Panasonic er-gk60 Operation Manual
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Français ........................................ 19
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(Household)
Operating Instructions
Rechargeable Body Hair Trimmer
Model No.
ER‑GK60
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Contents
Operating Instructions
(Household) Rechargeable Body Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER‑GK60
Safety precautions........................4
Intended use ...........................................8
Parts identication .................................9
Preparation..............................................9
Read before use....................................10
Using the trimmer ................................. 12
Troubleshooting ...................................14
Blade life................................................15
Battery life ............................................. 15
Removing the built-in rechargeable
battery....................................................15
Specications .......................................16
Cleaning the trimmer............................13
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
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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
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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 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.
hazard 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 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.
3. Except when charging, always unplug this
appliance from the electrical outlet immediately
after using.
4. 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. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
5. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
6. Do not use this appliance with damaged or
broken comb as it has the potential to result in
facial injury.
7. Always attach plug to appliance rst, then to
outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to “off”
then remove plug from outlet.
8. Plug charger directly into receptacle ‑ do not use
an extension cord.
9. Unplug charger before plugging or unplugging
appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 re, electric shock, or injury.
Contact an authorized service center 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 power plug 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 center.
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WARNING
►Power supply
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a
household outlet with a wet hand.
‑ Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not place the AC adaptor over or near water lled
sink or bathtub.
Do not immerse the AC adaptor in water or wash with
water.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is
damaged or if the power plug ts loosely in a
household outlet.
‑ 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 any purpose.
Also, do not use any other product with the supplied
AC adaptor. (See page 9.)
‑ 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 power plug.
‑ Failure to do so may cause re or electric shock.
Always unplug the power plug from a household
outlet when cleaning.
‑ Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
Regularly clean the power plug and the charging
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 place within the reach of children or infants.
Do not let them use it.
‑ Putting parts or accessories in the mouth may cause
accidents and 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.
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.
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CAUTION
►Protecting the skin
Do not press the blade against the skin.
Do not use this product without an attachment to
trim hair in the following areas: bikini zone, buttocks,
anus, and surrounding areas.
Do not use the appliance to trim hair in the following
areas.
• Face or head (hair, beard, etc.)
• Areas with rough or bumpy skin (swollen areas, cuts,
hemorrhoids, and other protuberances; nipples and
surrounding areas)
• Moles, bruises, etc.
Do not use this product for any purpose other than
trimming body hair.
‑ 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 charging plug.
‑ Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to a short
circuit.
Do not share your trimmer with your family or other
people.
‑ Doing so may result in infection or inammation.
Do not drop or hit against other objects.
‑ Doing so may cause injury.
Disconnect the power plug 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.
Handling of the removed battery when disposing
DANGER
The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with
this trimmer. 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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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.
If the battery uid leaks out, do not touch the battery
with your bare hands.
‑ The battery uid may cause blindness if it comes in contact
with your eyes.
Do not rub your eyes. Wash immediately with clean water
and consult a physician.
‑ The battery uid may cause inammation or injury if it
comes in contact with the skin or clothes.
Wash it off thoroughly with clean water and consult a
physician.
Intended use
• This WET/DRY trimmer can be used for wet trimming or for dry
trimming. You can use this watertight trimmer in a shower and
clean it with water. The following symbol means that it is suitable
for use in a bath or shower.
• 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 14.)
Failure to apply the oil may cause the following problems:
‑ The trimmer has become blunt.
‑ Shorter operating time.
‑ Louder sound.
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• 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.
• Store the trimmer in a place with low humidity after use. Failure to
do so may cause malfunction due to condensation or rust.
• 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
F
1
Preparation
C
Charging the trimmer
• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
• Wipe off any water droplets on the appliance socket.
Place the trimmer on the AC
1
adaptor.
G
Insert the power plug into a
2
household outlet.
• The charging time differs depending
on the rated voltage. (See page 16.)
• Check that the charge indicator lamp
glows.
Disconnect the power plug after charging is
3
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”.
You cannot operate the trimmer while charging.
2
E
H
Length adjustment comb
E
attachment (6 mm (1/4˝ ))
AC adaptor (RE9-88)
F
8 Charging plug
9 Charge indicator lamp
Power plug
Accessories
Cleaning brush
G
Oil
H
Pouch
I
• Attach one of the
attachments when carrying
the trimmer.
I
Main body
A
1 Power switch [ / ]
2 Appliance socket
3 Water inlet
Blade
B
4 Cleaning lever
5 Moving blade
6 Stationary blade
7 Mounting hook
Attachment for groin
C
Length adjustment comb
D
attachment (3 mm (1/8˝ ))
D
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Notes
• 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 uid, etc.). Fully charge the battery once
every 6 months.
• When charging the trimmer for the rst time or when it has not
been in use for more than 6 months, the charging time may
change or the lamp on the AC adaptor may not glow for a few
minutes, or the operating time may shorten. Please charge it for
more than 30 hours in such cases.
• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 °C – 35 °C
(32 °F – 95 °F). Battery performance may decrease outside of the
recommended temperature.
• A full charge supplies enough power for approximately 40 minutes
of use. (Based on dry using at 20 °C – 30 °C (68 °F – 86 °F))
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.
