Remington MB-100, MB-70 User Manual
Use & Care Guide
Beard & Mustache Trimmer
Use & Care Manual
®
Thank you for purchasing a Titanium
VacuumTrim™Beard and Mustache
Trimmer from Remington
®
Inside you will find tips on using and
caring for your trimmer to help you
look your best.
™
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
■
Never operate this trimmer if it has a damaged
cord or if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into
water. Return the trimmer to a service center
for examination and repair.
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Never drop or insert any object besides hair into
any of the trimmer’s openings.
■
Do not operate the trimmer with the collection
chamber removed.
■
Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
■
Do not use this trimmer with a damaged or
broken cutting unit, as facial injury may occur.
■
Always attach plug to trimmer, then adapter to
outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF,
then remove adapter from outlet, then detach
power cord from the trimmer for storage.
■
Always store your trimmer and adapter in a
moisture-free area. Make sure the cord is
disconnected from the trimmer.
■
Dispose of used batteries properly. Do not
incinerate.
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For household use only.
When using your Beard & Mustache Trimmer, basic
precautions should always be observed, including
the following. Read all instructions before using
this trimmer.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
■
Do not reach for a trimmer that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
■
Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
■
Do not place or store trimmer where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place
in or drop into water or other liquid.
■
Except when charging, always unplug
this trimmer from the electrical outlet
immediately after using.
■
Unplug this trimmer before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury:
■
Your trimmer should never be left unattended
when plugged in, except when charging your
rechargeable trimmer.
■
Close supervision is necessary when this trimmer is used by, on, or near children or invalids.
■
Use this trimmer only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
■
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Models:
MB-70
MB-100
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Your New Trimmer
Before Using Your Trimmer
■Beard, mustache, or sideburn hairs should
be dry. Avoid using lotions before using your
trimmer.
■Use only the adapter provided with the unit.
■Comb hairs outward so they are at their
maximum height and facing in the same direction.
■Never use trimmer with a damaged or broken cutter unit.
■For first-time use, or if the trimmer has not
been used for a long period of time, you will
need to charge the batteries for 14-16 hours to
enjoy the full capacity of cordless operation.
■Be certain trimmer guard is at the desired
setting. When first using,you may want to
begin on a higher setting (#9-longest hair) to
prevent trimming off too much hair initially.
■Clean cutter blades regularly (see
Maintenance section).
■For best results remove 1/4 inch maximum
beard length per setting.
For assistance or help, call our
customer service at 800-736-4648.
Product Features
ON/OFF
Switch
Hair removal
drawer
Exhaust screen
9 Position
Zoom
Wheel
Permanently
lubricated
cutting blades
Swivel blade
(inside)
Swivel release &
Lock button
(under trimmer
guard attachment)
Vacuum
intake
Length
Position
Indicator
Adapter
Socket
(MB-70
MB-100)
LED
Indicators
Removable
Trimmer
Guard
Attachment
Which model is yours?
MB-100
Corded/cordless
MB-70
Cordless rechargeable
VacuumTrim™ Features
Your VacuumTrimTMhas been designed with several advanced
features to help you get perfect results every time you trim,
without the mess. Your VacuumTrim
TM
may also be used to
neatly trim the neckline, sideburns, and around the ears and
eyebrows.
Titanium-coated blades are precision-ground stainless
steel, made to maintain their shape and sharpness for
extended periods.
The vacuum system captures
virtually all the facial hair as it
is cut. The hairs are vacuumed
into an easy-to-empty hair
collection drawer at the base
of the trimmer. Most hairs
that may fall into your sink or
onto your countertop can also
be vacuumed up by the trimmer.We recommend emptying
the hair collection drawer after each use. To remove it, gently squeeze the sides and slide it straight out.
Hair removal drawer
A 9-position Zoom Wheel provides the greatest choice of
cutting lengths for a consistent
trim every time. Adjust the
trimming length by rotating
the Zoom Wheel to the desired
position number. Refer to the
chart at right for the position
number of your desired
beard length.
Dual-blade system enables
you to quickly change from a
standard-width blade for full
grooming to a narrow-width
blade for detail trimming
around a mustache or goatee,
defining the beard line and
clipping any stray single
whiskers that may have been
missed. With the trimming
guide attachment removed, depress the head rotation button to rotate and position the desired blade over vacuum
intake port. Be sure the head is locked into position before
trimming.
