Muhle COMPANION User manual

COMPANION
SAFETY RAZOR
FOR BODY AND FACE SHAVING
operating manual
and safety instructions

Content
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About this document
Notes on safety
Potential hazards
Assembling, changing blades and storage
of your MÜHLE Safety Razor
Scope of delivery, transportation, storage
and installation
How to use your MÜHLE Safety Razor properly
Accessories and spare parts
Maintenance, cleaning and service
Returning the razor to MÜHLE
Disposal
1 About this document
It is imperative that you read this operating manual com-
pletely and carefully, including the safety instructions.
Improper use can cause serious injury. Always keep this
operating manual to hand – do not throw it away!
WARNING
Read this manual before using this
product. Never let others use the razor
without having read the manual. Make
sure the manual is included when the razor is passed
on or sold to other users. Failure to follow the instruc-
tions and safety precautions in this manual can result
in serious injury. Keep this manual in a safe location for
future reference.

This manual applies to the following razor
3-piece COMPANION Safety Razors with closed comb
For more information about selecting the correct
MÜHLE Safety Razor for your needs, go to:
www.muehle-shaving.com
hanging cord
extendable end
of razor handle
razor handle
razor head
bottom part
razor head
top part
R COM
3-piece
razor with
closed
comb

Failure to observe the safety instructions can result
in serious injury.
> Always observe the safety instructions in this manual.
> Read all instructions before using this razor.
WARNING
2 Notes on safety
MÜHLE Safety Razors are not intended for use by per-
sons with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been supervised or have received instruction concern-
ing the use of the razor and its accessories by a person
responsible for their safety.
3 Potential hazards
Although the MÜHLE Safety Razor is safe and reliable
when used and cared for properly, operating the MÜHLE
Safety Razor entails a number of safety hazards that
should be avoided.
Always use your MÜHLE Safety Razor properly.
You should shave at a 30-degree angle, without applying
strong pressure on the area being shaved (see Section
6). For more information about the proper use of your
MÜHLE Safety Razor, go to:
tutorial.muehle-shaving.com
To avoid bacterial infections, only use blades that have
been stored in cartridges. For reasons of hygiene and to
achieve best results, the blades should be replaced after
ve (5) shaves (or ve (5) days).

Danger of cuts to the skin.
Serious injuries and severe
bleeding.
> Check the razor blade
for damage or deformation
before use.
> Read 4.1 (Instructions for
changing the blade) and
6.1 (Instructions for use) carefully.
3.2 Razor burn
If your skin appears abnormal after shaving, stop using
the razor and consult a dermatologist. Continued use may
worsen your skin condition.
3.1 Cuts to the skin
Check the razor blade for damage or deformation before
use. Your skin may be injured if it is damaged or deformed.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Risk of skin rash.
Severe reddening and burning skin.
> Use a sterile blade.
> If your skin reacts with irritation, apply a soothing
after shave balm.

Risk of malfunction of razor
Risk of allergies appearing
> Avoid sideways movements and excessive shaving of
the same area of skin.
3.3 Razor bumps
Do not apply strong pressure to the skin. Avoid sideways
movements of the razor and excessive shaving of the
same area of skin. Allow the razor to glide over your skin,
applying gentle pressure according to the razor’s net
weight. Avoid areas of skin with spots or pimples. Do not
use the razor on sensitive or delicate skin (this may cause
injury) or if you are prone to allergies (this may cause an
allergic reaction).
CAUTION

BE VERY CAREFUL! Blades can cause serious injuries
and severe bleeding.
> Use your thumb and index nger to grip the razor
blade by its short, blunt sides.
> Never touch the sharp edges of blades!
> Wash and dry your hands carefully before assembling
the razor handle, razor head and blade, and hold
blades rmly to avoid dropping them.
> Firmly attach the razor head and handle to each
other.
WARNING
4 Assembling, changing blades and storing your
MÜHLE Safety Razor
Make sure that the razor head and handle are rmly at-
tached to each other, but only tighten the screw such that
it can be unscrewed without much eort.
Make sure your hands are clean and dry.
use towel
water & soap

