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Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Introducing your Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting and charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using your toothbrush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Individual brushheads and accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cleaning recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Environmental notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 Q&A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Safety Precautions

???Please read the ??Safety Precautions?? thoroughly beforehand to ensure proper use of the product.

???The below precautions are to ensure that you use the product safely and correctly, so as to prevent injury or harm to yourself or others. This section has been divided into two categories ??Warnings?? and ??Precautions?? to clearly indicate the severity of the harm or damage that may potentially arise from misuse of this product.

Each precaution contains important information relating to your safety, so please make sure you follow them.

Examples of Graphic Indicators

Symbol highlights Warning or Precautions. Specific precautions are pictured inside the symbol. For example, the symbol on the left represents precaution to be taken to avoid electrocution.

Symbol indicates a forbidden action. Forbidden actions are pictured inside or near the symbol. For example, the symbol on the left alerts that disassembly is forbidden.

Symbol indicates certain recommended actions. Specific information is pictured inside the symbol. For example, the symbol on the left indicates that the product should be unplugged from the power socket in a certain manner.

Warnings

???Individuals other than certified repair technicians should not disassemble or attempt to repair the product. Please do not attempt to modify the product yourself. This could lead to fire, electrocution, or injury. For repairs, please speak with a

representative from the purchase location or with the Customer Service Center.

???Please assure that the product is unplugged during product maintenance. In addition, please do not insert or remove the plug

from the power socket with wet hands, since this could lead to electrocution or injury.

Precautions

???When removing the plug from the power socket, please pull the plug and avoid pulling directly on the power cord. This will protect against electrocution or a short circuit, which can lead to the outbreak of fire.

???Please check that the toothbrush is not shaky or damaged before use, since this could harm your gums or lips.

???Please do not use the product if the power cord or plug is damaged or if the plug does not securely fit into the power socket. This will protect against electrocution or a short circuit, which can lead to the outbreak of fire.

???Please do not damage, break, convert, forcibly bend, stretch, twist or bundle together the power cord. In addition, placing a heavy object on the cord, lodging the cord between objects, or converting the power cord could cause damage to the cord.

A damaged cord could lead to fire or electrocution.

???Please do not use with a current outside the range

AC 100-120V. Such action could lead to fire or electrocution.

???Please do not press firmly on the brushhead. This could damage your gums or lips.

???Please do not immerse or pour water on the charging station.

Such action could lead to a short circuit or electrocution.

After reviewing the above, please assure that this document is easily accessible to those using the product.

Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 is a dentist- inspired oral care system for cleaning, healthy teeth and gums, white teeth and fresh breath.

It provides outstanding performance:

???Unique 3D sonic vibrations for ultimate cleaning: 40.000 in-and-out pulsations gently loosen plaque, 8.800 side-to-side oscillations sweep plaque away

???Compact cup shaped brushhead: Surrounds each tooth to clean deeply between and behind teeth

???Innovative accessories and brushheads to clean and polish teeth as well as freshen your tongue and mouth

???Customized Speed Control which offers a broad variety of speed levels to meet your individual brushing needs

???Premium handle design and ergonomics for greater comfort and control

If you have any questions about using the new

Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 toothbrush, please visit our web site at www.oralb.com or www.braun.co.jp.

You can also call our toll free lines:

Thank you for choosing

Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000.

Bruce Cleverly

President, Braun Oral-B

www.oralb.com / www.braun.com

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Introducing your

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hRange of brushheads and accessories

Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000

Specifications

Connecting and charging

Your toothbrush has a waterproof handle, is electrically safe and can be used in the bathroom without hesitation.

???Plug the charger base (e) into an electrical outlet and place the toothbrush handle (c) on the charger base.

???The blue charge indicator (d) flashes while the handle is being charged. If you then use your brush and place it back on the charger, the charging light will again flash to let you know it is charging.

???When the handle is fully charged, the charge indicator shines continuously. A full charge takes at least 16 hours and enables up to two weeks of regular brushing, so you can easily take your Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 on vacation.

???When the rechargeable battery is running low, your tooth- brush will slow down, then stop.

???For everyday use, the toothbrush handle can be stored on the charger base to maintain it at full power. Overcharging is impossible.

