Important!
Make sure to align the two locating holes in
the Cutter Retainer assembly with the pins in the Head
Frame Assembly. (See illustration A).Then tighten center
screw knob to lock the cutters into place.Put the head
assembly onto the shaver simply by pushing in onto the
shaver. Replace the plastic headguard after cleaning.
When removing the headguard or placing it back onto
the shaver, do not apply pressure to floating cutter
surfaces,as you may damage them.
Never clean the shaver or replace the cutters
while it is plugged into electrical outlet.
More Quality Shaving Products
For a smoother, more comfortable,moisture-free shave,use the
Remington
®
Pre-Shave Powder Stick (SP-5) or the non-greasy
Remington
®
Pre-Shave Lotion,(SP-6) specially formulated with
aloe for extra conditioning and protection.
Tips For Use
• Clean your shaver frequently.
• A lw ays keep the protective headquard on the shav e r, and k e e p
the trimmer in the o ff position when the shaver is not in use.
• Before using,make sure that the cutter head assembly
is in locked position.
• Wait at least 15 minutes after getting up before shaving.
• Thoroughly cleanse and dry your skin prior to shaving.
Operation Instructions
The MicroFlex
®
Extra shaver needs no adjustments to the heads
or cutters before you shave.The floating heads will automatically
adjust to the contours of your face.It is not necessary to apply
pressure while shaving; just let the shaver glide lightly on your
skin.This gentle touch makes shaving easier and helps avoid
possible skin irritation.
Cleaning Your Shaver
TO ASSURE SMOOTH,EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE,IT IS
IMPORTANT TO CLEAN YOUR SHAVER.
S i m p ly pull the head assembly out from the shaver by placing
fingers on rib areas of head assembly. Using the shaver brush,
clean the internal part of the head assembly and the hair pocket
a r e a , where 3 shaver spindles are locat e d .
Clean under the cutter assembly at least once a week. Open the
s h aver head and unscrew the center screw knob to remove the
cutter retainer assembly. Then simply brush out the hairs and
d u s t . After
c l e a n i n g , replace the cutter assembly.
Getting Used To Your Shaver
MicroFlex
®
Extra features more blades than any other rotary for
an extra close,extra comfortable,extra fast shave -
Guaranteed!
As with every shaver, your shaver will improve over time. So
allow about three weeks to develop an effective shaving style
and for your skin to adjust to the new
shaver. The adaptation period may take
a little longer if your skin is sensitive,if
you are switching from a different way
of shaving,or if you alternate between
shaving methods.
Turn on the Shaver
Push up the on/off button while pushing
in its locking bar. (Locking bar on R-842
and R-845 only)
Mustache Trimming
Hold shaver heads at the desired trim
line for a quick,easy, professional trim.
Trim the upper edge of your moustache
with the Easy-View
®
pop-up trimmer.
Pop Up the Trimmer
Hold the shaver as shown,and push up
the trimmer button to pop it up for use.
To conserve energy, we recommend
using the trimmer only when needed for
trimming.When you’re done,push the
trimmer button downward to lock it in the off position.
Trim Sideburns
Touch the cutting edge of the trimmer to your sideburn for a
neat,clean line.
Cutter Retainer
Assembly
Center
Screw
Knob
Head/Frame
Assembly
Floating
Cutter
Heads
Locating Pins
Locating Holes
Illustration A
When is it time to replace your heads and cutters?
It is very important to replace your heads and cutters when necessary to insure a cl o s e ,
comfortable shave without irritat i o n . We recommend they be replaced every 12 months.
Here are some signs of head and cutter wear, i n d i c ating that replacement is needed.
I r r i t a t i o n
As the heads get excessively worn you may experience some skin irritat i o n . This would
be especially noticeable when you apply after- s h ave lotion.
P u l l i n g
When the cutters wear you may feel a sense of pulling and a loss of closeness when you
s h av e . This is an indication that it is time to replace your heads and cutters.
The replacement for this shaver is model #SP-16. U . S .r e s i d e n t s : to order, contact us at
8 0 0 - 7 3 6 - 4 6 4 8 , visit us at www.remington-products.com or visit your local retailer.
Canadian residents: for any shaver accessory requirements, please call (800) 268-6531
or write: Remington Products (Canada) Inc., P. O . Box 601, Postal Station “ T,” D e p t .A - 1 0 0 ,
3019 Dufferin St., To r o n t o ,O n t a r i o , Canada M6B3T7.
