Learning properly care for your Andis trimmers can help you extend their life. If you use them daily, they'll last about 1 year with proper maintenance. If you use them less frequently, plan on having them about 3 or 4 years. If you've been cleaning and lubricating your Andis trimmers between uses, but you're finding they don't cut as well, then it may be time to sharpen them.
Instructions
1. Remove the trimmer blades by loosening the screws with the flathead screwdriver. Clean them off to remove any built-up oil, dirt and hair using a soft, clean cloth. This will make it less likely that you'll drop or mishandle them while attempting to sharpen them.
2. Take off all the blades, then put back the moving blade alone onto the trimmer tension spring. Now, put the moving blade on the medium face of the sharpener. If the blade is extremely dull, use the coarse side of the sharpener.
3. Plug in and turn on the trimmer. Hold the moving blade on the sharpener while applying light pressure. Slowly move it up and down across the surface for up to 2 minutes. Turn off the trimmer and observe the moving blade. The surface should have a shine, and the teeth should feel sharp to the touch.
4. Take the guide off of the blade, and then remove the guide blade using the screwdriver. Use your hands to manually sharpen the guide blade by running it along the medium side of the sharpener for up to 2 minutes. Inspect it after 1 or 2 minutes, and screw the guide back onto the guide blade.
5. Reapply and screw in all the blades back onto the Andis trimmers. Be sure to readjust the blades before you tighten all the screws. Turn the trimmers on to make sure you've adjusted the blades correctly. Give them a test trim on someone's hair to be sure they're set to the right depth and they're sharp enough.
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