Remington PG-300 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing this fine Precision

®

Pivoting Personal Groomer from Remington®.
Inside you will find tips on using and caring

for your groomer to help you look your best.

Use & Care Guide

Precision®Pivoting
Personal Groomer
Use & Care Manual

PG-300

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

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Never operate this groomer if it has a damaged
cord, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or if it has been dropped
into water. Return the groomer to a service
center for examination and repair.

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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 groomer with a damaged or
broken cutting unit, as facial injury may occur.

■

Always attach plug to groomer stand, then
adapter to outlet. To disconnect, tur n all
controls to OFF, then remove adapter from
outlet, then detach power cord from the
groomer stand for storage.

■

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

■

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, heavy­duty or regular batteries in a battery charger.

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For household use only.

When using your personal groomer, basic
precautions should always be observed, including
the following. Read all instructions before using
this groomer.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

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Do not place or store groomer 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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Except when charging, always unplug this
groomer from the electrical outlet immediately
after using.

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Unplug this groomer before cleaning.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of bur ns, fire,electric shock or injury:

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

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

■

Use this groomer only for its intended use as
described in this manual. For example, do not
use the MiniScreen shaver attachment on your
scalp. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer.

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TO TRIM EDGE OF MUSTACHE

■ Remove hair length a ttachment.

■ Mustache hairs should be dr y and without an y waxes or lotions before

using trimmer.

■ Use the unit’s styling comb or a small comb to comb hairs straight for
trimming.

■ Hold groomer with trimmer cutting blade facing you.

■ Trim hairs using a downward motion following the

direction of your hair growth or trim against your hair
growth, whichever is preferred.

NOTE: Since all hairs do not grow in the same direction,
you may want to try different trimming positions (i.e.,
upwards, downwards or across). Practice is best for opti­mum results.

■ After achieving desired length, use a do wnward motion to blend
mustache hairs.

NOTE: Use slow and light pressure.Too much pressure may trim off more
hair than desired.

■ Turn groomer off.

TO TRIM SIDEBURNS

■ Comb sideburns following the direction of your hair growth.

■ Be certain hair length attachment is ON.

■ Hold groomer vertically with front of groomer facing you.

■ Trim sideburns using a downward motion.

■ Turn groomer OFF.

Hair Length Attachment

The hair length attachment controls the length of the cut.There are four
positions for each attachment:

Hair Length Attachment 1 Hair Length Attachment 2

0 – Extra Close 0 – Medium
1 – Close 1 – Medium Long
2 – Short 2 – Long
3 – Medium Short 3 – Extra Long

To fasten the hair length attachment,place the front
hooks on the hair length attachment over the front of
the groomer’s trimmer head,and pivot onto backside of
the groomer’s trimmer head to lock into place.

To remove,push up on tab on back of hair

length attachment.

Charging/Recharging

Follow these simple steps:

■ Be sure groomer is turned off.Connect the adapter
cord to the charging stand and then adapter into
electric wall outlet. Charging
indicator will glow red, indicating groomer is prop­erly charging.A full charge will take approx.14-16
hours.

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

■ Only use the adapter supplied with groomer.Charging
should be done at temperatures between 40° and 95°
Fahrenheit or it could adversely affect battery life.

■ The PG-300 is designed only for cordless operation.

■ Your PG-300 personal groomer comes with (NiMH) Nickel

Metal Hydride environmentally safe batteries.

Trimming Beards or Mustaches

■ 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.

■ Before you begin, make sure that the wide trimmer blade is
in the up position. If the narrow,nose and ear trimmer is up,
press the button on the back of trimmer head to allow the
pivoting head to swivel the wide trimmer (beard/neckline)
to the up position.

■ Place the hair length attachment on the groomer’s trimmer
head and determine how much hair you want to cut.
Remember,until you are familiar with using the groomer,
it’s always better to select a longer hair setting initially in
order not to trim too much hair.

■ Turn the groomer’s power switch to ON,and
begin trimming.

■ 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 attachment to follow the contours of
your face.

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

Your New Groomer

Operating Your Groomer

CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your
new Precision

®

Pivoting Personal Groomer. It
contains all the attachments and accessories
needed to maintain a well-groomed look on
your beard, mustache, sideburns,neckline,
nose, ears and eyebrows. As with all Remington
products, your groomer has been manufactured
with the utmost care and attention to detail to
ensure years of reliable use. Using your
groomer is easy,but take a few minutes to
familiarize yourself with these instructions.

