Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Hair Clipper Model No.ER508.

Important safety instructions

Basic safety instructions, including those listed below, must be observed when using electrical appliances.

<Warning>

Failure to observe the following may result in death or serious injury.

1)Do not use the clipper with AC operation in locations subject to high humidity, such as in bath- rooms and shower rooms.

Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks, fires or malfunctions.

2)Disconnect the AC adaptor from the wall socket when cleaning the clipper.

Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.

3)Do not plug in or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet hands.

Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.

4)Do not place the AC adaptor in water. Never wash it in water or allow it to get wet.

Do not wipe it with thinner, benzine or alcohol.

Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.

5)Do not disassemble the clipper. Do not modify the clipper.

Do not attempt repairs.

Failure to observe this may result in fires, electric shocks or other injuries. Repairs must always be requested to your dealer.

6)Do not use the clipper if the electric cord or the AC adaptor is worn, or if the AC adaptor does not fit snugly in the wall socket.

Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks, short circuits or fires.

7)Do not damage, cut, modify, twist, forcibly bend or pull the electric cord. Do not place heavy objects on the electric cord or trap it between objects.

Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks or fires.

8)Only use the clipper with 230V AC power supplies.

Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks or fires.

9)Clean the electric plug regularly to remove any dust or dirt.

Dust or dirt adhering to the electric plug may reduce insulation capabilities owing to moisture in the air, resulting in fires.

<Cautions>

Failure to observe the following may result in injuries or physical damage.

1)Do not use force to press the blade against the skin, and do not apply excessive pressure to the outer blade.

Failure to observe this may result in injuries to the skin or damage to the blades.

2)Do not use the clipper for any purpose other than trimming.

Do not use to trim the hair of a pet.

Failure to observe this may result in injuries to the skin.

3)Check that the blades are not damaged or deformed before use.

Failure to observe this may result in injuries to the skin.

<Important>

1)When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the wall socket, always grip the AC adaptor and not the electric cord.

Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks or short circuits.

2)Do not store or charge the clipper in a place exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater or other source of heat.

Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions or deformations.

3)Lubricate the clipper before use.

Failure to observe this may result in the blades becoming dull or abnormal noises.

Failure to observe this may result in the blades becoming hot and the deterioration of cutting performance.

4)Never allow charging to continue for longer than 48 hours.

Failure to observe this may result in shorting the life of the rechargeable battery.

5)The hair clipper may become warm during operation and/or

charging.

This is normal.

6)Keep out of the reach of children.

7)Do not attempt to charge the clipper at temperatures below 0°C or above 40°C. Charging cannot be done correctly under such conditions.

This clipper is indoor use only.

8)Do not attempt to use any power cord or adaptor other than one specifically designed for this model. Use only adaptor RE5-79.

Parts identification

ABlade

BAttachment mounting

CSwitch

DBody

EIndicator lamp

F10/20/30/40mm comb attachment

G3/6mm comb attachment

H9/12mm comb attachment

IThinning (1/3) attachment

JMoving blade

KFixed blade

LLever for cleaning

MAC adaptor

NElectric cord

OOil

PCleaning brush

Before use

Before using each time, apply oil at the places marked with arrows in Fig.19.

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