Remington MB-20 User Manual

Use and Care Guide

MB-20

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

KEEP AWAY FROM WATER. DANGER

As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts are electrically live even when switch is off.

To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:

Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

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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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

Close supervision is necessary when this trimmer is used by,

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on, or near children or invalids.

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Use this trimmer only for its intended use as described in this

manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by Spectrum Brands, Inc.

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Never operate this trimmer if it is not working properly, if it

has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

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Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

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Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) prod-

ucts are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

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Do not use this trimmer with a damaged or broken cutting

unit, as facial injury may occur.

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For household use only.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

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Product Features

Permanently lubricated cutting blades

Removable trimmer guard attachment

Length switch

ON/OFF switch

Removable cleaning brush that is stored under the trimmer guard attachment

Operating Your Trimmer

Batteries

Your trimmer requires 2 “AA” alkaline batteries.

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Be sure the trimmer is turned off.

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Hold the trimmer with the bottom end slightly above the top end. Depress the two locking tabs on the front and back covers and pull the battery cover off the bottom of the unit.

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Insert batteries so that the (+) and (-) marks on the batteries face the same marks in the battery compartment.

■ Replace the battery cover by sliding it back on the end of the trimmer until it seats with an audible “click.”

NOTE: trimmer will not operate if batteries are inserted incorrectly.

NOTE: Battery cover only fits one way. If the cover does not go on correctly, turn it around.

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 six adjustable positions:

Setting Beard Style Length

1 Shave Look 0 mm 0" 2 2.5 mm 0.1" 3 Short 5 mm 0.2" 4 7.5 mm 0.3" 5 Medium 10.0 mm 0.4" 6 Long 12.5 mm 0.5"

■ To adjust, slide the button toward the top

of the trimmer to adjust for longer length, and toward the bottom of the trimmer for shorter length.The button will click into one of six positions.

■ Begin trimming at the longest settings (#6 to avoid acci

dentally 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 cutter assembly.

To remove:

■ Be sure the trimmer is in OFF position.

■ While holding trimmer in one hand, 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, 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.

How To Use

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.

■ Beard, mustache, or sideburn hairs should be dry. Avoid

using lotions before using your trimmer.

■ When finished trimming, turn the unit’s power switch

to OFF.

To Trim the Beard’s Hair Length

■ Trimmer guard attachment is on.

■ Turn the trimmer so the front of the cutting unit is facing

away from you.

■ Start trimming under your chin and, following your jaw bone line, work toward your ear and upper beard line using an upward motion. Allow the hair length selector attachment to follow the contours of your face. You may trim either against or with the direction of beard growth, whichever is preferred.

To Define the Beard Line

■ Remove trimmer guard attachment.

■ Hold trimmer vertically with trimmer cutting blades facing

you.

■ Start with edge of beard line, and with the cutting

blades

resting lightly against your skin, use motions towards edge of beard line to trim the beard line to desired location in facial area and away from beard in neck area.

To Thin and Taper the Beard

■ Trimmer guard attachment is off.

■ Use a 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 (0 mm) or 2 (2.5 mm).

■ Hold trimmer horizontally with the cutting unit fac ing either up or down.

■ Trim hairs using an upward or downward motion against or with the direction of hair growth, whichever is preferred.

■ For an even closer “stubble look,” remove the hair length selector attachment and repeat the previous two steps. However, caution must be taken not to remove too much hair, creating a “blotchy” look.

To Trim Mustache and Sideburns

Without trimmer guard attachment

■ Remove trimmer guard attachment.

■ Place a finger on upper lip only to lift hair up, 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

■ Be certain trimmer guard attachment is ON.

■ Hold trimmer vertically with front of rimmer 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 hair length selector attachment.

■ Use your fingers to lift the hair at the base of your head up

off the neck. Your index finger should be covering the roots of the hairs you are lifting to prevent accidental removal by t rimmer.

■ Using your other hand, hold the trimmer horizontally to 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.

of your hair growth.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Trimmer

Your trimmer is fitted with high-quality hardened steel blades that are permanently lubricated. Cleaning should only be done

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

■ Do not apply pressure or hard objects to the cutters.

■ Do not use liquid cleaners on the cutters or harsh or corro

sive 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.

Main trimmer

1. Flip the blades open by pushing upward on the cutter teeth.

The cutter assembly will swing up and the underside of the cutter assembly will be accessible.

2. Blow out any loose hair that has accumulated. Brush out any remaining hair from the cutter teeth and hair pocket with the brush provided. To access brush, remove trimmer guard attachment. Slide brush upward.

■ Do not rinse the cutter assembly under water or use cleaning fluids, which could remove the lubrication

Troubleshooting

The trimmer does not work when turned on:

■ Be certain batteries have been properly installed. Trimmer will not operate unless batteries are correctly positioned.

■ If battery power has been depleted, replace with 2 “AA” alkaline batteries (see Battery section).

Trimmer cutters do not move:

■ The cutting unit may be dirty and clogged. Clean the unit as directed in the Cleaning & Maintenance section.

NOTE: This appliance does not contain any user-serviceable parts.

Performance Guarantee

Limited Two-Year Warranty

Spectrum Brands, Inc. is a global consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands, including Remington -branded electric shavers. Spectrum Brands, Inc. warrants this product against an y defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a two-year period from the original date of consumer purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident or misuse.

If the product should become defective within the warranty period, we will replace it free of charge. Return your product and sales receipt with your name, address and day time phone number to: Remington Returns Center, 507 Stokely Dr., P.O. Box 1, Deforest, WI 53532. For more information call 800-736-

4648 in the US or 800-268-0425 in Canada.

KEEP ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.

This warranty does not cover products damaged by the following:

■ Accident, misuse, abuse or alteration of the product

■ Servicing by unauthorized persons

■ Use with unauthorized accessories

■ Any other conditions beyond our control

No responsibility, obligation, or liability is assumed for the installation or maintenance of this product.

SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC. SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IM PLIED 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 which var y from state to state or province to province. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special or consequential damages.

Spectrum Brands, Inc. Money-back Offer

If within 30 days after you have purchased your Remington® branded product, you are not satisfied and would like a refund, return it with the sales slip indicating purchase price and date of purchase to the retailer from whom it was purchased. Spectrum Brands, Inc. will reimburse all retailers who accept the product within 30 days from the date of purchase. If you have any questions concerning the money-back guarantee, please call 800-736-4648 in the US or 800-268-0425 in Canada.

Questions or comments:

Call 800-736-4648 in the US or 800-268-0425 in Canada. or visit www.RemingtonProducts.com

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Dist. by: Spectrum Brands Canada, Inc. Mississauga, ON L5L 0A1

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