Muhle ENTHUSIAST PRO Operator's manual

ENTHUSIAST PRO
STRAIGHT RAZOR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BLADE
operating manual
and safety instructions

About this document
Notes on safety
Potential hazards
Assembling the Straight Razor
Scope of delivery, transport, storage and installation
The correct use of MÜHLE products
Accessories and spare parts
Maintenance, cleaning and service
Returning the Straight Razor to MÜHLE
Disposal
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1 About this document
It is imperative that you read this operating manual com-
pletely and carefully, including the safety instructions.
Improper use may cause serious injury. Always keep this
operating manual to hand– do not throw it away!
It is absolutely imperative that you read this operating
manual, including the safety instructions, completely and
carefully. Improper use may cause serious injury.
Always keep this operating manual to hand– do not
throw it away!
WARNING
Please read these instructions before using
this product and never let others use it
without having read the manual. Please
ensure that the manual is included if the Straight Razor
is passed on or sold to other users. Failure to follow
the instructions and safety precautions in this manual
may result in serious injury. Keep this manual in a safe
location for future reference.

This manual applies to the following Straight Razors
ENTHUSIAST PRO
Straight Razor with interchangeable blade,
Item Code RMW 6 and variants
For more information about selecting the right MÜHLE
product for your needs, go to:
www.muehle-shaving.com
lock tang
screw
handle
half blade
adjustment aid
blade holder
hinge

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 Straight 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 concerning the
use of the Straight Razor and its accessories by a person
responsible for their safety.
3 Potential hazards
Certain risks are associated with using a Straight Razor.
Using a Straight Razor requires a high degree of concen-
tration and caution. Use the Straight Razor only for its
intended purpose (shaving the face and neck area).
Only use your MÜHLE Straight Razor after you have
acquired extensive knowledge of the use of such razors.
We recommend attending workshops conducted by
professional users. To avoid bacterial infections, only use
blades stored in packaging. To achieve the best results,
the blades should be replaced after no more than ve (5)
shaves (or ve (5) days). If the Straight Razor is used by or
on dierent people, a separate blade should be used for
each person for reasons of hygiene.

Danger of skin laceration.
Serious injuries and severe
bleeding.
> Observe the razor blade
for damages or deformation
before use.
> Read 4.1 (Guideline for
changing the blade) and
6.1 (Usage hints) carefully.
3.2 Razor burn
If your skin appears abnormal after shaving, stop using the
Straight 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 otherwise be injured by the blade.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Risk of skin rash.
Serious reddening and burning skin.
> Use a sterile blade.
> If skin reacts with irritation, apply a soothing
after shave balm.

Danger of wrong shaving performance.
Risk of allergies appearing.
> Prevent using a jabbing motion and repeatedly
moving over the same skin area.
3.3 Skin irregularities and ingrown hairs
Do not apply strong pressure to the skin. Avoid sideways
movements of the Straight Razor and excessive shaving
of the same area of skin. Allow the Straight Razor to glide
over your skin (only applying gentle pressure in line with
the Straight Razor’s net weight). Avoid areas of skin with
spots, irregularities or pimples. Moreover, do not use the
Straight Razor on sensitive or delicate skin or if you are
prone to allergies. Its use may cause an allergic reaction or
injure the skin.
CAUTION

WARNING
BE VERY CAREFUL! Blades can cause serious injuries
and severe bleeding.
> Use your thumb and index nger to grab the razor
blade at its short, blunt sides.
> Never touch the blades on its sharp edges!
> Dry and clean your hands carefully before assem-
bling the razor, handle and blade, and hold blades
rming to avoid dropping them.
> Firmly attach razor head and handle to each other.
4 Assembling the Straight Razor
Check the Straight Razor for functionality and damage.

Follow the instructions for inserting or
changing the blade as described in section 4.1.
Only use blades stored in their original packaging.
use towel
water & soap

