Panasonic ER327 User manual

Operating Instructions
Personal Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER327
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions carefully.
No. 1 EN, ES (U.S.A.)
Printed in Japan
Imprimé au Japon
IN USA CONTACT:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
One Panasonic Way 2F-3 Secaucus, NJ 07094
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Panasonic Sales Company
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
San Gabriel Industrial Park 65th infantry Avenue KM9.5
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630
En México:
Panasonic de México, S.A de C.V.
México D.F.
Arnores 1120, Col. del Valle, 03100
Tel: [phone]
Service • Assistance • Accessories
Dépannage • Assistance • Accessoires
Call 1-800-338-0552 (In USA)
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Index
ENGLISH Page 2
ESPAÑOL Página 22
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Caution
Do not place the trimmer in locations that are subject to high humidi-
ty.
Clean the body only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or
soapy water. Never use a corrosive cleaner such as benzine or
bleach.
Never immerse the trimmer in water or apply to wet hair.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use on animals.
The trimmer may become warm during operation. This is normal.
Never tamper with the moving parts.
Do not disassemble the trimmer. Take it to a qualified serviceman
when service or repair is required. Store the trimmer in a dry area,
where it will be protected from damage.
Do not use new batteries and old batteries together.
Remove batteries from the trimmer if it is not to be used for a long
period of time.
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Slide open
Comb
Body
Trimming height
dial
Trimmer comb
attachment
Finishing
adjustment switch
ON/OFF Switch
Trimming height
display
Battery cover
Parts Name
Before use
Parts identification Inserting the batteries
Hair clipper
attachment
Body without the Trimmer comb attachment or hair clipper
attachment
Body (front)
Thinning plate
Cleaning brush
Thinning plate
lock button
Body (back)
Accessories
Blade
Cleaning lever
Oil
3
Battery cover
Battery cover
Remove the battery cover.
1
3
Back
2
4
Turn the trimmer over onto its back
(the side without the switch) and
slide the battery cover in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
Attach the battery cover.
Hold down the cover and slide it to
the left in the direction of the arrow.
Check the direction of the
batteries and insert.
Two “AAA” alkaline batteries will
last approximately 3 months (under
the assumption that the trimmer will
be used 3 times a month, for five
minutes per use).
Match the battery
poles with the direction
displayed
“AAA” alkaline batteries (two)

Drape a towel or cape
over the shoulders.
1Turn the switch to [0].
* The trimmer comb attachment will not
slide if the switch is [1].
1
Turn the 5 position dial until
it clicks, then adjust the trim-
mer comb attachment to
the desired length.
2
Comb the hair thorough-
ly to remove any tangles
or knots.
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Preparations before cutting
Before use
Hair areas which can be
trimmed
Adjusting the length of the
Trimmer Comb attachment
After adjusting the length, turn
the switch to [1] and confirm the
trimmer comb is locked in posi-
tion.
(Failure to observe this may cause
the attachment to shift, causing a
larger portion of hair to be cut.)
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CAUTION
Side (around the ears)
Bangs
Sideburns
Back of the
neck
Overall
Around the neckline
and nape of the neck
The use of a styling agent (such as gel or mousse) will prevent a
clean cut, so only use the trimmer on untreated hair.
Use on curly, long or short spiky hair may lead to unsatisfactory
results.
How to
confirm this
Check by pressing
the attachment lightly
against the palm of
your hand.

Before use Attaching and removing
the Trimmer Comb attachment
Removing
Turn the switch to [0],
confirm that the dial
guide is set to [1] and
then gently pull off to
remove.
Attaching
Turn the switch to [0],
confirm that the dial
guide is set to [1] and
then attach it to the
body.
Hold down the dial
while attaching and
push the attachment
until it clicks.
Removing
Turn the switch to [0]
and slide the attach-
ment to remove.
Hold down the dial dur-
ing removal.
Attaching
Turn the switch to [0]
and slide the attach-
ment to attach.
Hold down the dial
while attaching and
push the attachment
until it clicks.
Attaching and removing
the Hair Clipper attachment
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Cutting
procedure
Cutting the sides and back
Cutting by adjusting the length
of the Trimmer Comb attachment
Cut against the
direction the hair lays
Trimming height
Secure the trimmer
comb attachment
before cutting.
The trimmer will not
cut more than the set
trimming height.
The actual hair length will be longer than the set trimming height.
Do not use the trim-
mer switch side up as
shown in the illustra-
tion on the left. This
will result in cutting
more than the desired
length.
Side with
the switch
Cut from the sides and back to
around the ear, the collar area
and the nape of neck, adjusting
the cutting height from 25mm
(15/16") to 5mm (3/16").
25mm (15/16")
5mm (3/16")
Make sure the sw-
itch is facing down-
wards during use.
Make sure the switch is facing downwards before
attempting to cut.
Length of hairSetting
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5
4
3
2
1
approximately 25 - 40 mm (15/16 - 1 9/16")
approximately 20 - 30 mm (13/16 - 1 3/16")
approximately 15 - 20 mm (9/16 - 13/16")
approximately 10 - 15 mm (3/8 - 9/16")
approximately 5 - 10 mm (3/16 - 3/8")
Having secured the trimmer comb attachment onto the body

