Remington MB-300, MB-200 User Manual

MB-200
MB-300

Use and
Care Guide

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Beard & Mustache Trimmer

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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:

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Do not reach for a trimmer that has
fallen into water.Unplug immediately.

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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.

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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)
products 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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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.

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Always store your trimmer and
adapter in a moisture-free area.
Make sure the cord is disconnected
from the trimmer.

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Dispose of used batteries properly.
Do not incinerate. Batteries may
explode if overheated. Do not wrap
in metal or aluminum foil.Wrap in
newspaper before discarding. It is
suggested that you contact local
town/city officials to determine
proper battery redemption site(s)
in your area.

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Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,
heavy-duty,or regular batteries in a
nickel-cadmium battery charger.

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For household use only.

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Except when charging, al ways
unplug this trimmer from the electri­cal outlet immediately after using.

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Unplug this trimmer before cleaning.

WARNING

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

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Your trimmer should never be left
unattended when plugged in, except
when charging your rechargeable
trimmer.

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Close supervision is necessary when
this trimmer is used by,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 the manufacturer.

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Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.

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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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

English................................1

Spanish.............................15

French...............................29

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Product Features

Before Using Your
Trimmer

■ Beard, mustache, or sideburn hairs
should be dry.Avoid using lotions
before using your trimmer.

■ 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.

■ 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.
After first use, the MB-200/300 can
be recharged in 1 to 3 hours.

■ Use only the adapter provided with
unit.

■ Comb hairs outward so they are at
their maximum height and facing
in the same direction.

■ Clean cutter blades regularly (see
maintenance section).

■ Never use trimmer with a damaged
or broken cutter unit.

Which model is yours?

MB-200

Corded or cordless rechargeable operation.
Adapter provides AC operation for corded
use or recharges battery for cordless use.

Cordless rechargeable operation.Adapter
recharges battery only for cordless use.

MB-300

Styling comb

Cord/cordless
or rechargeable
adapter cord

Permanently lubricated
cutting blades

Soft touch “no slip ”side grips

Adapter
Socket

ON/OFF
Switch

9 Position “Zoom”Wheel

Pop-up miniature

detail trimmer
(MB-300 only)

Removable trimmer

guard attachment

Cleaning
brush

LED charging indicator

Length position indicator

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Charging/Recharging

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 electric wall outlet.The
charging indicator will glow green, indicating
unit is charging.A full charge will take
approx.14-16 hours.

■

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.

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Charge the trimmer at temperatures
between 40 – 90°F,to avoid adversely
affecting battery life.

■

In order to preserve the life of the batteries,
they should be fully discharged every six
months and then fully charged for 24 hours.

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Nickel-Cadmium batteries included (see
battery removal section for proper disposal
of batteries)

Corded Rechargeable
Operation (MB-200)

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 11 mm 0.43"
8 Long 14 mm 0.55"
9 18 mm 0.71"

■ To adjust,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 cutter assembly.

To remove:

■ Be sure the trimmer is in 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.

Operating Your Trimmer

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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 s witch to ON, and
begin trimming.

■ 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 (“Zoom Wheel”side) 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 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 cutting

blades facing you.

■ Start with edge of beard line.With
the cutting blades resting lightly
against your skin, use
motions towards edge of
beard line to trim it 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 the unit’s styling comb or a small

comb and hold the beard hairs in place
while trimming.

■ Holding the trimmer
hoizontally 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 horizontaly
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
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

with the Pop-Up Trimmer (MB-300)
The small size of this trimmer makes edging
and defining mustaches and cutting stray
hairs quick and easy.

■ Remove guard attachment

■ Comb hairs outward so they are at their

maximum height.

■ Open the pop-up
trimmer by sliding the
trimmer switch upward.

■ Hold trimmer perpendi­cular,as shown,
to achieve desired line
above the lip.

■ Trim any stray hairs.

Attention: Main cutter is
still operating while pop­up trimmer is in use.

■ Close trimmer by sliding
trimmer switch down.

■ Turn trimmer OFF.

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
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 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 trimmer.

■ 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.

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Cleaning & Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintaining
Your Trimmer

Your trimmer is fitted with high-quality
hardened steel or ceramic 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.

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

Miniature Trimmer (MB-300)

■ Flip the miniature trimmer up into
operating position.

■ Brush away any hair from the trimmer
blades and blow out any hairs from the
recess that holds the trimmer in its
retracted position.

Troubleshooting

The trimmer does not work when turned
on:

■ Trimmer must be charged for a full 14-16
hours.

Trimmer cutters do not move:

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

Trimmer does not hold charge:

■ Fully discharge battery by running
trimmer until it stops; then follow
recharging instructions (see section
on To Charge/Recharge).

Battery Removal

When your rechargable groomer reaches the
end of its useful life, the batteries must be
removed from the groomer and recycled or
disposed of properly in accordance with your
local and state requirements.

The following procedure should be followed
for battery removal:

1. Make sure your groomer is unplugged
from any outlets so you don’t risk an
electric shock.

2. Remove side panels/grips

3. Remove the 4 housing screws

4. Pull or gently pry the clipper halves apart,
exposing the batteries.

5. Remove batteries from the unit.

6. 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 materials. Do not short-circuit,
as this may cause burns.

The EPA-certified RBRC®Battery Recycling Seal
on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates
SPC Brands is voluntary 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

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program
provides a convienient 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-BATTERY

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for information on Ni-Cd
battery recyling and disposal bans/restriction in your
area. SPC Brands involvement in this program is
part of our commitment to preserving our environ­ment and conserving our natural resources.

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Performance Guarantee

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Full 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 any 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
repair it or elect to replace it free of
charge. Return your product and sales
receipt with your name, address and
day time phone number to: Spectrum
Brands, Inc., Attention: Consumer
Services, 601 Rayovac Drive, Madison,
WI 53711. For more information call
800-736-4648 in the US or 800-268­0425 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

■ Connecting it to incorrect current and

voltage

■ Wrapping cord around appliance

causing premature wear & breakage

■ 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
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 which
vary 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

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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.

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Questions or comments:

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

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©2005 ROVCAL, INC.

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