Panasonic ER-GN70 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household) Nose & Facial Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER-GN70
English............................3
Français........................17
Español.........................33
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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) Nose & Facial Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER-GN70
Contents
Safety precautions.................................... 4
Parts identication ................................................ 9
Installing or replacing the alkaline batteries..... 10
Before use............................................................ 10
Using......................................................................11
Cleaning ............................................................... 12
Opening and closing the water inlet.................. 14
Installing or removing the blade ........................ 14
Installing or removing the trimmings box......... 16
Troubleshooting .................................................. 17
Specications ...................................................... 17
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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
This product
Do not store within 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.
- Using it in such conditions may cause re, or injury.
Preventing accidents
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 press the blade with excessive force or insert
too deeply into your nostril/ear canal.
Do not press the blade with excessive force against
your skin.
- Doing so may result in injury to your skin.
Do not touch the blade of the inner blade (metallic part)
with your nger.
- Doing so may result in injury to your nger.
Check the blade for deformation or damage before use.
Use the trimmer to cut nose hair and ear hair and
outline eyebrows, moustache, or beard.
- Failure to do so may result in injury to your skin.
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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.
Never modify, disassemble, or repair.
- Doing so may cause an accident or injury.
→Contact an authorized service center for repair.
The batteries
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 precautions printed on the alkaline
batteries.
Check the polarity of the alkaline batteries ( and )
and install them correctly.
Do not mix new and old alkaline batteries or different
types of alkaline batteries.
Remove the alkaline batteries immediately and dispose
of them safely when they are discharged.
Remove the alkaline batteries when not using the
appliance for an extended period of time.
Please use the alkaline batteries by the recommended
use-by date.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
- Failure to do so may cause injury or surrounding
contamination due to heat generation, bursting, or leakage
of the alkaline batteries.
The mark on the left means suitable for cleaning
under an open water tap.
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Parts identication
A
C
B
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



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


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AProtective cap
BMain body
1Outer blade
2Inner blade
3Trimmings box
4Water outlet
5Exhaust hole
6Battery cover
7Power switch [O/I]
8Filter
9Wash switch ring
Water inlet
Accessory
CCleaning brush (Brush)
Alkaline batteries are not
enclosed.
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Installing or replacing the alkaline batteries
• Make sure that the power is off.
1. Pull the battery cover straight to
remove it.
2. Check the polarity of the alkaline
batteries ( and ) and install
them.
3. Insert the battery cover straight.
You can use the appliance for
approximately 6 months with two
Panasonic LR03 (AAA Alkaline
Batteries). (When using dry in an
environment at a 20 °C (68 °F) room
temperature, once a week, and
90 seconds at a time.)
2
1
3
Notes
• When insert the alkaline batteries, wipe off the main body
carefully to prevent water droplets from getting inside.
• Conrm nothing adheres to the terminals ( and ) of the
alkaline batteries.
• Be sure to use LR03 (AAA Alkaline Batteries). If any batteries
other than the specied ones are used, the power and the
number of times of use will be different.
• Panasonic alkaline batteries are recommended.
• When replacing alkaline batteries, replace both of them with new
ones.
Before use
Be sure to close the water inlet of the wash
switch ring during use. Otherwise, the main
body cannot provide sufcient suction
power.
→ Check that the marks of “ ”, “ ” and
“ ” align (as shown in right gure).
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Using
1. Remove the protective cap and hold
the main body so as not to block the
exhaust hole ( ).
2. Slide the power switch on the main body
to the “O” position to turn on the power.
• The outer blade surface may get a little
warm during use, but performance will
not be affected.
3. Trim
Trimming your nose hair and ear hair
1. Insert the tip ( ) of the outer blade into your nostril or ear
canal.
• Insert it slowly so as not to injure your nostril or ear canal.
2. Cut the nose hair and ear hair by moving the main body.
• Cut hairs using the tip ( ) of the outer blade (metallic part).
• Some trimmings may remain inside your nostril or ear canal
after cutting, so remove them using a tissue or similar.
Outlining your eyebrows, moustache, or beard
1. Apply the tip of the outer blade to the hair (eyebrow,
moustache or beard) you would like to cut.
2. Cut the hair by moving the appliance slowly against the
direction of hair growth.
