USER MAINTENANCE
If clipper is not going to be used for a long period of time, store in a safe, cool, dry place. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
The internal mechanism of your clipper has been permanently lubricated at the factory. Other than the
recommended maintenance described in this manual, no other maintenance should be performed, except
by Andis Company or an Andis authorized service station. To contact Andis directly, please call our
REMOVING BLADE SET
To remove blade set, first make sure your clipper motor is switched off, then push down on blade with one
or both thumbs (Figure H) and slide blade off blade hinge (Figure I). Some models are equipped with a blade
locking mechanism. To remove the blade, press down on blade locking mechanism while pushing blade off
of clipper. If your blade hinge should snap closed and is flush with the clipper, use a small standard screw-
driver to pry the tongue of the hinge out (Figure J). NOTE: Hair may accumu late in the front cavity of the
housing under the blade. If this hap pens, you can clean out the hair by brushing out the cavity with a small
brush or an old toothbrush while the blade is off the clipper.
REPLACING OR CHANGING BLADE SET
To replace or change your blade set, slide the blade bracket onto the hinge of the clipper (Figure I), and with
the clipper turned "ON", push the blade towards the clipper to lock into position.
BLADE TEMPERATURE
Due to the high speed nature of Andis clippers, please check for blade heat often, especially on close cutting
blades. If blades are too hot, dip the blades only into
Andis Blade Care Plus or apply Andis Cool Care Plus and then Andis Clipper Oil. If you have a detachable
blade unit, you can change your blade in order to maintain a comfortable temperature; using multiple
blades of the same size is popular among professionals.
CARE AND SERVICING OF YOUR ANDIS CLIPPER BLADES
Blades should be oiled before, during, and after each use. If your clipper blades leave streaks or slow down,
it's a sure sign blades need oil. The clipper should be held in the position shown in Figure K to prevent oil
from getting into the motor. Place a few drops of Andis Clipper Oil on the front and side of the cutter blades
(Figure L). Wipe excess oil off blades with a soft dry cloth. Spray lubricants contain insufficient oil for good
lubrication, but are an excellent clipper blade coolant. Discontinue use of broken or nicked blades to prevent
injury. You can clean the excess hair from your blades by using a small brush or worn out toothbrush. To
clean the blades we suggest to immersing the blades only into a shallow pan of Andis Blade Care Plus, while
the clipper is running. Any excess hair and dirt that has accumulated between the blades should come out.
After cleaning, turn your clipper off and dry blades with a dry cloth and start clipping again.
For more information on how to are for your clipper and view ho-to tutorials, visit andis.com.
WARNING: Cutting blades may become hot after prolonged use.
CHANGING THE BLADE DRIVE ASSEMBLY
If your clipper blades no longer cut properly (be sure to try more than one blade, since the blade currently
being used may be dull), it could be that your blade drive assembly needs replacement.
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