Clipper Blade Maintenance

Clipper Blade Maintenance clean Hair & debris interfere with a blade's performance by cluttering up cutting surfaces and absorbing lubricating oil. Remove it frequently with a bristle brush or blast of air. hair & debris blade anatomy 10 spring 21 guide A build-up of coolant spray, dander & dirt can solidify into a varnish that interferes with cutting. It requires grinding to remove. Clean blades frequently to disinfect and dissolve build-up. Apply cleaning solution to blades with a brush, spray bottle, or by dipping running blades in a small container of solution. Keep wet blades pointed down so cleaner doesn't run back inside clippers! Always read labels thoroughly & follow recommended use & safety procedures. socket disinfect 4 cutter & dissolve build-up comb blade oil front rail rear rail 6. screws Friction heats blades, wears the metal & forces clipper motors to work harder. Blade oil reduces friction & helps keep cutting surfaces clear of hair and dirt. Apply drops of oil between the teeth, on the rear rail & on the guide. Wipe away excess with a lint-free cloth. Re-apply after every cleaning & as needed during clipping. Signs a blade needs service lubricate with blade oil blade cuts poorly - pulls or drags hair - leaves lines - vibrates excessively slows clipper motor 40 Swap out heated blades for cool ones. Place them on tile to cool more quickly. If you use a coolant spray, apply it only to the front of the blade (not the cutting surfaces). Wipe away coolant before resuming clipping. keep blades What a cool sharpener does To prevent rust, blades should be clean, dry & oiled before they are put away. Protect them from impact to prevent dings & breaks, bending components, or forcing blade parts out of proper alignment. - smooth surface of rails store - replace broken parts - adjust screw tension - adjust cutter placement adjust socket wings - grind away varnish and rust - wash and lubricate blades with care Can it be serviced? Y N a. missing tooth safe to use but leaves a line a b b. missing 2+ teeth in a row unsafe, high risk of cutting skin X C. missing edge tooth safe to use but not ideal X d. rusted, corroded rail heavy corrosion cannot be repaired e e. rusty comb useable if cutting surface is OK X f. worn foot does not affect cutting worn edge will drag, cannot be sharpened if rail is worn flat g. worn rail X ©2015 Groomerisms.com