Panasonic ER-GK20 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household use) Body Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER-GK20
English............................3
中文 ...............................23
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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.
Operating Instructions
(Household use) Body Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER-GK20
Contents
Safety precautions..................................... 4
Parts identication ................................................. 8
Installing the battery .............................................. 9
Read before use.................................................... 10
How to use ............................................................ 12
Maintenance.......................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ................................................... 20
Specications ....................................................... 21
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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.
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 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.
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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.
Immediately stop using if there is an abnormality
or malfunction.
- Failure to do so may cause re 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.
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.
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CAUTION
To protect your skin
Do not press the blade strongly on the skin.
Do not use this product for any purpose other
than trimming body hair.
Do not use this product without an attachment to
trim hair in the following areas: sensitive zones,
buttocks, anus, and surrounding areas.
Do not use in the following body area:
• Face or head (hair, beard, etc.)
• Areas with rough or bumpy skin (swollen areas,
cuts, hemorrhoids, and other protuberances;
nipples and surrounding areas)
• Moles, bruises, etc.
- Doing so may cause skin injury.
Do not press the blade with excessive force.
Also, do not touch blade with nails.
Do not bring the blade into contact with hard
objects.
- Doing so may cause the blade to become damaged
and injure the skin as the blade is very thin. Be
careful when using it.
Check the blade for deformation or damage
before use.
- Failure to do so may cause skin injury.
When storing or carrying, always attach the
attachment.
- Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin or
reduce the life of the blade.
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CAUTION
This product
Do not share with your family or others.
- Doing so may result in infection or inammation.
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.
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Contact an authorized service center for repair.
The battery
Do not throw into re 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.
Remove the battery immediately and dispose of it
safely when it is discharged.
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.
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Parts identication
ACB
E
D



AMain body
1Blade
2Power switch [O/I]
3Battery cover
BAttachment for groin
CLength adjustment
comb attachment
(3 mm)
Accessories
DCleaning brush
EOil
Alkaline battery is not
enclosed.
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Installing the battery
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.
1. Remove the battery cover.
Turn the notch on the
battery cover in the
direction of the arrow
until the battery cover is
removed.
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 notch on the
battery cover with the
“ ” mark and insert the
battery cover.
(2) Rotate the battery
cover until the notch is
aligned with the “ ” mark on the main
body.
Notes
• You can use the appliance for approximately
3 months with one Panasonic LR6 (AA
alkaline battery). (When used for approx.
5 minutes at one time, once a week in a room
temperature of 20 °C.)
• Be sure to use LR6 (AA alkaline battery).
Notch
Notch
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Read before use
Areas of use
OK Do not use
Area
When used
with an
attachment
When used
without an
attachment
Sensitive zones
• Genitalia
• Genital area
• Crotch
• Buttocks
• Anus
• Perianal region
Armpits
Chest
Navel area
Arms, hands
Legs
• Using this appliance to trim hair in areas that are not
visually accessible may result in cuts or injury. Please use
with care.
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• Using the main body to trim hair in the shaded areas
( ) below may result in cuts or injury.
Be sure to use an attachment.
Sensitive zones Buttocks
Notes
• Stretch the skin on the areas with loose or abby skin, or
with wrinkles, and lightly apply the edge of the blade or
attachment.
• Do not use the attachment on wet hair.
Wet hair might clump or stick to the skin, becoming hard
to trim.
If you use the attachment to trim wet hair, you may not be
able to achieve a uniform trim.
• For areas with thick or dense hair growth, trim a bit at
a time. Hair sometimes gets caught or builds up in the
attachment. When this happens, clean the attachment.
(See pages 15~17)
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How to use
Lightly apply the main body to your skin and shave while
trying it out if you are using it for the rst time.
Preparations
• Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed
before use.
• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
(See page 18)
Triming dry hair
• Use the appropriate attachment as
needed.
(See pages 13~14)
Trimming wet hair
• Do not use the attachment when trimming
wet hair.
