Panasonic AC Rechargeable Beard Trimmer Instruction Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Panasonic

Table of Contents

Panasonic AC Rechargeable Beard Trimmer
Safety precautions
Important information
Parts identification
Preparation
- AC operation
How to use
Maintenance
- Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Specifications
References
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Panasonic AC Rechargeable Beard Trimmer

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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.
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.
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into flame or heat.
Doing so may cause fluid 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.
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.
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 clean with water when the AC adaptor is attached.
Do not place the AC adaptor over or near water filled sink or bathtub.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged or if the power plug fits 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
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 8.)
Doing so may cause burn or fire 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 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.
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.
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.
Do not press the blade strongly on your lip or skin.
Do not use this product for any purpose other than trimming beard.
Doing so may cause skin injury.
Do not directly apply the blades on ears or rough skin (such as swellings, injuries or blemishes).
Doing so may cause injury to ears or uneven skin.
Do not forcefully press the blade. Also, do not touch blade with nails.
Do not bring the blade into contact with hard objects.
Doing so may cause the blade to become damaged and injure the skin as the blade is very thin. Be careful when using it.
Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed before use.
Failure to do so may cause skin injury.
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 share your appliance with your family or other people.
Doing so may result in infection or inflammation.
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.

Important information

The following symbol means suitable for cleaning under an open water tap.
Before using an attachment, check that it has been installed correctly. Failure to do so may cause beard to be cut too short.
The appliance should not be used on animals.
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.
Store the main body in a place with low humidity after use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to condensation or rust.
This appliance is rechargeable. (See page 9 “Charging”.)
This appliance contains battery that is only replaceable by skilled persons. (See page 15 “Battery life”.)
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.
Be sure to place the protective cap on the main body to protect blade when carrying around or storing.

Parts identification

Parts

Main body

Power switch
Charge status lamp
Appliance socket
Blade
Dial
Trimming height indication mark
Detail trimming
attachment ER‑GD30
Protective cap
AC adaptor (RE9‑86)
Adaptor
Power plug
Cord
Appliance plug
Cleaning brush
Oil
Pouch

Preparation

Charging: Make sure that the main body is turned off.

Charging

Connect the appliance plug to the appliance socket.
Plug in the adaptor into a household outlet.
- Check that the charge status lamp ( ) glows.
- Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.
Disconnect the adaptor when the charge status lamp stops glowing. (for safety and to reduce energy usage) Remove and reinsert the appliance plug. If the charge status lamp glows and turns off after approximately 5 seconds, it is completed.

Notes:

To keep charging the battery will not affect battery performance.
If there is noise from the radio or other sources while using or charging the appliance, move to a different location to use the appliance.
When the appliance is not used for 6 months or more, the battery will weaken (leak battery fluid, etc.). Fully charge the battery once every 6 months.
When the appliance is charged for the first time or it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the charging time may change or the charge status lamp may not glow in the first few minutes. In addition, the operating time may become shorter. Please charge it for more than 8 hours in such cases.
Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 °C – 35 °C. The charging time may change or battery performance may decrease outside of the recommended temperature.
A full charge supplies enough power for approximately 50 minutes of use. (Based on using at 20 °C – 30 °C.)
The operating time may differ depending on the frequency of use and the operating method.
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 appliance in the same way as for charging, and turn on the power, you can use it.

The battery will be discharged, even with the AC operation.
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.

How to use

Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use. (See page 14.)
The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 0 °C.
Please clean the appliance after each use. (See pages 12 and 13.)
Make sure that the main body is turned off.
Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed before use.
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.

Removing and mounting the attachments

Take care not to injure hands, etc., with the blade when removing or mounting the attachment.

Removing the attachment

Hold the main body securely and pull the attachment out upward and remove it from the main body.
• Hold the rib ( a ) part securely and remove the detail trimming attachment.

Mounting the attachment
Mount the attachment to the main body until it clicks.
• If the attachment is not attached correctly, it may shift and end up cutting too much during use.
You can follow the same procedure to remove and mount the protective cap.

Without attachment

Use without the attachment for design precise lines.
Place the blade horizontally against the skin and towards the beard line trim slowly.

Trimming height comb attachment

The digit on the attachment indicates the target trimming length.
Actual beard length will be a little longer than the height you set.
The desired results may not be achieved if beard is too long.
In this case, trim the beard to a length of about 20 mm before using the appliance.
Beard will be easy to accumulate in the attachment when a lot of beard is cut. When this happens, clean the attachment. (See pages 12 and 13.)

Turn the dial and adjust the trimming height indication mark ( b ) to the desired height.
Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm to 10 mm
Apply the flat part of the comb against your skin and cut your beard by combing it left and right.

Detail trimming attachment

• Use the attachment for trimming narrow areas and for detailed trimming.

Place the blade horizontally against the skin and towards the beard line trim slowly.
Trim gradually from the ends by bringing the blade in contact with the skin.

Maintenance

Cleaning

Clean the main body and the blade after each use. (If not cleaned, the motion will become poor and the sharpness will worsen.)
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.
Make sure that the main body is turned off.
Remove the main body from the AC adaptor.

With water

To remove light dirt

Remove the attachment and turn the main body on. (See page 10.)
Run water down the water inlet at the back of the main body, rinse thoroughly for approximately 20 seconds, and then turn the main body off.

►To remove heavy dirt

Remove the attachment and blade. (See pages 10 and 13.)
Clean the main body, the blade and the 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.
Wipe off the water with a towel and let it dry naturally.
- It will dry faster with the blade removed.
Apply the oil to the blade after drying. (See page 14.)
Attach the blade and the protective cap to the main body.
• Be sure to place the protective cap on the main body to protect blade when storing.

►With the brush

Remove the attachment and blade. (See page 10 and this page.)
Clean the main body using the brush.
Clean the blade using the brush.
• Keep pressing down the cleaning lever ( c ) to raise the moving blade ( d ) when cleaning between the stationary blade ( e ) and the moving blade.
Apply the oil to the blade. (See page 14.)
Attach the blade and the protective cap to the main body.
• Be sure to place the protective cap on the main body to protect blade when storing.

Removing and mounting the blade

Please check if the blade is deformed or damaged before removing and mounting it.
►Removing the blade

Hold the main body in front.
Push the metal part of the blade to the left with the thumb’s belly.
• It is no problem when touch the blade by fingers.
• Be careful not to let the blade fall.

►Mounting the blade
Fit the mounting hook ( B ) into the blade mounting ( A ) on the main body and then push in until you hear a click.

Lubrication

Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.

Remove the blade. (See page 13.)
Apply a drop of the oil to each indicated point.
Attach the blade to the main body, turn on the power and allow to run for approximately 5 seconds.

►Replacement part
Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service Centre.

Replacement part for ER‑GD30/ER‑GD20	Blade	WER9500

• Do not use any blade other than the one dedicated as it may cause defect in performance.

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.

The main body has become blunt:

Until problems are solved, please follow each procedure as follows:

Charge the main body. (See page 9.)
Clean the blade and apply oil. (See pages 12-14.)
Replace the blade. (See page 13.)
Have the battery replaced by an authorized service centre.

Main body stopped functioning.

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.

The main body cannot be charged.

Insert the appliance plug into the main body firmly. Check the charge status lamp glows. (See page 9.)

Blade life

Blade life varies according to the frequency and period of use of the main body.
For example, the blade life is approximately 3 years when using the main body for 5 minutes 10 times 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 main body.
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.
This figure must only be used when disposing of the main body, and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the main body yourself, it will no longer be waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.

Remove the main body 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 1 to 7 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.

For environmental protection and recycling of materials
This main body 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.