Remington MS2-100 User manual

How to get a great shave
from your Remington®
MicroScreen®2®
Thank you for buying this premium shaver
from Remington®
Inside you’ll find tips on using and caring for
your shaver to get the best shave possible.
Model Numbers
MS2-90
MS2-100
MS2-200
MS2-300
MS2-400
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
■Use this shaver 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 shaver if it has a damaged cord
or plug,or if it is notworking properly, if it has been dropped
or damaged,or dropped into water.Return the shaver to a
service center for examination and repair.
■ Never drop or insert any object into any opening on
the shaver.
■Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
■Do not use this shaver with a damaged or broken screen
or cutter,as facial injury may occur.
■Always attach plug to shaver, then to outlet.To disconnect,
turn all controls to "Off", then remove plug from outlet,
then detach power cord from the shaver for storage.
■Always store your shaver and cord in a moisture-free
area. Make sure your cord is disconnected from
the shaver.
■Do not plug or unplug shaver when hands are wet.
■For household use only.
When using an electric shaver, basic precautions should
always be observed,including the following.Read all
instructions before using this shaver.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
■Do not reach for a shaver that has fallen into water.
Unplug immediately.
■Do not use while bathing or in the shower.
■Do not place or drop into water or other liquid.
■Do not place or store shaver where it can fall or be
pulled into a tub or sink.
■Except when charging,always unplug this shaver from
the electrical outlet immediately after using.
■Unplug this shaver before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
■A shaver should never be left unattended when plugged
in, except when recharging your rechargeable shaver.
■Close supervision is necessary when this shaver is used
by, on,or near children or invalids.

Getting a Close, Comfortable Shave
Congratulations on your purchase of a premium
Remington®MicroScreen®2 TCT®Shaver.Your new
Remington®MicroScreen®2 is the only one with Total
Closeness Technology™(TCT®). TCT® combines two
super-flexing screens with a specially designed
Intercept Trimmer™that shaves even the most difficult
parts of your face, including your neck, incredibly
close.The Intercept Trimmer™ works in tandem with
the screens to first cut the difficult longer hairs that
then allows the screens to shave the shorter hairs
even closer.
As with every shaver, your shave will improve over
time. So allow about three weeks to develop an
effective shaving style and for your beard to adjust
to the new shaver. The adaptation period may take
a little longer if your skin is sensitive, or if you
alternate between shaving methods.
When you first removed your MicroScreen®2 TCT®
Shaver from its box, you may have noticed what
appears to be small particles of white or gray powder
on the screen or in or around the cutter assembly.
The particles are froma coating of a special lubricant
applied to the new screens and cutters to help
smooth the transition to your new shaver.They will
disappear with use.
The Best Technique
It’s simple to get a great shave from your new shaver.
Here are a few tips for getting the closest shave possible:
Always use a clean,dry shaver.
Wait at least 15 minutes after getting up
before shaving, to ensure the face is free
of puffiness that may be present from
sleeping.
Make sure your face is clean and dry
before starting.
Hold the shaver so the two screens touch
your face together. This allows the shaver
to work the way it was designed for the
closest shave and minimum screen wear.
Avoid holding the shaver at an angle so
only one screen touches the skin. This
will distort the screen and may cause
some skin irritation.
Use short, circular strokes. Use your
free hand to stretch your skin. This
encourages your whiskers to standout,
making it easier for them to enter the
cutting chamber.
Never press hard. Pressing hard only
flattens your whiskers, which makes it
harder for them to enter the cutting
chamber. It will also wear out the foils
more quickly.
Your Remington®MicroScreen®2TCT®Shaver is equipped with
a special Intercept Trimmer™ that allows you to shave long hairs
on facial and neck areas, or trim a beard or mustache quickly
and easily.
For shaving longer hairs,use Trimmer
setting #2.(Press left side of trimmer
button).
