Keep Oster Clippers Sharp

Hair clippers use a removable blade placed atop the clippers.

Oster hair clippers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, offering styling tools for any hair. Hair clippers use a motorized engine to power the blades in a horizontal cutting motion; however, the ability of the clippers to cut depends on their sharpness. Prolonging the sharpness of a blade requires that users regularly remove trapped hair, lubricate and sharpen the blades.

Instructions

1. Remove the Oster blade clippers by unscrewing the top screws. All Oster clippers contain two screws located on the top of the clippers that require a screw driver for removal.

2. Inspect the blade for any hair or rust. Remove any hair by using a cleaning brush to remove hair found in between the metal teeth. If rust is starting to appear, apply a bit of rubbing alcohol and scrub the rust away using coarse sandpaper.

3. Apply oil to the Oster blade. Using a sharpening stone, firmly rub the clippers against the stone in one direction. Rubbing in one direction maximizes the sharpness of the metal teeth.

4. Apply blade lubricant to reduce heat and friction. Blade lubricant will maximize the sharpness of your Oster blade; in addition blade lubricant prevents users from having to resharpen the blade as often. To apply lubricant spray, apply directly onto the blades using a cleaning cloth to remove any excess spray or gel.

5. Replace the Oster blade.

6. Turn on the Oster clippers allowing the motor to run for two to three minutes. This will ensure that clippers are well lubricated after applying the blade oil.

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