Operating Instructions

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WARNING

►

In case of an abnormality or malfunction

• Immediately stop using.

- Failure to do so may cause re,

electric shock, or injury.

• The main body or AC adaptor is

deformed or abnormally hot.

• The main body or AC adaptor

smells of burning.

• There is an abnormal sound

during use or charging of the

main body.

Immediately request inspection or repair

to an authorized service centre.

CAUTION

► Note the following precautions

• Do not allow metal objects or trash

to adhere to the power plug or the

appliance plug.

- Doing so may cause electric shock

or re due to a short circuit.

•

Disconnect the adaptor 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.

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 appliances.

•

Do not charge the battery after it has

been removed from the appliance.

•

Do not throw into re 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 uid.

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.

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 uid.

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.

Important information

• Store the appliance in a place with low

humidity after use. Failure to do so may

cause malfunction due to condensation

or rust.

• Charge the appliance correctly

according to these Operating

Instructions. (See “How to charge”.)

• This appliance contains battery that is

only replaceable by skilled persons.

• Please contact an authorized service

centre for the details of repair.

Parts identication (Fig. 1)

A Main body

1 Cap

• Mount and

remove the

cap straight.

2 Power switch

3 Charge

status lamp

4 Appliance

socket

5 Head release

button

B AC adaptor

(RE9‑86)

6 Adaptor

7 Power plug

8 Cord

9 Appliance

plug

Accessories

Cleaning brush

D Lubrication oil

• Please use

according to the

operating

instructions of the

head to be used.

E Pouch

How to charge

• Wipe off any water droplets on the

appliance socket.

Plug the AC adaptor into the main body

and the household outlet. (Fig. 2)

▪ Check the charge status lamp glows.

It turns off after charging is completed.

▪

Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.

Insert the main body again after

removing it from the AC adaptor.

If the charge status lamp glows and then turns

off after 5 seconds, charging is completed.

Notes

• Recommended ambient temperature

for charging is 0 °C – 35 °C. The

charging time may change or battery

performance decrease outside of the

recommended temperature.

• When charging the appliance for the

rst time or when it has not been in use

for more than 6 months, the lamp on

the main body may not glow for a few

minutes, or the operating time may

shorten. Please charge it for more than

8 hours in such cases.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• To keep charging the battery will not

affect battery performance.

• The use time after a full charge varies

depending on the head.

How to use

Note

The appliance will not operate with the

AC adaptor connected.

• The appliance may not operate in an

ambient temperature lower than

approximately 0 °C.

Remove the cap, mount the desired

head and press the power switch.

▪ Clean the appliance after use.

How to clean

•

Make sure that the main body is turned off.

• The AC adapter cannot be washed with

water. Disconnect the adaptor and wipe

with a dry cloth.

• Do not wipe with thinner, benzine,

alcohol etc. Doing so may cause

malfunction, cracking or discoloring of

the parts.

• After cleaning, store the main body with

the cap attached.

Remove the AC adaptor and head

from the main body.

Rinse the main body with running

water. (Fig. 3)

▪ Do not immerse the main body in

water for a long time.

Otherwise, the water may seep into

the main body.

Shake up and down several times to

remove the water.

▪ Be careful not to hit the appliance on

the sink or any other object while

draining the water.

Wipe off the water with a dry cloth

and dry it well.

Troubleshooting

Problem Action

Appliance

does not

operate even

after charging.

The appliance will not

operate with the AC

adaptor connected.

Please use the

appliance after it has

been sufciently

charged and the AC

adaptor disconnected.

Use the appliance in

an ambient

temperature

approximately 0 °C

or higher.

Charge the battery

for approximately 8

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.)

The battery is

nearing the end of

its life.

Operating

time is short

even after a

full charge.

The main

body cannot

be charged.

The charging time

may change or

battery performance

decrease outside of

the recommended

temperature.

Charge within the

recommended

charging

temperature of 0 °C

to 35 °C.

If the problems still cannot be solved,

contact your dealer or a service centre

authorized by Panasonic for repair.

Disposal of the appliance

Remove the built-in rechargeable battery

before disposing of the appliance.

• The battery is to be disposed of safely.

•

This gure must only be used when disposing

of the appliance and must not be used to

repair it. If you dismantle the appliance

yourself, it will no longer be waterproof, which

may cause it to malfunction.

How to remove the battery (Fig. 4)

•

Remove the appliance 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 3 and lift the

battery, and then remove it.

•

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver as shown.

• Take care not to short circuit the

positive and negative terminals of the

removed battery, and insulate the

terminals by applying tape to them.

For environmental protection and

recycling of materials

This appliance 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.

Specications

Power source

See the name plate

on the AC adaptor.

(Automatic voltage

conversion)

Motor voltage

1.2 V

Charging time Approx. 1 hour

• The airborne acoustical noise is

described in the operating instructions

of the head.

• This product is intended for household

use only.

For more information about the energy

efciency of the product, please visit our

website, www.panasonic.com, and enter

the model number in the search box.

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 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.

Printed in Thailand

ER9210CBN13111

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Panasonic Corporation

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