For shaving sideburns/mustache,use
Trimmer setting #3.(Press right side of
trimmer button).
To extend battery life, retract the trimmer to setting #1 while you
are shaving.
For a Better Shave…
To help maximize your shaver’s performance, consider using the
Remington®Pre-Shave Powder Stick (SP-5) or the Remington®Pre-
Shave Lotion with Aloe (SP-6). Just rub over your beard. Both
products absorb moisture and facial oils, helping set up the hairs
so they enter the cutting chamber more easily. They make shaving
quicker and more comfortable.
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Cleaning your shaver:
TO ASSURE SMOOTH, EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE,IT IS
IMPORTANT TO CLEAN YOUR SHAVER. Cleaning your
Remington®MicroScreen®2 Shaver is easy.
■After each shave, remove the shaver head by squeez-
ing on both release buttons and pulling up from the body
of the shaver. Blow out the stubble thoroughly.
Important: Never clean the foil with the enclosed brush
because damage may occur to the holes in the foil.
■At least once a week, the cutters
and the trimmer should be
cleaned with the cleaning brush.
Attention: Never put the shaver in
part or completely into water. Do not
use an aggressive cleansing agent as this may destroy
the shaver coatings.
■Daily cleaning of the cutting system is recommended
to ensure optimum shaving performance. To clean and
lubricate your shaver's cutters and head assembly, apply
Remington®Shaver Saver®Lubricant (SP-4).The lubri-
cant helps remove hair clippings while reducing wear. A
quick spray after each shave keeps your shaver operat-
ing at peak performance.
Caution: Do not remove or replace the head assembly
while shaver is running as it may cause damage to
the unit's foils or cutters.
■Worn or damaged parts should be replaced with
Remington®replacement parts only.
Trimmer Care
The trimmer on your Remington®MicroScreen®2 TCT®Shaver is
easy to maintain.
■To clean the trimmer,you must first turn the shaver off, and
extend the trimmer to its maximum height (trimmer setting #3).
Then, just brush off any clippings that may accumulate around the
trimmer assembly. Using the brush supplied will enable you to get
into the area between the trimmer and the shaver.
■Every six months lubricate the trimmer by applying a drop of
light machine oil one-third and two-thirds of the way along the
blade. Using your fingertip, spread the oil along the teeth, and run
the trimmer for a few seconds.
Replacing Screens and Cutters
Because they are subject to daily use, the cutters and foils of your
Remington®MicroScreen®2 TCT®Shaver will wear and eventually
require replacement to maintain a close, comfortable shave.
Depending on your shaving technique and habits, the foils will
usually last six months; the cutters, one year.Some signs that your
foils and cutters need replacing are:
■Irritation. As foils get worn, you may notice that your skin feels
more sensitive after a shave, particularly when you apply aftershave.
■Pulling. As cutters wear, your shave may not feel as close and
you may feel your shaver is pulling at your whiskers.
■Wear-through.You may notice that the cutters have worn
through the foil.
To prevent inadvertent damage to the Screen and Cutter
Assembly, do not attempt to remove them unless you are
replacing them. To remove the old screens and cutters follow the
instructions that come with the screen and cutter replacement
package. It’s always a good idea to replace the screens when you
replace the cutters.
To Replace a Cutter Assembly That is
Removed Unintentionally:
■Hold the assembly in the middle of
the "T".
■Gently slide the plastic portion of the cutter
assembly over the top of the oscillator tip.
■Do not push downward on the ends of the cut-
ters,as you may bend the cutter, reducing its ability to operate
smoothly.
■Do not remove cutters from the plastic pieces to which they are
attached, as you may damage the assembly.

Removing the headguard
Before operating your MicroScreen®2 TCT®Shaver,
remove the headguard, which protects the screen and
cutter assembly. It is important to remove the headguard
correctly to avoid damaging the clips that hold it firmly to
the shaver.
■Press lightly on the top of the
headguard.
