ER-GP81 - Lawn mower PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Professional Hair Clipper
Model Number	ER-GP81
Brand	Panasonic
Power Source	AC adaptor or rechargeable battery
AC Adaptor Model	RE9-73
Charging Stand Model	RC9-87
Motor Voltage	3.6 V ---
Charging Time	Approx. 1 hour
Operating Time (Full Charge)	Approx. 50 minutes
Battery Type	Lithium-ion (built-in)
Trimming Height (Dial)	0.8 mm to 2.0 mm
Comb Attachments Included	6 sizes: 3 mm, 6 mm, 10 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, 19 mm
Blade Type	Adjustable blade, replaceable (model WER9900)
Lubrication Oil	Panasonic WES003P (recommended)
Cleaning	Brush and cleaning lever for blade; damp cloth for body
Safety Features	Automatic voltage conversion; overcharge protection; charging malfunction indicator
Water Resistance	Keep dry; do not immerse
Usage	Professional hair trimming, AC or cordless
Included Accessories	Cleaning brush, lubrication oil, charging stand

Frequently Asked Questions - ER-GP81 PANASONIC

How long does it take to fully charge the ER-GP81?

Charging takes approximately 1 hour. The charge status lamp indicates when charging is complete (blinks once per second).

How long can I use the clipper after a full charge?

A full charge provides approximately 50 minutes of continuous operation at 20-30°C.

Can I use the clipper while charging?

Yes, you can use the clipper with AC operation by connecting the adaptor directly and turning it on. However, if the battery is very low, the blades may move slowly.

Does the battery deteriorate if not used for a long time?

Yes, the battery will deteriorate if not used for over 6 months. Perform a full charge at least once every 6 months to maintain battery health.

How do I adjust the trimming height?

For heights from 0.8 mm to 2.0 mm, turn the dial on the clipper. For heights 3 mm or more, use the appropriate comb attachment and set the dial to 0.8 mm.

How often should I lubricate the blade?

Apply a drop of lubrication oil to the indicated points before and after each use. Use only Panasonic WES003P or equivalent.

What should I do if the clipper becomes blunt?

First, charge the clipper. Then clean the blade and apply lubrication oil. If still blunt, replace the blade with model WER9900.

Can I wash the clipper with water?

No. Keep the appliance dry. Do not immerse in water or wash with water. Clean only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy water.

What attachments are included with the ER-GP81?

Six comb attachments are included: 1/8" (3 mm), 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (10 mm), 1/2" (13 mm), 5/8" (16 mm), 3/4" (19 mm).

How do I remove the built-in battery for disposal?

Before disposal, discharge the battery fully, then follow the step-by-step instructions in the manual to remove it. Insulate the terminals with tape and dispose at an official recycling point.

USER MANUAL ER-GP81 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

AC/Rechargeable Professional Hair Clipper

Model No. ER-GP81

Contents

Safety precautions......4

Intended use ....7

Parts identification....7

Charging the clipper....8

Using the clipper .....9

Care....10

Troubleshooting 12

Frequently asked questions......12

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery....13

Specifications....13

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.

Warning

• 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 and the charging stand for any purpose. Also, do not use any other product with the supplied AC adaptor and charging stand. (See page 8.)
• 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.

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.

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.

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

▶ 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 appliance, AC adaptor and the charging stand in water or wash it with water. Do not place the appliance, AC adaptor and the charging stand over or near water filled sink or bathtub.

Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged or if the adaptor 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 adaptor.

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

Always unplug the adaptor from a household outlet when cleaning.

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

WARNING

Regularly clean the power plug, the appliance 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.

▶ In case of an abnormality or malfunction

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

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

- 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.

▶This product

This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into fire, apply heat, or charge, use, or leave in a high temperature environment.

- 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.).

Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.

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

▶ Preventing 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.

CAUTION

▶ Protecting the skin

Do not press the blade against the skin.

Do not use the product 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.

▶ Note the following precautions

Do not allow metal objects 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.

