Panasonic ER-GB62 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household use) AC/Rechargeable Beard/Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER-GB62
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
Safety precautions........................... 2
Intended use ............................................... 6
Parts identication ..................................... 7
Charging the trimmer................................. 7
Using the trimmer....................................... 8
Using the comb attachment ...................... 9
Trimming beard......................................... 10
Trimming hair............................................ 11
Trimming body hair .................................. 13
Cleaning the trimmer................................ 13
Troubleshooting ....................................... 15
Frequently asked questions.................... 16
Blade life.................................................... 16
Battery life................................................. 17
Removing the built-in rechargeable
battery........................................................ 17
Specications ........................................... 18
Contents

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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.
DANGER
Denotes a potential
hazard that will result
in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential
haz ard that could
result in serious injury
or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that
could result in minor
injury.
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.
WARNING
Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to a
household outlet with a wet hand.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is
damaged or if the power plug ts loosely in a
household outlet.
Do not damage or modify, or forcefully bend,
pull, or twist the cord.
Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch
the power cord.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or re 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 re due
to overheating.
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 re, 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 re, electric shock, or injury.

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WARNING
Do not immerse the AC adaptor in water or
wash it with water.
Do not place the AC adaptor over or near
water lled sink or bathtub.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to
a short circuit.
Do not store within the reach of children or
infants. Do not let them use it.
- Putting the blade, the cleaning brush and/or oil
container in the mouth may cause accidents and
injury.
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 7.)
- Doing so may cause burn or re due to a short
circuit.
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 re or electric shock.
Immediately stop using and remove the
AC adaptor if there is an abnormality or
malfunction.
- Failure to do so may cause re, 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.
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 re due to insulation
failure caused by humidity. Disconnect the
adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth
.
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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WARNING
If you experience skin irritation or pain while
using the trimmer, stop using immediately
and consult a physician.
- Failure to do so may result in physical injury or
injury to the skin.
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.
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the
cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be
scrapped.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
CAUTION
Do not press the blade against the skin.
Do not use this product for any purpose other
than trimming beard, hair and body hair.
Do not directly apply the blades on ears or
rough skin (such as swellings, injuries or
blemishes).
- Doing so may cause skin injury.
Do not allow pins or trash to adhere to the
power plug or the appliance plug.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to
a short circuit.
Do not wrap the cord around the adaptor
when storing.
- Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to
break with the load, and may cause re due to
short circuit.
Do not drop or hit against other objects.
- Doing so may cause injury.
Check that the blades are not damaged or
deformed before use.
- Failure to do so may cause skin injury.
Disconnect the adaptor from the household
outlet when not using.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or re
due to electrical leakage resulting from
insulation deterioration.

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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 o󰀨 with clean water, such as tap water.
- Failure to do so may cause skin injury.
CAUTION
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 o󰀨 the tube.
- Doing so may cause uid leak, overheating, or
explosion.

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• This appliance contains battery that is only
replaceable by skilled persons. Please contact an
authorized service center for the details of repair.
• The following symbol indicates that a specic
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.
Intended use
The mark on the left means suitable for
cleaning underan open water tap.
• Before using an attachment, check that it has been
installed correctly. Failure to do so may cause hair to
be cut too short.
• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
(See page 14.)
Failure to apply the oil may cause the following
problems.
-The blade has become blunt.
-Shorter operating time.
-Louder sound.
• The trimmer may become warm during operation
and/or charging. This is normal.
• Clean the housing only with a soft cloth slightly
dampened with tap water or soapy tap water. Do not
use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals.
• Store the trimmer in a place with low humidity after
use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to
condensation or rust.
• The appliance should not be used on animals.
• Charge the appliance correctly according to these
Operating Instructions. (See page 7 “Charging the
trimmer”.)

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Parts identication
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Main body
1Trimming height
indication mark
2
Dial (Height adjustment
control)
3Power switch
4Charge status lamp
5Appliance socket
6Water inlet
Blade
7Cleaning lever
8Moving blade
9Stationary blade
0
Mounting hook
Comb attachment for
beard [ ]
(1 mm to 10 mm)
Comb attachment for
hair [ ]
(11 mm to 20 mm)
Comb attachment for
body hair
AC adaptor
(RE9-86)
Adaptor
Power plug
\Cord
q Appliance plug
Accessories
Cleaning brush
Oil
Pouch
Charging the trimmer
• Make sure that the trimmer is turned o󰀨.
1 Connect the appliance plug to
the appliance socket.
2 Plug in the adaptor into a
household outlet.
• Check that the charge status
lamp glows.
• Charging is completed after
approx. 1 hour.
3 Disconnect the adaptor when the charge status
lamp stops glowing.
Notes
• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is
0 °C – 35 °C. Battery performance may decrease
outside of the recommended temperature.
• A full charge supplies enough power for approximately
50 minutes of use.
(Based on dry using at 20 °C – 30 °C)
The operating time may di󰀨er depending on the
frequency of use and the operating method.
• If there is noise from the radio or other sources while
using or charging the appliance, move to a di󰀨erent
location to use the appliance.
1
2