4.1 Guidelines for replacing blades
The MÜHLE ENTHUSIAST PRO Straight Razor (hereinafter
referred to as “Straight Razor”) is only compatible with
half, traditional razor blades. For a close shave, use a blade
only for a maximum of ve (5) shaves. If the Straight Razor
is used by or on dierent people, a new blade should be
inserted before each use for reasons of hygiene. Insert the
blade only with clean, dry hands. Follow the safety instruc-
tions for changing the blade:
1.Unfold the Straight Razor out of the handle so that
the ap of the blade holder can be opened. Now lay the
Straight Razor at on a level surface so that the blade
holder is horizontal. The hinge should point to the left and
the tang to the right. The closed lock and open lock
symbols should be visible.
2.With one hand, slide the grooved lock to the right
towards the open lock symbol in order to open the
locking ap with the other hand. Open it by 180degrees so
that it lies at.
3.Now insert the blade. Only touch the unsharpened ends
of the blade on the sides. Insert the blade exactly with the
help of the adjustment aids. Check again that the blade is
xed correctly.
4.Close the locking ap of the blade holder. Pull the lock
slightly in the direction of the open lock symbol and
allow the lock to slide back into place after closing the ap.
Check that the ap is closed correctly.
5.Check that the cutting edge of the blade runs parallel to
the blade holder and that the blade is xed correctly.

6.Make sure that the latch is rmly xed to the side of the
closed lock symbol and that it is held in place with suf-
cient spring tension.
7.Check that the handle is connected tightly enough to
the blade mount or tang. A connection that is too loose
may lead to an unsafe grasp of the blade in your hand and
therefore to injuries.
!
!

4.2 Storage
Make sure to store your Straight Razor in a safe and dry area,
where it is out of reach for children and animals. Children
are not able to handle a razor with the necessary care. This
may cause serious accidents and injuries. Children and also
animals could chew the razor, cut themselves or swallow
down the blade.
Danger of 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
from children and animals.
DANGER

5 Scope of delivery, transport, storage and installation
5.1 Unpacking/checking equipment and scope of
delivery
After unpacking, please check the MÜHLE Straight Razor
for any signs of damage. Do not use the Straight Razor if it
shows any signs of damage. In this case, contact the vendor
from which you purchased the product or our customer
service.
5.2 Guidelines for safe transportation
Always ensure that your Straight Razor is safely packed
when transporting it (e.g. in a case, box etc.). Remove the
razor blade from the Straight Razor for transportation–
transport both securely packed. Transporting a loose
Straight Razor with inserted blade in a bag or toiletries bag
may cause severe accidents and injuries.

6 The correct use of MÜHLE products
6.1 Usage hints
Only use your MÜHLE Straight Razor after you have acqui-
red extensive knowledge of the use of such razors. Familia-
rise yourself with how to hold and guide the Straight Razor
in your hand (see illustration on next page). Make sure your
skin is clean. Moisten the beard area preferably with warm
water and lather it thoroughly with a shaving brush. Make
sure that the beard hair is well soaked. You should spend at
least three minutes lathering up. Thoroughly soaking the
beard hair reduces the risk of injury and is good for your
skin. Always use a high-quality shaving cream or soap. This
will help the blade glide more easily over the skin.
We recommend the MÜHLE SHAVECARE line for a sensual
and refreshing wet shave.
shaving cream & soap after shave & alumn stone

Insert a new and unused blade (see 4.1). Check the correct
positioning of the blade using the adjustment aids in the
blade holder. Make sure that the grooved lock is to the
side of the closed lock symbol after inserting the blade
and that the ap of the blade holder is properly closed.
Check that the slider is held in place to the side of the
closed lock symbol with sucient spring tension and
that the blade is inserted parallel to the blade holder. If
any of the abovementioned criteria are not met or you
have doubts about the proper functionality of the Straight
Razor, do not use this product.
approx. 30°
30°

If you establish that the blade is not rmly xed in the
holder, do not continue shaving. Hold the blade of the
Straight Razor at a sharp angle (approx. 30°) to the skin.
Start with the cheeks and allow the Straight Razor to glide
over the skin, applying gentle pressure. Always start to
shave in the direction of the hair growth (with the grain).
Pull the skin area to be shaved tight with your free hand.
Never shave dry skin! Shave only once over the face/neck
area at rst. If the skin is irritated, do not continue shaving.
Please note that dierent blades may have varying levels
of sharpness. See 3– 3.3 to nd out more about potential
hazards.
6.2 Problem: poor shaving performance
If the shaving performance is unsatisfactory or injuries
occur, this may be due to the following reasons:
The Straight Razor may be damaged or the blade is
slightly rusty or worn: stop using the MÜHLE Straight
Razor. Check the razor for functionality and signs of wear.
Insert a new blade. Continued use with rusty blades may
cause inammations.
The blade is not properly inserted in the Straight Razor:
check that the blade is securely xed. Make sure that the
grooved lock is to the side of the closed lock symbol
and that the lock can only be opened with resistance.
Make sure that the ap of the blade holder can be closed
tightly and that the hinge has minimal slack.Check that
the razor blade is xed correctly using the adjustment
aids.
Check that the cutting edge of the blade is parallel to the
blade holder.

