User manual PANASONIC ERSB40

[. . . ] Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use. Indb 3 2017/07/18 English 18:04:14 Safety precautions To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, and damage to property, always observe the following safety precautions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions are required to always be followed, including the following. Indb English 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. [. . . ] Clean the main body only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy tap water. Otherwise, infants may remove the blade and accidentally swallow it, or the blade may be deformed. €¢ Store the appliance in a place with low humidity after use. €¢ The following symbol indicates that a specific detachable power supply unit is required for connecting the electrical appliance to the supply mains. WARNING After removing the rechargeable battery, do not keep it within reach of children and infants. 1 Connect the appliance plug to the 2 Plug in the adaptor into a household outlet. Indb 9 2017/07/18 English 18:04:15 Parts identification B Blade 7 Cleaning lever 8 Moving blade 9 Stationary blade : Mounting hook C Trimming height comb attachment 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 3 Disconnect the adaptor after charging is completed. While charging After charging is completed English • 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 fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration. The battery capacity lamp will blink in order of “LOW”, “MID”, and “HIGH” while the charging progresses. The battery capacity lamp and the charge status lamp ( ) will light up and then turn off after 5 seconds. ) • The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 5 °C (41 °F). €¢ 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 difficult to trim. 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 first 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 first 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. €¢â€¢ When the charge status lamp ( ) is blinking rapidly (twice every second), there is a charging malfunction. [. . . ] 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 significantly shorter even after a full charge, the battery has reached the end of its life. Indb 15 2017/07/18 English 18:04:16 Troubleshooting Blade life Removing the built-in rechargeable battery ATTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. [. . . ]