Remington Precision Beard & Mustache Trimmer, Precision MB-10, Precision MB-30, Precision MB-35, Precision MB-40 Use & Care Manual

Thank you for purchasing a
Precision®Beard and Mustache
Trimmer from Remington®.

Inside you will find tips on using and
caring for your trimmer to help you
look your best.

Use & Care Guide

Precision

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Beard & Mustache Trimmer
Use & Care Manual

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Models:
MB-10
MB-30
MB-35
MB-40
MB-45
MB-50

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.

■

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

■

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. 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.

■

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

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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.

Your New Trimmer

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 (#9­longest 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, for the MB-30,35,40, 45 and 50, you
will need to charge the batteries
for 14-16 hours to enjoy the full capacity of cordless opera­tion. After first use, the MB-50 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.

For assistance or help, call our

customer service at 1-800-736-4648.

MB 60

Product Features

Permanently lubricated
cutting blades

Soft touch “no slip ”side grips

Length

Position

Indicator

Adapter

Socket

(MB-30,

MB-35,
MB-40,
MB-45,
MB-50)

ON/OFF
Switch

9 Position “Zoom” Wheel

Pop-up miniature
mustache trimmer
(rear of unit)
(MB-40, MB-45 &
MB-50)

Removable trimmer
guard attachment

Battery Compartment
(MB-10)

LED

Indicators

(MB-30,

MB-35,
MB-40,
MB-45,
MB-50)

Styling comb

Cord/cordless

or rechargeable

adapter cord

Adapter plug/cord

Cleaning
brush

MB-10/30/35/40/45/50

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.

Charging/Recharging

(MB-30, MB-35, MB-40, MB-45, MB-50)

To recharge these models, use only the charging adapter provided.

■

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 for MB-30, MB-35 MB-

40, MB-45 and three hours for the MB-50.

■

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.

Corded Rechargeable Operation

(MB-30, MB-35)

The MB-30 and Mb-35 are designed for cordless operation only.
Plugging in the adapter cord will not provide power to the trim­mer, but only recharge the batteries.

Batteries

(MB-10 only)

Your trimmer requires 2 “AA” alkaline batteries.

■

Be sure the trimmer is turned off.

■

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.

■

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.

Which model is yours?

MB-50

MB-30

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

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

MB-10

Battery operated (“AA” alkaline only)

Storage pouch

(MB-30,

MB-40,
MB-50)

MB-45
MB-40

MB-35

Operating Your Trimmer

To Thin and Taper the Beard

■ Trimmer guard attachment is off.

■ Use the unit’s styling comb or 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 (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 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-40,45 & 50)
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.

■ 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
pop-up 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.

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

■ 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 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.

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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 (MB-30, MB-35, MB-40,
MB-45 & MB-50).

■ 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-40, MB-45, MB-50)

■ Flip the miniature trimmer up into operating position.

■ Brush any hair from the trimmer blades and blow out

any hairs from the recess that holds the trimmer in
retracted position.

Troubleshooting

(MB-30, MB-35, MB-40, MB-45, MB-50)

The trimmer does not work when turned on:

■ Trimmer must be charged for a full 14-16 hours- MB-30, MB-35,MB­40 and MB-45 (3 HRS for MB-50).

■ Contact an authorized Remington Service Center regarding
battery replacement (see enclosed card for the nearest location).

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).If time
between recharging cycles does not increase, battery may need replacing.
Contact an authorized Remington Service Center (see separate card in this
package for the location nearest you).

Troubleshooting

(MB-10)

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).

■ Contact an authorized Remington Service Center regarding
battery replacement (see enclosed card for the nearest location).

Trimmer cutters do not move:

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

You need help…
service information or locations:

Call 1-800-736-4648 for the authorized Remington Service Center
closest to you or contact one of the Remington Service Centers provided
on the enclosed card accompanying this package.

If the MB-50 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.

Battery Removal

(MB-30, MB-35, MB-40, MB-45, MB-50)

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.

■ Using a small Phillips head screwdriver, remove
the four screws from the trimmer (2 in back, 2 under
the comb).

■ Pull or gently pry the trimmer halves apart,
exposing the batteries.

■ Lift the rubber side panels from their cradles and
put them aside.

■ Pull or pry batteries from PC board.

■ 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.

BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED

OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Ni-Cd

CONTAINSNICKEL­CADMIUM BATTERY.

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.
Enclosed is a listing of Company-owned Service Centers.
Authorized Service Center Dealers may be found in the yellow
pages of your directory. If you wish, you may mail the product,
postpaid, to Remington Products Company,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 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

Warranty Service

Remington®Money-Back Offer

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

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Precision®Trimmer you are
not satisfied with your trimmer and would
like a refund, just return your trimmer,
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 Remington Products (Canada) Inc.
Company, L.L.C. 61 Amber Street
20 Constitution BLVD.South Markham, Ontario
P.O.Box 884 Canada L3R 3J7
Shelton, CT 06484-0884 Attn: Consumer Affairs
Attn: Customer Service

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

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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

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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

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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.
© 2003 R.P.C,L.L.C. Job #GO3-017 4/03 P/N 13708
MB-30 – U.S. design patent: 454,979.Canadian design patent 96,794.
MB-40/50 – U.S. design patent: 454,978.Canadian design patent 96,929.

Remington Products Company, L.L.C.
60 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Remington Products (Canada) Inc.
61 Amber Street
Markham, Ontario L3R 3J7

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