Panasonic ER-GM40 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household use) Facial Hair Shaver
Model No. ER-GM40
English............................3
中文 ...............................19
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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) Facial Hair Shaver
Model No. ER-GM40
Contents
Safety precautions..................................... 4
Parts identication ................................................. 8
Installing the battery .............................................. 9
How to use ............................................................ 10
Maintenance.......................................................... 15
Removing and mounting the blade..................... 17
Troubleshooting ................................................... 18
Specications ....................................................... 18
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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.
→Store with the protection cap attached after use.
Immediately stop using if there is an abnormality
or malfunction.
- Failure to do so may cause re 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.
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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, inammation or injury
of the skin.
Do not press the blade by force. Do not touch the
blade directly with your ngers 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.
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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.
→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 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.
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.
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Parts identication
ACB
D
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E





AMain body
1Blade
2Blade locker
3Head
4Power switch [0/1]
5Battery cover
BEyebrow comb
6Eyebrow comb A
(7/6/5 mm)
7Eyebrow comb B
(4/3/2 mm)
CEyebrow cover
DProtective cap
Accessory
ECleaning brush
Alkaline battery is not supplied.
Please buy it separately.
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Installing the battery
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.
1. Remove the battery cover.
Turn 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.
Align the “ ” on the
battery cover with the
“ ” mark and insert the
battery cover.
Rotate the battery cover
until the “ ” is aligned
with the “ ” mark on
the main body.
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 °C.)
The use time will differ depending on the
frequency and method of use.
• Be sure to use LR6 (AA alkaline battery).
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How to use
• When you use the product for the rst time, try it by
pressing it gently against the skin and start shaving gently.
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.
3. Slide the power switch to off position
at the end of each use.
• Clean the appliance after each use.
- Failure to do so may cause blade to
lose sharpness.
(See page 15)
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