4.1 Changing the blade
To safely change blades:
1. Place the razor in your hand, with the razor head point-
ing downwards.
2. Hold the razor head in one hand and use the other
hand to unscrew the razor handle. Do not hold the handle
by its moveable end part.
3. Keep the razor head in your hand and place the handle
close to you.
4. Remove the razor head bottom part. Remove a razor
blade from the cartridge. BE VERY CAREFUL!
5. Hold the razor head top part in one hand and use your
thumb and index nger to grip the razor blade by its
short, blunt sides.
6. Let the razor blade slide onto the three punched pins.
BE VERY CAREFUL! The sharp blade edges should now
protrude over the razor head top part.
7. Place the razor head bottom part back onto the pins of
the razor head top part.
8. Use your free hand to grip the razor handle and care-
fully screw it together with the blade holder. Make sure
to only tighten the screw such that it can be unscrewed
without much eort (see 6.1 for potential related prob-
lems).
9. Inspect the condition of the razor before each use.
Check the following points: > Does the razor head top
part have any dents or defects? > Is the centre top part of
the razor rmly attached to the razor handle?
> Are any cracks visible? Is the thread bent or worn o?
> Are all parts properly connected and fastened?
10. You are now ready to start shaving with your
MÜHLE Safety Razor!

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5
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1 razor head top part
2 razor blade
3 razor head bottom part
4 razor handle
5 extendable end of razor handle

Danger for little children not handling a razor with
the necessary precaution.
Serious injury or death!
> Store razor blades in safe cartridges.
> Keep the razor and especially the blades out of reach
of children and animals.
4.2 Storage
Make sure to store your razor in a safe and dry place where
it is out of reach of children and animals. Children are not
able to handle a razor with the necessary care. This can
cause serious accidents and injuries. Children and also
animals could bite on the razor, cut themselves or swallow
the blade.
DANGER

5 Scope of delivery, transportation, storage
and installation
5.1 Unpacking/checking equipment and scope of
delivery
After unpacking, please check the MÜHLE Safety Razor
and its optional accessories for completeness and for
damage. If a part is missing or damage has occurred,
inform your vendor immediately.
5.2 Guidelines for safe transportation
Always ensure that your razor is safely packed when
transporting it (e. g. in a cartridge, box, etc.). Always
remove the blade from the razor to transport both
separately, ideally in boxes/cartridges provided.
Transporting loose razors in a bag may cause severe
accidents and injuries.

6 How to use your MÜHLE Safety Razor properly
6.1 Instructions for use
Make sure that your skin is clean. If the hair is too long and
thick, it should be trimmed before shaving with the MÜHLE
Safety Razor. Moisten the area to be shaved, preferably with
warm water, and lather it thoroughly with a shaving brush.
Always use a high-quality moisturising shaving cream or
shaving soap. This will allow the blade to glide more easily
over the skin. Clean the cutters and guards with water or a
brush to remove the hair.
We recommend the MÜHLE skin care line for a sensual and
refreshing wet shave.
shaving cream and soap skin care: after your shave

Hold the safety razor at a sharp angle (approx. 30°) to the
skin. Start with the cheeks (or other area to be shaved)
and allow the razor to glide over the skin, applying gentle
pressure. Always start to shave in the direction of the hair
growth (with the grain). When shaving curved areas (like
your neck), pull the skin tight with your free hand. Do not
be discouraged by small cuts or grazes. Once you have
familiarised yourself with the razor, they will rarely occur.
Shave each area only once. Please note that dierent blades
may have dierent levels of sharpness. See 3 – 3.3 to nd
out more about potential hazards.
approx. 30°
30°

6.2 Problem: poor shaving performance
If the shaving performance is reduced, this can occur for
the following reasons:
The razor head or blade is slightly rusty or worn.
Stop using the MÜHLE Safety Razor and replace the razor
head or blade. Continued use with rusty equipment can
cause inammations.
Long hairs are obstructing the razor head.
Clean the cutters and guards with a brush to remove the
hair. If the hair is too long and thick, it should be trimmed
before shaving with the MÜHLE Safety Razor.
The razor head is dirty.
The MÜHLE Safety Razor has not been cleaned well
enough or has not been cleaned for a long time. Clean
the shaver thoroughly before continuing shaving.
The razor head is damaged.
Bitte kontaktieren Sie unseren Kundenservice.
The blade is not properly inserted in the razor.
Remove the blade and reassemble it with the razor head.
The choice of blade is a matter of personal choice. If the
results are still not satisfactory after adjusting the blade,
try a dierent brand of blade (see information provided
in 4.1).

