beforehand to the area to be shaved.

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1. Slide the power switch to off position at the end of each use.

2. Clean the appliance after each use.

3. Failure to do so may cause blade to lose sharpness.
   (See page 15)

Removing and mounting the attachments

• Make sure that the main body is turned off.

How to mount

- Press the head with your fingers to avoid excessive vibration.

< Eyebrow comb A >

(7 mm/6 mm/5 mm) (9/32")/(15/64")/(3/16")

< Eyebrow comb B >

(4 mm/3 mm/2 mm) (5/32")/(1/8")/(5/64")

- Select the trimming length, align the guide line (b) with the groove (c) of the blade, and insert the eyebrow comb directly into the blade until a click is heard.

< Eyebrow cover >

- Attach the eyebrow cover to the blade until a click is heard. (To install, align ▽ (d) with the groove (c) of the blade.)

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How to remove

Remove it straightly.

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How to trim

- Lay the blade flat on the skin. As indicated by the arrow, move the blade slowly against the flow of your downy hair.

Eyebrow shaping

- When shaping your eyebrows If you change the shape too much, your face will look very different, so adjust it gradually.

Attach the eyebrow cover (©).

- Above the eyebrows Stop trimming at about 2 mm (5/64") to 3 mm (1/8") to the side of the eyebrow.

• Below the eyebrows Press the eyelid gently and stretch the skin while trimming.

- Between eyebrows Trim in the direction of the arrow. - It is easier to trim the eyebrows if you paint the eyebrows before trimming.

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Eyebrow trimming

Select the trimming length (b), attach the eyebrow comb (B).

b 2 3 4

English

• Press the eyebrow comb close to the skin to trim.
• Align the eyebrow comb with your eyebrow, and move it from the tail to the start of eyebrow.
• Repeat this step until the eyebrows are trimmed to the desired length.

Illustration of a hairbrush applying eyeshadow to an eye (no text or symbols)

Beard trimming

• Below the nose Trim upward.
- Chin Trim upward.

▶ If you stretch your skin to raise your beard, it will be easier to shave.

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Skin

Downy hair trimming

• Forehead Move from the hairline to the center of the forehead and then return to the hairline.
• Cheek Move outward from the central part of the face.
• Sideburns Select the desired length of the sideburns and trim downward.
• Neck Trim upward.

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Maintenance

• Be sure to clean the appliance with the battery cover attached.
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.

Wet cleaning

1. Remove the blade and attachments (See pages 11 and 17) and rinse under running water.

• Cover the drainage outlet of washbasin to prevent the inner blade from flowing away.
- If you are concerned about the dirt, wash it off with hand soap or the like.

1. 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.

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1. Wipe off the water with a towel and let it dry naturally.

- It will dry faster with the blade removed.

Dry cleaning

Brush off any remaining hair trimmings.

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Notes

• Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals. Doing so may cause failure, cracking or discoloration of the main body. Wipe the main body only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy tap water.
  • After cleaning, attach the blade and the protective cap.
• Store the main body in a place with low humidity after use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to condensation or rust.

Removing and mounting the blade

• Press the head with your fingers to avoid excessive vibration.
  • Make sure that the main body is turned off.

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Removing the blade

1. Slide the blade locker as indicated by the arrow.

- It is easier to slide it with your nail.

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2. Remove it in the arrow direction.

• You can remove it easily by raising the protrusion (d) with your fingernail.
• Be careful not to drop the blade.

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Mounting the blade

1. Insert the tiny hook (f) on the top of the main body into the hole (e) of the blade.

Diagram illustrating a mechanical assembly with labeled parts and directional arrows, including parts e and f.

2. Slide the blade locker as indicated by the arrow.

- It is easier to slide it with your nail.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Action

The appliance is not cutting as well as before.

Replace the blade.

Guidelines for replacement: Approximately 1.5 years (Differs

▶ depending on your hair state and how often you use the appliance (number of times/amount of time))
▶ Replace with a new battery.
Clean off any remaining hair from the appliance.
▶ Replace with a new battery.
Make sure the battery is installed correctly.

The appliance is not working.

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

Specifications

Power supply Dry-cell battery
Battery type	One LR6 (AA alkaline battery) (Sold separately)

This product is intended for household use only.

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B

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⑦

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C

D

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E

A Boîtier

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Nota

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Comment retirer

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Comment couper

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Français

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Peau

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Peau

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- Joue

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- Favoris

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- Cou

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Entretien

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▶ Nota

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Montage de la lame

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B

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⑦

C

D

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E

A Cuerpo principal

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3. Coloque la tapa de la pila.

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Notas

(7 mm/6 mm/5 mm) (9/32")/(15/64")/(3/16")

(4 mm/3 mm/2 mm) (5/32")/(1/8")/(5/64")

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Cómo quitarlo

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Cómo cortar

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Español

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Piel

Recorte de la barba

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Piel

Recorte de vello suave

- Frente

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Mantenimiento

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▶ Notas

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Montar la cuchilla

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