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Battery life ..............21 Removing and disposing of the built-in rechargeable battery ..........22 Specifications ............23 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use. PB023640 - ES-RM3FX _01-02-25.indd 1...
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The USB power adaptor is sold separately. Safety precautions To reduce the risk of electric shock, injury, fire, loss of life, 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 notation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
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WARNING • Unplug the USB cable from the main body when cleaning. - Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury. ►In case of an abnormality or malfunction • Immediately stop using this product and disconnect USB power adaptor if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
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- Doing so may cause burn or fire due to a short circuit. It is necessary to separately purchase a power adaptor if required to power this product. The Panasonic power adaptor ES-RU1-02 is recommended. • Clean regularly to prevent dust from accumulating.
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WARNING ►Preventing accidents • This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product by a person responsible for their safety.
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CAUTION ►Note the following precautions • Do not allow needles or any other foreign objects to adhere to the power plug of the USB power adaptor or the plugs of the USB cable. - Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
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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. • If the battery fluid leaks out and comes in contact with the eyes, do not rub the eyes, and thoroughly rinse with clean water, such as tap water.
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► To avoid product malfunction, deformation and aging, observe the following precautions: • Do not drop this product or subject it to shock. • Do not hit the system outer foil on any hard objects. • After use, store this product in a dry place. •...
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Parts identification Front Back Cleaning shutter open state Main body System outer foil release buttons 1 Protective cap 2 System outer foil _ Inner blades 3 Foil frame ...
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Charging • Before charging, make sure that this product is powered off. • Attach the protective cap to avoid damaging the system outer foil. • Do not charge when the socket is wet. Wipe the socket when it is wet before charging. 1.
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• This product can be charged with adaptors other than the specified one. However, for safety, it is recommended to use the Panasonic-specified adaptor with a splash-resistant design. Please note the adaptor is not fully waterproof, so avoid exposing it to water.
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• The appliance can be used for approximately 2 weeks after it is fully charged. (Based on one 3-minute dry-shave usages per day in an ambient temperature range of 20 °C – 30 °C.) The usable days depend on the usage conditions: beard thickness, pressure applied to the skin, and use of wet shaving.
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► How to improve the shaving effect • Apply the whole system outer foil perpendicularly against the skin and shave by slowly sliding the shaver over the face against the grain of the beard. • To prevent damaging the system outer foil, do not shave with only a part of the system outer foil.
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Operation and display of the switch lock Locking the power switch Press and hold the power switch for longer than 2 seconds. • The lock mode can only be activated when the power is off. Release the power switch after about 2 seconds from when the indicator light (white) lights up.
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Cleaning • It is recommended to clean the shaver after each use. • Check that the socket cover is closed. 1. Apply a small amount of hand soap and water on the system outer foil. • Ensure the cleaning shutter is closed. 2.
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7. Store the shaver after drying it. a Remove the outer foil section, thoroughly dry the outer foil section, main body and the socket. • Leave them to dry in a shaded area, out of direct sunlight. b After the shaver has dried completely, install the outer foil section onto the main body.
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Clean the inner blades using the short brush by moving it in the direction shown in the right figure (A). • Do not move the short brush in the (B) direction. Doing so may damage the inner blades and thus affect their sharpness.
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System outer foil How to remove Press the system outer foil release buttons, and pull down the system outer foil. How to install Align with the system outer foil mark (▲), and securely attach them together until a “click” sound is heard. •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Action The power Unlock the power switch. switch cannot ► (See page 14.) be turned on. The recommended ambient temperature range for charging is 10 - 35 °C. It may take longer to charge or the battery may fail to charge properly in ►...
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Problem Action Although the shaver can be used for about 2 weeks on a full charge (based on dry shaving for 3 minutes a day), ► the number of usable days may be The operating reduced depending on how or where the time is short shaver is used (e.g., when used for wet after the...
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If problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased this product or a service center authorized by Panasonic for repair. Battery life Approximately 3 years. If the operating time is significantly shorter even after a full charge, the battery has reached the end of its life.
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• If you decide to dispose of this product but do not want to disassemble this product by yourself to remove the battery, we recommend taking this product to a Panasonic authorized service center who can remove and recycle the battery.
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• If you cannot remove the battery, please contact an authorized service center. Insert a flat-head screwdriver to damage the soldering lug of the battery Do the same for the soldering lug on the other side For environmental protection and recycling of materials This product contains a Li-ion battery.
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