Before Using Your Groomer

■ Beard, mustache or sideburn hairs should be dr y. Avoid

using lotions before using your groomer.

■ Be certain hair length a ttachment is a t the desired

setting.When first using,you may want to begin on the
highest setting (longest hair) to prevent trimming off too
much hair initially.

■ For first-time use or if groomer has not been used for a

long period of time, you will need to recharge the battery
for 14-16 hours (overnight) to enjoy full capacity of
cordless operation.

■ Use only the adapter provided with the unit.

■ Comb hairs outward so they are a t their maximum height

and facing in the same direction.

■ Never use groomer with damaged or broken cutter units.

For assistance or help, call our

customer service at 800-736-4648 in the

U.S. or 888 277-6333 in Canada.

Take a Moment

Be patient when first using your Remington Precision

®

Pivoting Personal Groomer.As with an y new product, it may
take a little while to familiarize yourself with it, especially if
you are using a groomer for the first time or are using a
different brand.Take the time to acquaint yourself with your
new groomer,as we are confident you will receive years of
enjoyable use and complete satisfaction.

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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.

■ Before you begin, remove the hair length
attachment,and make sure that the wide trimmer
blade is in position. If the narrow,nose and ear
trimmer is up, press the button on the back of
trimmer head to allow the pivoting head to swivel
the wide trimmer (beard/neckline) to the up
position.

■ Use your fingers to lift the hair a t 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 groomer.

■ Using your other hand, hold the groomer horizontally to the base of your
neck with the cutting unit facing up, and move the groomer 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 groomer.

■ Use the hand mirror to inspect the results of the opera tion and ensure
all hairs along the nape of the neck have been trimmed.

To Define the Beard Line

■ Remove the hair length attachment.

■ Hold groomer with trimmer cutting blade facing you.

■ Start with edge of beard line, and with the cutting blades resting lightly

against your skin,use motions toward edge of beard line to trim the beard
line to desired locations in facial area and away from beard in neck area.

To Thin and Taper the Beard

■ Remove the hair length attachment.

■ Use the unit’s styling comb or a small comb to

comb and hold the beard hairs in place while trim­ming.

■ Holding the groomer with the cutting unit facing
away from you, move the groomer along the length
of the comb.

The Best Technique for Nose & Ear

Before you begin, press the button on the back of trimmer head to allow the
pivoting head to swivel and change the wide trimmer (beard/neckline) to the
narrow,nose and ear trimmer.

Here are a few tips for trimming the various parts of your face.

To remove hair from nose:

■ Nose, ear,eyebrow attachment should be in position.

■ Turn groomer on.

■ Insert groomer’s cutting unit gently into the

nostril.

■ Rota te groomer in a circular motion around the
opening of the nostril.

■ For best cutting efficiency,gently move the
groomer in and out of the nostril as you rotate the groomer.

■ Avoid inserting the groomer more than 1/4” into your nostril to ensure
safe trimming.

To remove hair from ear:

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Nose, ear,eyebrow attachment should be in position.

■ Turn groomer on.

■ Insert groomer’s cutting unit gently into the outer

ear canal opening.

■ Gently rotate groomer in a circular motion.

■ To trim hairs protruding from the surface of the ear

surrounding the outer ear canal, guide the groomer
around the edge of the ear.

■ Avoid inserting the groomer more than 1/4” into your ear canal to
ensure safe trimming.

To remove hair from eyebrows:

■ Nose, ear,eyebrow attachment should be in position.

■ Turn groomer on.

■ Gently guide cutting unit to stray, unwanted hairs

along the eyebrow line or protruding from the
eyebrow itself.

■ Move the unit slo wly and carefully so as not to
accidentally cut any hairs you do not intend to
trim. It is not recommended that you use the groomer to define or trim

the entire eyebrow.

Changing Attachments

Remove an attachment by pushing the back of the attachment
forward to release the rear latch. Insert an attachment by
inserting the front first, then rocking back to set the rear latch.
Be careful not to press down on the foil on the shaver
attachment, as it is delicate.