Hair is stuck in the blade gap: open the lock of the Straight
Razor and carefully remove the blade. Now clean the
Straight Razor under running water. If necessary, use a
brush to remove hair, stubble or other dirt. If the beard hair
to be shaved is too long and thick, it should be trimmed
with a beard trimmer before shaving.
The Straight Razor is dirty, the lock no longer closes
properly or is dicult to open: the MÜHLE Straight Razor
has not been cleaned suciently or has not been cleaned
for a long time. Clean the Straight Razor thoroughly before
you start shaving. Make sure that the locking ap is easy to
open and close and has minimal slack. Remove any soap,
foam or stubble residue from the lock. Check that the lock
closes with sucient spring tension and that it is held in
place to the side of the closed lock symbol.
7 Accessories and spare parts
MÜHLE is only responsible for the safety features of the
appliance provided.
Only qualied personnel are authorised by MÜHLE to per-
form all maintenance, repairs and replacement in case of a
defect using original spare parts. The user is responsible for
any risk arising from the use of unauthorised accessories.
Matching razor blades are available as replacements.

Risk of reduced shaving performance and destruc-
tion of the Straight Razor!
> Handle the lock and hinge of the Straight Razor with
care.
> Do not exert excessive force on parts of the Straight
Razor as parts may deform or bend.
> Avoid dropping the Straight Razor.
8 Maintenance, cleaning and service
8.1 Maintenance and service
Never modify, disassemble or repair the MÜHLE Straight
Razor by yourself. This may cause unexpected injuries or
destruction of the appliance. Contact the vendor from
which you purchased the MÜHLE Straight Razor or our
customer service department for repair.

The use of dierent brands of blades may alter the
performance of the Straight Razor and worsen shaving
results. Some blades may lose their sharpness after a short
time. Dropping, bending or exerting excessive force may
damage the Straight Razor or its handle.
NOTICE
damaged
blade holder
or lock

8.2 Cleaning and disinfection
Make sure to remove the blade from the Straight Razor
before cleaning it! Regular cleaning ensures improved per-
formance of the appliance. Rinse the Straight Razor under
running tap water after each shave or use a mild detergent
for quick and easy cleaning. Do not under any circumstan-
ces use petrol, thinner, acid or vinegar for cleaning!This may
lead to malfunctions, cracks or discolouration of the parts.
Dry o excess water with a towel and allow the Straight
Razor to dry. To avoid bacterial infections, only use blades
stored in their original packaging. For reasons of hygiene
and to achieve optimal results, the same blade should only
be used for ve shaves.
Danger of cuts and bacterial infections.
Injuries, severe bleeding on hands and malfunction
of the razor.
> Do always remove the razor from the blade during
cleaning the equipment.
> Under no circumstance use petrol, thinner, acid or
vinegar to clean the razor!
WARNING

Never attempt to disassemble the Straight Razor!
NOTICE
Oil the hinge and lock of the Straight Razor with MÜHLE
Maintenance Oil (Item Code MPO) to ensure the smooth
operation of these components. MÜHLE Maintenance Oil
was specially developed to this end.
9 Returning the Straight Razor to MÜHLE
If you return the product to MÜHLE or to your vendor,
please make sure to specify the following information:
–
–
–
–
–
Item Code MPO
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
bought the MÜHLE product
Exact description of malfunction, defect or damage
which was caused by a defect
Your full address and possibility to get in contact with
you (phone number, eMail address)

Danger of cutting.
Serious cutting injuries with severe bleeding.
> Put the used blade in a protective cover (cartridge)
before disposing it in the garbage.
10 Disposal
If recycling is an available option, please dispose the dif-
ferent packaging materials (paper, metal etc.) for recycling.
Please observe the local regulations when doing so. Used
blades should be safely disposed in suitable cartridges or
protective paper. Throwing away a blade without protec-
tive covering may cause serious injuries.
WARNING
Blade Bank
Item Code BB

Supplier
Hans-Jürgen Müller GmbH & Co. KG
(referred to as “MÜHLE”)
Address
Hauptstraße 18
08328 Stützengrün (Germany)
Product
MÜHLE Straight Razor with interchangeable blade
Typ
ENTHUSIAST PRO
Item Code RMW 6 and variants
Hans-Jürgen Müller GmbH & Co. KG
Hauptstraße 18
08328 Stützengrün (Germany)
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.muehle-shaving.com
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