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).
a

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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

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Removing and mounting the attachments
•Make sure that the main body is turned off.
Eyebrow comb and detail attachment
How to mount
Alignthe“●”ontheeyebrowcomborthe“ ” on the detail
attachment with the groove ( b) of the blade, and insert it
directly into the blade until a click is heard.
b
b
How to remove
Remove it straightly.

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Swing lock attachment
Attach it to lock the swing of the head.
•Be careful not to touch the blade when mounting or
removing it.
How to mount
Inserttheswinglockattachmentasshowninthegure,
and pull it by pinching the rib ( c) so that it covers the
groove ( d).
d
c
How to remove
Remove it by pinching the rib.

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How to use with attachment
Eyebrow comb
Press the plane surface of the
eyebrow comb close to the skin to
trim. Skin
Move it slowly from the tail to the
start of eyebrow. Repeat this step
until the eyebrows are trimmed to
the desired length.
Detail attachment
Press the plane surface of the detail attachment close to
the skin to trim.
•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.

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Maintenance
•Make sure that the main body is turned off.
•Be sure to clean the appliance with the battery cover
attached.
•The blade can’t be disassembled.
Wet cleaning
1� Remove the blade and attachments (See pages 12
and 16) and rinse under running water.
•Cover the drainage outlet of washbasin to prevent the
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�
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 ( e) with
yourngernail.
•Be careful not to drop
the blade.
e
Mounting the blade
1� Insert the tiny hook
(g) on the top of the
main body into the
hole ( f) of the blade.
g
f
2� Slide the blade locker as
indicated by the arrow.
•It is easier to slide it with
your nail.

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►Replacement part
Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service
Centre.
Replacement part for ER-RP40 Blade WES9280
Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The appliance is not
cutting as well as
before.
Replace the blade.
Replace with a new battery.
Clean off any remaining hair
from the 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 centre
authorized by Panasonic for repair.
Specications
Power supply Dry-cell battery
Battery type One LR6 (AA alkaline battery)
(Sold separately)
Airborne Acoustical Noise 66 (dB (A) re 1 pW)

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Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling
systems
This symbol on the products, packaging,
and/or accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products must not
be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of old products, please take them to applicable
collection points in accordance with your
national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and
the environment.
For more information about collection and
recycling, please contact your local authority.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

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