Remington BKT-1000, BKT-2000 User Manual

Bikini Tr i mmer

Use and Care Guide

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I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y

I N S T R U C T I O N S

When using an electrical ap p l i a n c e ,
basic precautions should always be
o b s e rv e d ,i n cluding the follow i n g .
Read all instructions before using this
ap p l i a n c e .

DA N G E R

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

■ Do not reach for an appliance that

has fallen into water. Unplug it
immediately.

■ Do not use the BKT-1000 while

bathing or in the shower.

■ Do not use the BKT-2000 while it

is plugged in.

■ Do not place or drop into water

or other liquid.

■ Do not place or store this ap p l i a n c e

where it can fall or be pulled into
a tub or sink.

■ Except when charging,always

unplug this appliance from the
electrical outlet immediately
after using.

■ Unplug this appliance before

cleaning it.

WA R N I N G

To reduce the risk of burn s ,f i re,
electric shock or injury to persons:

■ This appliance is for household
use only.

■ An appliance should never be left
unattended when it’s plugged in,
except when charging a recharge­able appliance.

■ Close supervision is necessary
when this appliance is used by,
on,or near children or invalids.

■ Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.Do not use attachments
not recommended by Remington.

■ Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.

■ Never operate this appliance if it
has a damaged cord or plug,if it is
not working properly,if it has been
dropped or damaged,or if it has
been dropped into water. If any
of these things happen,return
the appliance to a Remington
authorized service center for
examination and repair.

■ Never drop or insert any object into
any of the appliance’s openings.

■ Do not use outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are
being used,or where oxygen is
being administered.

■ Never operate the appliance with
the air openings blocked or while
on a soft surface,such as a bed or
couch,where the air openings may
be blocked.Keep the air openings
free of lint,hair,and
the like.

■ Do not plug or unplug this appli­ance when your hands are wet.

■ Do not use an extension cord or
a voltage converter with this
appliance.

■ Always attach the plug to the
appliance,then to the outlet. To
disconnect,turn all controls to
OFF, then remove plug from out­let.Detach removable power
cords from appliances for storage.

■ Do not use this appliance with
damaged or broken cutters,as
injury may occur.

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Contents

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Product Features

Trim & Shape

Congratulations on your purchase of a premium Reminton® bikini trimmer—your solution for
easy,irritation-free personal grooming.

TM

Bikini Tr i m m e r

Which Model Is Yo u r s ?

Power system

BKT-2000 R e c h a r g e a b l e X X
BKT-1000 B at t e ry

(A)
(B)
(C)

(D)

(E)

Washable

We t / D ry

(F)

(G)

(A) Bikini trimmer

(B) Length position indicator

(C) 5-position Thumb Wheel
(D) ON/OFF switch

(E) Charging indicator (BKT-2000 only)

(F) Trimmer comb attachment
(G) Cutter assembly
(H) Battery compartment (BKT-1000 only)
(I) Charging adapter (BKT-2000 only)
(J) Cleaning brush

(K) Mesh pouch with zipper

(I)

(H)

(J)

(K)

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How to Use

Charging (BKT-2000 only)

Before using the BKT-2000 for the first
time,put it on charge for 14-16 hours.

■ Use only the charging adapter supplied
with the unit.

■ Charging should be done at tempera­tures between 40° and 95°F,or it could
decrease the battery’s life.

■ Make sure the unit is turned off.

■ Connect the cord to the unit,then plug

the charging adapter into the electrical
outlet.A charging indicator will light up.

■ Your unit cannot be overcharged,so you
can leave it plugged in and charging
between uses.But if the unit is not
going to be used for an extended period
of time (2-3 months) unplug it and fully
recharge when you want to use it again.

■ To preserve the life of the batteries,let
them run out every 6 months,then
recharge them for 24 hours.

■ The BKT-2000 cannot be turned on
while it is charging.Do not attempt to
operate trimmer when it is plugged into
the charging adapter.

? If the BKT-2000 doesn’t turn on:

It may simply need charging.The trimmer
needs to be charged for 14-16 hours
before first use.If charging doesn’t solve
the problem,contact an authorized
Remington Service Center about battery
replacement.