• You cannot trim the hair to length with this appliance.
• It is not suitable for the hair below 0.5 mm (1/64˝).
4. After use, slide the power switch on the main body to the
“I” position to turn off the power and clean it.
(See page 10).
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Cleaning
Wet cleaning
1. Wet the outer blade with water, and
apply some hand soap and some water
to the outer foil.
2. Slide the power switch to the “O”
position, and let it foam for
approximately 10 seconds.
3. Turn off the power.
▼ ▼
To clean lightly dirty parts To clean heavily dirty parts
• Quick cleaning
4. Open the water inlet (see
page 12) and turn on the
power again.
• If the trimmings box is
removed, open the water
inlet after attaching the
trimmings box (see page 14).
5. Pour water through the
water inlet at the “ ”
above the “ ” mark, rinse
well and slide the power
switch to the “I” position.
• Complete cleaning
4. Slide the power switch to
the “I” position.
5. Remove the blades and
the trimmings box (see
pages 12 and 14) and rinse
under running water.
• Cover the drainage outlet of
washbasin to prevent the
inner blade from owing
away.
▼ ▼
6. Wipe off water with a towel or
similar item, and let it dry naturally.
• It will dry faster with the blades and
the trimmings box removed (see
pages 12 and 14).
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Cleaning with the brush
Remove the blades and the trimmings box (see pages 12 and
14) and lightly brush off the trimmings with the brush.
• Be careful not deform the inner blade.
• Be careful not to damage the lter.
Notes
• The battery cover should not be removed from the main body as
this can affect the watertight construction of the appliance.
• Do not use hot water or any detergents other than hand soap.
Doing so may result in malfunction.
• In order to prevent malfunction, be careful not to hit the appliance
against a washbasin.
• Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals to clean
the appliance. Doing so may result in malfunction, cracking or
discoloring of the parts. Please use a cloth soaked with soapy
water to wipe the dirt.
• After cleaning, be sure to attach the blades, the trimmings box
and the protective cap. (See pages 13~14)
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Opening and closing the water inlet
1 How to open
Rotate the wash switch ring until its “ ” mark aligns with “ ” mark
of the main body to open the water inlet.
2 How to close
Rotate the wash switch ring until its “ ” mark aligns with “ ”
mark of the main body.
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Installing or removing the blade
• Make sure that the power is off.
How to remove the blade
1. Rotate the outer blade and remove it.
• Rotate the outer blade until its “ ” mark
aligns with the “ ” mark of the main body.
2. Pull to remove the inner blade.
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How to attach the blade
1. Insert the inner blade straight along the
inner surface of the outer blade.
2. Insert the main body’s shaft ( ) into the
hole of the inner blade.
• Align the “ ” mark of the outer blade with the
“ ” mark of the trimmer.
3. Rotate to attach the outer blade.
• Rotate the outer blade to align its “ ” mark
with the “ ” mark of the main body.
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Installing or removing the trimmings box
• Make sure that the power is off.
How to remove
Rotate to remove the wash switch ring.
• Rotate the wash switch ring until its “ ”
mark aligns with “ ” mark of the main body.
How to attach
1. Insert the trimmings box.
• Align the “ ” mark of the wash switch
ring with the “ ” mark of the main body.
• Be careful not to damage the lter with
the shaft ( ).
2. Rotate to attach the wash switch ring.
• Rotate the wash switch ring to align its
“ ” mark and the “ ” mark of the main
body.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The cutting performance
has reduced.
Replace the blade.
(See pages 12~13)
Replace the alkaline batteries.
(See page 8)
Clean the inner blade.
(See pages 10~11)
There is an odd odour.
Blade does not move/
rotate smoothly.
The suction power is low.
Clean the trimmings box.
(See pages 10~11).
Close the water inlet.
(See pages 8 and 12).
The appliance is not
turned on.
Place the alkaline batteries correctly.
(See page 8).
Replace the alkaline batteries.
(See page 8).
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you
purchased the appliance or a service center authorized by
Panasonic for repair.
Specications
Power supply Dry-cell battery
Battery type Two LR03 (AAA Alkaline
Batteries) (Sold separately)
This product is intended for household use only.
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days of the date of purchase, for a full refund, or call Panasonic
at 1-800-338-0552.