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• When charging the trimmer for the rst time or when it
has not been in use for more than 6 months, the lamp
on the main body may not glow for a few minutes, or
the operating time may shorten. Please charge it for
more than 8 hours in such cases.
• To keep charging the battery will not a󰀨ect battery
performance.
• 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.
• 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.
AC operation
If you connect the AC adaptor to the trimmer 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 1 minute or more.
• The battery will be discharged, even with the AC
operation.
Using the trimmer
• Make sure that the trimmer is turned o󰀨.
• The appliance may not operate in an ambient
temperature lower than approximately 0 °C.
1 Mount the desired comb attachment and adjust
the trimming height as needed. (See page 9.)
• It can also be used without the comb attachment.
(Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm)
• Actual hair length will be a little longer than the
height you set.
2 Press the power switch to turn on
the power.

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►Comb attachment for beard
[]
Indicador
1•2•3•4•5•
Trimming height
(mm) (estimate)
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
Indicador
6•7•8•9•10
Trimming height
(mm) (estimate)
66.57 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
►Comb attachment for hair
[ ]
Indicador
11 •12•13•14•15•
Trimming height
(mm) (estimate)
11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 15.5
Indicador 16 •17 •18 •19 •20
Trimming height
(mm) (estimate)
16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20
Removing the comb attachment
Remove the comb attachment from the
main body.
Using the comb attachment
• Be careful not to cut your hand with the blade when
attaching or removing the comb attachment.
• Make sure that the trimmer is turned o󰀨.
1 Mount the comb attachment to the
main body until it clicks.
Trimming height
(estimate) Comb attachment
1 mm to 10 mm Comb attachment
for beard [ ]
11 mm to 20 mm Comb attachment
for hair [ ]
• Setting of 10.5 mm is unavailable.
• The trimming height of the comb attachment for
body hair cannot be adjusted.
This comb attachment trims to a length of
approximately 1.5 mm.
2 Turn the dial and adjust the trimming height
indication mark to the desired height.

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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 di󰀩cult to trim.
Adjusting the beard length
• Make sure that the trimmer is turned o󰀨.
1 Attach the comb
attachment for beard to the
main body. (See page 9.)
2 Set the trimming height.
3 Holding the trimmer with
the power switch facing
upward, trim by bringing
the blade in contact with
the skin and moving the
trimmer against the ow of
the beard.
•Hair trimmings may collect
inside the attachment when
a large volume of beard is
cut, so discard hair trimmings
after each use.
Trimming without the comb attachment/
trimming the downy hair
1 Remove the comb attachment.
2 Holding the trimmer with the
power switch facing outwards,
trim by bringing the blade in
contact with the skin.
• The trimmer cannot trim hair
to lengths less than 0.5 mm.
Beard shaping
Use the trimmer without any comb attachments to
properly shape your beard.
►Above and below lips
Holding the trimmer with the power switch at the
bottom, cut across a line with the blade at a 90°
angle to the skin.

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►Ends of moustache
Holding the trimmer with the
power switch facing outward,
trim gradually from the ends by
bringing the blade in contact
with the skin.
►Sideburns
Holding the trimmer with the power switch at the
bottom, trim by moving the trimmer downward
with the blade at a 90° angle to the sideburns.
►Beard
Holding the trimmer with the
power switch facing outward,
trim by bringing the blade in
contact with the skin and cutting
along a line while moving the
trimmer forward.
Trimming hair
• Make sure that the trimmer is turned o󰀨.
• To maintain sharpness, remove hair trimmings
between usages.
Trimming to an even length
1 Attach the comb attachment for hair to the
main body. (See page 9.)
2 Set the trimming height.
3 Holding the trimmer with the power switch
upward, trim by moving the trimmer slowly
against the ow of hair and toward the crown
of your head.
4 Trim slowly while
crisscrossing from
various directions to
avoid missing any
spots.

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Adjusting the length around the ears
and neckline
1 Attach the comb attachment for hair to the
main body. (See page 9.)
2 Set the trimming height.
3 Holding the trimmer with
the power switch upward,
trim around the ears and
neckline ( ) by lifting
the tip of the comb
attachment little by little
from the hairline.
• When trimming the entire area to 12 mm,
use 9 mm as a rough standard trimming height
for the neckline.
• When trimming the entire area to 9 mm,
use 6 mm as a rough standard trimming height
for the neckline.
Trimming the downy hair around the neckline
1 Remove the comb
attachment.
90°
2 Holding the trimmer with the
power switch at the bottom,
touching the blade
perpendicular to the area of
downy hair, and move the
trimmer downward along the
skin.
• It is recommended to ask someone else to trimaround
your own ears and neckline.

