Operating Instructions
(Household)
Rechargeable Beard/Hair Trimmer
Model No.
ER-GB42
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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
Contents
Operating Instructions
(Household)
Rechargeable Beard/Hair Trimmer
Model No.
ER-GB42
Safety precautions .................................4
Intended use .....................................................7
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Charging the trimmer ........................................8
Using the trimmer .............................................9
Using the comb attachment ..............................9
Trimming beard ..............................................10
Cleaning the trimmer ......................................12
Troubleshooting ..............................................13
Blade life .........................................................14
Battery life.......................................................14
Removing the built-in rechargeable battery ....14
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Safety precautions
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 hazard
that could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could
result in minor injury or
property damage.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe types
of instructions to be observed.
operating procedure that must not be performed.
operating procedure that must be followed in order to
operate the unit safely.
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 immerse the AC adaptor in water or wash it
with water.
Do not place the AC adaptor over or near a 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 or modify, or forcefully bend, pull,
or twist the cord.
Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch the
cord.
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
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 8.)
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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 power plug.
Always unplug the power plug from the 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 caused by humidity.
Disconnect the power plug and wipe with a dry cloth.
In case of an abnormality or malfunction
Immediately stop using and remove the power plug
if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
<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.
This product
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery.
Do not throw into flame or heat.
explosion.
Do not modify or repair.
Contact an authorized service centre for repair
(battery change, etc.).
Never disassemble except when disposing of the
product.
Preventing accidents
Do not store within the reach of children or infants.
Do not let them use it.
- Putting the blade, 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.
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.
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Disconnect the power plug by holding onto the
power plug instead of the cord.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
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 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.
explosion.
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, hair and body hair.
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 charging plug.
short circuit.
Do not drop it or expose it to shock.
- Doing so may cause injury.
Do not wrap the cord around the AC adaptor when
storing.
- Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break
Disconnect the power plug from the household
outlet when not using.
due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation
deterioration.
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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 fluid leaks out, do not touch the
battery with your bare hands.
contact with your eyes.
Do not rub your eyes. Wash immediately with clean
water and consult a physician.
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 with water. The following symbol means that it is
suitable for use in a bath or shower.
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.
Before and after each use, apply oil at the places marked
with arrows. (See page 13.)
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.
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 trimmer in a place with low humidity after use.
The appliance should not be used on animals.
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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Main body
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Water inlet
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Trimming height indicator
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Dial (Height adjustment
control)
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Power switch
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Appliance socket
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Blade
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Cleaning lever
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Moving blade
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Stationary blade
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Mounting hook
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Comb attachment for beard
(1 mm to 10 mm)
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AC adaptor (RE9-92)
(The shape of the
AC adaptor differs
depending on the area.)
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Charge indicator lamp
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Charging plug
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Cord
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Power plug
Accessories
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Cleaning brush
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Oil
Charging the trimmer
Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
1
Place the trimmer on the AC
adaptor.
• Plug the trimmer into the AC adaptor
until it clicks into place.
• Remove the trimmer with one hand
while pressing the AC adaptor with the
other hand.
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Insert the power plug into a
household outlet.
• The charging time differs depending on the rated voltage.
(See page 15.)
• Check that the charge indicator lamp glows.
3
Disconnect the plug after charging is 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”.
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,
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.
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• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is
0 – 35 °C. Battery performance may decrease 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.)
The operating time may differ depending on the
frequency of use and the operating method.
it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the
operating time may shorten. Please charge it for more
than 18 hours in such cases.
• The charge indicator lamp glows and stays on until the
plug is disconnected from a household outlet.
Using the trimmer
Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
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 this page.)
• 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.
Using the comb attachment
Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
Be careful not to cut your hand with the blade when attaching
or removing the comb attachment.
1
Turn the dial to the "1" position.
2
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
3
Turn the dial to move the comb attachment to
the desired trimming length (between 1 mm and
10 mm).
Trimming length
(mm) (estimate)
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
Indicator 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
Trimming length
(mm) (estimate)
6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
Indicator 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
Actual hair length will be a little longer than the height you set.