■Lift the lower rear edge.
■Pull the headguard away from
the shaver.
Shaver Operation
Your shaver has a Slide Power Button that has different
operating characteristics depending on which model
shaver you have.
Models MS2-90/100
Lower position: Off; slide to upper position:On
Models MS2-200,300,400
Have a switch lock button to prevent accidental operation.
Lower position: locked Off, Press button,slide to Upper
position:On
Trimmer Operation
Your MicroScreen®2 TCT®shaver is
equipped with a 3-position trimmer.
Position 1: Retracted out of theway
and "Off".
Position 2: Long hair intercept with
floating action.
(Deployed by pressing LEFT side of trimmer button)
Position 3: Sideburn / Mustache Trimmer
(Deployed by pressing RIGHT side of trimmer button)
The Trimmer can be manually retracted at any time
by pressing down on the trimmer.
Charging
Prior to using your shaver for the first time, put it on charge for 24 hours.
To charge your shaver:
■Slide the power button downward to the "Off " position.
■Connect the AC power cord to the shaver and then to the
electric outlet. A charging indicator light will come on,as described
below.
■Your shaver cannot be overcharged, so you can leave it plugged
in and charging between shaves.
■Use only the AC line cord supplied with the shaver.
■The MS2-200 is designed for cordless operation only. Plugging
in the cord will not power the shaver.
■The MS2-300/400 on the other hand, comes with a special fea-
ture that allows you to shave while your shaver is plugged in for
recharging. Just follow the steps above to connect the AC power
cord.Turn on the shaver by sliding the power button upwards.Your
shaver will not be recharging while you are shaving, so after shav-
ing, turn off the shaver by sliding the power button downward, and
leave it plugged in so it can be recharged.
■The MS2-300/400 will provide a week's worth of shaving after
a one hour charge or a single shave after five minutes of charging.
Model MS2-400 The green indicator lights show that the shaver
is charging.The lights will start to flash as the battery charge rate
slows. A fully charged shaver will only flash intermittently.This
shaver features a lighted fuel gauge that displays the amount of
charge remaining. When only 20% of the charge remains, the red
"low battery" warning light illuminates. This indicates approximately
5 to 6 minutes of shaving time left when first illuminated.
Model MS2-300 The green indicator light shows that the shaver
is charging.This light will start to flash as the battery charge rate
slows. A fully charged shaver will only flash intermittently. While
running,a red "low-battery" warning lamp illuminates when the
shaver will soon need recharging. This indicates approximately
5 to 6 minutes of shaving time left when first illuminated.
Model MS2-200 The green indicator light shows that the shaver
is charging.
Troubleshooting:
■Your MS2-300 /400 cord/cordless shaver should not be used
strictly as a cord-operated shaver, as continued cord only use will
result in reduction of 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.
Dual Voltage
You can take your MS2-90/100/200/300/400 shaver with you when
you travel just about anywhere in the world.Your MicroScreen®2
TCT®shaver features wo rldwide automatic voltage conversion.
Model MS2-200 :105-240 volts AC, 50 Hz/105-130 volts AC 60, Hz
Models MS2-90,100,300,400: 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz
Just plug it in to the local outlet (you may need an adapter plug)
and use as usual. Your shaver will convert automatically to the local
current requirements.
Battery Removal:
When your rechargeable shaver reaches the end of its useful life,
the batteries must be removed from the shaver and be recycled
or disposed of properly in accordance with your state and local
requirements.
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED
FOR BATTERY REMOVAL:
■To avoid a possible electric shock hazard, unplug cord (if used)
from electric outlet and shaver.
