Panasonic Personal Hair Trimmer Er 327 Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Personal Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER327
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions carefully. No. 1 EN, ES (U.S.A.)Printed in Japan
Imprimé au Japon
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
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Panasonic Sales Company
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Tel: 54 88 10 00
Service • Assistance • Accessories
Dépannage • Assistance • Accessoires
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Composer 1-800-467-3405 (Au Canada, pour les resior seulement) 
						

							IndexENGLISH Page   2
ESPAÑOL Página 22
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Caution
Do not place the trimmer in locations that are subject to high humidi-
ty.
Clean the body only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or 
soapy water. Never use a corrosive cleaner such as benzine or 
bleach.
Never immerse the trimmer in water or apply to wet hair.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use on animals.
The trimmer may become warm during operation. This is normal.
Never tamper with the moving parts.
Do not disassemble the trimmer. Take it to a qualified serviceman 
when service or repair is required. Store the trimmer in a dry area, 
where it will be protected from damage.
Do not use new batteries and old batteries together.
Remove batteries from the trimmer if it is not to be used for a long 
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							Slide open
Comb
BodyTrimming height 
dial Trimmer comb 
attachment
Finishing
adjustment switch
ON/OFF Switch Trimming height
display
Battery cover
Parts NameBefore use
Parts identification
Inserting the batteries
Hair clipper 
attachment
Body without the Trimmer comb attachment or hair clipper
attachmentBody (front)
Thinning plate
Cleaning brushThinning plate
lock button
Body (back)
Accessories
BladeCleaning lever
Oil
3
Battery cover
Battery cover
Remove the battery cover.
1
3
Back
2
4
Turn the trimmer over onto its back 
(the side without the switch) and 
slide the battery cover in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
Attach the battery cover.
Hold down the cover and slide it to 
the left in the direction of the arrow.
Check the direction of the
batteries and insert.
Two “AAA” alkaline batteries will 
last approximately 3 months (under 
the assumption that the trimmer will 
be used 3 times a month, for five 
minutes per use).
Match the battery
poles with the direction
displayed
“AAA” alkaline batteries (two) 
						

							Drape a towel or cape
over the shoulders.
1
Turn the switch to [0].* The trimmer comb attachment will not 
  slide if the switch is [1].
1
Turn the 5 position dial until 
it clicks, then adjust the trim-
mer comb attachment to 
the desired length.
2
Comb the hair thorough-
ly to remove any tangles 
or knots.
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Preparations before cutting
Before use
Hair areas which can be 
trimmed
Adjusting the length of the
Trimmer Comb attachmentAfter adjusting the length, turn 
the switch to [1] and confirm the 
trimmer comb is locked in posi-
tion.(Failure to observe this may cause 
the attachment to shift, causing a 
larger portion of hair to be cut.)
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CAUTIONSide (around the ears)
Bangs
SideburnsBack of the
neck Overall
Around the neckline
and nape of the neck
The use of a styling agent (such as gel or mousse) will prevent a 
clean cut, so only use the trimmer on untreated hair.
Use on curly, long or short spiky hair may lead to unsatisfactory 
results.
How to
confirm thisCheck by pressing
the attachment lightly
against the palm of
your hand. 
						

							Before use
Attaching and removing
the Trimmer Comb attachment
RemovingTurn the switch to [0], 
confirm that the dial 
guide is set to [1] and 
then gently pull off to 
remove.AttachingTurn the switch to [0], 
confirm that the dial 
guide is set to [1] and 
then attach it to the 
body.Hold down the dial 
while attaching and 
push the attachment 
until it clicks.
RemovingTurn the switch to [0] 
and slide the attach-
ment to remove.Hold down the dial dur-
ing removal.AttachingTurn the switch to [0] 
and slide the attach-
ment to attach.Hold down the dial 
while attaching and 
push the attachment 
until it clicks.
Attaching and removing 
the Hair Clipper attachment
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							Cutting
procedure
Cutting the sides and back 
Cutting by adjusting the length
of the Trimmer Comb attachment
Cut against the
direction the hair lays
Trimming height
Secure the trimmer
comb attachment
before cutting.
The trimmer will not
cut more than the set
trimming height.The actual hair length will be longer than the set trimming height.
Do not use the trim-
mer switch side up as 
shown in the illustra-
tion on the left. This 
will result in cutting 
more than the desired 
length.
Side with
the switch
Cut from the sides and back to 
around the ear, the collar area 
and the nape of neck, adjusting 
the cutting height from 25mm 
(15/16) to 5mm (3/16).
25mm (15/16)5mm (3/16)
Make sure the sw-
itch is facing down-
wards during use.
Make sure the switch is facing downwards before 
attempting to cut.
Length of hair Setting
910
5
4
3
2
1
approximately  25 - 40 mm (15/16 - 1 9/16)
approximately  20 - 30 mm (13/16 - 1 3/16)
approximately  15 - 20 mm (9/16 - 13/16)
approximately  10 - 15 mm (3/8 - 9/16)
approximately    5 - 10 mm (3/16 - 3/8)
Having secured the trimmer comb attachment onto the body  
						

