Panasonic ER-GB44 Rechargeable Beard Trimmer Manuel utilisateur

Operating Instructions

(Household use) Rechargeable Beard Trimmer

Model No. ER-GB44/ER-GB43

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English 3

Deutsch 21

Français 43

Italiano 63

Español 83

Nederlands 103

Português 123

Svenska 143

Dansk 161

Norsk 181

Suomi 199

Polski 219

Česky  239

Slovensky 259

Magyar 279

Română 299

Türkçe 319

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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 use) Rechargeable Beard Trimmer

Model No. ER-GB44/ER-GB43

Safety precautions........................6

Important information..........................10

Partsidentication............................... 11

Preparation............................................ 11

How to use............................................12

Trimming beard.....................................13

Cleaning the trimmer............................15

Troubleshooting...................................18

Blade life................................................19

Batterylife.............................................19

Removing the built-in

rechargeablebattery............................19

Specications.......................................20

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Warning

• This appliance can be used by children aged from

8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

and knowledge if they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe

way and understand the hazards involved. Children

shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be made by children without

supervision.

• The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is

damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped.

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• This WET/DRY appliance can be used for wet trimming

or for dry trimming. You can use this watertight appliance

in the shower and clean with water. The following

symbol means suitable for use in a bath or shower.

• 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 11.)

•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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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.

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.

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.

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withwater.

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 burn, 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.

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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.

-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 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.

-Failuretodosomaycausere,electricshock,

or injury.

<Abnormalityormalfunctioncases>

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.

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.).

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CAUTION

Protecting the skin

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.

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droporhitagainstotherobjects.

- Doing so may cause injury.

WARNING

Never disassemble except when disposing

oftheproduct.

-Doingsomaycausere,electricshock,or

injury.

Preventing accidents

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.

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CAUTION

Do not wrap the cord around the AC adaptor

andmainbody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 power plug from the

householdoutletwhennotcharging.

- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or

reduetoelectricalleakageresultingfrom

insulation deterioration.

Disconnectthepowerplugbyholdingonto

thepower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fire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.

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.

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Important information

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 17.)

Failure to apply the oil may cause the following

problems.

- The blade has become blunt.

- Shorter operating time.

- Louder sound.

The appliance may become warm during operation

and/or charging. This is normal.

Before using an attachment, check that it has been

installed correctly. Failure to do so may cause beard

to be cut too short.

Store the main body in a place with low humidity after

use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to

condensation or rust.

The appliance should not be used on animals.

Charge the appliance correctly according to these

Operating Instructions. (See page 11 “Charging”.)

This appliance contains battery that is only

replaceable by skilled persons. Please contact an

authorized service centre for the details of repair.

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.

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Partsidentication



























AB

C

D

EG

F

A Mainbody

1 Water inlet

2 Trimming height

indicator

3 Dial (Height

adjustment control)

4 Power switch

5 Appliance socket

B Blade

6 Cleaning lever

7 Moving blade

8 Stationary blade

9 Mounting hook

C Comb attachment

for beard

(1 mm to 10 mm)

D AC adaptor (RE9-91)

 Charge indicator

lamp

 Charging plug

 Cord

 Power plug

Accessories

E Cleaning brush

F Oil

G Pouch ER-GB44

Preparation

Charging

• Wipeoffanywaterdropletsordirtontheappliance

socket.

• Make sure that the main body is turned off.

1PlacethemainbodyontheAC

adaptor.

•Plug the main body into the AC

adaptor until it clicks into place.

•Remove the main body with

one hand while pressing the AC

adaptor with the other hand.

•If you charge the appliance with

power switch turned on, it will

start working when you remove

from the AC adaptor.

1

2

2Insert the power plug into a

householdoutlet.

•The charging time differs depending on the rated

voltage. (See page 20.)

•Check that the charge indicator lamp glows.

3Disconnect the power 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”.

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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.

•You cannot operate the trimmer while charging.

•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.

•Recommended ambient temperature for charging

is 0 °C-35 °C. Battery performance may decrease

outside of the recommended temperature.

•A full charge supplies enough power for

approximately 60 minutes of use. (ER-GB44)

A full charge supplies enough power for

approximately 50 minutes of use. (ER-GB43)

(Based on dry using at 20 °C-30 °C.)

The operating time may differ depending on the

frequency of use and the operating method.

•Whentheapplianceischargedfortherst

time or it has not been in use for more than 6

months, the charging time may change or the

chargeindicatorlampmaynotglowintherst

few minutes. In addition, the operating time may

become shorter. Please charge it for more than

19 hours in such cases.

How to use

Using the trimmer

Make sure that the main body is turned off.

The appliance may not operate in an ambient

temperature lower than approximately 0 °C.

1

1Mount the comb attachment and adjust the

trimmingheightasneeded.(Seepage13.)

•It can also be used without the comb attachment.

(Trimming height: approx. 0.5 mm)

•Actual beard length will be a little longer than the

height you set.

2

2Press the power switch to turn on

thepower.