? If the BKT-2000 does not hold a

charge:

Fully discharge the trimmer by running it
until it stops.Then follow the recharging
instructions above.If the time between
recharging cycles does not increase, the
battery may need replacing.Contact an
authorized Remington Service Center.

Batteries (BKT-1000 only)

Your BKT-1000 runs on 2 AAA ALKALINE
batteries.

Inserting the batteries

■ Be sure the trimmer is off.

■ You can find the battery compartment

on the opposite side of the trimmer from
the Thumb Wheel.

■ Open the battery compartment by
pressing its tab in toward the door and
lifting the door up.

■ Insert the batteries so that the (+) and
(-) marks on the batteries face the same
marks inside the battery compartment.
Trimmer will not operate if batteries are
inserted incorrectly.

■ Replace the battery cover by inserting
the end opposite the tab and then
pressing the tab until it clicks into place.
The battery cover only fits one way.If it
does not go on correctly, turn it around.

Battery cautions

■ Use of non-alkaline batteries will hurt
the unit’s operating performance.

■ Batteries should not be left in the unit if
the unit is not in use for long periods.

■ To prevent battery corrosion,the unit
should be kept in a dry environment.

■ Dead batteries should be removed
immediately and disposed of properly.

■ Do not use recharged batteries with
this appliance.The lower voltage in
recharged batteries impairs the
performance of the cutting unit.

? If the BKT-1000 doesn’t turn on:

■ The batteries may be improperly installed.

The trimmer will not operate
batteries are positioned correctly.

■ The batteries may be depleted.Replace

them with 2 new AAA alkaline batteries.

unless the

Adjusting the Trim Length

The trimmer comb can be adjusted to give
you 5 different trim lengths,simply by turn­ing the Thumb Wheel to the desired setting.
Turn the Thumb Wheel clockwise for shorter
length,counter-clockwise for longer length.
The wheel will click into place as it reaches
each setting,and the setting number will
appear on the Length Position Indicator.
Here’s what the length settings mean:

Setting Hair Length

1 1/8"
2 3/16"
3 1/4"
4 5/16"
5 1/2 "

! Trimmer comb must be attached to the

trimmer in order to use the hair length
selector.

Edging and shaping

Remove the adjustable trimmer comb
attachment if you are defining hairline
edges for shaping.

Removing the trimmer comb

■ Be sure trimmer
is off.The
trimmer comb
may be on any
setting.

■ Hold the trimmer
in one hand with
your thumb
firmly on the
Thumb Wheel to keep it from turning.

■ With your other hand,gently pull the
trimmer comb attachment off the trimmer.

Replacing the trimmer comb

■ Be sure trimmer is off.The trimmer
comb may be on any setting.

■ Hold the trimmer in one hand with your
thumb firmly on the Thumb Wheel to
keep it from turning.

■ With your other hand,slide the comb
over the top of the trimmer until it clicks
into place.

!The trimmer comb attachment only fits

one way.If it does not go on correctly, turn
it around and try again.

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Usage Tips

Cleaning and Maintenance

Before Using Your Tr i m m e r

BKT-2000

■ Charge the unit for 14 hours before
first use.

■ Unplug the charging adapter from the

trimmer before using.

■ The BKT-2000 is a wet/dry trimmer, so
feel free to use it in the shower.

BKT-1000

■ Install 2 AAA alkaline batteries (See
"Inserting the batteries" above.)

■ The BKT-1000 is for dry use only.Avoid
using lotions before trimming.

Tr i m m i n g

■ Use the Thumb Wheel to set the trimmer
comb to the desired length setting.It’s a
good idea to begin trimming at one of
the longest settings (4 or 5) to avoid
accidentally trimming hair too short.As
you become familiar with the settings,
you can then select your desired length
setting.

■ Turn the unit on.

■ Place the flat top of the trimmer comb

against the skin.

■ Slowly slide the trimmer through hair.
Repeat from different directions as
necessary.