???To maintain the maximum capacity of the rechargeable battery, unplug the charger base and fully discharge the handle by regular use at least every 6 months.

When removing the plug from the power socket, please make sure that you pull the plug and not just the power cord. Pulling just the cord could result in electrocution or a short circuit, which could lead to the outbreak of fire.

Please do not use below or above AC 100-120 V. This could lead to fire or electrocution.

???Because the charger base uses electromagnetic induction, please do not place on top of stainless steel or metallic surfaces when in use. Recharge capacity may be affected and recharging may become difficult.

???Please check that the power cord of the charger base is not damaged. If there are signs of damage, please refrain from use and contact purchase location or the local Braun Service Center.

???Rechargeable batteries may grow weaker over the time. A notable reduction in running time, even after charging, may mean that the battery has begun to deteriorate. If repairs are required (charges apply), please see your nearest sales outlet or Braun Service Center.

Please do not damage, break, convert, forcibly bend, stretch, twist or bundle together the power cord.

Individuals other than certified repair technicians should not disassemble or attempt to repair the pro- duct. Please do not attempt to modify the product yourself. This could lead to fire, electrocution, or injury.

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Using your toothbrush

Attach one of the brushheads (1 or 2) to the handle. You can use any kind of toothpaste. To avoid splashing, guide the brushhead to your teeth before switching the appliance on.

Customized Speed Control

Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 offers a variable range of speeds to best meet your individual needs. High speed is ideal for tooth and gumline cleaning. For cleaning sensitive teeth and gum tissue as well as precision use of the accessory (3), we recommend using a lower speed.

???Press the on/off button once to operate at maximum speed.

???Continue to hold the on/off button to shift from the highest speed to the Customized Speed Control mode.

???As long as you keep the on/off button pressed, the handle will continuously run through all speed levels.

???Release the on/off button to brush with your preferred speed level.

???Push the on/off button once more to turn the toothbrush off.

???If you then turn it on again you will automatically come back to the maximum speed level.

Ultimate Plaque Removal

For cleaner teeth and healthier, firmer gums, Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 gently cleans in areas where plaque bacteria can collect. It removes up to 97% of plaque from hard-to-reach areas, prevents build-up of tartar and is gentle on teeth and gums.

Brushing technique:

???Guide the brushhead slowly from tooth to tooth.

???Hold the brushhead in place for a few seconds before moving on to the next tooth.

???Brush the gums as well as the teeth, first the outsides, then the insides, finally the chewing surfaces.

???Do not press too hard or scrub, simply let the brush do all the work.

Pressure Sensor

For optimal brushing results Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 has a pressure control feature to ensure that the right degree of pressure is applied. This helps protect your gums from excessive brushing and makes your toothbrush easy to operate. If too much pressure is applied, the oscillating movement of the brushhead will continue but the pulsation will stop. In addition to feeling it, you can also hear the difference.

Professional Timer

A short stuttering sound at 30-second intervals, which you can hear and feel, reminds you to brush the four quadrants of your mouth equally for a better overall clean.

2-Minute Timer

A long stuttering sound indicates when the recommended 2-minute brushing time has been reached.

During the first few days of using the toothbrush, your gums may bleed slightly. In general, bleeding should stop after a few days. Should it persist after 2 weeks, please consult your dentist.

Individual brushheads and accessories

The Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 offers you a variety of brushheads and accessories, allowing you to select those, which best meet your individual needs. They are all designed for daily use:

1FlexiSoft??? brushhead

The FlexiSoft??? brushhead features our outstanding oscillating-pulsating action to effectively clean your teeth, clean along the gumline and in hard-to-reach areas such as behind teeth. The compact round brushhead surrounds each tooth for a thorough clean. The green FlexiSoft??? bristles bend, enabling both gentle brushing and deeper reach of the blue Interdental Tips between teeth.

2Professional White brushhead

The Professional White brushhead is specifically designed to polish and naturally whiten your teeth by removing coffee, tea and tobacco stains. It features our outstanding oscillating-pulsating head action of the FlexiSoft??? brushhead to effectively clean teeth, combined with the special polishing cup for natural brightening.

