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• Do not touch the edge (metal part)

of the inner blade.
Failure to observe this may lead to
hand injuries.

• Wash the shaver in tap water. Do

not use salt water or boiling water.
Also, do not use cleaning products
that are designed for toilets, bath-
rooms or kitchen appliances. Do
not submerge the shaver for a long
time.

• Do not wipe any part of the shaver

with thinner, benzine or alcohol.
Clean it by using a cloth dampened
with soapy water.

• Do not take the housing apart as

this can affect the watertight con-
struction.

• Do not clean with water when the

shaver is connected to the power
cord.

• Keep the unit away from children.
• Keep instructions in a safe place.

This product is intended for house-
hold use only.

Airborne Acoustical
Noise: 67 (dB(A) re 1pW)

Information on Disposal
for Users of Waste
Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (private
households)

This symbol on the products and/or
accompanying documents means
that used electrical and electronic

products should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling, please take these products
to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free
of charge basis. Alternatively, in
some countries you may be able to
return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an
equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly
will help to save valuable resources
and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste
handling. Please contact your local
authority for further details of your
nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for
incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the
European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further
information.

Information on Disposal in
other Countries outside
the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this product,
please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

For environmental protec-
tion and recycling of
materials

This shaver contains Nickel-Metal
Hydride batteries.
Please make sure that the batteries
are disposed of at an officially as-
signed location, if there is one in your
country.

How to remove the built-in
rechargeable battery before
disposal of the shaver

(see fig. 11)

WARNING:
Do not attempt to replace the bat-
tery for the purpose of reusing the
shaver. This could result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.

The battery in this shaver is not
intended to be replaced by con-
sumers. However, the batter y
may be replaced at an authorized
ser vice center. The procedure
described below is intended only
for removal of the rechargeable
battery for the purpose of proper
disposal.
1. Disconnect the power cord from

the shaver when removing the
battery.

2. Remove the bottom cover screw

(a).

3. Remove the bottom cover (b).
4. Slide the side panels (c) and re-

move them.

5. Remove the housing clips (d).
6. Remove the six housing screws

(e).

7. Remove the housing (f).
8. Lift the batteries (g) and re-

move them.

Caution

• Do not charge the shaver where the

temperature is below 0°C (32°F) or
above 40°C (104°F), where it will
be exposed to direct sunlight or a
heat source, or where there is a lot
of moisture.

• Use only the included adaptor

RE7-32 to charge the ES7038/
ES7036 shaver.

• Dry the shaver completely before

charging it.

• The shaver and adaptor will be-

come slightly hot during use or
charging, however this is not a
malfunction.

• Keep the adaptor away from water

and handle it only with dry hands.

• Grip the adaptor when discon-

necting it from an AC outlet;
tugging on the power cord may
damage it.

• Store the adaptor in a dry area

where it will be protected from dam-
age.