Abuse or misapplication of this product voids the guarantee.
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Français
Merci d’avoir choisi ce produit Panasonic.
Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil, veuillez lire toutes les
instructions et les conserver pour une utilisation ultérieure.
Mode d’emploi
(Domestique)
Tondeuse pour poils du nez et du visage
Modèle No ER-GN70
Table des matières
Consignes de sécurité .......................18
Identication des pièces...................................... 22
Installation ou remplacement des piles
alcalines ................................................................ 23
Réglage.................................................................. 24
Utilisation .............................................................. 24
Nettoyage .............................................................. 25
Ouverture et fermeture de l'admission d'eau .... 28
Installation et retrait de la lame........................... 28
Installation et retrait de la boîte de la
tondeuse................................................................ 30
Dépannage ............................................................ 31
Caractéristiques ................................................... 31
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Consignes de sécurité
An de réduire le risque de blessure, de choc électrique,
d'incendie ou de dégâts à la propriété, respectez toujours les
consignes de sécurité suivantes.
Explication des symboles
Les symboles suivants sont utilisés pour répertorier et décrire le
niveau de risque, de blessures et de dommages à la propriété
pouvant être causés lorsque les consignes sont ignorées et que
l’appareil n’est pas utilisé de manière conforme.
AVERTISSEMENT
Signale un danger potentiel
qui peut entraîner des
blessures graves ou la mort.
ATTENTION
Signale un danger
susceptible d’entraîner des
blessures mineures ou des
dégâts matériels.
Les symboles suivants sont utilisés pour répertorier et décrire le
type de consignes à observer.
Ce symbole est utilisé pour avertir les utilisateurs qu’il
s’agit d’une procédure de fonctionnement spécique qui
ne doit pas être effectuée.
Ce symbole est utilisé pour avertir les utilisateurs qu’il
s’agit d’une procédure de fonctionnement spécique qui
doit être suivie an de pouvoir utiliser l’appareil en toute
sécurité.
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AVERTISSEMENT
Ce produit
Ne pas laisser à la portée des enfants. Ne pas laisser
les enfants utiliser ce produit.
- Mâcher ou avaler des pièces ou des accessoires peut
causer un accident ou des blessures.
→Ranger avec le bouchon de protection après utilisation.
Arrêter immédiatement d'utiliser l'appareil en cas
d'anomalie ou de dysfonctionnement.
- Utiliser le produit dans ces conditions peut causer un
incendie ou des blessures.
Prévention des accidents
Cet appareil n’est pas destiné à être utilisé par des
personnes (y compris les enfants) aux capacités
physiques, mentales et sensorielles réduites, ou avec
un manque d’expérience et de connaissance, sauf si
elles ont été supervisées ou instruites sur l’utilisation
de l’appareil par une personne responsable de leur
sécurité. Les enfants doivent être surveillés pour
s’assurer qu’ils ne jouent pas avec l’appareil.
- Ne pas en tenir compte peut provoquer un accident ou des
blessures.
ATTENTION
Pour protéger votre peau
Ne pas appuyer sur la lame avec une force excessive et
ne pas insérer l'appareil trop profondément dans vos
narines/oreilles.
Ne pas appuyer la lame avec une force excessive
contre votre peau.
- Ceci pourrait causer des blessures.
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ATTENTION
Ne pas toucher la lame interne (pièce métallique) avec
votre doigt.
- Ceci pourrait vous blesser les doigts.
Vérier que la lame n'est pas déformée ou
endommagée avant utilisation.
Utiliser la tondeuse pour couper les poils des narines
et des oreilles, ainsi que les sourcils, la moustache ou
la barbe.
- Dans le cas contraire, ceci pourrait vous blesser.
Ce produit
Ne pas l'utiliser avec votre entourage.
- Ceci pourrait entrainer des infections ou des
inammations.
Ne pas le jeter ou le soumettre à un choc.
- Ceci pourrait causer des blessures.
Ne pas le modier, le démonter ou le réparer.
- Ceci pourrait causer des blessures ou un accident.
→Contactez un centre de service agréé pour les réparations.
Les piles
Ne pas les jeter au feu ou les démonter.
Les bornes d'alimentation ne doivent pas être
court-circuitées.
- Ceci pourrait causer des blessures ou des brûlures.
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