Read before use
Areas of use
OK Do not use
Area
Sensitive zones
• Genitalia
• Genital area
• Crotch
• Buttocks
• Anus
• Perianal region
Armpits
Chest
Navel area
Arms, hands
Legs
• Using this trimmer to trim hair in areas that are not visually
accessible may result in cuts or injury. Please use with care.
When used
with an
attachment
When used
without an
attachment
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How to use the trimmer
• Using this trimmer to trim hair in the shaded areas ( )
below may result in cuts or injury.
Be sure to use an attachment.
Sensitive zones Buttocks
Without attachment
Apply light pressure and slowly move the trimmer
against the direction of hair growth.
•
To trim navel hair, lay the blade at against your skin and then move
the trimmer in a gliding motion. This allows you to trim hair down to
a length of approximately 0.1 mm (1/254˝ ).
•
It does not matter which side of the blade you lay against your skin.
Notes
• Stretch the skin on the areas with loose or abby skin, or with
wrinkles, and lightly apply the edge of the blade or attachment.
• Do not use the attachment on wet hair.
Wet hair might clump or stick to the skin, becoming hard to trim.
If you use the attachment to trim wet hair, you may not be able to
achieve a uniform trim.
• For areas with thick or dense hair growth, trim a bit at a time.
Hair sometimes gets caught or builds up in the attachment.
When this happens, clean the attachment.
(See page 13.)
Attachment for groin
Lightly apply the edge of the attachment for groin
against your skin and then slowly move the trimmer.
• This allows you to safely trim hair down to a length of
approximately 2 mm (5/64˝).
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Length adjustment comb attachment
Lightly apply the edge (at part) of the length
adjustment comb attachment against your skin and
then slowly move the trimmer.
• This allows you to trim hair down to a length of approximately
3 mm (1/8˝) or 6 mm (1/4˝).
Removing and mounting the attachments
• Take care not to injure hands, etc., with the blade when removing
or mounting the attachment.
• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
• All the attachments have the same method of mounting and
removing.
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.
Removing the attachment
Firmly grasp the main body in one hand and, with
the other hand, rmly pinch the ribbed part of the
attachment (
from the main body.
a
). Pull to remove the attachment
Using the trimmer
• Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed before use.
• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
(See page 14.)
• When you nish using the trimmer, turn it off.
• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature
approximately 0 °C (32 °F) or lower.
Trimming dry hair
• Use the appropriate attachment as needed. (See pages 11 and 12.)
Slide the power switch on the
1
main body to the “
turn on the power.
Trim.
2
Trimming wet hair
• Do not use the attachment when trimming wet hair.
Wet and apply soap to your body.
1
Slide the power switch on the
2
main body to the “
turn on the power.
Apply less pressure than you
3
would when trimming dry hair,
and move the trimmer in a gliding
motion.
” position to
” position to
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Cleaning the trimmer
b
• Clean the trimmer and the blade after each use.
(If not cleaned, the motion will become poor and the sharpness
will worsen.)
• Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
• Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.
►With water
Main body, blade and the attachment
To remove light dirt To remove heavy dirt
1. Remove the attachment and
turn the trimmer on.
2. Run water down the water
inlet at the back of the main
body, rinse thoroughly for
approximately 20 seconds,
and then turn the trimmer
off.
1. Remove the attachment and
blade.
2. Clean the trimmer, the blade
and the attachments with
running water.
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 14.)
5. Attach the attachment and the blade
to the main body.
►With the brush
Main body and blade
• Remove the blade. (See page 14.)
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
b
lever (
) to raise the moving blade.
4. Apply the oil to the blade. (See page 14.)
5. Attach the attachment and the blade to the main body.
• Rinse with water and 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.
• Rinse with water and shake
up and down several times
to remove the water.
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Lubrication
• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use.
Remove the blade.
1
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.
►Replacement part
Replacement part is available at your dealer or Service Center
Replacement part for ER‑GK60 Blade WER9500
Removing and mounting the blade
Removing the blade
Hold the trimmer and push the blade
with your thumb.
Mounting the blade
Fit the mounting hook (B) into the blade mounting (A) on the
trimmer and then push in until you hear a click.
B
Troubleshooting
Perform the following actions.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you
purchased the unit or a service center authorized by Panasonic
for repair.
Problem Action
Apply oil. (See this page.)
Makes a loud sound.
The trimmer has
become blunt.
Trimmer stopped
functioning.
Operating time is short.
The trimmer cannot be
charged.
Conrm that the blade is properly
attached.
Until problems are solved, please
follow each procedure as follows;
1. Charge the trimmer.
(See page 9.)
2. Clean the blade and apply oil.
(See pages 13 and 14.)
3. Replace the blade.
(See this page.)
4. Contact the store where purchased.
Charge the battery for approximately
30 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 center
for repair.
Mount the main body rmly on the
charging plug, and make sure the
charge indicator lamp glows.
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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 10 minutes once a week. 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.
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.
Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing of
the trimmer.
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 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.
• Slide the power switch to turn on the power and then keep the
power on until the battery is completely discharged.
• Perform steps 1 to 8 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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Specications
Power source See the name plate on the AC adaptor.
Motor voltage
Charging time
This product is intended for household use only.
1.2 V
120 V
110 V
Approx. 15 hours
〜
Approx. 20 hours
〜
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