Remington MB4020 Use And Care Manual

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.

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 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.

■ 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.

■ Keep trimmer out of extreme heat
and cold. Product must be stored
at 0º F to 120º F.

■ 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.

■ For household use only.

WARNING

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

■ Do not crush, disassemble, expose
to excessive heat or incinerate the
appliance.

■ 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 persons with
certain disabilities.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Never drop or insert any object into
any opening.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

Product Features

Before Using

Quick Release Blades

Feature Checklist

1. On/Off Switch

2. Zoom Wheel

3. Adjustable Comb

4. Power Port

5. Quick Release Button

6. Length Indicator

7. Charging Indicator

8. Goatee Blade

9. Stubble Blade (MB4040 only)

10. Beard Blade

Charging/Recharging

To recharge this trimmer, use only
the charging adapter provided.

■ Turn the trimmer off. Insert the
adapter plug into the Power Port,
then plug the adapter into an electric
wall outlet. The Charging Indicator
will illuminate, indicating unit is
charging. A full charge will take
approx. 3 – 5 hours for the MB4040.
A full charge will take approximately
20 hours for the MB4020.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Li-Ion batteries included on the
MB4040. Nickel-Metal Hydrid
batteries included on the MB4020.
(To ensure proper disposal of
the product, please refer to
the product WARNINGS in this
instruction booklet.)

Before Using Your Trimmer

■ Before using your trimmer for the
first time, charge the unit 24 hours
for optimal performance.

■ Make sure your face and facial hair
are clean and dry.

■ Double check that the Adjustable
Comb is the desired position.
Cutting length is visible in Length
Indicator.

Quick Release Blades

■ The blade assembly can be
removed to change blades or for
easy cleaning.

■ To remove blade assembly, press
the Quick Release Button and pull
blade away from trimmer body.

■ To replace blade, align the guide
rails of the blade assembly with
the slots on the trimmer body and
snap into place. Make sure blade is
secure before turning on trimmer.

■ In cordless mode, your MB4040
trimmer will run for 120+ minutes
before additional charging is
required. The MB4020 will run for
approximately 40 minutes before
additional charging is required.

Rechargeable Operation

(MB4040, MB4020)

Plugging in the adapter cord will not
provide power to the trimmer, but
only recharge the batteries.

Zoom Wheel and Removable
Adjustable Comb

NOTE: Adjustable Comb must be
attached to the trimmer in order to
use the Zoom Wheel.

The Zoom Wheel and Adjustable
Comb ensures precise trimming and
has nine adjustable positions:

Setting Beard Style Length

1 Stubble look 1.5mm 1/16"
2 2.5mm 3/32"
3 Short 4mm 5/32"
4 5.5mm 13/64"
5 Medium 7mm 17/64"
6 9mm 11/32"
7 11mm 27/64"
8 Long 14mm 35/64"
9 18mm 45/64"

Operating Your Trimmer

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MB4020, MB4040

Use and Care Guide

MB4040 (shown)

■ To adjust, roll the Zoom Wheel
toward the top of the trimmer for
a longer length, and toward the
bottom of the trimmer for a 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.

Adjustable Comb

Remove Adjustable Comb 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 Adjustable Comb away from
the trimmer. The comb
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
comb over the top of the trimmer
until it “clicks” into position.

NOTE: The Adjustable Comb 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 is always better to select
a longer hair setting initially in order
not to trim too much hair.

To Trim the Beard’s
Hair Length

■ Make sure Adjustable Comb and
Beard Blade 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 Adjustable Comb 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 Adjustable Comb.

■ 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.

■ For trimming in tight spots or small
areas attach Goatee Blade.

Creating the “Stubble Look”

■ Adjustable Comb should be on
and set to position 1 (1.5 mm) or 2
(2.5 mm) and Stubble Blade should
be attached (MB4040 only).

■ 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 is preferred.

■ For an even closer “stubble look,”
remove the Adjustable Comb and
repeat the previous two steps.

To Trim Sideburns

■ Comb sideburns following the
direction of your hair growth.

■ Be certain Adjustable Comb
attachment is on.

■ Hold trimmer vertically with front of
trimmer facing you.

■ Trim sideburns using a downward
motion.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintaining
Your Trimmer

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

■ Unplug adapter from wall outlet
and insure that your trimmer is
turned off.

■ Do not use liquid cleaners on
the cutters or harsh or corrosive
chemicals on the unit’s main body.

■ Remove Adjustable Comb. Tap or
blow out any excess hairs that
may be on the comb.

■ Use cleaning brush to brush away
excess hair clippings from trimmer
blade.

■ The removable blades can be
rinsed under water (Do Not rinse
the main Trimmer Body). Rinse
blade under warm running water
for several seconds, making sure
hair debris is removed from blade.
Dry any excess water that may
be on blade before reattaching.
See "Quick Release Blades" for
information on detaching and
reattaching blade assembly.
Do not rinse the trimmer body
under water.

■ If blade is rinsed, it is
recommended to add 1 or 2 drops
of sewing machine oil to the blade.

Troubleshooting

The trimmer does not work when
turned on:

■ Trimmer must be charged for a
full 24 hours initially.

Trimmer cutters do not move:

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

Trimmer does not hold charge:

■ Fully discharge battery by running
trimmer until it stops; then follow
recharging instructions (see section
on "Operating Your Trimmer").

Product Disposal

The MB4040 contains a lithium-ion
battery. To ensure proper disposal of
the product, please refer to the product
WARNINGS in this instruction booklet.
The MB4020 contains a nickel-metal
hybrid battery. To ensure proper
disposal of the product, please refer
to the product WARNINGS in this
instruction booklet.

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call 800-392-6544, visit
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local retailer.
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accessories, visit RemingtonProducts.
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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 Adjustable Comb
and make sure stubble blade is
attached.

■ 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.

Performance Guarantee

Limited Two-Year Warranty

Spectrum Brands, Inc. is a global
consumer products company with
a diverse portfolio of world-class
brands, including Remington­branded 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 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

■ Connecting it to incorrect current

and voltage

■ Wrapping cord around appliance
causing premature wear and
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
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 vary from state to state or province to province. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special or consequential damages.

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you are not satisfied and would like a refund, return it with the sales slip
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concerning the money-back guarantee, please call 800-736-4648 in the US or
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only if all Terms and Conditions are met.

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than 60 days after purchase of the Remington

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product at the time of purchase).

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Remington 60-Day MBG
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5. Refund does not include postage costs for the return of the product, but will
include applicable taxes paid by customer, if any.

6. No responsibility will be accepted for late, lost, stolen, misdirected or damaged
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7. Please allow 4-6 weeks to receive your refund by check.

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