■ If hair builds up in the trimmer comb
during the trimming process,shut the
unit off,pull off the adjustable trimmer
comb and brush it off.

■ For an even closer look and precise
shaping,remove the adjustable trimmer
comb and trim the hairs along the outer
edge.

■ When you are finished,turn the trimmer
off, clean it,and return it to its storage
pouch.

! Never use trimmer with damaged or

broken cutter units.

? If the cutters do not move:

The cutting unit may be dirty and
clogged.Clean and lubricate the unit as
described on the next page.

Clean Your Groomer

R e g u l a r l y

Clean your trimmer regularly to ensure that
the unit’s operating life is not prematurely
shortened.

Weekly

■ Turn trimmer off.

■ Remove the adjustable trimmer comb

attachment.(See
"Removing the
trimmer comb"
in the "How to
Use" section
above.)

■ Push upward on
the cutter teeth
to pop off the
cutter assembly.

■ Shake or blow
out any accumulated hairs.

■ If you have the BKT-2000,you may
also rinse it under running water.

Cleaning cautions:

■ Do not use water on any part of the
BKT-1000.It is not water-tight.

■ Only the adjustable trimmer comb and
cutter assembly may be removed from
the trimmers for cleaning.

■ Cleaning should only be done with a
soft brush,such as the brush supplied
with the units.

■ Do not use harsh or corrosive cleaners
on the units or their cutters.

■ Do not apply pressure or hard objects
to cutters.

■ Do not disassemble cutter set.

Oiling the Blades

Your trimmer is fitted with high-quality
stainless steel cutting blades,which
will remain permanently lubricated in a
dry environment. Your BKT-1000 will
never need oiling.

If you use your BKT-2000 in the show­er or rinse it under running water,you
will periodically need to add a drop of
oil to the cutting blades to keep them
operating at peak performance.Simply
remove the adjustable trimmer comb
and place a drop of oil on the teeth of
the cutter assembly.

Oil cautions

■ Use only the light-grade oil supplied
or a suitable alternative like sewing
machine oil—these oils will not

evaporate and will not slow down

the blades.

■ Do not use hair oil,grease,or any
oil mixed with kerosene or solvent,
as the solvent will evaporate and
leave the thick oil,slowing the

blades.

Storage

■ Always store this appliance and

cord in a moisture-free area.
Do not store it in temperatures
exceeding 140°F (60°C).

■ Do not wrap the cord around the
appliance.

■ This appliance has no user service­able parts. For any other servicing

contact an authorized Remington

Service Center.

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Disposal

Warranty

Battery Removal

(BKT-2000 only)
When your trimmer
reaches the end of its
useful life,the batteries
must be removed and
recycled or disposed of properly in
accordance with your state and local
r e q u i r e m e n t s .

How to Remove Battery:

1. To avoid a possible electric shock,

unplug cord from electrical outlet and
trimmer.

2. Remove the trimmer comb attachment
as described in the “ H ow to Use” s e c t i o n .

3. Use a small Phillips head screwdriver to
remove the screws from the trimmer’s
back cover.

4. Pull or gently pry the
trimmer halves ap a r t ,
e x p o s i n g

the battery

compartment.

5. Separate the battery
compartment from the motor housing.

6. Lift or pry the batteries out.

7. Cut the wires on both ends of each

battery and remove them.

CAUTION:DO NOT PUT IN FIRE OR MUTI­LATE YOUR BATTERIES WHEN DISPOSING
AS THEY MAY BURST OR RELEASE TOXIC
MATERIALS.DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT AS IT
MAY CAUSE BURNS.DISPOSE PROPERLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL AND
STATE REQUIREMENTS.

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The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates Remington
Products Company,L.L.C.is voluntarily
participating in an industry program to
collect and recycle these batteries at the
end of their useful life,when taken out of
service in the United States or Canada.
The RBRC®program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries
into the trash or the municipal waste
stream,which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYSMfor infor­mation on Ni-Cd battery recycling and
disposal bans/restriction in your area.
Remington Products Company, L.L.C.’s
involvement in this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our environment
and conserving our natural resources.

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