7 Accessories and spare parts
All maintenance, repairs and replacements must be com-
pleted by qualied persons authorised by MÜHLE, using
MÜHLE spare parts. The user is responsible for any risk
arising from unauthorised repairs or accessories.
Replacement MÜHLE razor blades are available.
Hanging cords in dierent colours are available, but you can
also customise the COMPANION razor to suit your own taste.
Item Code
K1
Item Code
CORD BLUE
CORD CORAL
CORD STONE
CORD TURQUOISE

8 Maintenance, cleaning and service
8.1 Maintenance and service
Never modify, disassemble or repair the MÜHLE Safety
Razor. This may cause unexpected injuries and damage/
destruction of the appliance. Contact the store from which
you purchased the MÜHLE Safety Razor or a qualied
service centre for repair.
The use of dierent types of blades may alter the perfor-
mance of the razor and may worsen the shaving results.
Some blades may lose their sharpness after a short time.
Dropping the razor or pulling the razor’s thread too tight
may cause a breaking of the thread, deformation or dam-
age of the surface.
Risk of destruction of the MÜHLE Safety Razor.
Reduced shaving results and destruction of the
razor.
> Do not excessively tighten the thread on the razor
head.
> Avoid dropping the razor.
NOTICE
to much
torque
damaged
razor head

8.2 Cleaning and disinfection
Make sure to always remove the blade from the razor
before cleaning it! A MÜHLE Safety Razor is suitable for
cleaning under running tap water. Regular cleaning
ensures improved shaving performance. Rinsing the razor
head under running tap water after each shave or using
a mild detergent is an easy and fast way to keep it clean.
Do not under any circumstance use benzine, thinner, acid
or vinegar neither detergent that includes acid to clean
the razor! This can lead to malfunctions, cracks or discou-
loration of the parts. Rinse the blade under running water
and dry it carefully with a towel.
To avoid bacterial infections, only use blades that were
stored in cartridges. For reasons of hygiene and to
achieve optimal results, the same blade should only be
used for ve shaves.
WARNING
Risk of cuts and bacterial infections as well as
injuries, severe bleeding on hands and malfunction
of the razor.
> Always remove the razor from the blade while clean-
ing the equipment.
> Do not under any circumstances use benzine, thin-
ner, acid or vinegar to clean the razor!

9 Returning the razor to MÜHLE
If you return the product to MÜHLE or your distributor,
make sure to specify the following information:
• MÜHLE product type and serial number
(or serial number used by your distributor)
• Include a copy of the sales receipt
• Name and address of the distributor from
which you purchased the MÜHLE product
• Exact description of malfunction, defect or damage
which was caused by a defect
• Your full address and contact information (phone
number, email address)
Never try to dismantle the razor handle!
The extendable mechanism is xed with the handle.
NOTICE
The COMPANION razor has an extendable mechanism at
the end of the razor for the hanging cord. To change the
cord, pull out the razor end (it snaps back into position) and
x it with a straightened paper clip (1). You can thread the
cord through the hole with a second paper clip (2).
1
2

10 Disposal
If recycling is an available option, please dispose of the dif-
ferent packaging materials (paper, metal, etc.) for recycling.
Broken blades should be safely disposed of in suitable car-
tridges or protective paper. Throwing away a blade without
protective covering may cause serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
Risk of sustaining cuts.
Serious cutting injuries with severe bleeding.
> Put the used blade in a protective cover (cartridge)
before throwing it away.
Item Code BB

Supplier
Hans-Jürgen Müller GmbH & Co. KG
(referred to as “MÜHLE Shaving”)
Address
Hauptstraße 18
08328 Stützengrün (Germany)
Product
MÜHLE Safety Razor COMPANION
Type
3-piece Safety Razor with closed comb (R COM)
MÜHLE Shaving
Hans-Jürgen Müller GmbH & Co. KG
Hundshübel Hauptstraße 18
08328 Stützengrün (Germany)
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
Translation
tutorial.muehle-shaving.com
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