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

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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Removing and mounting the attachments
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.
How to mount
• Press the head with your ngers to
avoid excessive vibration.
< Eyebrow comb A (7/6/5 mm) >
< Eyebrow comb B (4/3/2 mm) >
Select the trimming length, align the
guide line ( b) with the groove ( c)
of the blade, and insert the eyebrow
comb directly into the blade until a
click is heard.
b
c
< Eyebrow cover >
• Attach the eyebrow cover to the
blade until a click is heard.
(To install, align ( d) with the
groove ( c) of the blade.)
d
c
How to remove
Remove it straightly.
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How to trim
• Lay the blade at on the skin.
As indicated by the arrow, move the blade slowly against
the ow of your downy hair.
Eyebrow shaping
• When shaping your eyebrows
If you change the shape too much, your face will look very
different, so adjust it gradually.
Attach the eyebrow cover ( C).
• Above the eyebrows
Stop trimming at about 2 mm to
3 mm to the side of the eyebrow.
• Below the eyebrows
Press the eyelid gently and stretch
the skin while trimming.
• Between eyebrows
Trim in the direction of the arrow.
• It is easier to trim the eyebrows
if you paint the eyebrows before
trimming.
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Eyebrow trimming
Select the trimming length ( b), attach the
eyebrow comb ( B).
• Press the eyebrow comb close to the skin to trim.
• Align the eyebrow comb with your eyebrow, and move it
from the tail to the start of eyebrow.
• Repeat this step until the eyebrows are trimmed to the
desired length.
Skin
Beard trimming
• Below the nose
Trim upward.
• Chin
Trim upward.
► If you stretch your skin to
raise your beard, it will be
easier to shave.
Skin
b
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Downy hair trimming
• Forehead
Move from the hairline to the
center of the forehead and then
return to the hairline.
• Cheek
Move outward from the central
part of the face.
• Sideburns
Select the desired length of the
sideburns and trim downward.
• Neck
Trim upward.
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Maintenance
• Be sure to clean the appliance with the battery cover
attached.
• Make sure that the main body is turned off.
Wet cleaning
1. Remove the blade and
attachments (See pages 11
and 17) and rinse under
running water.
• Cover the drainage outlet of
washbasin to prevent the inner
blade from owing away.
• If you are concerned about the
dirt, wash it off with hand soap
or the like.
2. 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.
3. Wipe off the water with a towel
and let it dry naturally.
• It will dry faster with the blade removed.
Dry cleaning
Brush off any remaining hair trimmings.
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►Notes
• 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.
• After cleaning, attach the blade and the protective cap.
• Store the main body in a place with low humidity after
use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to
condensation or rust.
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Removing and mounting the blade
• Press the head with your ngers to
avoid excessive vibration.
• Make sure that the main body is
turned off.
Removing the blade
1. Slide the blade locker as
indicated by the arrow.
• It is easier to slide it with
your nail.
2. Remove it in the
arrow direction.
• You can remove it
easily by raising the
protrusion ( d) with
your ngernail.
• Be careful not to drop
the blade.
d
Mounting the blade
1. Insert the tiny hook
(f) on the top of the
main body into the
hole ( e) of the blade.
ef
2. Slide the blade locker as
indicated by the arrow.
• It is easier to slide it with
your nail.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The appliance is not
cutting as well as
before.
Replace the blade.
Guidelines for replacement:
Approximately 1.5 years (Differs
depending on your hair state
and how often you use the
appliance (number of times/
amount of time))
Replace with a new battery.
Clean off any remaining hair
from appliance.
The appliance is not
working.
Replace with a new battery.
Make sure the battery is
installed correctly.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store
where you purchased the unit or a service center
authorized by Panasonic for repair.
Specications
Power supply Dry-cell battery
Battery type One LR6 (AA alkaline battery)
(Sold separately)
This product is intended for household use only.
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感謝您購買本Panasonic產品。
使用本產品之前，請仔細閱讀本說明書，並妥善保存以供未
來使用。
使用說明書
（家用） 美容修剪器
型號 ER-GM40
目錄
安全注意事項..........................................20
部件名稱 ................................................................. 24
安裝鹼性乾電池 ...................................................... 25
使用方法 ................................................................. 26
保養 ........................................................................ 31
拆下與安裝刀頭 ...................................................... 33
疑難排解 ................................................................. 34
規格 ........................................................................ 35
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安全注意事項
為減低觸電、受傷，火災、死亡及財物損失的風險，請務必
遵照以下安全預防措施。
符號說明
以下符號用於為危險、傷害及財物損失的級別分類和作出解
釋。若不理會此等符號，不當使用本產品可能會導致所述的
危險、人身傷害及財物損失。
警告 表示潛在的危險可能會導致嚴重受傷或
致命。
注意 表示可能會導致輕微受傷或財產損失。
以下符號用於分類和解釋必須留意的指示類型。
此符號用於提示用戶，不得執行某項特定的操作程
序。
此符號用於提示用戶，必須遵從某項特定的操作程
序，藉以安全操作本產品。
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