9-position Zoom Wheel
Dual-blade system
Charging/Recharging
(MB-70, MB-100)
To recharge these models,use only the charging adapter provided.
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Turn the trimmer OFF. Insert the adapter plug into the bottom
of the trimmer,then plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.
The charging indicator will glow green, indicating the unit is
charging. A full charge will take approx.14-16 hours.
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Your trimmer cannot be overcharged.You may leave it
plugged in between uses. However, if the trimmer is not going to
be used for an extended period (2 weeks), unplug the unit and
recharge when resuming use.
Corded Rechargeable Operation
(MB-100 only)
The MB-100 may be used with the cord plugged in or
unplugged.
(MB-70 only)
The MB-70 is designed for cordless operation only.
Plugging in the adapter cord will not provide power to the
trimmer, but only recharge the batteries.
Hair Length Selector and Removable
Trimmer Guard Attachment
NOTE: Trimmer guard must be attached to the trimmer
in order to use the hair length selector.
The hair length
selector and trimmer guard attachment ensures precise
trimming and has nine adjustable positions:
Setting Beard Style Length
1 Stubble look 1.5 mm - 0.06"
2 2.5 mm - 0.1"
3 Short 4 mm - 0.16"
4 5.5 mm - 0.22"
5 Medium 7 mm - 0.28"
6 9 mm - 0.35"
7 1 1 mm - 0.43"
8 Long 14 mm - 0.55"
9 1 8 mm - 0.71"
Operating Your Trimmer
■ Roll the “Zoom Wheel” toward the top of the trimmer to
adjust for longer length, and toward the bottom of the trimmer
for shorter length. The wheel will click into one of nine positions.
■ Begin trimming at one of the longest settings (#8 or #9) to
avoid accidentally trimming hair too short. As you become
familiar with the settings, you can then select your desired length setting.
Trimmer Guard Attachment
Remove trimmer guard attachment if you are defining hairline edges such as
sideburns, trimming the nape of your neck, trimming your beard line on front of
neck, or if you want to clean the cutter assembly.
To remove:
■ Be sure the trimmer is in the OFF position.
■ While holding trimmer in one hand and holding the
“Zoom Wheel” to prevent it from turning, gently pull the trimmer guard attachment away from the trimmer.The guard
can be removed and replaced on any setting.
To replace:
■ Be certain trimmer is in OFF position.
■ While holding the trimmer in one hand, and holding the “Zoom Wheel”
to prevent it from turning, slide the guard over the top of the trimmer until
it clicks into position.
NOTE: The trimmer guard attachment can only be placed on the trimmer
one way; if it does not fit properly, remove and reverse it.
Trimming Beards
■ Before you begin, comb your hair in the direction that it grows so that
the hairs are at their maximum height and facing in the same direction.
■ Determine how much hair you want to cut and position the hair
length selector accordingly. Remember, until you are familiar with using the
trimmer, it’s always better to select a longer hair setting initially in order not
to trim too much hair.
■ Turn the unit’s power switch to ON, and begin trimming.
■ When finished trimming, turn the unit’s power switch to OFF.
To Trim the Beard’s Hair Length
■ Put trimmer guard attachment on.
■ Turn the trimmer so the front of the cutting unit is
facing away from you.
■ Start trimming under your chin and, following
your jawbone line, work toward your ear and upper
beard line using an upward motion. Allow the trimmer guard attachment to follow the contours of your
face. You may trim either against or with the direction
of beard growth, whichever you prefer.
To Define the Beard Line
■ Remove trimmer guard attachment.
■ Hold trimmer vertically with trimmer
cutting blades facing you.
■ Start with the edge of your beard line, and with
the cutting blades resting lightly against your skin,
use motions toward the edge of beard line to trim
the beard line to desired location.
To Thin and Taper the Beard
■ Remove trimmer guard attachment.
■ Use the unit’s styling comb or another small
comb to comb and hold the beard hairs in place
while trimming.
■ Holding the trimmer horizontally with the
cutting unit facing away from you, move the
trimmer along the length of the comb.
Creating the “Stubble Look”
■ Trimmer guard attachment should be
on and set to position 1 (1.5 mm) or 2 (2.5
mm).