• Wet and apply soap beforehand to the
area to be shaved.
• Apply less pressure than you would when
trimming dry hair, and move the main
body in a gliding motion.
1. Slide the power switch to turn on the
appliance.
Applying to the skin and moving the
main body. (See pages 13~14)
2. Slide the power switch to turn off the
appliance after use.
• Clean the appliance after each use.
- Failure to do so may cause blade to
lose sharpness.
(See pages 15~17)
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Without attachment
Apply light pressure and slowly move the main body
against the direction of hair growth.
• To trim navel hair, lay the blade
at against your skin and then
move the main body in a gliding
motion. This allows you to
trim hair down to a length of
approximately 0.1 mm.
• It does not matter which side of
the blade you lay against your
skin. (See page 10)
Attachment for groin
Lightly apply the edge of the attachment for groin against
your skin and then slowly move the main body.
This allows you to safely trim hair down to a length of
approximately 2 mm.
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Length adjustment comb attachment
Lightly apply the edge (at part) of the length adjustment
comb attachment against your skin and then slowly move
the main body.
This allows you to trim hair down to a length of
approximately 3 mm.
Removing and mounting the attachment
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.
How to remove
Holding the main body as
shown in the gure, remove
the attachment while
pressing with your index
nger and thumb.
How to mount
Put the attachment on as
indicated by the arrow.
• Make sure that the
attachment does not come
off.
- The illustration shows the
attachment for groin.
• All the attachments have the same method of removing
and mounting.
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Maintenance
Cleaning
• Clean the main body and the blade after each use.
(If left uncleaned, it will affect the blade sharpness and
overall performance.)
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.
• Be sure to clean the appliance with the battery cover
attached.
• 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.
• Store the main body in a place with low humidity after
use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to
condensation or rust.
• After cleaning, mount the attachment
for storage.
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With water
To remove light dirt
(Water-through cleaning) To remove heavy dirt
1. Remove the
attachment.
2. Turn on the power,
and run water down
the water inlet at the
back of the main body
to rinse thoroughly
(for approximately 20
seconds).
• Turn the trimmer off.
Water
inlet
1. Remove the attachment
and blade.
2. Rinse with running
water.
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3. 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.
4. Wipe off the water with a
towel and let it dry naturally.
• It will dry faster with the
blade removed.
5. Apply the oil to the blade
after drying. (See page 18)
With the brush
1. Brush off hair trimmings if any.
• Clean between the blades
while pressing down the
cleaning lever.
2. Apply the oil to the blade after cleaning.
(See page 18)
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Lubrication
Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
1. Remove the blade.
(See page 19)
2. Apply a drop of the oil to
each indicated point.
3. Attach the blade to the
main body, turn on the
power and allow to run for
approximately 5 seconds.
Replacement part
Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service
Center.
Replacement part for
ER-GK20 Blade WER9500
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Removing and mounting the blade
• Please check if the blade is deformed or damaged before
removing and mounting it.
• Make sure the main body is turned off.
Removing the blade
1. Hold the main body, as
illustrated.
2. Push the metal part of
the blade to the left with
the thumb’s belly.
• It is no problem when
touch the blade by
ngers.
• Be careful not to let the
blade fall.
Mounting the blade
1. Fit the mounting hook
(B) into the blade
mounting ( A) on the
main body and then push
in until you hear a click.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The cutting
performance has
reduced.
Replace the blade.
(See page 19)
Replace the alkaline battery.
(See page 9)
Apply oil. (See page 18)
Clean the inner blade.
(See pages 15~17)
The appliance is not
turned on.
Place the alkaline battery
correctly. (See page 9)
Replace the alkaline battery.
(See page 9)
Conrm that the blade is
properly attached.
Makes a loud sound.
Apply oil. (See page 18)
Conrm that the blade is
properly attached.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store
where you purchased the appliance or a service center
authorized by Panasonic for repair.
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