To Use the MiniScreen Shaver:

Hold the groomer so the mini screen gently touches your face.
This allows the unit to work the way it was designed for the
closest shave and minimum screen wear.Avoid holding the
groomer at an angle.This will distort the screen and may
cause some skin irritations.

Use short, detail strokes to trim around your beard/mustache.
Use your free hand to stretch your skin.This encourages your
whiskers to stand out, making it easier for them to enter
the cutting chamber.

Please note:The MiniScreen shaver was designed to shave the
detail areas around your beard/mustache/sideburns. It was not
designed to shave your entire face–for a close comfortable
shave, guaranteed, use one of Remington’s electric razors.

Cleaning and Maintaining
Your Groomer

Clean your groomer regularly to ensure your unit’s operating life
is not prematurely shortened.

■ Groomer should always be shut off during cleaning.

■ Do not apply pressure or hard objects to cutters.

■ Do not use harsh or corrosive cleaners on unit or cutters.

Cleaning with brush

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Thoroughly brush and blow out hair clippings from cutter,
bottom of attachments and top of power handle.

Lubrication

Cutters are permanently lucricated at the factory.Do not rinse
the cutters with water or any other liquid. Clean only by brushing
hair clippings out of cutter areas.

Cleaning & Maintenance

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The MiniScreen shaver should be cleaned as follows:

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Press the buttons at ends of screen head.

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Remove head and shake out clippings.

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Blow/brush off cutter.

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Replace head–make sure that it snaps in place.

■ DO NOT RINSE or OIL MINISCREEN SHAVER.
The unit has been lubricated at the factory.

Troubleshooting

The groomer does not work when turned on:

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Groomer must be charged for a full 14-16 hours.

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Contact an authorized Remington Service Center
regarding battery replacement.

Groomer cutters do not move:

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

Groomer does not hold charge:

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Fully discharge battery by running groomer until it stops;
then follow recharging instructions (see section on
Charging/Recharging).If time between recharging cycles
does not increase,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 in the U.S.or 888 277-6333 in Canada.

Cleaning & Maintenance con’t

Product Features

PG-300

This side for trimming
Nose,ear,eyebrow

This side for trimming
neckline & sideburns

Hair length attachment 1
Hair length attachment 2

Groomer

MiniScreen
shaver attachment

On/Off switch

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Grooming comb

Cleaning brush

Charging

adapter

Adaptor

cord

&plug

Stand

Product Features con’t

PG-300

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Warranty Service

Remington®Money-Back Offer

You have just bought one of the finest groomers
available today.If for any reason, within 30 days of
purchase of your Remington

®

Precision®Pivoting
Personal Groomer, you are not satisfied with your
groomer and would like a refund, just return your
groomer,with the sales receipt, to the retailer from
whom you purchased it. Remington will reimburse all
retailers who accept groomers within 30 days of
purchase. If you have any questions regarding this
money-back guarantee, please call 800-736-4648 in
the U.S. or 888 277-6333 in Canada.

Full Two-Year Warranty

Remington warrants that this product is free from defect in
material and workmanship for two years after its original purchase
date – except for the replaceable screens of the MiniScreen
shaver attachment, and damage as specified below. 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 connecting the product to any but the
specific current and voltage indicated in this instruction booklet,
or by any other conditions beyond our control. REMINGTON
SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

For questions or comments,please write:
Remington Products Company,L.L.C.
50 Commerce Drive
Trumbull,CT 06611-5403
Attention: Consumer Affairs 800-736-4648

www.remington-products.com

Remington Prooducts (Canada ) Inc.
61 Amber Street
Markham, Ontario L3R 3J7
Attention: Customer Service 888-277-6333

www.remington-products.com
Email: [e-mail]

This symbol on the product’s nameplate means

it is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories,Inc.

Remington and Precision are trademarks of Remington Corporation, L.L.C. in the
United States. Remington is a trademark of Remington Corporation, L.L.C. in Canada
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60 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604

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®

Questions or Comments: Please call 800-736-4648 in the
U.S. or 888 277-6333 in Canada.

Visit us at www.remingtonproducts.com

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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.
Authorized Service Center Dealers may be found on our website or
in your local telehone directory. 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.

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 visit our webite at
www.remington-products.com or consult
your local telephone directory. 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

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