■ Hold trimmer horizontally with the cutting
unit facing either up or down.
■ Trim hairs using an upward or downward
motion, against or with the direction of hair
growth, whichever you prefer.
■ For an even closer “stubble look,” remove
the trimmer guard attachment and repeat
the previous two steps. Be careful not to remove
too much hair, creating a “blotchy” look.
Detail Trimming
The small size of this trimmer makes edging
and defining mustaches and cutting stray
hairs quick and easy.
■ Comb hairs outward so they are at their
maximum height.
■ Remove trimmer guard attachment.
■ Depress swivel blade release button.
■ Rotate swivel head 180oto select narrow width trimmer blade.
■ Release swivel blade button to lock in place.
■ Turn the unit’s power switch to ON, and begin trimming.
NOTE: Main cutter is still operating while
narrow width trimmer is in use.
■ Close trimmer by sliding trimmer switch down.
■ Turn trimmer OFF.
To Trim Mustache
■ Place a finger on upper lip to extend hair away
from skin.
■ Trim hairs using an upward motion.
■ After achieving desired length, use a downward
motion to blend mustache hairs.
NOTE: Use slow and light pressure. Too much
pressure may trim off more hair than desired.
■ Turn trimmer OFF.
To Trim Sideburns
■ Comb sideburns following the direction of your hair growth.
■ Be certain trimmer guard attachment is on.
■ Hold trimmer vertically with front of trimmer facing you.
■ Trim sideburns using a downward motion.
■ Turn trimmer OFF.
Trimming the Nape of Your Neck
■ You will need a hand mirror for this operation if performing it alone.
The mirror is not necessary if trimming is performed by a second
person.
■ Remove the trimmer guard attachment.
■ Use your fingers to lift the hair at the base of you
head up off the neck. Your index finger should be covering the roots of the hairs you are lifting to prevent
accidental removal by trimmer.
■ Using your other hand, hold the trimming edge
horizontally against the base of your neck with the
cutting unit facing up, and move the trimmer along the length of the neck
until the unit touches your finger covering the hair roots at the base of your
head. Repeat this procedure for the entire area of the neck. Be sure to move
the unit slowly when performing this operation and to keep the hair roots at
the base of your head out of the way of the trimmer.
■ Use the hand mirror to inspect the results of the operation and ensure all
hairs along the nape of the neck have been trimmed.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintaining
Your Trimmer
Your trimmer is fitted with high-quality Titanium-coated cutting blades that are permanently lubricated. Cleaning should
only be done with a soft brush, such as the brush supplied
with the unit.
Clean your trimmer regularly to ensure that the
unit’s operating life is not prematurely shortened.
■ Unplug adapter from wall outlet.
■ Do not apply pressure or hard objects to the cutters.
■ Do not use liquid cleaners on the cutters or harsh or
corrosive chemicals on the unit’s main body.
Weekly
Trimmer should always be shut off. Remove trimmer
guard attachment from trimmer. Shake or blow out any
accumulated hairs.
Maintain trimmer
Blow out any loose hair that has accumulated. Brush out any remaining hair from
the cutter teeth with the brush provided.
Do not rinse the cutter assembly under
water or use cleaning fluids, which could
remove the lubrication.
Battery Removal
When your rechargeable Beard & Mustache Trimmer
reaches the end of its useful life, the batteries must
be removed from the shaver and recycled or
disposed of properly in accordance with your local
and state requirements.
The following procedure should be followed for battery removal:
■ Make sure your trimmer is unplugged from any
outlets so you don’t risk an electric shock.
■ Remove the trimmer guard as instructed in the
section Removing Trimmer Guard Attachment.
■ Remove the hair collection drawer.
■ Using a small Phillips head screwdriver remove the four
screws at the base.
■ Remove base cover, exhaust screens and exhaust fan.
■ Remove the front panel below the Zoom Wheel by pry-
ing off with a small screwdriver.
■ Using a small Phillips head screwdriver remove 3
screws, 1 above the power inlet and 2 at the top location.
■ Pull or gently pry the trimmer halves apart.
■ Remove 6 screws holding the motor bracket to the housing, 4 on the
top side and 2 at the lower fan position.
