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Troubleshooting

The trimmer does not work when turned on:

 Trimmer must be charged a minimum of 90 minutes, or use trimmer while 

plugged into wall.

Trimmer cutters do not move:

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 The cutting unit may be dirty and clogged. Clean the unit as directed in 

Cleaning & Maintaining section.

Trimmer does not hold charge:

  Fully discharge battery by running trimmer until it stops; then follow recharg-

ing instructions (see section on Charging Your Trimmer).

Trimmer does not function properly, touch buttons not working:

  Reset the product following instructions in How to Use section.

U.S. residents: To order accessories, contact us at 800-392-6544, visit us at www.

RemingtonProducts.com, or visit your local retailer. 

Cleaning & Maintaining Your Trimmer

After each use:

  Brush the accumulated hair from the cutters. 

Do not submerge the trimmer 

in water. This product is not washable.

Cleaning Cautions:

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Do not expose this product to water, unit is not washable.

Storage

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Always store this appliance and cord in a moisture-free area.

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Do not wrap the cord of the charging adaptor around the appliance.

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Do not store in temperatures above 140ºF.

Battery Removal  

When your rechargeable trimmer reaches the end of its useful life, the batteries 

must be removed and recycled or disposed of properly in accordance with your 

local and state requirements.

The following procedure should be followed for battery removal:

Unplug the MB4550

  Run down the trimmer battery;

  Remove the “comb” attachment;

  Detach the “blade head”;

  Remove the “head clip” using a screw driver;

  Using a screwdriver carefully pull out the “top housing”

  Unscrew the six screws on the “motor bracket” then lift out the “bottom housing;

  Remove the “upper circuit board”;

  Cut the motor connecting wires and remove the “motor bracket”, “front  

portion of the motor bracket”, “comb rail”, “middle motor”, and gear chains”;

  Disconnect the batteries from the lower circuit board by solder-iron then remove;

  The batteries are to be disposed of safely.

 Battery

 Cleaning & Maintenance

No responsibility, obligation, or liability is assumed for the installation or maintenance 

of this product.

SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC. SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY 

INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE 

USE OF THIS PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT 

LIMITED TO IM PLIED 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 

which vary from state to state or province to province. Some states do not allow 

the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special or consequential damages.

Spectrum Brands, Inc. Money-back Offer

If within 30 days after you have purchased your Remington

®

 branded product, 

you are not satisfied and would like a refund, return it with the sales slip indicat-

ing purchase price and date of purchase to the retailer from whom it was pur-

chased. Spectrum Brands, Inc. will reimburse all retailers who accept the product 

within 30 days from the date of purchase. If you have any questions concerning 

the money-back guarantee, please call 800-736-4648 in the US.

100-240 VAC  50-60 Hz

Questions or comments: 

Call 800-736-4648 in the US

. or visit  

www.RemingtonProducts.com.

Dist. by: Spectrum Brands, Inc., Madison, WI 53711

REMINGTON is a registered trademark of Spectrum Brands, Inc.,  

or one of its subsidiaries.

© 2011 SBI
6/11  Job# CS41771_REV A

Manufactured to Remington’s specifications in the PRC.   

         T22-32687

Limited Two-Year Warranty

Spectrum Brands, Inc. warrants this product against any defects that are due to 

faulty material or workmanship for a two-year period from the original date of 

consumer purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the product 

resulting from accident or misuse.

If the product should become defective within the warranty period, we will 

replace it free of charge. Return your product with your name, address and day 

time phone number to: Remington Returns Center, 507 Stokely Dr., P.O. Box 1, 

Deforest, WI 53532. For more information call 800-736-4648 in the US.

This warranty does not cover products damaged by the following:

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Accident, misuse, abuse or alteration of the product

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Servicing by unauthorized persons

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Use with unauthorized accessories

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Connecting it to incorrect current and voltage

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Wrapping cord around appliance causing premature wear & breakage

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Any other conditions beyond our control

 Warranty

Stubble

Goatee

Beard

1/16” (1.6mm)

3/16” (4.8mm)

3/8” (9.5mm)

1/8” (3.2mm)

1/4” (6.4mm)

1/2” (12.7mm)

5/16” (8.0mm)

5/8” (15.9mm)

11/16” (17.5mm)

Charging Your Trimmer

  Trimmer must be turned off.

  Insert the adapter plug into the bottom of the trimmer and plug the adapter  

unit into a power outlet. 

  The trimmer has a typical charging time of 90 minutes.

  The batteries cannot be overcharged, but it is recommend that charging be 

discontinued if the trimmer will not be used for a long period of time. The 

battery life indicator will show that the unit is charging. The LCD screen will 

illuminate for several seconds before dimming, when fully charged, the 

battery life indicator will show a full battery level and the LCD screen will 

turn off.

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It is advisable not to use this trimmer directly from the power outlet when  

it has been fully charged, but if while using the trimmer in cordless mode 

there is a noticeable drop in power, you can use directly from the power 

outlet.

  If the trimmer has not been used for a month or longer, it is advisable to 

recharge it for 90 minutes.

  To preserve the life of the batteries, discharge them by running the trimmer 

until the blades move slowly. Switch off and fully recharge. Do this every  

six months.

  Charge the trimmer at temperatures between 40º and 90ºF.

  Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are included. See battery removal section for  

proper disposal of batteries.

  If trimmer battery is completely discharged and you desire to use the trimmer 

in corded mode immediately, please note that there will be a 10 second delay 

before the motor and LCD can be activated.  There will also be a slightly 

longer delay before the touch interface can be activated.

Touch Interface

  The motorized comb can be adjusted by simply tapping the Touch Length 

Control up or down arrows. You may also hold the arrow down to move the 

comb continously. The LCD screen displays 0.1mm increments.

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Motor speed can be adjusted by tapping the Touch Tri Speed icon.

Touch Tri Speed

There are 3 settings for the trimmer:

  The trimmer will default to the lowest motor speed initially.

  If more or less power is desired tap the Touch Tri Speed icon. Motor speed 

level is displayed on LCD screen.

Touch Lock

  Once your desired length and motor speed is set, lock the device by sliding 

the switch in the lock position.

Product System Reset

The user will never have to force a system reset under normal conditions.  

If the trimmer experiences abnormal behavior, such as low or high touch  

sensitivity, the system can be reset.

  Hold power button for 8 consecutive seconds.

  System will show 18.8mm, full battery, full lock and full boost level.

  Ensure no objects, hands or fingers are near the touch buttons.

  Push the power button once.

  Comb will travel down to 0.4mm.

  Let the product sit until the screen dims.

  Product is now ready, turn it on and confirm function.

 Conversion Guide

 How to Use

USB charging

  Trimmer must be turned off.

  Insert the USB cable into the bottom of your trimmer and the plug into  

the USB port on your PC. The battery life indicator will show that the unit is 

charging. The LCD screen will illuminate for several seconds before dimming, 

when full charged, the battery life indicator will show a full battery level.

  The trimmer has a typical charging time of 90 minutes.

  Do not run trimmer when charging via USB port on your PC.

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