Cutting
procedure
Cutting the sides to the back
Trimming height
25 to 20mm
(15/16 to 13/16")
Trimming height
15 to 10mm
(9/16 to 3/8")
Cut from
25 - 20mm
(15/16 - 13/16")
Cutting around the ears
Make sure the switch is facing downwards
and cut by moving the trimmer upwards.
Hold down
the ears with
your fingers
Make sure the switch is facing downwards
and cut by moving the trimmer upwards.
4Cutting between the sides and back
Cut between the already
cut sides and back bit by
bit with the use of the
hair clipper attachment.
1
Trimming height
10 to 5mm
(3/8 to 3/16")
2
3
Cutting the nape of the neck
Slowly and carefully cut
a little at a time.
Make sure the switch is facing downwards
and cut by moving the trimmer upwards.
Make sure the switch is facing
upwards and cut by moving the
trimmer downwards.
Bring the trimmer
gently away from
the hair to finish.
Bring the trimmer
gently away from
the hair to finish.
Cut a little, and then
gently separate the
trimmer from the hair.
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Selecting the thickness of the finish
Move the trimmer down-
wards in the direction of
the arrows when cutting
around the ears.
*Cutting areas with excessive hair.
Having secured the hair clipper attachment
Make sure the switch is facing upwards and cut by
moving the trimmer downwards.
Overall hair cutting
Cutting
procedure
approx. 7mm (1/4")
(Finishing thickness of
approximately 7mm)
Short finish Long finish
approx. 9mm (3/8")
Finish adjustment switch
Scalp
Scalp
9mm
(3/8")
7mm
(1/4")
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(Approx. 1/4") (Approx. 3/8")
(Finishing thickness of
approximately 9mm)
Guard
* Do not use the trimmer for the areas listed below.
The guard section of the hair clipper attachment will prevent the
blade from cutting an excessive amount of hair.
Apply the comb directly
to the scalp and move it
slowly.
90º
90º
Scalp
Do not move the trimmer
against the direction in
which the hair lays.
On short hair and hair
with a tendency to stand
up, such as cropped
hair (tufting hair).
On scarce or thin areas.
On the crown.
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Scalp

Thinning the bangs
Make sure the switch is facing up-
ward and move the thinning plate
down the hair as if combing.
Raise the
thinning plate
Lower the
thinning plate
Make sure the
switch is
facing upward.
Little by little comb the trimmer through the
hair approximately 2-3cm (13/16-1 3/16") from
the tip of the fringe while continuously checking
the result.
Without any attachments
Fine trimming
Cutting
procedure
The mechanism of the thinning plate
Cuts only the hairs that
enter these areas.
Apply the blade directly to the skin.
The thinning plate will regulate the
amount of hair reaching the blade,
enabling the hair to be cut in small
portions.
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Trimming around the collar,
the nape of the neck, and
around the ears
Align the trimmer with the
line leading down from the ear
Apply the blade directly to the skin.
Cutting the fine hairs on the
back of the neck
Turn the body upside down
and cut against the direction
the hair lays.
Cutting around the collar, the nape of
the neck, and around the ears
Trimming the sideburns
Body (back)
Apply
the
blade
directly
Skin
Hair
Apply the
cutting blade
directly

Attaching
the blade
Turn the switch to [0].
After use
Maintenance
Press the blade
*Place your other hand under the blade
to prevent it from falling.
Until there is a click.
Press
1Insert the hook
Insert the blade
A
into the slot .
B
Press the blade
B
A
2
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Removing
the blade
Make sure the Pop-up
Trimmer is in the [Down]
position.
Apply slight pressure from the back
of the trimmer against the blade.
The blade should gently pop-out.

Maintenance
How to clean
Turn the switch to [0] and clean the blade.
Remove the hair
shavings from
the blade.
Between the
blades.
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3 4
Remove the hair trim
mings while pressing
down on the cleaning
lever.
Remove the hair
trimmings that ad-
here to the body.
Apply oil (to all
4 sections).
1 to 2 drops in each area
indicated with the ar
rows.
Clean the blade after every use. (Failure to observe this will blunt the
blade.)
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Ratings and Specifications
Power source
Type of
batteries
Weight
Battery
Two “AAA” alkaline batteries
(not included)
110 g(3.9 oz.)
(Including the batteries)
This product is intended for household use only.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.