Panasonic ER-GC71 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household use) AC/Rechargeable Hair Clipper
Model No. ER-GC71/ER-GC63/ER-GC53
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Operating Instructions
(Household use) AC/Rechargeable Hair Clipper
Model No. ER-GC71/ER-GC63/ER-GC53
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
Safety precautions.....................6
Important information.........................9
Parts identication ............................10
Preparation.........................................11
Using the clipper ...............................12
Maintenance.......................................15
Troubleshooting ................................17
Blade life.............................................18
Battery life..........................................18
Removing the built-in
rechargeable battery.........................18
Specications ....................................19
Contents
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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.
•The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped.
•The following symbol means suitable for cleaning under
an open water tap.
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•Do not clean with water when the AC adaptor is
attached.
•Do not use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor
for any purpose.
Also, do not use any other product with the supplied AC
adaptor. (See page 10.)
•Thefollowingsymbolindicatesthataspecific
detachable power supply unit is required for connecting
the electrical appliance to the supply mains. The type
reference of power supply unit is marked near the
symbol.
(Oneofthepowersupplyunitspecifiedisprovidedwith
this appliance.)
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Safety precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock,
fire,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.
DANGER Denotes a potential
hazard that will result in
serious injury or death.
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specific
operating procedure that must not be performed.
Thissymbolisusedtoalertuserstoaspecific
operating procedure that must be followed in
order to operate the unit safely.
WARNING
►This product
This product has a built-in rechargeable
battery. Do not throw into ame or heat.
-Doingsomaycauseuidleak,overheating,or
explosion.
Do not modify or repair.
-Doingsomaycausefire,electricshock,orinjury.
Contact an authorized service centre for repair
(battery change, etc.).
Never disassemble except when disposing of
the product.
-Doingsomaycausefire,electricshock,orinjury.
►In case of an abnormality or malfunction
Immediately stop using and remove the
adaptor if there is an abnormality or
malfunction.
-Failuretodosomaycausefire,electricshock,
or injury.
<Abnormality or malfunction cases>
•The main body or AC adaptor is deformed or
abnormally hot.
•The main body or AC adaptor smells of
burning.
•There is abnormal sound during use or
charging of the main body or AC adaptor.
-Immediately request inspection or repair at an
authorized service centre.
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WARNING
►Power supply
Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to
a household outlet with a wet hand.
-Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not immerse the AC adaptor in water or
wash with water.
Do not place the AC adaptor over or near
water lled sink or bathtub.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is
damaged or if the power plug ts loosely in a
household outlet.
Do not damage the cord or power plug.
•Do not deface, modify, forcefully bend or
pull the cord or power plug.
Also, do not place anything heavy on, twist
or pinch the cord.
-Doingsomaycauseelectricshockorfiredue
to a short circuit.
Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of
the household outlet or the wiring.
-Exceeding the rating by connecting too many
plugstoonehouseholdoutletmaycausefire
due to overheating.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on
an electric power source matched to the
rated voltage indicated on the AC adaptor.
Fully insert the adaptor.
-Failuretodosomaycausefireorelectricshock.
Always unplug the adaptor from a household
outlet when cleaning.
-Failure to do so may cause electric shock or
injury.
Regularly clean the power plug and the
appliance plug to prevent dust from
accumulating.
-Failuretodosomaycausefireduetoinsulation
failure caused by humidity.
→
Disconnect the adaptor and wipe with a dry
cloth.
►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.
If the oil is consumed accidentally, do not
induce vomiting, drink a large amount of
water, and contact a physician.
If the oil comes into contact with eyes,
immediately wash thoroughly with running
water, and contact a physician.
-Failure to do so may result in physical
problems.
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CAUTION
►Protecting the skin
Do not press the blade strongly on your lip or
skin.
Do not use this product for any purpose
other than trimming beard and hair.
Do not directly apply the blades on ears or
rough skin (such as swellings, injuries or
blemishes).
-Doing so may cause skin injury.
Check that the blades are not damaged or
deformed before use.
-Failure to do so may cause skin injury.
►Note the following precautions
Do not allow metal objects or trash to adhere
to the power plug or the appliance plug.
-Doingsomaycauseelectricshockorfiredue
to a short circuit.
Do not drop or hit against other objects.
-Doing so may cause injury.
Do not wrap the cord around the adaptor and
main body when storing.
-Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to
breakwiththeload,andmaycausefiredueto
short circuit.
Disconnect the adaptor from the household
outlet when not using.
-Failuretodosomaycauseelectricshockorfire
due to electrical leakage resulting from
insulation deterioration.
Disconnect the adaptor or the appliance plug
by holding onto the adaptor or the appliance
plug instead of the cord.