■Remove head assembly by first pressing the two
side buttons.( fig.1 )
■Un-clip the top metal bracket by prying the
lower back edge over the snap. Lift the lip of the
rubber boot off the housing. ( fig. 2 )
■Pry off the front panel.( fig.3 )
■Remove the two screws securing the cord
opening.( fig.4 )
■Squeeze the front housing and pull the back off
to expose the PCB and batteries.( fig.5 )
■Pry the PCB assembly out of the shaver
housing.( fig.6 )
Power
Button
Trimmer
Button
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

■Cut or break the wire straps on both ends of
the batteries, pry the batteries from the foam
adhesive tape on the PCB.( fig.7 )
CAUTION: DO NOT PUT IN FIRE OR MUTILATE
YOUR BATTERIES WHEN DISPOSING AS
THEY MAY BURST OR RELEASE TOXIC MATERI-
ALS. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT AS IT
MAY CAUSE BURNS. DISPOSE PROPERLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL AND
STATE REQUIREMENTS.
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®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 1-800-8-BATTERY™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.
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Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Remington®MicroScreen®2 TCT®MS2 Models
Which model is yours?
MS2-90/100 Cord operation only. Worldwide voltage:
100 - 240 volts, AC 50-60 Hz.
MS2-200 Cordless operation, rechargeable with
indicator light,16 hour charge. Worldwide
voltage: 105-240 volts, AC 50 Hz / 105-130
volts, AC 60 Hz.
MS2-300 Cord and cordless operation, rechargeable
with charging and low-battery indicator lights,
and 1-hour quick charge feature. Worldwide
voltage:100-240 volts, AC 50-60 Hz.
MS2-400 Cord and cordless operation, rechargeable
with charging, battery level, and low-battery
indicator lights, and 1-hour quick charge
feature. Worldwide voltage: 100-240 volts,
AC 50-60 Hz.
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,toa
Remington Company-owned Service Center orAuthorized Service
Dealer within two years after dateof purchase.
Do not return the product to the retailer from whom the product
was purchased.
This warranty doesnot cover damage by accident, misuse, abuseor by
affixing an unauthorized accessory or alterationto the product, or by
connection of the product to any but the specific currentand voltage
indicated in an accompanying instruction booklet,or by anyother con-
ditions beyond our control.REMINGTON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FORANY INCIDENTAL,SPECIALOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.IN
ADDITION, THISWARRANTYDOES NOT COVER THE FLEXIBLE SCREEN
AND CUTTERASSEMBLY ON OUR FOIL TYPE SHAVERS.
ALL IMPLIEDWARRANTIESINCLUDING BUTNOTLIMITEDTO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY,ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TOTWO YEARS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, andyou 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 warrantylasts, sothat the above
limitations andexclusionsmaynot apply to you.
No responsibility, obligation, or liability is assumed for the installation
or maintenanceof this product.
Remington®Money-Back Offer
If within 30 days after you have purchased
your Remington
®
MicroScreen®2 TCT®
Shaver, you are not satisfied with your
shaver and would like a refund, just return
your shaver, together with the sales receipt,
to the retailer from whom the shaver was
purchased. Remington will reimburse all
retailers who accept shavers within 30 days
from date of purchase. If you have any
questions regarding this money-back
guarantee, please call 1-800-736-4648
in the U.S. or 905-470-9400 in Canada.

Warranty service must be performedby a Remington Company-
owned Service Center orAuthorized ServiceDealer and damage or
lossof anykind resulting from servicingby any other person isnot
covered under warranty. Enclosed is a listing of Company-owned
ServiceCenters. Authorized ServiceCenter Dealers maybe found
in the yellow pages of your directory.If you wish, you may mail
the product, postpaid,to Remington Products Company,L.L.C.,
60 MainStreet,Bridgeport,CT06604 Attention:ServiceDepartment.
U.S. Warranty Service
In the United States, service is provided
by our Company-owned Service Centers
and over 300 Authorized Service Dealers.
The addresses of our Company-owned
Service Centers are enclosed. 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.
For questions or comments,please write:
Remington Products Company, L.L.C.
50 Commerce Drive
Trumbull,CT 06611-5403
Attention: ConsumerAffairs
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