Panasonic er-gb96 Operation Manual
(Household)
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Operating Instructions
AC/Rechargeable Beard Trimmer
Model No.
ER-GB96
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Contents
Operating Instructions
(Household)
AC/Rechargeable Beard Trimmer
Model No.
ER-GB96
Safety precautions .................................4
Intended use .....................................................8
Parts identication ............................................9
Charging ...........................................................9
How to use......................................................10
Cleaning .........................................................13
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
Troubleshooting ..............................................15
Blade life .........................................................15
Battery life.......................................................15
Removing the built-in rechargeable battery ....16
Specications .................................................17
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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.
Denotes a potential hazard
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
The following symbols are used to classify and describe types
of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specic
operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specic
operating procedure that must be followed in order to
operate the unit safely.
that will result in serious injury
or death.
Denotes a potential hazard
that could result in serious
injury or death.
Denotes a hazard that could
result in minor injury or
property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions must always be followed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER
1. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall
or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in
or drop into water or other liquid.
4. Except when charging, always unplug this
appliance from the electrical outlet immediately
after using.
5. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
WARNING
1. Close supervision is required when this
appliance is used by, on, or near children or
invalids.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
To reduce the risk of
electric shock:
To reduce the risk of burns, re,
electric shock, or injury to persons:
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3. Never operate this appliance when it has a
damaged plug, when it is not working properly,
after it has been dropped or damaged, or after
it has been dropped into water. Return the
appliance to a service center for examination
and repair.
4. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
6. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
7. Do not use this appliance with damaged or
broken comb as it has the potential to result in
facial injury.
8. Always attach plug to appliance rst, then to
outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to “off”
then remove plug from outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This product
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery.
Do not throw into flame 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.
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 re, electric shock, or injury.
<Abnormality or malfunction cases>
The main unit or AC adaptor is deformed or
abnormally hot.
The main unit or AC adaptor smells of burning.
There is abnormal sound during use or charging
of the main unit or AC adaptor.
→
Immediately request inspection or repair at an
authorized service centre.
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.
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WARNING
Do not immerse the AC adaptor in water or wash it
with water.
Do not clean with water when the AC adaptor is
attached.
Do not place the AC adaptor over or near a waterfilled 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 or modify, or forcefully bend, pull,
or twist the cord.
Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch the
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.
Do not use anything other than the supplied AC
adaptor for this product.
Also, do not use any other product with the
supplied AC adaptor. (See page 9.)
- Doing so may cause burn or re due to 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.
Always unplug the adaptor from the 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.
Preventing accidents
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 or injury.
If the oil is consumed accidentally, do not induce
vomiting. Please 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.
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WARNING
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
Protecting the skin
Do not press the blade strongly against your skin
or lips.
Do not use this product for any purpose other than
trimming beard.
Do not directly apply the blades on ears or rough
skin (such as swellings, injuries and blemishes).
- Doing so may cause injury to ears or uneven skin.
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 re due to a
short circuit.
Do not drop it or expose it to shock.
- Doing so may cause injury.
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.
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.
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 fluid. 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 fluid. 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.
Intended use
Be sure to mount the attachment after each use. Otherwise,
infants may remove the blade and accidentally swallow it, or
the blade may be deformed.
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 appliance may become blunt.
- Shorter operating time.
- Louder sound.
The appliance 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.
Before using an attachment, check that it has been installed
correctly. Failure to do so may cause hair to be cut too short.
Store the appliance in a place with low humidity after use.
The appliance should not be used on animals.
The following symbol indicates that a specic 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.
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Parts identication
a
b
c
d
e
f
A
Main body
Water inlet
a
Trimming height
b
Dial (Height adjustment
c
Power switch
d
Charge status lamp
e
Appliance socket
f
Blade
B
Cleaning lever
g
Moving blade
h
Stationary blade
i
Mounting hook
j
Comb attachment
C
(1 mm (1/32˝ ) to 10 mm
(13/32˝ ))
Comb attachment
D
(11 mm (7/16˝ ) to 20 mm
(51/64˝ ))
g
j
h
i
indication mark
control)
[ ]
[ ]
k
l
m
n
H
Comb attachment
E
(21 mm (53/64˝ ) to 30
mm (13/16˝ ))
Detail trimming
F
attachment
AC adaptor (RE9-86)
G
(The shape of the
power plug differs
depending on the area.)
