Panasonic ER217 - Manual (Page 5)

ciency is reduced substantially de-
spite proper maintenance, the blades
have exceeded their service life and
should be changed.
Battery life
Battery life will vary according to the
frequency and length of use. If the
battery is charged 3 times a month,
the service life will be approximately
6 years. If the unit is left without be-
4. Apply a few drops of the oil to the
points indicated by the arrows.
(see fig. 16)
5. Remount the blade on the trim-
mer body.
Blade life
Blade life will vary according to the
frequency and length of use. For ex-
ample, using the unit for 10 minutes
every 3 days, the life expectancy is
approximately 3 years. If cutting effi-
the cut hairs from the blade edge.
2. Use the cleaning brush to brush
off the cut hairs from the trimmer
body and from around the blade.
(see fig. 17)
3. Brush the cut hairs out from be-
tween the stationary blade and
the moving blade. Press down on
the lever for cleaning in order to
raise the moving blade, and brush
the cut hairs out from between the
blades. (see fig. 18)
low is intended only for removal of
the rechargeable battery for the pur-
pose of proper disposal.
Always make sure that the battery
have been removed from the trimmer
before disposing of it.
1. Disconnect the adaptor from the
AC outlet, and remove the power
cord from the trimmer.
2. Remove the blade from the trim-
mer.
Remove the screw (a) and detach
the bottom cover (b). (see fig. 19)
3. Detach the dial cover (c), remove
the screw (d) and disconnect the
location, if there is one in your coun-
try.
How to remove the built-in re-
chargeable battery before dis-
posal of the trimmer
The battery in this trimmer is not in-
tended to be replaced by consum-
ers. However, the battery may be re-
placed at an authorized service
center. The procedure described be-
every 6 months.
For environmental protec-
tion and recycling of
materials
This trimmer contains Nickel-Metal
Hydride battery.
Please make sure that the battery is
disposed of at an officially assigned
WARNING: Detach the trimmer from
the AC adaptor before cleaning it in
water.
• If cleaning with brush
1. Remove the blade and brush off
ing charged for more than 6 months,
the charge will drain from the battery
and their service life may be short-
ened. Therefore, even when not us-
ing regularly, it is recommended that
the unit be recharged at least once How to use the thinning function
(see fig. 9)
First, slide the Thinning plate up to
“1/3” until it clicks. (see fig. 7) While
applying the blade point at right
angles to the hair, run the trimmer
slowly across the head as if
combing the hair. After thinning,
slide the thinning plate back while
pushing the Thinning Plate Lock
Button. (see fig. 8)
Notes on thinning
For thinning, confirm that the
thinning plate is set to the right
position. Incorrect setting may result
in excessive cutting.
If a difference in level is produced,
lightly thin to compensate.
If thick and thin portions are
produced, or if there are portions with
an excessive amount of hair, thin the
appropriate portions to compensate.
Point:
Thin the hair gradually while
checking the overall balance.
Cutting of hair
Cut hair to the correct height by mov-
ing the trimmer back against the flow
of the hair.
Cutting around the ears
Cut a little, and then gently separate
the trimmer from the hair (see fig. 10).
Cutting the nape of the neck
Bring the trimmer gently away from
the hair to finish (see fig. 11).
(Do not use the trimmer in an in-
verted position. This can cut hair too
deeply.)
Turn off the trimmer (“0•charge”) be-
fore changing the trim height or re-
moving the attachment.
Maintenance
the trimmer and blade, and then
place it onto a towel with the
“Washable” indicator facing
downward to let it fully dry. (see
fig. 15)
4. Apply a few drops of the oil to the
points indicated by the arrows.
(see fig. 16)
5. Remount the blade on the trim-
mer body.
them away from the main body. (see
fig. 12)
• If washing in water
1. Rinse off any hairs that are stick-
ing to the blade in running water.
(see fig. 13)
2. Rinse out any hairs that are in-
side the trimmer with running wa-
ter. (see fig. 14)
3. Shake the trimmer 4-5 times gen-
tly, wipe off any water drops from
Hold body of the trimmer with
Panasonic mark upwards, place the
thumb against the blades, and push
The following is the symbol of
washable trimmer. The symbol
means that hand-held part may be
cleaned under water.
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