Panasonic ER-RP40 User manual

Operating Instructions
Professional Facial Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER-RP40

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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
Professional Facial Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER-RP40
Contents
Safety precautions ..............................5
Parts identication ������������������������������������������������� 9
Installing the battery �������������������������������������������� 10
How to use ������������������������������������������������������������ 11
Removing and mounting the attachments��������� 12
How to use with attachment�������������������������������� 14
Maintenance���������������������������������������������������������� 15
Removing and mounting the blade��������������������� 16
Troubleshooting ��������������������������������������������������� 17
Specications ������������������������������������������������������� 17

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WARNING
•This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if
they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.

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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 protective cap attached after use.
Immediately stop using if there is an abnormality
or malfunction�
- Failuretodosomaycausereorinjury.
CAUTION
To protect 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.
Do not press the appliance forcibly against the
skin�
Avoid repetitive shaving of the same area�
Do not pat the appliance 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.

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CAUTION
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 appliance only for shaping eyebrows,
beard, downy hair, nape of neck, sideburns.
- Failure to do so may cause injury.
If there is any abnormality on skin after use, stop
using the appliance and consult a dermatologist�
- Failure to do so may cause symptoms to worsen.
Be sure to attach the protective cap when
carrying the appliance around or storing it.
- Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin or
shorten the service life of the blade.
This appliance
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 centre for repair.

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CAUTION
The battery
Do not throw into re or disassemble.
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
DF
A





B

C

E

AProtective cap
BMain body
1Blade
2Blade locker
3Head
4Power switch [O/I]
5Battery cover
Attachments
CEyebrow comb
6Eyebrow comb A (7/6/5 mm)
7Eyebrow comb B (4/3/2 mm)
8Finish trimming length
DDetail attachment
ESwing lock attachment
Accessory
FCleaning 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
•You should not allow permanent wave lotion, hair dyeing
or hair spray to come into contact with the main body or
the blade.
Doing so may result in cracking or corrosion.
1� Hold the protective cap to pull it out�
2� Turn on the power switch, and start
trimming�
• Lay the blade at on
the skin�
(How to use with
attachment, see
page 14.)
Trimming wet hair
•Do not use the eyebrow comb and
detail attachment 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)
Skin