I just started today. Along with the other posts, I wouldn't try to do your entire face. Take it slow. Once you heal up, just do a patch from the sideburns down and maybe a cheek. If you are having problems you won't tear up the rest of your face, and next time you can work on better prep and angles and stuff.

The flattest parts of your face are the easiest to shave, so work on those for awhile, and when you get those areas right move on to other areas.

Also, was the blade professonally sharpened before you used it, or did you use it straight out of the box? If it's never been sharpened that would be a good place to start and might solve a lot of your problems.