Adaptor
k
Power plug
l
Cord
m
Appliance plug
n
Accessories
Cleaning brush
H
Oil
I
Travel pouch
J
J
[ C ]
Charging
Turn the appliance off.
Connect the appliance plug to
1
the appliance socket.
Plug in the adaptor into a
2
household outlet.
• Check that the charge status lamp
glows.
• Charging is completed after approx.
1 hour.
Disconnect the adaptor when the charge status
3
lamp stops glowing.
(for safety and to reduce energy usage)
<To check if charging is completed>
• If you remove and reinsert the appliance plug while
charging, the charge status lamp glows and turns off
after approximately 5 seconds.
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 product, move to a different
location to use the product.
• 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.
1
2
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• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 –
35 °C (32 – 95 °F). Battery performance may decrease
or charging time changes under extremely low or high
temperatures.
• A full charge supplies enough power for approximately
50 minutes of use. (Based on dry using at 20 – 30 °C (68
– 86 °F).)
The operating time may differ depending on the
frequency of use.
• When charging the appliance for the rst time or when
it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the
charging time may change or the charge status lamp
may not glow for a few minutes or the operating time
may shorten. Please charge it for more than 8 hours in
such cases.
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
Turn the appliance off.
Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
(See page 14.)
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
difcult to trim.
Before trimming, comb your moustache with a comb.
The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature
lower than approximately 0 °C (32 °F).
Mount the desired attachment and adjust the
1
trimming height as needed. (See page 11.)
• It can also be used without the attachment.
(Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm (1/64˝))
Press the power switch to turn
2
on the power.
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Removing and mounting the attachments
Take care not to injure hands, etc., with the blade when
removing or mounting the 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
click
during use.
►Removing the attachment
Hold the main body securely and
remove the attachment from the
main body.
Comb attachment
• Actual hair length will be a little longer than the height you set.
• Setting of 10.5 mm (27/64˝ ) or 20.5 mm (13/16˝ ) is
unavailable.
• Hair trimmings may collect inside the attachment when a
large volume of beard is cut, so discard hair trimmings after
each use.
►How to use the comb attachment
Mount the desired attachment and turn the dial and
adjust the trimming height indication mark to the
desired height.
C
Comb attachment [ ]
Indicator 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 •
Trimming
mm
height
(mm)
(estimate)
Indicator 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10
Trimming
height
(mm)
(estimate)
Comb attachment [ ]
Indicator 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 •
Trimming
height
(mm)
(estimate)
Indicator 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20
Trimming
height
(mm)
(estimate)
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
inch 1/32 1/16 5/64 3/32 1/8 9/64 5/32 11/643/16 7/32
mm
6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
inch
15/64
1/4
9/32
19/64
5/16
11/32
23/64
3/8
13/32
mm
11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 15.5
inch 7/16
29/64
15/32
1/2
33/64 17/32
9/16
37/64 19/32 39/64
mm
16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20
inch 5/8
21/32 43/64 11/16 23/32 47/64
3/4
49/64 51/64
C
C
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Comb attachment [ C ]
Indicator 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 •
Trimming
mm
height
(mm)
(estimate)
Indicator 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30
Trimming
height
(mm)
(estimate)
Trimming to an even length
21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5
inch
53/6427/3255/64 57/6429/32 59/6415/1631/3263/64 1
mm
26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30
inch
33/3267/6417/16 69/6471/64 9/8 73/6437/32 19/16
Holding the appliance with the
power switch facing outwards,
trim by bringing the blade in
contact with the skin and moving
the appliance against the ow of
the beard.
Detail trimming attachment
• The trimming height cannot be adjusted.