Although you can use any kind of toothpaste, a whitening paste is likely to result in optimal performance. We do not recommend using the Professional White brushhead with braces.

Apply the same brushing technique as described in the section ??Ultimate Plaque Removal?? for both brushheads.

Both brushheads feature blue INDICATOR?? bristles to help you monitor brushhead replacement. With thorough brushing, twice a day for two minutes, the blue color will fade halfway within 3 months, signaling it is time to change the brushhead.

3Tongue Freshener???

The Tongue Freshener??? freshens breath by removing odor- causing bacteria from the tongue. It can be used everyday - before or after brushing. You can also use mouthwash with the Tongue Freshener???.

Attach it to the handle, turn the appliance on and drag it across the tongue from back to front. We recommend a low speed setting for enhanced control during use. Rinse after use. Replace the Tongue Freshener??? when materials become worn.

Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 replacement brushheads and accessories are available in stores that sell Braun Oral-B products.

Cleaning recommendations

???After brushing, rinse your brushhead or accessory thoroughly under running water for several seconds with the handle switched on.

???Switch off the handle and remove the brushhead or accessory from the handle. Clean all parts separately under running water, then wipe them dry before you reassemble the brush and put the handle on the charger base.

???From time to time, also clean the charger base and the brushhead compartment with a damp cloth.

???For cleaning purposes, the brushhead compartment is removable.

Environmental notice

This product is provided with a nickel-hydride battery, which does not contain any harmful heavy metals. Nevertheless, in the interest of protecting the environment, please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at a Braun Repair Center or at approved recycling or disposing locations in accordance with local regulations.

Battery removal at the end of the product's useful life

Open the handle as shown, remove the battery and dispose of it according to local environmental regulations.

For Recycling Locations

For details, please see the Japan Battery Recycling Center homepage.

Homepage: http://www.JBRC.com

Please do not disassemble the handle except for disposal purposes. Once disassembled, repair of the handle is not possible.

Subject to change without notice.

Guarantee

We grant 1 year guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase. Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance as we may choose. This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor.

This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use, normal wear or use, especially regarding the brushheads, as well as defects that have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised persons and if original Braun parts are not used.

To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Repair Center.

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Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 Q&A

I have sensitive teeth and gums. What is the best way to brush with my Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000?

Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 is as safe as a soft manual toothbrush at all speed levels. However, it gives you the flexibility to choose your desired speed level, best meeting your individual needs.

Can children use Braun Oral-B

ProfessionalCare 8000 series?

Given the product???s enhanced plaque removal capabilities and equal safety to soft manual toothbrushes, Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 toothbrushes can be used by children. Children should use the product under parental supervision, to ensure that all teeth and other areas of the mouth are properly cleaned. Children under 12 should not use the Professional White brushhead.

I wear braces.

What is the recommended way to brush?

Gently place the brush at an angle between the brackets and gums. Using a slower speed level will help maximize the precision. The Tongue Freshener??? can be used with braces, but use of the Professional White brushhead is not recommended. For everyday cleaning, Braun Oral-B???s Ortho brushhead is specifically designed

to clean around braces and wires and can be used with the Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000.

I have bridges, crowns and fillings in my mouth. What is the best way to brush with my Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000?

Like all Braun Oral-B power toothbrushes,

Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 can be used by consumers with bridges, implants and crowns. We recommend using a slower mode for even better control.

I have recently had oral surgery. Can I use Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000?

You should always follow the instructions given by your oral surgeon or periodontist after an operation. Typically in the first few days following surgery, teeth and gums may be too sensitive for any toothbrush use. As quickly as your teeth and gums heal to permit brushing, you can proceed with using Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000.

Its slow mode of brushing speed may be beneficial. The outstanding plaque removal capability will be particularly valuable, as a clean mouth will aid the healing process.

What happens if I use the Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 Tongue

Freshener??? at a high speed instead of the recommended low speed?

The Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 accessories can be operated at high or low speeds. However, we recommend the lower speed for optimal control.

What should I do if I have comments or questions about the Braun Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000?

Please send your comments and questions to Braun???s Customer Services Center (Japan tel. 0120-13-6343, Taiwan tel. 0800-005-998).

You can also contact us through our homepage (www.oralb.com or www.braun.co.jp).