Panasonic ER-GB44 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household use) Rechargeable Beard Trimmer
Model No. ER-GB44/ER-GB43
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English 3
Deutsch 21
Français 43
Italiano 63
Español 83
Nederlands 103
Português 123
Svenska 143
Dansk 161
Norsk 181
Suomi 199
Polski 219
Česky  239
Slovensky 259
Magyar 279
Română 299
Türkçe 319
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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Beforeoperatingthisunit,pleasereadtheseinstructionscompletelyandsavethemforfutureuse.
Contents
Operating Instructions
(Household use) Rechargeable Beard Trimmer
Model No. ER-GB44/ER-GB43
Safety precautions........................6
Important information..........................10
Partsidentication............................... 11
Preparation............................................ 11
How to use............................................12
Trimming beard.....................................13
Cleaning the trimmer............................15
Troubleshooting...................................18
Blade life................................................19
Batterylife.............................................19
Removing the built-in
rechargeablebattery............................19
Specications.......................................20
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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.
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•This WET/DRY appliance can be used for wet trimming
or for dry trimming. You can use this watertight appliance
in the shower and clean with water. The following
symbol means suitable for use in a bath or shower.
•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 11.)
•Thefollowingsymbolindicatesthataspecic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.
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Safetyprecautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock,
re,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 or
property damage.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe
types of instructions to be observed.
Thissymbolisusedtoalertuserstoaspecic
operating procedure that must not be performed.
Thissymbolisusedtoalertuserstoaspecic
operating procedure that must be followed in
order to operate the unit safely.
WARNING
Powersupply
Do not connect or disconnect the power
plug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filledsinkorbathtub.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is
damagedorifthepowerplugfits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.
- Doing so may cause burn, electric shock or
re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re
due to overheating.
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WARNING
Alwaysensuretheapplianceisoperated
on an electric power source matched to the
ratedvoltageindicatedontheACadaptor.
Fullyinsertthepowerplug.
-Failuretodosomaycausereorelectric
shock.
Alwaysunplugthepowerplugfroma
householdoutletwhencleaning.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or
injury.
Regularlycleanthepowerplugand
the charging plug to prevent dust from
accumulating.
-Failuretodosomaycausere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
powerplugifthereisanabnormalityor
malfunction.
-Failuretodosomaycausere,electricshock,
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.
This product
This product has a built-in rechargeable
battery.Donotthrowintoflameorheat.
-Doingsomaycauseuidleak,overheating,or
explosion.
Donotmodifyorrepair.
-Doingsomaycausere,electricshock,or
injury. Contact an authorized service centre
for repair (battery change, etc.).
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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.
- Doing so may cause skin injury.
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 charging
plug.
-Doingsomaycauseelectricshockorredue
to a short circuit.
Donotdroporhitagainstotherobjects.
- Doing so may cause injury.
WARNING
Never disassemble except when disposing
oftheproduct.
-Doingsomaycausere,electricshock,or
injury.
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.
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CAUTION
Do not wrap the cord around the AC adaptor
andmainbodywhenstoring.
- Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to
breakwiththeload,andmaycauseredueto
short circuit.
Disconnect the power plug from the
householdoutletwhennotcharging.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or
reduetoelectricalleakageresultingfrom
insulation deterioration.
Disconnectthepowerplugbyholdingonto
thepower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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.
-Doingsomaycauseuidleak,overheating,or
explosion.
Thebatterycontainsalkalinefluid.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.
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Important information
Be sure to mount the attachment after each
use. Otherwise, infants may remove the blade
and accidentally swallow it, or the blade may be
deformed.
Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
(See page 17.)
Failure to apply the oil may cause the following
problems.
- The blade has become blunt.
- Shorter operating time.
- Louder sound.
The appliance may become warm during operation
and/or charging. This is normal.
Before using an attachment, check that it has been
installed correctly. Failure to do so may cause beard
to be cut too short.
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 should not be used on animals.
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.
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fluid.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.
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