							Cutting
procedure
Cutting the sides to the back
Trimming height
25 to 20mm 
(15/16 to 13/16)
Trimming height
15 to 10mm 
(9/16 to 3/8)
Cut from25 - 20mm
(15/16 - 13/16) 
Cutting around the ears
Make sure the switch is facing downwards
and cut by moving the trimmer upwards.
Hold down
the ears with
your fingers
Make sure the switch is facing downwards
and cut by moving the trimmer upwards.
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Cutting between the sides and backCut between the already
cut sides and back bit by
bit with the use of thehair clipper attachment.
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Trimming height
10 to 5mm 
(3/8 to 3/16)
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Cutting the nape of the neckSlowly and carefully cut a little at a time.
Make sure the switch is facing downwards
and cut by moving the trimmer upwards.
Make sure the switch is facing
upwards and cut by moving the
trimmer downwards.
Bring the trimmer
gently away from
the hair to finish.Bring the trimmer
gently away from
the hair to finish.
Cut a little, and then
gently separate the
trimmer from the hair.
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							Selecting the thickness of the finish
Move the trimmer down-
wards in the direction of 
the arrows when cutting 
around the ears.
*Cutting areas with excessive hair.Having secured the hair clipper attachment Make sure the switch is facing upwards and cut by 
moving the trimmer downwards.
Overall hair cutting
Cutting
procedure
approx. 7mm (1/4)
(Finishing thickness of
   approximately 7mm)Short finishLong finish
approx. 9mm (3/8)
Finish adjustment switch
ScalpScalp
9mm
   (3/8)
7mm
   (1/4)
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(Approx. 1/4) (Approx. 3/8)
(Finishing thickness of
   approximately 9mm)
Guard
* Do not use the trimmer for the areas listed below.The guard section of the hair clipper attachment will prevent the
blade from cutting an excessive amount of hair.
Apply the comb directly
to the scalp and move it
slowly.
90º90º
Scalp
Do not move the trimmer 
against the direction in 
which the hair lays.
On short hair and hair 
with a tendency to stand 
up, such as cropped 
hair (tufting hair).
On scarce or thin areas.
On the crown.
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Scalp 
						

							Thinning the bangs
Make sure the switch is facing up-
ward and move the thinning plate 
down the hair as if combing.
Raise thethinning plate
Lower thethinning plate
Make sure the
switch is
facing upward.
Little by little comb the trimmer through the hair the tip of the fringe while continuously checking the result.
Without any attachments
Fine trimmingCutting
procedure
The mechanism of the thinning plate
Cuts only the hairs thatenter these areas.
Apply the blade directly to the skin.
The thinning plate will regulate theamount of hair reaching the blade,enabling the hair to be cut in smallportions.
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Trimming around the collar,
the nape of the neck, and
around the ears
Align the trimmer with the
line leading down from the ear
Apply the blade directly to the skin.
Cutting the fine hairs on the
back of the neck
Turn the body upside down 
and cut against the direction 
the hair lays.
Cutting around the collar, the nape ofthe neck, and around the ears
Trimming the sideburns
Body (back)
Apply
the
blade
directly
Skin
Hair
Apply thecutting blade
directly 
						

							Attaching
the blade Turn the switch to [0].
After use
Maintenance
Press the blade
*Place your other hand under the blade
to prevent it from falling.
Until there is a click.Press
1
Insert the hookInsert the blade
A
into the slot     .
B
Press the blade
B
A
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Removing
the blade
Make sure the Pop-up 
Trimmer is in the [Down] 
position.
Apply slight pressure from the back 
of the trimmer against the blade. 
The blade should gently pop-out.