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COMMERCIAL CLIPPER
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all Instructions before using this
appliance.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
4. Do not place in or drop into water or other
liquid.
5. Always unplug this appliance from the
electrical outlet immediately after using.
6. Unplug this appliance before cleaning,
putting on or taking off parts.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended
when it is plugged in.
2. Close supervision is necessary when this
appliance is used by, on, or near children or
invalids.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged,
or dropped into water. Return the appliance
to a service center for examination and
repair.
5. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
6. Never operate the appliance when air
openings are blocked or while on a soft
surface (such as a bed or couch).
7. Never drop or insert any object into opening.
8. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol spray products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
9. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or
broken comb or blade, as cut or scratched
skin may occur.
10. To disconnect, move all controls to “OFF”,
then remove plug from outlet.
11. Do not wrap cord around unit when storing.
Continuous stress on the cord can damage
cord insulation and result in a shock hazard.
12. Avoid contact with moving blades.
13. Avoid tangling or kinking the cord while
clipping. Should the cord become tangled or
kinked, stop clipping and straighten the cord.
14. This appliance is for clipping and trimming
purposes only.
15. Keep the appliance dry.
16. The intended continuous operating time is 20
minutes.
17. During use, do not place or leave the
appliance where it is expected to:
1) subject to damage by animal, or
2) exposed to weather.
18. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
OPERATE ON VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON
CLIPPER
DO NOT USE THIS CLIPPER UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING THE UNIT
Always apply one to two drops of the provided
blade lubricant or other Oster approved lubricant
to the blades before use.
Cutting efficiency may drop and the blades and
motor may be damaged if hair is dirty or hair
styling agents have been applied. Always ensure
that hair is clean before using the clipper.
1. Turn the clipper on using the “on-Off” switch
located on the top of the unit and use the
clipper.
2. Turn the clipper off when finished using.
3. Cover the blades with the provided blade
guard to protect the blades.
4. Unplug unit after use and store properly.
User-Maintenance Instructions.
1. The product is for commercial use.
2. Keep cord straight while clipping. If cord
becomes kinked or tangled, stop clipping and
straighten it.
3. Do not wrap cord around the clipper when
storing. This can damage the cord insulation.
4. Always take care not to tangle the cord while
using or storing the clipper.
5. We recommend storing the clipper and cord
in the original carton when not in use.
GREASING
Over-greasing can cause leakage and reduce
the operating efficiency of the clipper. Check
once a month by removing metal nameplate.
Then remove nylon lever, metal link, and gear.
Insert grease tube nozzle into hole on top of
Gear post. (Note: If grease does not come
through, clean holes.) DO NOT FILL CAVITY
WITH GREASE. Now replace Link & Gear and
add very little grease to teeth of Gear & Linkage.
Use only Oster
™
Electric Clipper Grease. This
grease is required in double insulated clippers
because of its insulative properties.
CAUTION: ADD VERY LITTLE GREASE AND
ONLY WHEN NECESSARY.
CARBON BRUSHES
Brushes must be inspected and replaced
periodically to insure maximum motor
performance and life expectancy. UNPLUG
THE CLIPPER FROM THE POWER OUTLET
TO PREVENT AN ELECTRIC SHOCK WHEN
INSPECTING OR REPLACING BRUSHES. To
remove a brush on models with a SLOTTED
BRUSH CAP, unscrew the brush cap (a dime
is an excellent tool for this) and remove the
nylon insulator cap. Remove the brass cap by
applying slight pressure to the side of the cap
with a fingernail in a picking fashion. Remove
the brush and spring assembly and compare
the length of the round and square sections of
the brush. When the square section has been
reduced to the length of the round section, the
brush must be replaced to prevent possible
damage to the motor armature. Always replace
the brushes as a set of 2 brushes even though
only one may be at or below the required length.
When reinstalling the brush, make certain that
the sharp corners on the brush are aligned with
the triangular notches in the brass cap and then
the nylon cap over the brush spring – pressing
down to seat the brass cap into the brush tube.
Replace the slotted outer cap and screw down
tightly to prevent loosening.
USE OSTER
™
BRUSHES
Avoid substitutes. Brushes used in electric
motors are carefully selected for size and grade
to obtain maximum, trouble free performance.
When ordering carbon brushes, specify model
number and voltage of clipper.
BLADE SHARPENING
Oster
™
cutting blades are of individual hollow-
ground design, hardened to extend cutting life.
As with any cutting instrument, the cutting edges
will become dull with usage. Increasing blade
tension to force dull blades to cut can cause the
clipper to heat and reduce motor life, and further
shorten blade life. When the cutting blades no
longer cut smooth and clean, sharpening is
necessary.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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