►How to use the detail trimming attachment
Slide the detail trimming
attachment to switch the position
of the blade to be exposed
depending on the location to cut.
►Trim the beard in tight sections or to detailed form
Move the blade along the skin to
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trim.
Without the attachment
(Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm (1/64˝))
• The appliance cannot trim hair to lengths less than 0.5 mm
(1/64˝).
►Trimming the downy hair
Holding the appliance with the
power switch facing outwards,
trim by bringing the blade in
contact with the skin.
►Design precise lines
Place the blade at a right angle
1
on the edge of where you want
to make a precise line.
Move the blade away and
2
down from the area you
want to leave, and cut the
remaining beard.
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► Above and below lips
Holding the appliance with the power switch at the
bottom, cut across a line with the blade at a 90°
angle to the skin.
Full beard
Holding the appliance with the
power switch at the bottom, and
keeping the blade at a 90° angle to
the direction of the hairs, trim and
shape your beard as desired.
Ends of moustache
Holding the appliance with the
power switch facing outside,
trim gradually from the ends by
bringing the blade in contact with
the skin.
Cleaning
Clean the main body, blade and the attachment after each use.
(If not cleaned, the motion will become poor and the
sharpness will worsen.)
Turn the appliance off.
Remove the main body from the AC adaptor.
With water
To remove light dirt To remove heavy dirt
1. Remove the attachment
and turn the appliance
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 appliance off.
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.
Rinse with water and shake up and down several times to
remove the water.
1. Remove the attachment
and blade.
2. Clean the appliance, the
blade and the attachments
with running water.
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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 this page.)
5. Attach the attachment and blade
to the appliance.
The mark on the left means suitable for cleaning
under an open water tap.
With the brush
1. Remove the attachment and blade.
2. Brush off any hair trimmings from
the main body and from around the
blade.
3. 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.
4. Apply the oil to the blade. (See this page.)
5. Attach the attachment and blade to the appliance.
Lubrication
• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
Remove the blade.
1
(See this page.)
Apply a drop of the oil to
2
each indicated point.
Attach the blade to the main
3
body, turn on the power and
allow to run for approximately
5 seconds.
Removing the blade
Hold the main body with the switch
facing upward and push the blade with
your thumb while catching the blade in
your other hand.
Remounting the blade
Fit the mounting hook (B) into the blade mounting (A) on the
appliance and then push in until you hear a click.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Action
Until problems are solved, please
follow each procedure as follows:
1. Charge the appliance.
(See page 9.)
2. Clean the blade and apply oil.
(See pages 13 and 14.)
The appliance has
become blunt.
The operating time is
short.
The appliance stopped
working.
The appliance cannot
be charged.
3. Replace the blade.
(See page 14.)
4. Have the battery replaced by an
authorized service centre.
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.
Insert the appliance plug into the
main body rmly and make sure
the charge status lamp glows.
Charge within the recommended
charging temperature of 0 °C
(32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).
Problem Action
Apply oil.
Makes a loud sound.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where
you purchased the unit or a service centre authorized by
Panasonic for repair.
(See page 14.)
Conrm that the blade is properly
attached.
Blade life
Blade life varies according to the frequency and period of use
of the appliance.
For example, the blade life is approximately 3 years when
using the appliance for 5 minutes 10 times a month. Replace
the blades if cutting efciency 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 signicantly shorter even after a full
charge, the battery has reached the end of its life.
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Removing the built-in rechargeable battery
ATTENTION:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
d
e
h
j
a
k
f
h
Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing of
the appliance.
The battery must be disposed of safely.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an ofcially
designated location if there is one.
This gure must only be used when disposing of the appliance,
and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the appliance
yourself, it will no longer be waterproof, which may cause it to
malfunction.
Remove the appliance 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 a to k , and then lift the battery to 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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g
c
b
For environmental protection and recycling of materials
This appliance contains a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an
ofcially designated location if there is one.
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Specications
Power source
Motor voltage 1.2 V
Charging time Approx. 1 hour
This product is intended for household use only.
See the name plate on the AC adaptor.
(Automatic voltage conversion)
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