CAUTION

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.

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.

- 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 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 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.

WARNING

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.

Intended use

• 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 lubrication oil at the marked places. (See page 11.)

Failure to apply the lubrication oil may cause the following problems.

• The clipper has become blunt.
• Shorter operating time.
• Louder sound.
• The clipper may become warm during operation and/or charging. This is normal.
• Do not use any blade other than the one dedicated as it may cause defect in performance.
• 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

A

B

© D

E

F

G R

1

J

K

L

A Main body

① Trimming height indicator ② Power switch ③ Dial (Height adjustment control) ④ Recharge lamp ⑤ Charge status lamp ⑥ Appliance socket

B Blade

⑦ Mounting hook ⑧ Cleaning lever ⑨ Moving blade ⑩ Stationary blade

Comb attachment 1 1/8" (3 mm) D Comb attachment ② 1/4" (6 mm) E Comb attachment 3 3/8" (10 mm) F Comb attachment 4 1/2" (13 mm) G Comb attachment 5 5/8" (16 mm) H Comb attachment 6 3/4" (19 mm) ⑪ Lever

① Charging stand (RC9-87)

⑫ Charging plug

⑬ Stand socket

J AC adaptor (RE9-73)

⑭ Adaptor ⑮ Power plug ⑯ Cord ⑰ Appliance plug

Accessories

K Cleaning brush L Lubrication Oil

Charging the clipper

- Make sure that the clipper is turned off.

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

- Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.

- Check the charge status lamp (▶glows.

4 Disconnect the power plug after charging is completed.

(for safety and to reduce energy usage)

• 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 there is noise from radio or other source while using or charging the clipper, move to a different location to use the clipper.
• The battery will deteriorate if not used for over 6 months, so make sure to perform a full charge at least once every 6 months.
• 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.
• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 10°C - 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.
• 1 full charge will provide approximately 50 minutes of continuous operation. (Based on dry using at 20°C - 30°C.) The operating time may differ depending on the frequency of use and the operating method.
• The battery used is a lithium-ion, so charging after every use will have no effect on battery life.

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.

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

Using the clipper

• Make sure that the clipper is turned off. - The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 5 °C.

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 mm to 2.0 mm, turn the dial to the desired height.

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

Using the comb attachments

1 Select the trimming heights indicated on the outside of the attachments. 2 Set the dial to "0.8" and then mount the attachment to the clipper until it clicks as illustrated.

Removing the attachment from the clipper

Push the lever at the back of the attachment, and open it in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

- Do not forcefully push down while holding the tip of the comb. The blade is removed with the attachment.

Care

Removing and mounting the blade

- 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.

Mounting the blade

1. Set the dial to "2.0".

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

Cleaning

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.

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

Lubrication

- Apply lubrication oil to the blade before and after each use.

Apply a drop of the lubrication 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 lubrication 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 parts are available at your dealer or Service Centre.

Replacement parts for ER-GP81	Blade WER9900
	Lubrication oil WES003P

• Do not use any blade other than the one dedicated as it may cause defect in performance. • We recommend Panasonic lubrication oil WES003P.

Cleaning the charging stand

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

Troubleshooting

Problem Action
The clipper has become blunt.	Charge the clipper.(See page 8.)
	Clean the blade and apply lubrication oil.(See pages 10 and 11.)
	Replace the blade.(See pages 10 and 11.)
Clipper stopped functioning.	Charge the clipper.Or use with the AC operation.(See page 8.)
The clipper cannot be charged.	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.
Makes a loud sound.	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.

Frequently asked questions

Question Answer
Will the battery deteriorate if not used for an extended period of time?	The battery will deteriorate if not used for over 6 months, so make sure to perform a full charge at least 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.

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery

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 ⑫ and lift the battery, 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 Lithium-ion battery.

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

Specifications

Power source	See the name plate on the AC adaptor. (Automatic voltage conversion)
Motor voltage	3.6 V---
Charging time Approx.	1 hour

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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