Panasonic Rechargeable Professional Hair Clipper ER GP21 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Rechargeable Professional Hair Clipper
Model No. ER‑GP21
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Operating Instructions
Rechargeable Professional Hair Clipper
Model No. ER‑GP21
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, fire, 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...

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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 immerse appliance and AC adaptor in water 
or wash it with water.
Do not place the appliance and 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 or modify, or forcefully bend, pull, or 
twist the cord.
Also, do...

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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 fire 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 fire due to insulation failure 
caused by...

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CAUTION
 
► Protecting the skin
Do not press the blade against the skin.
Do not use the clipper for any purpose other than 
hair trimming.
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...

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Intended use
• This clipper is designed for professional use to trim hair. It can be 
operated on rechargeable battery.
•  Before and after each use, apply oil at the marked places. (See 
page 11.) 
Failure to apply the oil may cause the following problems.
-  The clipper 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...

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Charging the clipper
• Make sure that the clipper is turned off.
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1Place the clipper on the AC 
adaptor.
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2Insert the power plug into a 
household outlet.
 
• Charging is completed after approx. 
15 hours.
 
• Check the charge indicator lamp 
(
) glows.
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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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Care
Removing and mounting the blade
• Make sure that the clipper is turned off.
Removing the blade
Hold the clipper with the switch facing 
upward and push the blade with your 
thumb while catching the blade in 
your other hand.
Mounting the blade
Fit the mounting hook into the blade mounting on the clipper and 
push in until it clicks.
Cleaning
•  Clean the clipper and the blade after each use.  
(If not cleaned, the motion will become poor and the sharpness 
will worsen.)
•  Make sure that the...