Using the comb attachment

•Make sure that the main body is turned off.

•Be careful not to cut your hand with the blade when

attaching or removing the comb attachment.

1

1Turnthedialtothe“1”position.

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2

2Mount 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

3Turn 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 beard length will be a little longer than the

height you set.

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 foam applied or when the

beard is wet.

1

1Press the power switch to turn off the main

body.

2

2Mountthecombattachmentandadjustthedial.

(Seethispage.)

3

3Press the power switch to turn on the main

body.

4

4Holdingthemainbody

with the power switch

facingup,trimby

bringing the blade in

contact with the skin and

movingthemainbody

againsttheowofthe

beard.

•Hair trimmings may collect

inside the attachment

when a large volume of

beard is cut, so discard

hair trimmings after each

use.

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Trimming without the comb attachment

Beard shaping

■ Above and below lips

Holding the main body with the power switch facing

down, cut across a line with the blade at a 90° angle

to the skin.

■ Ends of moustache

Holding the main body with the

power switch facing outside, trim

gradually from the ends by bringing

the blade in contact with the skin.

■ Beard

Holding the main body with the

power switch facing outside, trim

by bringing the blade in contact

with the skin and cutting along a

line while moving the main body

forward.

■ Sideburns

Holding the main body with the power switch facing

down, trim by moving the main body 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.

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4

4Cut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.

Cleaning the trimmer

•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.

Trimmingthedownyhair

Holding the main body 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

1 Removethecombattachment.

2

2Applywater,soap,etc.toyourface.

3

3Press the power switch to turn

onthemainbody.

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1. Remove the main body from the AC adaptor.

To remove light dirt To remove heavy dirt

2. Remove the comb

attachment and turn

on the main body.

3. Run water down the

water inlet at the front

of the main body,

rinse thoroughly for

approximately 20

seconds, and then

turn off the main body.

2. Remove the comb

attachment and blade.

3. Clean the main body,

the blade and the

comb attachment 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.

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 blade and comb

attachment to the main body.

Cleaning with a brush

1. Remove the main body from the AC adaptor.

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 blade and comb attachment to the main

body.

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Lubrication

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

1

1 Removetheblade.

(Seethispage.)

2

2 Applyadropoftheoilto

eachindicatedpoint.

3

3 Attach the blade to the

mainbody,turnonthe

power and allow to run

forapproximately5

seconds.

►Replacement parts

Replacement part is available at your dealer or

Service Centre.

Replacement parts for

ER-GB44/ER-GB43

Blade WER9606

Oil WES003

•Do not use any blade other than the one dedicated as

it may cause defect in performance.

•We recommend Panasonic oil WES003.

Removing the blade

Hold the main body, place your

thumb against the blades, and

then push them away from the

main body.

Mounting the blade

Fit the mounting hook into the blade mounting on the

main body, and then push in until you hear a click.

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Problem Action

The main body

cannot be charged.

Push the main body into the

charging plug all the way

and make sure the charge

indicator lamp glows.

Charge within the

recommended charging

temperature of 0 °C to 35 °C.

The main body

cannot be properly

cleaned even after

water is poured

from the water inlet.

When the main body is very

dirty, remove the blade and

wash with water.

(See pages 15 and 16.)

The main body

makes a loud

sound.

Apply oil.

(See page 17.)

Conrmthatthebladeis

properly attached.

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.

Problem Action

The main body has

become blunt.

The operating time

is short.

The main body

stopped working.

Until problems are solved,

please follow each procedure

as follows:

1. Charge the main body.

(See page 11.)

2. Clean the blade and apply oil.

(See pages 15 to 17.)

3. Replace the blade.

(See page 17.)

4. Have the battery replaced

by an authorized service

centre.

Charge the battery for

approximately 19 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.

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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efciency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signicantly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

ofciallydesignatedlocationifthereisone.

Thisgure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  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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





















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ofciallyassignedlocation,ifthereisoneinyour

country.

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Specications

Power source See the name plate on the AC adaptor.

Motor voltage 1.2 V

Charging time

(RE9-91)

ER-GB44 230 V~ Approx. 10 hours

220 V~ Approx. 11 hours

ER-GB43 230 V~ Approx. 8 hours

220 V~ Approx. 9 hours

Airborne

Acoustical

Noise

55 (dB(A) re 1 pW)

This product is intended for household use only.

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

OnlyforEuropeanUnionandcountrieswith

recyclingsystems

These symbols on the products, packaging,

and/or accompanying documents mean

that used electrical and electronic products

and batteries must not be mixed with

general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and

recycling of old products and used

batteries, please take them to applicable

collection points in accordance with your

national legislation.

By disposing of them correctly, you will help

to save valuable resources and prevent any

potential negative effects on human health

and the environment.

For more information about collection

and recycling, please contact your local

authority.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect

disposal of this waste, in accordance with

national legislation.

Noteforthebatterysymbol

(bottomsymbol)

This symbol might be used in combination

with a chemical symbol. In this case it

complies with the requirement set by the

Directive for the chemical involved.

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