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Removing the comb attachment
Remove the comb attachment from the
main body.
Trimming beard
Dry trimming
Trimming with the comb attachment
Do not use with shaving creams applied or when the beard
is wet.
1
Press the power switch to turn off the trimmer.
2
Mount the attachment and adjust the dial.
(See page 9.)
3
Press the power switch to turn on the trimmer.
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the power switch facing up,
trim by bringing the blade
in contact with the skin and
moving the trimmer against
• 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
Beard shaping
Holding the trimmer with the power switch facing down, cut
across a line with the blade at a 90° angle to the skin.
Holding the trimmer with the power
switch facing outside, trim gradually from
the ends by bringing the blade in contact
with the skin.
Beard
Holding the trimmer with the power switch
facing outside, trim by bringing the blade
in contact with the skin and cutting along
a line while moving the trimmer forward.
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Sideburns
Holding the trimmer with the power switch facing down, trim
by moving the trimmer downward with the blade at a 90°
angle to the sideburns.
Shaping the hair around your ears
Trim the hair around your ears by holding
the main body sideways.
Trimming the downy hair
Holding the trimmer with the power switch
facing outside, trim by bringing the blade in
contact with the skin.
• Trimming your beard or moustache without an attachment
will trim hair length to approx. 0.5 mm.
Wet trimming
Trimming without the comb attachment
Cut your beard or downy hair with water or facial cleanser
on your face.
Wet trimming will decrease the friction, allowing a smooth
touch. Wet trimming is recommended to trim a fuller beard
to a length of 0.5 mm without an attachment.
1
Remove the comb attachment.
2
Apply water, soap, etc. to your face.
3
Press the power switch to turn
on the trimmer.
4
Cut your beard slowly, moving
upward from the bottom with
the power switch facing outside.
Notes
• Do not use any shaving creams as these may cause a
decrease in cutting performance due to scoring of the
blades.
• Make sure to rinse the main body with water and apply the
oil to the blades after wet trimming.
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4. Wipe off 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 a brush
1. Remove the trimmer from the AC adaptor.
Make sure that the trimmer is turned off.
2. Remove the comb attachment and blade.
3. Brush off any hair trimmings from
the main body and from around the
blade.
4. 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.
5. Apply the oil to the blade.
6. Attach the comb attachment and blade to the trimmer.
Cleaning the trimmer
It is recommended to clean after each 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 off.
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.
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.
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Lubrication
Apply the oil to the trimmer before
and after each use.
Apply a drop of oil to each point
indicated by the arrows.
Removing the blade
Hold the main body, place your
thumb against the blades, and then
push them away from the main
body.
Remounting the blade
Fit the mounting hook into the blade mounting on the trimmer,
and then push in until you hear a click.
Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The trimmer has
become blunt.
The operating time is
short.
The trimmer stopped
working.
Until problems are solved, please
follow each procedure as follows:
1. Charge the trimmer.
(See page 8.)
2. Clean the blade and apply oil.
(See page 12 and this page.)
3. Replace the blade.
(See this page.)
4. Have the battery replaced by an
authorized service centre.
Charge the battery for
approximately 18 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.
The trimmer cannot be
charged.
Push the main body into the
charge plug all the way and make
sure the charge indicator lamp
glows.
Charge within the recommended
charging temperature of 0 °C to
35 °C.
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Problem Action
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 12.)
The trimmer makes a
loud sound.
Apply oil.
(See page 13.)
attached.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where
you purchased the unit or a service centre authorized by
Panasonic for repair.
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
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.
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.
designated location if there is one.
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 a to l , 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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Power source See the name plate on the AC adaptor.
Motor voltage 1.2 V
Charging time RE9-92
240 V~ Approx. 8 hours
230 V~ Approx. 10 hours
220 V~ Approx. 12 hours
This product is intended for household use only.
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
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Operating Instructions
(Household)
Rechargeable Beard/Hair Trimmer
Model No.
ER-GB42
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Printed in China
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Panasonic Corporation
http://panasonic.net
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