1.
Keep the motor drive, shearing and clipping heads clean. It
is recommended that you remove the blades after use and
clean them thoroughly.
2.
Lubricate the heads and blade cutting surfaces while in use
and after use.
3.
Keep the air filter free of hair and dirt.
4.
Keep blades, comb and cutter sharp for maximum efficiency
and long life.
PROFESSIONAL CLIPPER BLADE CARE
Lengthens the Life of Clipper Blade Sets
1.
Before you start clipping, apply a thin film of Oster Oil to the
matting faces of the cutting blades and tension spring guide.
2.
If you have new blades that do not seem to cut right, it may
be that the factory-applied preservative used to inhibit rust
has congealed. To remedy this, with the clipper running,
submerge only the cutting blades in Oster Blade Wash. Wipe
the outside surface of the blades dry with a clean dry cloth
and begin clipping again.
3.
During the time you are clipping, use "Kool=Lube" coolant
occasionally. The primary benefit will be to cool the cutting
blades and provide some lubrication.
4.
If during the clipping operation you find the blade starts to
"drag" or "streak", it could be that hair has accumulated
between the upper and lower blades. To remedy this, with
the clipper running, submerge the cutting blades in Oster
Blade Wash. Wipe the outside surface of the blades dry with
a clean dry cloth and begin clipping again.
5.
If after submerging Oster Blade Wash your blade is still not
cutting properly, it is possible that very fine hair did not wash
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MAINTENANCE
FOR BEST RESULTS
out from between the blades. If this is the case, remove the
upper blade by sliding it out from under the tension spring (do
not loosen tension spring screws) and wiping the mating
surfaces of the blades clean. Slide the upper blade back into
position, re-assemble back on the clipper and apply a light
film of oil to the blades (preferably with the clipper running).
6.
After grooming, submerge the cutting blades in Blade Wash.
Wipe dry.
Use Oster Spray Disinfectant liberally on the
cutting blades. Wipe dry with a clean cloth and apply a thin
film of Oster Oil before grooming again.
Never turn on the motor of an animal clipper close to the horse,
especially where the horse cannot see it. Introduce it to the horse
and condition the horse to the new sound.
To introduce a horse to an animal clipper, hold the unit with the
switch OFF, close enough to the horse for the horse to see and
smell it, before starting to clip.
It may be less disturbing to the animal to begin body clipping on
the left shoulder. He is probably accustomed to being handled on
the left side and to being touched on the shoulder or neck.
Certain areas of the horse will require special attention – between
the front legs, the face, and the legs. There are folds of skin
where the leg joins the body. When clipping this area, smooth the
skin with your free hand. Smaller clippers may be necessary for
clipping the face, ears, and around the fetlocks.
The skin of the horse is very sensitive.
Should the blades
become too hot, they may burn or frighten the horse. Lubricate
the clippers frequently.
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CLIPPING THE HORSE
