PANASONIC ERSC40 User Manual

BC

English �� 3

Français �� 19

(Household)

Operating Instructions

AC/Rechargeable Hair Clipper

Model No.

ER‑SC40

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Contents

Operating Instructions

(Household) AC/Rechargeable Hair Clipper

Model No. ER‑SC40

Safety precautions..................... 4

Intended use ��8 Parts identication ��9 Preparation��9 How to use ��10 Cleaning ��14

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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Troubleshooting ��16 Blade life��16 Battery life �� 16 Removing the built-in rechargeable

battery��16 Specications ��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

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 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.

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 are required to 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 cord or plug, when it is not working

WARNING

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 a 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

►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 clean with water when the AC adaptor is attached� 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, modify, or forcibly 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 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.

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WARNING

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 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.

►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.

• The main unit, adaptor or cord is deformed or abnormally hot�

• The main unit, adaptor or cord smells of burning�

• There is an abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit, adaptor or cord�

‑ Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized

service center.

►This product

This product has a built-in rechargeable battery�

Do not throw into re, apply heat, or charge, use, or

leave in a high temperature environment�

‑ 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.

►Preventing accidents

Do not place within 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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WARNING

►Take care of the following precautions as well

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

►Protecting the skin

Do not press the blade against the skin� Do not use this product for any purpose other than trimming 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 re 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 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.

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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 hit, disassemble, modify, or puncture with a nail�

• 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�

• Do not use or leave the battery where it will be exposed to high temperatures, such as under direct sunlight or near other sources of heat�

• Never peel off the tube�

‑ Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.

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 inammation 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

• 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.

• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use. (See page 15.) Failure to apply the oil may cause the following problems.

‑ The appliance has become blunt. ‑ Shorter operating time. ‑ Louder sound.

• 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 appliance 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 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.

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Parts identication

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





  











A Main body

1 Trimming height indication

mark

2 Dial (Height adjustment

control)

3 Power switch





a

b c













4 Appliance socket 5 Water inlet 6 Lamp display

a. Battery capacity lamp b. Switch lock lamp ( ) c.

Charge status lamp ( )

B Blade

7 Cleaning lever 8 Moving blade 9 Stationary blade : Mounting hook

C Trimming height comb

attachment (1 mm (1/32”) to 10 mm (13/32”))

D AC adaptor (RE7-87)

(The shape of the power plug differs depending on the area�)

; Adaptor < Power plug = Cord > Appliance plug

Accessories

E Cleaning brush F Oil G Pouch

Preparation

Charging

• Turn the appliance off.

• Wipe off any water droplets on the appliance socket.

Connect the appliance plug to the

1



appliance socket� Plug in the adaptor into a

2

household outlet�

• Check that the charge glows.

• Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.

status

2

lamp ( )

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Disconnect the adaptor after charging is completed�

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While charging After charging is completed

The charge status lamp ( ) glows. The battery capacity lamp will blink in order of “LOW”, “MID”, and “HIGH” while the charging progresses.

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.

• The battery will deteriorate if not used for over 6 months, so make sure to perform a full charge at least once every 6 months.

• The charging time may differ when using the appliance for the

rst time, or if it has not been used for more than 6 months. The

lamp on the appliance may not glow for several minutes when

rst starting charging, but will glow when continuing to charge.

• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 10 °C – 35 °C (50 °F – 95 °F). It may take longer to charge, or the charge status lamp ( ) will blink quickly and the battery may fail to charge properly in extremely high or low temperatures.

• When the charge status lamp ( ) is blinking rapidly (twice every second), there is a charging malfunction. Please charge the battery in the recommended ambient temperature range.

• 1 full charge will provide approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. (Based on dry using at 20 °C – 30 °C (68 °F – 86 °F)) The operating time may differ depending on the frequency of use and the operating method.

The battery capacity lamp and the charge will light up and then turn off after 5 seconds.

status

lamp ( )

• The battery used is a lithium‑ion, so charging after every use will have no effect on battery life.

• If the shape of the plug does not t the power outlet, use an

attachment plug adaptor of the proper conguration.

How to use

• Turn the appliance off.

• Apply the oil to the blade before and after each use. (See page 15.)

• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 5 °C (41 °F).

Mount the desired attachment and adjust the

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trimming height as needed� (See pages 11 and 12�)

• It can also be used without the attachment. (Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm (1/64”))

Press and trim�

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• The power cannot be turned on when the switch lock lamp ( ) blinks, as the power switch is locked. Press the power switch for more than 2 seconds to unlock. (See page 11.)

When the battery capacity is low “LOW” blinks when operating the appliance. The appliance beeps twice after switched off. You can trim approx. 20 minutes after “LOW” blinks. (This will differ depending on usage.)

Press when nished.

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Locking/unlocking the power switch

► Locking the power switch

1. Press

2. Release .

► Unlocking the power switch

1. Press

2. Once the appliance starts operating, release .

for more than 2 seconds.

• The switch lock lamp ( ) will light up for 5 seconds and turn off.

• The appliance will stop operating.

for more than 2 seconds.

• The switch lock lamp ( ) will turn off.

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.

• 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.

Removing and mounting the attachments

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

• Turn the appliance off.

► 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

Hold the main body securely and remove the attachment from the main body.

click

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