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Trimming body hair
Trim armpits and bikini lines with the comb attachment
for body hair.
• The trimming height is approximately 1.5 mm.
• Do not use when body hair is wet.
Wet body hair may stick to the skin or bunch up,
making it di󰀩cult to trim.
1 Attach the comb attachment for body hair to
the main body. (See page 9.)
2 Holding the trimmer with the
power switch at the bottom,
trim by bringing the blade in
contact with the skin and
slowly moving the trimmer
in the direction as
illustrated.
• The desired results may not be achieved if hair is too
long. In this case, trim the hair to a length of about
10 mm before using the trimmer.
Cleaning the trimmer
• It is recommended to clean after every use.
1. Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.
▼ ▼
To remove light dirt To remove heavy dirt
2. Remove the comb
attachment and turn
the trimmer on.
3. Run water down the
water inlet at the front
of the main body, rinse
thoroughly for
approximately 20
seconds, and then turn
the trimmer o󰀨.
• Rinse with water and
shake up and down
several times to
remove the water.
2. Remove the comb
attachment and blade.
3. Clean the trimmer, the
blade and the comb
attachments with
running water.
• Rinse with water and
shake up and down
several times to
remove the water.
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4. Wipe o󰀨 the water with a towel
and let it dry naturally.
• It will dry faster with the blade
removed.
5. Apply the oil to the blade after
drying.
6. Attach the comb attachment
and blade to the trimmer.
Cleaning with the brush
1. Remove the trimmer from the
AC adaptor.
• Make sure that the trimmer is
turned o󰀨.
2. Remove the comb attachment.
3. Hold the main body, place your
thumb against the blades and
then push them away from the
main body.
4. Brush o󰀨 any hair trimmings from the main body
and from around the blade.
5. Brush any hair trimmings out
from between the stationary
blade and the moving blade
while pressing down the
cleaning lever to raise the
moving blade.
6. Apply the oil to the blade.
7. Attach the comb attachment and blade to the
trimmer.
Lubrication
• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
1 Remove the blade.
(See this page.)
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.

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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 trimmer
has become
blunt.
Charge the trimmer.
(See page 7.)
Clean the blade and apply oil.
(See pages 13 and 14.)
Replace the blade.
(See page 14.)
Trimmer
stopped
functioning.
Charge the trimmer.
Or use with the AC operation.
(See pages 7 and 8.)
Charge the battery for
approximately 8 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.
►Replacement parts
Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service
Centre.
Replacement parts for
ER-GB62 Blade WER9605
Do not use any blade other than the one dedicated as it
may cause defect in performance.
Remounting the blade
Fit the mounting hook into the
blade mounting on the trimmer and
then push in until you hear a click.

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Frequently asked questions
Question Answer
Will the battery
be exhausted
after a long
period of
disuse?
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.
Can the battery
be charged
before every
use?
Yes, but it is recommended that
you charge the battery when it is
empty. The life of the battery will
vary depending upon usage and
storage conditions.
Blade life
Blade life varies according to the frequency and period of
use of the trimmer.
For example, the blade life is approximately 3 years
when using the trimmer for 5 minutes 10 times a month.
Replace the blades if cutting e󰀩ciency reduces
substantially despite proper maintenance.
Problem Action
The trimmer
cannot be
charged.
Push the appliance plug into the
main body all the way and make
sure the charge status lamp glows.
Charge within the recommended
charging temperature of 0 °C to
35 °C.
Trimmer can be
used for only
about 10
minutes
even after
charging.
Have the battery replaced by an
authorized service centre.
The trimmer
cannot be
properly
cleaned even
after water is
poured from the
water inlet.
When the trimmer is very dirty,
remove the blade and wash with
water. (See page 13.)
Makes a loud
sound.
Conrm that the blade is properly
attached.

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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 signicantly 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 trimmer.
The battery is to be disposed of safely.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an
o󰀩cially designated location if there is one.
This gure must only be used when disposing of the
trimmer, and must not be used to repair it. If you
dismantle the trimmer yourself, it will no longer be
waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.
• Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.
• Press the power switch to turn on the power and then
keep the power on until the battery is completely
discharged.
• Perform steps 1to q 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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
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For environmental protection and recycling of
materials
This trimmer contains a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at
an o󰀩cially assigned location, if there is one in your
country.

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Specications
Power source See the name plate on the AC
adaptor.
Motor voltage 1.2 V
Charging time Approx. 1 hour
This product is intended for household use only.

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