-Failure to do so may cause electric shock or
injury.
Handling of the removed battery when disposing
DANGER
The rechargeable battery is exclusively for
use with this appliance. Do not use the
battery with other products.
Do not charge the battery after it has been
removed from the product.
Do not throw into re or apply heat.
Do not solder, disassemble, or modify the
battery.
Do not let the positive and negative terminals
of the battery get in contact with each other
through metallic objects.
Do not carry or store the battery together
with metallic jewellery such as necklaces and
hairpins.
Never peel off the tube.
-Doingsomaycauseuidleak,overheating,or
explosion.
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DANGER
The battery contains alkaline uid. If it comes
in contact with the eyes, do not rub the eyes,
and thoroughly rinse with clean water, such
as tap water.
-Failure to do so may cause loss of vision.
→
Consult a physician immediately.
WARNING
After removing the rechargeable battery, do
not keep it within reach of children and
infants.
-The battery will harm the body if accidentally
swallowed.
→
If this happens, consult a physician
immediately.
The battery contains alkaline uid. If it comes
in contact with the skin or clothes, rinse off
with clean water, such as tap water.
-Failure to do so may cause skin injury.
Important information
•Before using an attachment, check that it has been
installed correctly. Failure to do so may cause hair to
be cut too short.
•The appliance should not be used on animals.
•Before and after each use, apply oil at the places
marked with arrows. (See page 17.)
Failure to apply the oil may cause the following
problems.
-The blade has become blunt.
-Shorter operating time.
-Louder sound.
•Store the main body in a place with low humidity after
use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to
condensation or rust.
•The appliance may become warm during operation
and/or charging. This is normal.
•Charge the appliance correctly according to these
Operating Instructions. (See page 11 “Charging”.)
•This appliance contains battery that is only
replaceable by skilled persons. Please contact an
authorized service centre for the details of repair.
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Parts identication
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A
G
F H
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
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CD
ER-GC71/
ER-GC63
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ER-GC71 ER-GC63/
ER-GC53
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ER-GC71
Main body
1Trimming height indication mark
2Dial (Height adjustment control)
3Power switch [ / ]
4Charge indicator lamp ( )
5Appliance socket
6Water inlet
Blade
ER-GC71
ER-GC63/ER-GC53
7Cleaning lever
8Moving blade
9Stationary blade
Mounting hook
Comb attachment [ ]
(1 mm to 10 mm)
Comb attachment [ ]
ER-GC71/ER-GC63
(11 mm to 20 mm)
AC adaptor
(RE9-49/RE9-52/RE9-86)
•The shape of theAC adaptor
differs depending on the area.
•One of the power supply units
specifiedisprovidedwiththis
appliance.
Adaptor
Power plug
Cord
Appliance plug
Accessories
Cleaning brush
GOil
HPouch ER-GC71
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Preparation
Charging
•Make sure that the clipper is turned off.
1 Connect the appliance plug to the
appliance socket.
2 Plug in the adaptor into a
household outlet.
•Charging is completed after
approx. 8 hours.
•Check that the charge indicator
lamp ( ) glows.
1
2
3 Disconnect the adaptor after charging is
completed.
(for safety and to reduce energy usage)
The charge indicator lamp ( ) continues to glow
after charging is complete. There is no indication to
show that “charging is complete”.
Notes
•To keep charging the battery will not affect battery
performance.
•If there is crackling noise on radios or other devices
while charging, charge the clipper using a different
household outlet.
•When the appliance is not used for 6 months or more,
thebatterywillweaken(leakbatteryuid,etc.).Fully
charge the battery once every 6 months.
•Whenchargingtheclipperforthefirsttimeorwhenit
has not been in use for more than 6 months, the
charging time may change or the lamp on the main
body may not glow for a few minutes. Please charge it
for more than 16 hours in such cases.
•Recommended ambient temperature for charging is
0 °C – 35 °C. Battery performance may decrease
outside of the recommended temperature.
•Afull charge supplies enough power for
approximately 40 minutes of use. (Based on dry
using at 20 °C – 30 °C.)
The operating time may differ depending on the
frequency of use, the operating method and the
ambient temperature.
•You can charge the battery before it is completely
discharged. However, it is recommended to charge
when the battery is completely discharged. The
battery life depends strongly on factors such as how
it is used and stored.
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AC operation
If you connect the AC adaptor to the clipper in the
same way as for charging, and turn on the power, you
can use it.
•If the remaining battery is too low, the blades may
move slowly or stop, even with the AC operation. In
this case, charge the battery for 3 minutes or more.