■ Separate the motor and battery housing and remove the batteries.
■ Twist batteries to break wires. Wires may also be cut.
CAUTION: THESE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Do not burn or mutilate, as they may burst or release toxic materi-
als. Do not short-circuit, as this may cause burns.
Troubleshooting
If trimmer does not work when turned on
Contact an authorized Remington Service Center regarding
battery replacement.
If trimmer cutters do not move
The cutting unit may be dirty and clogged. Clean the unit as directed
in Cleaning & Maintenance section.
If trimmer does not hold charge
Fully discharge battery by running trimmer until it stops; then follow
recharging instructions (see section on To Charge/Recharge). If time between
recharging cycles does not increase, the battery may need replacing.
Contact an authorized Remington Service Center.
You need help…
service information or locations:
Call 800-736-4648 for the authorized Remington Service Center
closest to you.
If the trimmer requires charging, but the charger light does not glow when
the charging adapter is connected, the batteries may have been severely
discharged or not recharged for a long period of time. Connect the charger
to the trimmer and plug the charger into a 120 VAC outlet.After three minutes, turn ON/OFF switch on, then off. Continue to charge the trimmer for 24
hours.
Ni-Cd
CONTAINS NICKEL-
CADMIUM BATTERY.
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Remington®Money-Back Offer
You have just bought one of the finest
trimmers available today. If for any reason
within 30 days of purchase you are not
satisfied with your Remington
®
Titanium
VacuumTrim™ Trimmer and would like a
refund, just return the item, together with
the sales receipt, to the retailer from whom
you purchased it. Remington will reimburse all retailers who accept trimmers
within 30 days of purchase. If you have
any questions regarding this money-back
guarantee, please call 800-736-4648 in the
United States or 888 277-6333 in Canada.
Full Two-Year Warranty
Remington warrants that your product, except as noted below,
is, on date of purchase, free from defect in material and workmanship. Remington will correct any such defect without charge
if you return the complete product either in person or by mail,
postage paid, to a Remington Company-owned Service Center
or Authorized Service Dealer within two years after the date of
purchase with the returned item.
Do not return the product to the retailer from whom the product
was purchased.
This warranty does not cover damage by accident, misuse,
abuse or by affixing an unauthorized accessory or alteration
to the product, or by connection of the product to any but the
specific current and voltage indicated in an accompanying
instruction booklet, or by any other conditions beyond our
control. REMINGTON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
IN ADDITION, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE TRIMMER
BLADE ON OUR BEARD AND MUSTACHE TRIMMERS.
For questions or comments, please write:
Remington Products Company, LLC. Remington Products (Canada) Inc.
60 Main Street 61 Amber Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604 Markham, Ontario
Attn: Customer Service Canada L3R 3J7
Attn: Consumer Affairs
Cleaning & Maintenance
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO YEARS FROM DATE OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state. Some states do not
allow the exclusion limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so that
the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
No responsibility, obligation, or liability is assumed for the
installation or maintenance of this product. Warranty service must
be performed by a Remington Company-owned Service Center or
Authorized Service Dealer and damage or loss of any kind resulting
from servicing by any other person is not covered under warranty.
U.S. Warranty Service
In the United States, service is provided
by our Company-owned Service Centers
and over 300 Authorized Service Dealers.
For the address of your nearest Authorized
Service Dealer, please consult the Yellow
Pages under “Shaver - Electric - Repair.”
If you wish, you may mail the product, postpaid, to Remington Products Company
L.L.C., 60 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT
06604, Attention: Service Department.
International Warranty Service
Service under the Remington warranty can be
obtained outside the United States by
Remington-Authorized Distributors and
Service Dealers. Please consult your local
telephone directory for the nearest location.
Performance Guarantee
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 1-8008-BATTERY
SM
for 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.
Questions or Comments: Please call 800-736-4648 in
the U.S. or 888 277-6333 in Canada.
Visit us at www.remington-products.com
Remington and VacuumTrim + design are trademarks of Remington Corporation,L.L.C.
© 2003 R.P.C,L.L.C. Job #GO3-015 5/03 P/N 14664
Patents pending in U.S. Patent pending in Canada.
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60 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Remington Products (Canada) Inc.
61 Amber Street
Markham, Ontario L3R 3J7
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