Panasonic ER-GK80 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household use) Rechargeable Body Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER‑GK80
English............................................ 3
Français........................................ 21
Español......................................... 41
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Operating Instructions
(Household use) Rechargeable Body Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER‑GK80
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
Safety precautions.....................4
Important information.........................9
Parts identication ............................10
Preparation.........................................10
Read before use.................................11
How to use .........................................12
Maintenance.......................................15
Troubleshooting ................................17
Blade life.............................................18
Battery life..........................................18
Removing the built-in
rechargeable battery.........................18
Specications ....................................19
Contents
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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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions are required to always be followed,
including the following.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of
electric shock:
1.Except when charging, always unplug this
appliance from the electrical outlet immediately
after using.
2.Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, re,
electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. 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.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
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WARNING
►This product
This product has a built-in rechargeable
battery. Do not throw into ame 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 center for repair
(battery change, etc.).
Never disassemble except when disposing of
the product.
‑
Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or injury.
►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 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 an abnormal sound during use or
charging of the main body or AC adaptor.
‑Immediately request inspection or repair at an
authorized service center.
3. Never operate this appliance when it has
a damaged cord or plug, when it is not
working properly, after it has been dropped
or damaged, or after it has been dropped
into water. Return the appliance to a service
center for examination and repair.
4. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
6. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
(spray) products are being used.
7. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or
broken comb, as it has the potential to result
in facial injury.
8. Always attach plug to appliance rst, then to
outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to “off”
then remove plug from outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 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 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.
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.)
‑Doing so may cause burns or re due to a short
circuit.
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 re or electric shock.
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.
‑Failure to do so may cause re due to insulation
failure caused by humidity.
→
Disconnect the adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth.
►Preventing accidents
Do not place within reach of children or
infants. Do not let them use it.
‑Doing so may cause injury or accidental
ingestion of the accessories or removable
small parts.
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.
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the
cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be
scrapped.
‑Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
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CAUTION
►Protecting the skin
Do not press the blade forcibly against 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 this product to trim hair in the
following areas.
•Face or head (hair, beard, etc.)
•Areas with rough or bumpy skin (swollen areas,
cuts, hemorrhoids, and other sensitive areas;
nipples and surrounding areas)
•Moles, bruises, etc.
‑Doing so may cause skin injury.
Do not forcefully press the blade. 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 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 metallic objects to touch or short
the power plug or the appliance plug.
‑Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to
a short circuit.
Do not share your appliance with your family
or other people.
‑Doing so may result in infection or inammation.
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
break with the load, and may cause re due to
short circuit.
Disconnect the adaptor 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 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.
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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 jewelry such as necklaces and
hairpins.
Never peel off the tube.
‑Doing so may cause uid leak, overheating, or
explosion.
The battery contains alkaline uid. If it comes
in contact with the eyes, do not rub the eyes.
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.
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Important information
• This WET/DRY appliance can be used for wet
trimming or for dry trimming. You can use this
watertight appliance in a shower and clean it in water.
The following symbol means that it is suitable for use
in a bath or shower.
• 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.
• 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.
• Store the main body in a place with low humidity after
use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to
condensation or rust.
• Charge the appliance correctly according to these
Operating Instructions. (See page 10 “Charging”.)
• This appliance contains a battery that is only
replaceable by skilled persons. Please contact an
authorized service center for the details of repair.
• 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.
• Be sure to place the skinguard
attachment on the main body to
protect the blade when carrying
around or storing.
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Parts identication