•The battery will be discharged, even with theAC
operation.
Using the clipper
•Make sure that the clipper is turned off.
•Apply the oil to the clipper before and after each use.
(See page 17.)
•The appliance may not operate in an ambient
temperature approximately 0 °C or lower.
1 Mount the desired comb attachment and adjust
the trimming height as needed. (See pages 12
and 13.)
•It can also be used without the comb attachment.
(Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm)
2 Slide the power switch on the main
body to the “ ” position to turn on
the power.
Trimming hair (See pages 13 and 14.)
Trimming beard (See pages 14 and 15.)
Removing and mounting the comb attachments
•Take care not to injure hands, etc., with the blade
when removing or mounting the attachment.
Removing the comb attachment
Hold the main body securely and remove
the comb attachment from the main body.
Mounting the comb attachment
Mount the comb attachment to the main
body until it clicks.
•If the comb attachment is not attached
correctly, it may shift and end up cutting
too much during use.
How to adjust the trimming height
•Make sure that the clipper is turned off.
Turn the dial and adjust the trimming height
indication mark ( a) to the desired height.
a
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►Comb attachment
[ ]
Trimming height
(estimate):
1 mm to 10 mm
ER-GC71/
ER-GC63 ER-GC53
Indicator 1 2 3 4 5
Trimming height
(mm) (estimate) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
Indicator 6 7 8 9 10
Trimming height
(mm) (estimate) 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
►Comb attachment [ ]
ER-GC71/ER-GC63
Trimming height (estimate):
11 mm to 20 mm
Indicator 11 12 13 14 15
Trimming height
(mm) (estimate) 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 15.5
Indicator 16 17 18 19 20
Trimming height
(mm) (estimate) 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20
Notes
•Actual hair length will be a little longer than the height
you set.
•Setting of 10.5 mm is unavailable.
•It can also be used without the comb attachment.
(Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm)
Trimming hair
•Do not use when the hair is wet.
A wet hair may stick to the skin or bunch up, making it
difficulttotrim.
•To maintain sharpness, remove hair trimmings
between usages.
•Before trimming, comb your hair with a comb.
Adjusting the length around the ears and sides
Holding the clipper with the power
switch facing outwards, trim
around the ears and sides by lifting
the tip of the comb attachment little
by little from the hairline.
•Trim your hair while holding
down your ear with one hand.
How to align the length at the neckline and at the
back of your head
Holding the clipper with the
power switch facing outwards,
trim from the neckline to the
back of your head by lifting the
tip of the comb attachment little
by little from the hairline.
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Shaping your sideburns
Without comb attachment
Holding the clipper with the power switch at the
bottom, keep the blade at an angle of 90° against
the sideburns and move the clipper from top to
bottom along the skin to trim the sideburns.
Trimming the downy hair around the neckline
Without comb attachment
Holding the clipper with the
power switch at the bottom,
touching the blade perpendicular
to the area of downy hair, and
move the clipper downward
along the skin.
90°
Trimming to an even length
Holding the clipper with the
power switch facing outwards,
trim slowly while crisscrossing
from various directions to
avoid missing any spots.
Notes
•It is recommended to ask someone else to trim
around your own ears and neckline.
•The desired results may not be achieved if hair is too
long. In this case, trim the hair to a length of about
2 cm before using the clipper.
Trimming beard
•Do not use with shaving foam applied or when the
beard is wet.
A wet beard may stick to the skin or bunch up, making
itdifficulttotrim.
•Before trimming, comb your moustache with a comb.
Trimming to an even length
Holding the clipper with the power
switch facing outwards, trim by
bringing the blade in contact with
the skin and moving the clipper
against the ow of the beard.
•Hair trimmings may collect inside the
comb attachment when a large
volume of beard is cut, so discard hair
trimmings after each use.
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Trimming the downy hair
Without comb attachment
Holding the clipper with the power
switch facing outwards, trim by
bringing the blade in contact with
the skin.
•The clipper cannot trim hair to
lengths less than 0.5 mm.
Maintenance
•Clean the clipper and the blade after each use.
(If not cleaned, the motion will become poor and the
sharpness will worsen.)
•Make sure that the clipper is turned off.
•Remove the clipper from the AC adaptor.
•Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other
chemicals. Doing so may cause failure, cracking or
discoloration of the main body. Clean the main body
only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water
or soapy tap water.
Cleaning with water
Main body, blade and comb attachment
To remove light dirt To remove heavy dirt
1.Remove the comb
attachment and turn
the clipper on.
2.Run water down the
water inlet at the front
of the main body, rinse
thoroughly for
approximately 20
seconds, and then turn
the clipper off.
1.Remove the comb
attachment and blade.
2.Clean the clipper, the
blade and the comb
attachments with
running water.
•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.
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3.Wipe off the water with a towel
and let it dry naturally.
•It will dry faster with the blade
removed.
4.Apply the oil to the blade after
drying. (See page 17.)
5.Attach the blade and
attachment to the main body.
Cleaning with the brush
Main body and blade
•Remove the blade. (See this page.)
1.Brush off any hair trimmings
from the main body and from
around the blade.
2.Brush off the hairs from the
blade edge.
3.Brush any hair trimmings out
from between the stationary
blade and the moving blade
while pressing down the
cleaning lever (a) to raise the
moving blade.
a
4.Apply the oil to the blade. (See page 17.)
5.Attach the blade and attachment to the main body.
Removing and mounting the blade
Removing the blade
Hold the clipper with the switch
facing upward and push the
blade with your thumb while
catching the blade in your other
hand.
Mounting the blade
Fit the mounting hook (B) into the blade mounting (A)
on the clipper and then push in until you hear a click.
B
A
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Lubrication
•Apply the oil to the clipper before and after each use.
•Make sure that the clipper is turned off.
1 Remove the blade.
2 Apply a drop of the oil to
each indicated point.
3 Attach the blade to the
main body, turn on the
power and allow to run for
approximately 5 seconds.
ER-GC71
ER-GC63/ER-GC53
►Replacement parts
Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service
Centre.
Replacement parts
for ER-GC71/
ER-GC63/ER-GC53
Blade ER-GC71:WER9615
ER-GC63/53:WER9605
Oil WES003
•Do not use any blade other than the one dedicated as
it may cause defect in performance.
•We recommend Panasonic oil WES003.
Troubleshooting
Perform the following actions.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the
store where you purchased the unit or a service
centre authorized by Panasonic for repair.
Problem Action
The blade has not
been cleaned
properly.
When the clipper is very dirty,
remove the blade and wash
with water. (See page 15.)
Makes a loud
sound. Confirmthatthebladeis
properly attached.
The clipper has
become blunt.
Replace the blade.
(See page 16.)
Clean the blade and apply oil.
(See pages 15 to 17.)
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Problem Action
Clipper stopped
functioning.
Operating time
is short.
Charge the clipper.
Or use with the AC operation.
(See pages 11 and 12.)
Charge the battery for
approximately 16 hours
continuously to rejuvenate it.
If few uses remain even after
charging, the battery has
reached the end of its life.
(Fluid may be leaking due to
degradation at the end of
battery life.)
Contact an authorized service
centre for repair.
The clipper cannot
be charged.
Push the appliance plug into
the main body all the way and
make sure the charge indicator
lamp ( ) glows.
Charge within the
recommended charging
temperature of 0 °C to 35 °C.
Clipper can be
used for only about
10 minutes even
after charging.
Have the battery replaced by
an authorized service centre.
Blade life
Blade life varies according to the frequency and period
of use of the clipper.
For example, the blade life is approximately 2 years
when using the clipper for 20 minutes twice a month.
Replacethebladesifcuttingefficiencyreduces
substantially despite proper maintenance.
Battery life
Battery life will vary according to the frequency and
length of use. If the battery is charged once a month,
the service life will be approximately 3 years.
Iftheoperatingtimeissignificantlyshorterevenaftera
full charge, the battery has reached the end of its life.
Removing the built-in rechargeable
battery
Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before
disposing of the clipper.
The battery is to be disposed of safely.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an
officiallydesignatedlocationifthereisone.
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Thisfiguremustonlybeusedwhendisposingofthe
clipper, and must not be used to repair it. If you
dismantle the clipper yourself, it will no longer be
waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.
•Remove the clipper from theAC adaptor.
•Slide the power switch to turn on the power and then
keep the power on until the battery is completely
discharged.
•Perform steps 1to and lift the battery, and then
remove it.
•Take care not to short-circuit the positive and negative
terminals of the removed battery, and insulate the
terminals by applying tape to them.



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For environmental protection and recycling of
materials
This clipper contains a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an
officiallyassignedlocation,ifthereisoneinyour
country.
Specications
Power source See the name plate on the AC adaptor.
(Automatic voltage conversion)
Motor voltage 1.2 V
Charging time Approx. 8 hours
Airborne
Acoustical Noise 60 (dB (A) re 1 pW)
This product is intended for household use only.
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English
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries with
recycling systems
These symbols on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries must not
be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products and used
batteries, 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.
Note for the battery symbol
(bottom symbol)
This symbol might be used in combination
with a chemical symbol. In this case it
complies with the requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical involved.
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