A



BC
D
F
E


G



Main body
1Power switch
2Charge status lamp
()
3Appliance socket
4Blade
Trimming height
comb attachment
5Dial
6Trimming height
indication mark
Skinguard attachment
AC adaptor (RE9-86)
7Adaptor
8Power plug
9Cord
0Appliance plug
Accessories
Cleaning brush
Oil
Travel case
Preparation
Charging
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.
1 Connect the appliance plug to
the appliance socket.
2 Plug the adaptor into a
household outlet.
•Check that the charge status
lamp ( ) glows.
•Charging is completed after
approx. 1 hour.
•If the shape of the plug does not
t the power outlet, use an
attachment plug adaptor of the
proper conguration.
1
2
3 Disconnect the adaptor when the charge status
lamp stops glowing.
(for safety and to reduce energy usage)
<How to check if the charging is completed>
Remove and reinsert the appliance plug. If the
charge status lamp glows and turns off after
approximately 5 seconds, it is completed.
You cannot operate the main body while charging.
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Notes
• If there is noise from the radio or other sources while
using or charging the appliance, move to a different
location to use the appliance.
• When the appliance has not been used for 6 months
or more, the battery will weaken (leak battery uid,
etc.). Fully charge the battery once every 6 months.
• When the appliance is charged for the rst time or it
has not been in use for more than 6 months, the
charging time may change or the charge status lamp
() may not glow in the rst few minutes. In addition,
the operating time may become shorter. Please
charge it for more than 8 hours in such cases.
•
Recommended ambient temperature for charging is
0 °C – 35 °C (32 °F – 95 °F). The charging time may
change or battery performance may decrease outside
of the recommended temperature.
• A full charge supplies enough power for approximately
50 minutes of use. (Based on using at 20 °C
– 30 °C
(68 °F – 86 °F).) The operating time may differ
depending on the frequency of use and the operating
method.
• 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.
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
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• Using this appliance to trim hair in areas that are not
visually accessible may result in cuts or injury.
Please use with care.
• Using this 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 and 16.)
How to use
• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
(See page 17.)
• The appliance may not operate in an ambient
temperature lower than approximately 0 °C (32 °F).
• Please clean the appliance after each use.
(See pages 15 and 16.)
<Note before trimming>
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.
• Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed
before use.
Trimming dry hair
1 Select the desired attachments, then press the
power switch to turn on the power, and trim.
• Use the appropriate attachment as needed.
It can also be used without the attachment.
● Without the attachment (See page 14.)
● Skinguard attachment (See page 14.)
● Trimming height comb attachment
(See page 14.)
2 Turn off the switch after use.
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Trimming wet hair
• Do not use the attachment when trimming wet hair.
1 Wet and apply soap to your body.
2 Press the power switch to turn on the power
and trim.
• Without the attachment (See page 14.)
3 Apply less pressure than you
would when trimming dry hair,
and move the main body in a
gliding motion.
4 Turn off the switch after use.
Removing and mounting the attachments
• Take care not to injure hands, etc., with the blade
when removing or mounting the attachment.
►Removing the attachment
Hold the main body
securely and pull the
attachment out upward
and remove it from the
main body.
• Hold the rib (a) part
securely and remove
the skinguard
attachment.
a
►Mounting the attachment
Mount the attachment to
the main body until it
clicks.
• If the attachment is not
attached correctly, it
may shift and end up
cutting too much during
use. Click
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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 (1/254˝).
•
It does not matter which side of the blade you lay
against your skin.
Skinguard attachment
Lightly apply the edge of the skinguard attachment
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 (5/64˝).
Trimming height comb attachment
• The digit on the attachment indicates the target
trimming length.
• Actual hair length will be a little longer than the height
you set.
• The desired results may not be achieved if hair is too
long.
In this case, trim the hair to a length of about 20 mm
(25/32˝) before using the appliance.
• Hair will be easy to accumulate in the attachment
when a lot of hair is cut. When this happens, clean the
attachment. (See pages 15 and 16.)
1 Turn the dial and adjust the
trimming height indication mark
(b) to the desired height.
• Trimming height:
approx. 3 mm (1/8˝) to
12 mm (15/32˝)
b
2 Apply the at part of the comb against your
skin and cut your hair by combing it left and
right. Flat part of the comb
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Maintenance
Cleaning
• Clean the main body and the blade after each use.
(If not cleaned, the motion will become poor and the
sharpness will worsen.)
• 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.
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.
• Remove the main body from the AC adaptor.
►With water
To remove light dirt To remove heavy dirt
1.Remove the
attachment and turn
the main body on.
(See page 13.)
2.Run water down the
water inlet at the back
of the main body, rinse
thoroughly for
approximately 20
seconds, and then turn
the main body off.
1.Remove the
attachment and blade.
(See pages 13 and 16.)
2.Clean the main body,
the blade, and the
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.
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Removing and mounting the blade
• Please check if the blade is deformed or damaged
before removing and mounting it.
►Removing the blade
1.Hold the main body in front.
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
Fit the mounting hook (B) into the blade mounting
(A) on the main body and then push in until you
hear a click.
A
B
Click
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 the skinguard attachment to
the main body.
• Be sure to place the skinguard attachment on the
main body to protect the blade when storing.
►With the brush
1.Remove the attachment and blade.
(See pages 13 and 16.)
2.Clean the main body using the brush.
3.Clean the blade using the
brush.
• Keep pressing down the
cleaning lever (c) to raise
the moving blade (d) when
cleaning between the
stationary blade (e) and the
moving blade.
c
e
d
4.Apply the oil to the blade. (See page 17.)
5.Attach the blade and the skinguard attachment to
the main body.
• Be sure to place the skinguard attachment on the
main body to protect the blade when storing.
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Lubrication
• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
1 Remove the blade.
(See page 16.)
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 parts
Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service
Center.
Replacement parts for
ER‑GK80 Blade WER9500
• Do not use any blade other than the one dedicated as
it may cause problems with performance.
Troubleshooting
Perform the following actions.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the
store where you purchased the unit or a service
center authorized by Panasonic for repair.
Problem Action
The main body
has become
blunt.
Operating time
is short.
Main body
stopped
functioning.
Until problems are solved, please
follow each procedure as follows:
1.Charge the main body.
(See page 10.)
2.Clean the blade and apply oil.
(See pages 15‑17.)
3.Replace the blade.
(See page 16.)
4.Have the battery replaced by an
authorized service center.
Charge the battery for
approximately 8 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
center for repair.
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Problem Action
The main body
cannot be
charged.
Insert the appliance plug into the
main body rmly.
Check the charge status lamp
glows. (See page 10.)
Makes a loud
sound.
Apply oil. (See page 17.)
Conrm that the blade is properly
attached.
Blade life
Blade life varies according to the frequency and period
of use of the main body.
For example, the blade life is approximately 3 years
when using the main body for 10 minutes four times a
month. Replace the blades if cutting efciency reduces
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.
If the operating time is signicantly shorter even after a
full charge, the battery has reached the end of its life.
Removing the built-in rechargeable battery
ATTENTION:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable
powers the product you have purchased. Please call
1‑800‑8‑BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.
Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before
disposing of the main body.
The battery is to be disposed of safely.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an
ofcially designated location if there is one.
This gure must only be used when disposing of the
main body, and must not be used to repair it. If you
dismantle the main body yourself, it will no longer be
waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.
• Remove the main body 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 1to 8 and lift the battery, and then
remove it.
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• Take care not to short circuit the positive and negative
terminals of the removed battery, and insulate the
terminals by applying tape to them.




 


Specications
Power source See the name plate on the AC adaptor.
(Automatic voltage conversion)
Motor voltage 1.2 V
Charging time Approx. 1 hour
This product is intended for household use only.
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, install
and use in accordance with provided instructions. Any
changes or modications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, WE HAVE
ESTABLISHED A TOLL-FREE (IN USA ONLY)
NATIONAL ACCESSORY PURCHASE HOT LINE AT
1-800-332-5368.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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